I have finally found my backcountry vehicle! VW's The Thing!
I saw this in Jackson, on my way home from my Snake River Trip. Reminded me of when I was a kid. My friends parents owned one (orange and black) and I occasionally got to go for a ride in it. Strolling down memory lane here folks.
I rapped on the side of it, and I believe it is grizzly proof. Close the top and it's bound to be scent proof? It's light enough to throw a rope around the bumper and hoist up a bear pole or a tree if need be. Deep rivers won't be an issue, because it looks like it can float. And best of all
@Rockskipper, if I fold the back seats down, I'm pretty sure I can fit Dooley in the back.
Why haven't I thought of this before? I'll tell you why, because I am an idiot!
Think the fire department will sell it to me?
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