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Good morning, I don't see anything at this point that will keep me from our trip in May, so I'm good to go. It looks like OkieDavid, Offroadnutz and I +1 makes up the group for May. If there are others, please chime in.
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Adding some more storage area. I'm beginning to believe the 4runner was built for 1 person.
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Well I got the XJ pretty much done except for the rocksliders. Those should be here next month and I will be ready to go..
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I only have about 4000 miles on these and so far so good. I have used them in the past before switching to all terrains. and loved them.
With all the sandy ground we will be traversing, I may regret the MT's though.
With all the sandy ground we will be traversing, I may regret the MT's though.
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Okay, I'm headed down the GMRS path. As with most things I do it has become overwhelming to figure out which radio is best for my use. Could you recommend a brand, power level and useful features to consider? My initial use will be overlanding/off-roading, are there other uses I should consider when making a selection?
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If you want brain dead simple, I would recommend the Midland MicroMobile 15-watt radio (MXT275). I have the 50-watt version but it's overkill for group trips; I often go alone and wanted the most reach I could get. Another option if you just want to test the waters, is the Radioddity GM-30 GMRS handheld. It's only 5-watts, and I have had issues where in large groups the tail and the lead couldn't talk to each other because they were so spread out but I could hear it on my radio but in smaller groups it works just fine and it's only $25. I carry it along with the Midland permanently mounted so that when I get out to spot I can also talk on the radio if needed.
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Gentlemen, what are your thoughts on stopping in Deming for supplies? The way it looks we'll coming in on I10.
I tend to be stocked up on everything except gas when I leave home, but this brings up a larger question. Where is everyone camping Sunday night? What about Saturday night? What time do we want to meet up Monday morning? It's rare that I travel to a group trip in the same direction as other folks, maybe we could plan a meet-up in southern New Mexico and travel to the Monday start together? I'm pretty open at this point. Looks like Rockhound State Park is close by Demming, could be an option for Sunday night. I was originally planning on going to the Lincoln National Forest around Cloudcroft Saturday night, then boondocking close to the trailhead Sunday night but I'm totally open to other ideas.
I live in the middle of Oklahoma, just north of OKC, so typically head west on I-40 and turn southwest at Santa Rosa NM OR turn southwest at Amarillo TX when I head to southern NM. But again, I'm open, I can jog down to Ft Worth and pick I-20 to meet folks and drive out or whatever works. Or just meet everyone Monday.
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Considering I know almost nothing about the area I would be open also to meeting up and camping together.
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My plan was to camp somewhere north of Las Cruces on Saturday, then somewhere around Crazy Cook on Sunday then just explore the area until meet up.
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Around 5500lbs total with me and the dog included..
Im also more minimalist. No fridge, no oven, no rtt, no drawer system, etc…
And my sleeping platform with under storage is mostly made of cedar so its light too.
Im also more minimalist. No fridge, no oven, no rtt, no drawer system, etc…
And my sleeping platform with under storage is mostly made of cedar so its light too.
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I've never been camping where I had to bring all of the food for the trip. What kind of foods do you find you like most while camping? I hope that makes sense, and do you do actual cooking, or is it mostly warming up.
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the pic shows the type of things I usually take. Everything’s pre made and ready to eat. I used to do the fridge and cook everything but moved away from that the last 2 years or so. Mostly out of sheer laziness and partly out of saving money and space. The only time I cook now is in the winter.
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After sitting all day driving im usually not as hungry either.
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After sitting all day driving im usually not as hungry either.
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