[fabsroman]

Exactly. Honestly, from the posts I have been reading it sounds like Bri has just gotten into hunting a little while ago.

With that said, everybody has their own perfect vehicle that suits them. For me, it was the F350 crew cab diesel because I will always have a car to drive and the truck can sit until it is really needed. Plus, a lot of my clients are in the construction field, so it leaves a decent impression when their attorney/CPA pulls up in an F350.

As far as hunting goes, I much prefer it over an SUV. I used a Ford Escape for 2 seasons, and that was a sheer mess. However, I do a lot of hunting that requires a lot more than a small SUV. My buddy has an Xterra, and I know it would not work for me.

From what I have read, it seems like you will be going on a lot of guided hunts. In that case, why do you even need an SUV? I could throw a big cooler in the back of my Taurus and put a ton of meat in it. The gun, clothing, and other gear for a guided hunt can fit in the trunk. Heck, I used to throw dead deer in the back of my Ford Fairmont station wagon.

I guess an SUV might make sense if you have to bring along a tree stand, but even then it is probably overkill because that will also fit in the trunk of my Taurus. Of course, 4 wheel drive on the SUV with the added ground clearance would be nice, but if that is needed I take the truck.

An Xterra wouldn't even work for me when I go to sight in my guns because I throw about 7 hard gun cases in the pickup, a bunch of ammo boxes and tackle boxes, a bench, and a Black & Decker workmate for the person that is going to use the sighting scope. Then, I take a couple of guys with me and their firearms and gear.

Ultimately, it all comes down to each individual person.

Did I mention that I also haul construction material and equipment too, and have hauled several loads/trailers of firewood. An Xtrerra definitely would not cut it for me.