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    Can we now just go back to just calling it “car camping”?

    Outdoor clothing in general is WAY overpriced for what it is. The GoreTex craze kinda killed it. When that was marketed as the end all, be all outdoor fabric, EVERYONE had to have a GT jacket. I used to do a lot of alpine climbing, and, for us, it actually worked well. Of course, the weather...
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    First Responders and Military Discount Supplier

    I just purchased another gazelle tent using my GovX creds...20% off, while the tent was on sale, saved me quite a bit of money!!! Going to check out your link though, thanks!
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    My experience with Overlanding vs Off-Roading: Is the barrier to entry for Overlanding LOWER?

    Having not read all the responses, and driving a Taco Sport, I understand where you are coming from. We just went to a FANTASTIC long weekend in VT, called The Pilgrimage. It is, essentially, a 4 day overland rally, at a campsite, with trails of all manner of challenges available for anyone to...
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    Where do you put your dishwater?

    This is one of the reasons everything I use is stainless steel. Worst case, I can toss everything into boiling water, and call it a day.
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    Well, my Coleman died

    I have an old 2 burner Coleman stove, from, well, got to be 35-40 years old, at least. About a month ago, we went camping, and, sadly, the burners simply werent getting hot enough. I attempted to boil water for coffee, and, after 10 minutes, the water STILL hadnt reached a boil on one of the...
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    Spice Storage

    So, I recently saw a video where a couple were using these: https://www.containerstore.com/s/gift-packaging/gift-boxes/lock-ups/12d?productId=10028612 They are called LockUps. They are designed so that you can lock them together, lid to bottom. And stack them however high you desire. I have 6...
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    Where do you put your dishwater?

    In campgrounds, I dump it into the fire pit. Boondocking, I throw it into the woods. I use the CVS version of Dr Bronner's soap, for everything, so its biodegradeable. And, the food bits-well, it is what it is. Most gets scraped into the trash, but its inevitable some makes it into the woods...
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    Camp coffee!

    Well, I have to confess, this past weekend, on a 4 day trip, I switched over to the old french press. We were in middle VT, and I got some weird flavored coffee grounds, as I had totally forgotten my coffee at home. It is like a caramel something or other. Being a man that drinks coffee black...
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    Gazelle T4 Tent Review

    I have had several of these over the years. In fact, just this week, we did a long weekend up in VT (the Pilgrimage) where we base camped, and went wheeling each day. We currently use a T4 Plus. Which is HUGE. We have been using that for a couple years now but, after last weekend, decided to...
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    New Feature Feedback: SOS Support Alert - Mocks

    Its not live. He is testing and monkeying around with it. You wont have access to it, as its still in development :). He is just soliciting feedback on a layout, info, etc
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    New Feature Feedback: SOS Support Alert - Mocks

    Mike, I like this format. Clean and to the point!
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    Mattress suggestions please!

    I may just bite the bullet and go with the Exped. Steep price, but I can try and sell off our smaller, single ones to offset the cost.
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    Mattress suggestions please!

    Good morning all! So, this winter, I am building out the back of my taco short bed. I am putting a sleeping platform in, with a single shelf drawer system underneath. Opting for the single drawer because I have long items that can be stowed next to the drawer, but that isnt my question. We...
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    First snowstorm - Got to test the Falken AT3W in snow......

    My GF bought a set for her 18 JLU in November. I am jealous!! I am picking up a set for my taco in the spring. My current tires still have plenty of meat on them, and I cant justify the cost of new ones, yet :)
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    Vermont Meet up

    Depending on where/when, I would. I work most weekends, but if it coordinates with a day off, we could make it up.