Agreed, I’m in South Alabama and from the end of May to the middle of October it’s Hells front porch here! Some people love it that hot and humid, as for me I’m convinced man’s greatest invention was not the wheel it was central air conditioning!
Late fall to early spring is my favorite time to go out here in Indiana. I’m not a big people person so it works out because most of the people are done for the year when the temps start dropping.
Fletch, I’m with you-summer is a total no-go here in Saudi Arabia! With temperatures between 115°F and 125°F, all the snakes, scorpions, and spiders come out to play - no tics or mosquitos which are less scary considering. It's extremely dry in Riyadh, so it's better than the UAE, where it has similar temps but severe humidity. No thanks! Fall is just an extension of summer here, so winter and spring are the times to hit the trails! We rolled our car in the dunes a couple of weeks ago, so this summer will be spent rebuilding our rig (it's in the shop as we speak) and getting it ready for October/November, when the overlanding/Camping season begins! We may go hit the mountains later this month in the south where the temperatures are only in the 80's during the day and 60's in the evening which is perfect, although we will have to fend off the baboon population!
Here in the Mid-Atlantic Region (I’m in NW PA) ticks DO NOT completely go away in the winter. Our winters have become milder each year it seems. So, just a warning. They can still be found in my region in the winter. Although, summer is obviously the worst season for them. Happy Camping !!
I grew up in Michigan and I spent as much time as I could outside and in the woods and never even seen a tick. Fast forward 30 years and I bought some acreage on the Cumberland plateau near Chattanooga in Tennessee. The 1st real day I spent exploring I came home with 5 ticks on me! It was a little startling but I didn’t have any issues once removed. 😅
Yeah, they're the worst. Here in IN, I've had times where I checked my kids after an overnighter and found 8-10. It's kind of scary. So, add in sweating and bugs and I'm fine to just wait until fall/winter, :D.
I'm in south west Ohio so not far from Indiana. Summer is a no-go for us at least in this area. Late fall to early spring is our time to go out for anything more than a day trip.
This is a good video (as always) that covers what I have been thinking about lately. After my first-year overlanding, I prefer fall and winter (then spring) as well but for different/ additional reasons. I live in Las Vegas and finding altitude in summer is all I think about. But when you get there, it is more crowded than other seasons with campers that are not seasoned (don't respect quiet time, leave trash behind, kids out of school flying drones over you). In summer if you find a cool night in the desert, you still have those darn chiggers. One got my ear! I want to do my projects in summer. Too hot here. I need to install a headliner and insulation in my new camper but I can't be out there when it is 110f...so I will wait...and look for altitude without people. Death Valley and Gold Butte camping in the middle of winter has the best.
You're right, location matters. In the Pacific Northwest, spring can be wet, but I prefer it if going the right places. Summer is usually too hot for me and dog child. Fall is good. But summer and fall can be bad for fire danger and smoke. Ticks aren't really bad if you aren't in bushes, but I've gotten one or two on coast trails in spring. Winter is too cold or rainy usually, but if one watches for a short dry spell, again, coastal areas can be best. Some places, snow is too deep until July. Unfortunately, summer I don't want to be gone from home much because people in the woods start fires and thievery is worse. I dont have neighbors for nearly a mile to watch things. Summer is bad for mosquitoes if near lakes--I use Thermacell. Dog has pills to kill ticks, not sure why there's nothing like that for humans. Also, I avoid rattlesnake country if possible.
Something about the Moore Expo, I picked up a Tick this year same place, on my waist line. I live in Kansas City, but originally from East Tennessee. Summer is a no go for me period..
Hahaha absolutely! Fall/winter is the best for all the same reasons! Question though. Have you had any "bad" run ins with hunter's while in national forests?
In the last 7 or 8 years I've never run into a hunter in my local national forest (or any others I visited). But I have heard some other people's stories.
Welcome and appreciate it! My rack is from a company called Xtrusion Overland and it’s great (see the link in the video description to find them easily). They are a bit backed up and their lead times are long but their product is phenomenal and it’s the nicest most flexible rack I’ve ever had.
Agreed, I’m in South Alabama and from the end of May to the middle of October it’s Hells front porch here! Some people love it that hot and humid, as for me I’m convinced man’s greatest invention was not the wheel it was central air conditioning!
Agreed. Fall and winter is when I love to go.
Late fall to early spring is my favorite time to go out here in Indiana. I’m not a big people person so it works out because most of the people are done for the year when the temps start dropping.
I'm with you for sure, haha.
Fletch, I’m with you-summer is a total no-go here in Saudi Arabia! With temperatures between 115°F and 125°F, all the snakes, scorpions, and spiders come out to play - no tics or mosquitos which are less scary considering. It's extremely dry in Riyadh, so it's better than the UAE, where it has similar temps but severe humidity. No thanks!
Fall is just an extension of summer here, so winter and spring are the times to hit the trails!
We rolled our car in the dunes a couple of weeks ago, so this summer will be spent rebuilding our rig (it's in the shop as we speak) and getting it ready for October/November, when the overlanding/Camping season begins! We may go hit the mountains later this month in the south where the temperatures are only in the 80's during the day and 60's in the evening which is perfect, although we will have to fend off the baboon population!
I saw that! Sorry to hear it but glad you're ok. I'm sure you'll be back up and running by then hopefully so enjoy the season!
Here in the Mid-Atlantic Region (I’m in NW PA) ticks DO NOT completely go away in the winter. Our winters have become milder each year it seems. So, just a warning. They can still be found in my region in the winter. Although, summer is obviously the worst season for them.
Happy Camping !!
That sucks. I can’t wait for early to mid-fall because those things are gone here.
I grew up in Michigan and I spent as much time as I could outside and in the woods and never even seen a tick. Fast forward 30 years and I bought some acreage on the Cumberland plateau near Chattanooga in Tennessee. The 1st real day I spent exploring I came home with 5 ticks on me! It was a little startling but I didn’t have any issues once removed. 😅
Yeah, they're the worst. Here in IN, I've had times where I checked my kids after an overnighter and found 8-10. It's kind of scary. So, add in sweating and bugs and I'm fine to just wait until fall/winter, :D.
I'm in south west Ohio so not far from Indiana. Summer is a no-go for us at least in this area. Late fall to early spring is our time to go out for anything more than a day trip.
That’s the best time IMO.
This is a good video (as always) that covers what I have been thinking about lately. After my first-year overlanding, I prefer fall and winter (then spring) as well but for different/ additional reasons.
I live in Las Vegas and finding altitude in summer is all I think about. But when you get there, it is more crowded than other seasons with campers that are not seasoned (don't respect quiet time, leave trash behind, kids out of school flying drones over you). In summer if you find a cool night in the desert, you still have those darn chiggers. One got my ear!
I want to do my projects in summer. Too hot here. I need to install a headliner and insulation in my new camper but I can't be out there when it is 110f...so I will wait...and look for altitude without people. Death Valley and Gold Butte camping in the middle of winter has the best.
Makes sense. Good points based on your area! Thanks for watching, :D.
You're right, location matters. In the Pacific Northwest, spring can be wet, but I prefer it if going the right places. Summer is usually too hot for me and dog child. Fall is good. But summer and fall can be bad for fire danger and smoke. Ticks aren't really bad if you aren't in bushes, but I've gotten one or two on coast trails in spring. Winter is too cold or rainy usually, but if one watches for a short dry spell, again, coastal areas can be best. Some places, snow is too deep until July. Unfortunately, summer I don't want to be gone from home much because people in the woods start fires and thievery is worse. I dont have neighbors for nearly a mile to watch things. Summer is bad for mosquitoes if near lakes--I use Thermacell. Dog has pills to kill ticks, not sure why there's nothing like that for humans. Also, I avoid rattlesnake country if possible.
Agreed! Great feedback based on your location!
Something about the Moore Expo, I picked up a Tick this year same place, on my waist line. I live in Kansas City, but originally from East Tennessee. Summer is a no go for me period..
That’s crazy. Agreed on summer.
Anything but summer!
Agree!
Hahaha absolutely! Fall/winter is the best for all the same reasons! Question though. Have you had any "bad" run ins with hunter's while in national forests?
In the last 7 or 8 years I've never run into a hunter in my local national forest (or any others I visited). But I have heard some other people's stories.
Hey where did you get the bed rack for your frontier? Trying to get one too and you got a new sub brother!
Welcome and appreciate it! My rack is from a company called Xtrusion Overland and it’s great (see the link in the video description to find them easily). They are a bit backed up and their lead times are long but their product is phenomenal and it’s the nicest most flexible rack I’ve ever had.