Over the past several months I’ve been planning and preparing to go on an extended road trip. I have spent time getting my vehicle and gear ready, I left my job last week and I’m set to leave this week on Wednesday the 13th.
I had my brakes replaced, a deck installed, and bought a roof rack. I’m considering a roof top tent, but wanted to test out my enjoyment of the plan before I committed to that. I am also considering a kayak or cargo. Currently, I have some traction boards in case I get stuck. I also badly needed some touch up of the paint so I had that taken care of as well. Here’s the before and after.
I have all the regular camping/backpacking gear, as well as clothes for all seasons and types of weather, tools for any basic vehicle work. As far as fun an entertainment goes, I am bringing my bike, a fishing rod, both of my guitars (electric and acoustic), books, and all of my electronics. For the driving I have hundreds of audiobooks, podcasts, and music. Here are some pictures from my final test pack.
I’m going to stay flexible and open to exploring, but my tentative plan is to head towards Banff via, Tok, Haines Junction, Watson Lake, Laird Hot Springs, Pink Mountain, and Grand cache. After that, I need to plan my route to the Seattle area!