Recent content by titicaca

I'm interested exploring Blaeberry FSR. I heard new logging roads opened up recently allowing deeper access. Has anyone been in there?

Things are opening up and folks are getting out slowly. May long weekend was not as busy as expected in David Thompson country. With parks closures and restrictions I was expecting everyone heading for PLUZ. Not being able to have a cmapfire was a minor issue - not sure I agree with that risk...

Fasting is a step beyond and works well with Keto. I did a weekend trip with no food. Just water and some salt. It was so liberating not having to bring every thing but the kitchen sink.

So I got to use them to get relatives in a CR-V going places they probably shouldn't have. Used on hard ground to compensate for lack of clearance going over ruts. Used them upside-down, so, not bridging, but effectively that was the intention. Broke some teeth as they grabbed the hard...

I questioned that myself. I wonder what the decision thought process was. Likewise, I see same issue with tailgate tables or slide out kitchens. Minimizing odor on your rig, even if you are not sleeping in it, nor on it, should be prudent. This is not just for avoiding bears, other critter too.

How about a velcro strip. $2 solution. My phone has a replaceable back cover so I got a spare just for the vacro strip. Otherwise, a cheap plastic back case with velcro would avoid having the valcro permanently on the phone.

Interesting observation on how they break - unsupported bridging side-to-side. I went with a 4 set of RUGCEL (Smittybuilt clone) - the teeth look and feel very aggressive! Can't wait to use them! I have a question on how they should be used. Looking at the Amazon picture demo RUGCEL has them...

I strap waterproof duffel bags to the roll bars. They contain only light and bulky camping gear. https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/alternative-roof-rack-any-thoughts.23938/#post-325926

Don't do that. Air mattresses are notorious for making you cold because they allow the air to move around. Tossing and turning on double pad/bag means each other don't get a good nights sleep. Stick with backpacking ones.

I wonder what receiving coordinates from people in an emergency situation is like. Folks reading out all these digits in different formats, and if, they can figure out how to get the App to display the numbers under stress. I suspect having someone read an 8-digit NAD83 UTM is a rarity these days.

Good reminder, my topo maps are in NAD83 UTM. I need figure out how to get my OruxMaps App to display 8 digits. It has been a long time since I used the grid on the map - I blame the oversue of GPS/Mapping for the lost art of navigation.

@Wolf427, @Kevtd, @Baipin I'm considering the RUGCEL ones. They look identical to Smittybilt Element Ramps, even the bag too. RUGCEL is black, Smittybilt is gray. Same factory I bet with different branding. RUGCEL is no longer available on the US side, gets good reviews in Canada, Smittybilt...

Is the chalk test done while the tires are cold? When the tire warms up on the road it gains a few PSI. Also, at full highway speeds, I wonder, if tire also deforms a little more in the center due to centrifugal forces. So, would you estimate and account for these factors after doing a chalk test?

I noticed that too on the chart, that nylon is stiffest, but that makes no sense whatsoever, so I question what this means. When we use nylon it is in flexible fiber applications, such as, tent fabrics, rain coats, strengthens wool socks, and recovery straps. I guess the other plastics don't...

Can you get rid of the need for a roof rack? I was going to spend big money on rhino-rack but conceived the idea of strapping waterproof duffel bags to the roll bars. Some pictures and ideas: https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/alternative-roof-rack-any-thoughts.23938/#post-325926