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    Tailgate Trash bag and wildlife?

    I started using a 5 gallon bucket with a Gamma Seal lid, referred to as The Yucky Bucket, for all organic, meat, or oily waste, and a second trash bag for the non-smelly trash and recyclables. We started using The Yucky Bucket when the kids were in diapers and it stuck. In beast country I but it...
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    US Southwest U-bold Skid Plates for 2nd Gen Xterra (or the like) - $115

    Unused set of Currie Enterprises Heavy Duty Spring Plates. I bought these last fall when I was putting on my new leaf springs. I decided to go with the Nisstec Flip Kit instead. Buyer pays shipping from Moab; 18# package. Link to webpage: Curry HD Spring Plates
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    Camp Photos!

    Last weekend's camp at Devil's Kitchen in the Needles District of Canyonlands Park.
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    Suggestions for my next Overland rig

    This overland ready Xterra was just shared on TNX, 2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4x 77k Fwy Miles Overland Equipped - Silver.
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    Xterra Registry

    I'll contribute my rig to the registry. 2012 Pro-4X, Lava Red Mods include: Shrockworks 2-tube Sliders Front Bilstein 5100 adjustable shocks set to 1" Timbren Active Off-road bump stops Alcan Spring leaf springs 70O# and 1.5" lift NissTec U-bolt Flip Kit I've got a build page on TNX...
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    Dutch/Camp Oven

    Some additional thoughts on caring for your cast iron, since I just finished doing the dishes. Just a few things I've learned over the years. I mostly use canola oil or bacon grease (not olive oil, it has a low smoke point) and a little salt to clean mine. I heat up the oil and salt, then scrub...
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    Dutch/Camp Oven

    We've been cooking chickens or game hens in the Dutchie for Thanksgiving Dinner in the backcountry the past few years. This year we planning to do 2 chickens in The Maze, Canyonlands National Park.
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    What can you personally not adventure without?

    A box of wine and a little whiskey, and a good pair is hiking shoes. ...and this ashtray and this paddle game and that's all I need.
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    REI and Overlanding?

    I've been thinking about posting in this thread for a few days now. I originally found the tone of this one somewhat off-putting. IMO, Cabela's is just as political as REI. The last time I went into a Cabela's to look for a cooler and tent the receptionist started me down and kept a sharp eye...
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    Synthetic winch line vs. cable

    I'd also put on a Hawse fairlead too. The rollers can damage the synthetic line.
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    Elephant Hill this weekend!

    Elephant Hill this weekend!
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    The one thing you have to cook on every trip?

    Breakfast burritos!
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    Navigation Software of Choice

    I I've GAIA GPS in my iPhone 7 all the time. Love it!
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    Getting ready to hit the Colorado Alpine Loop for the 3-day weekend!

    Getting ready to hit the Colorado Alpine Loop for the 3-day weekend!