Took the LC out to Anza Borrego for its first off road/camp trip. Still running the stock Michelin 265 LTX. Went with a Luno inflatable mattress, which I highly recommend. I had originally contemplated one of the drawer set ups for storage, but ultimately decided to just go with the inflatable by itself. Fit is perfect and I slept like a baby (although it's possible that the exceptional bourbon floating around the site may have had something to do with that). Added a Kelty shelter to the back, mostly to keep gear out of the elements if a storm came through. Also highly recommend that set up. Good quality tent/tarp with strong aluminum poles. Although we had perfect weather conditions, wind can become heavy pretty quickly in that area, so a good quality setup that can withstand winds is important.
Trails we ran were generally pretty easy, with some moderate rock and stream crossings. Lots of sand, with some areas deeper than others. The Michelins generally handled everything surprisingly well. Still considering moving to the Nitro Terra Grappler G3's just to get a little more clearance and piece of mind around the sidewalls. Overall great experience getting her off the pavement for the first time. And, of course, there are few things better than a nice campfire paella!
Trails we ran were generally pretty easy, with some moderate rock and stream crossings. Lots of sand, with some areas deeper than others. The Michelins generally handled everything surprisingly well. Still considering moving to the Nitro Terra Grappler G3's just to get a little more clearance and piece of mind around the sidewalls. Overall great experience getting her off the pavement for the first time. And, of course, there are few things better than a nice campfire paella!
