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Good God that's nice. No shame in "bought not built"!!! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using OB Talk mobile app

I second the action packers. Excellent product without the cost markups associated with activity specific stuff. Rubbermaid isn't exactly a sexy brand name to have out on the trails, but who cares :) Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using OB Talk mobile app

There is a lot out there. Lots of necessities and even more "nice to haves". Its always good to periodically remind yourself of your basic needs (food, water, shelter) and consider all items with the question of how it contributes to your basic needs. I tend to throw in so many "nice to haves"...

@Paramedic.Steve.911 welcome aboard. Probably doesn't take a ton to make a H3 pretty trail capable. And as a medic, you would be a valuable addition to any group of adventurers out on the trail! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using OB Talk mobile app

Just be glad you don't have to buy medical a specific stuff. I just paid $250 apiece for two small print rollers for a cardiac monitor. I'm talking a 4 inch by 1/2 inch metal cylinder coated in rubber, for $250!!! That said, in my personal life I'm as cheap as they come. As for "overlanding"...

Awesome. I will subscribe for ideas along the way. Bad weather and lack of indoor work space is delaying me, but I will soon start a "poor man's off-road trailer" build thread. I found this old thing in a parking lot where I work and it has apparently been abandoned for a decade. My employer...

Often "contained" means it needs to be in a metal fire pit like they have in campgrounds. AKA no fires outside campgrounds. The rest of the time, you are required to have a bucket of water and a shovel with you to have fires in the back country. There may be other ways of having a "contained"...

In regards to the question on cruiser, runner, or pick-up, they all have advantages! A bed is irreplaceable, but then so is weatherproof interior space! Cruisers are most immediately capable with stock lockers, straight axles, etc., but when budget is an issue the 13mpg of the cruiser is bad...

Well shoot, if the other three on the car aren't too worn out you could just plug the punctured tire and make it your spare... no need to do any remounting with a matching rim! But like many others have said, I wouldn't think twice about tossing a plug in that thing and rolling as is. Worst...

I agree that the cost of a RTT is high. My budget is too small and there are far too many other things I would add to increase the capability and reliability of my rig before investing $1000+ in what could largely be considered a creature comfort. If someday I find myself thinking that I just...

Good to know! Having grown up in Portland I know how even a small amount of snow can stop everything. Now living in the central part of the state, folks are a little better equipped. However, I do know several folks still in the area with 4wd vehicles I will encourage to help out. Sent from my...

So sweet and good to hear that people actually win those contests haha Sent from my SM-T560NU using OB Talk mobile app

Inspirational. My Tee-Shirt collection couldn't fit in their van and it makes me sick to my stomach... But I just. cant. let. go!!!!!

So awesome man Sent from my SM-T560NU using OB Talk mobile app

Cover craft seat covers in black endura fabric.. highly recommendable. Also a Galaxy Tab to be used with my existing Gaia GPS account for navigation. Lucky me! Sent from my SM-T560NU using OB Talk mobile app

I live about an hour from Smith Rock and climb there often, though not as often as I wish lately. If anyone wants to meet up, I have the rope and hardware and would be happy for the excuse to get out! Sent from my SM-T560NU using OB Talk mobile app

You are pretty much correct. The official standard for rating is comfort in the bag while wearing socks, long underwear, AND a beanie hat. Since many people sleep in much less, bags rarely seem to be comfortable at their rated temps. I'm no expert, just read it a long time ago and never forgot...

Haha nice! Sent from my SM-T560NU using OB Talk mobile app

Here in the PNW, there is a company that sells very good looking weld-together front bumper kits for all sorts of Toyotas, your model included. I believe they are $390 or so. Even if you add shipping and the cost of having someone weld it up, I bet it competes with the $800 minimum of a ready...

Apollo is a great lantern, from first-hand experience. Sent from my SM-T560NU using OB Talk mobile app