Cartopping Canoes: Hyundai Vs. Mirage

There’s nothing more fascinating than a problem you have no choice but to solve, and with a few additions to the basic setup and some later improvements I did solve it. The cartop rig I’ve used has been good enough for winding mountain roads in the Ozarks as well as long distance trips on busy interstates.

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The Most Popular External Frame Backpacks

The main bag has two compartment with independent access to each. The lower one carries my stove and my food and my toiletries, the things I might need quick access to and which weigh the most. The upper one holds clothing, rain gear, tent and the other more bulky items I carry.

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