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  1. EBasil

    US East Running the Trans America Trail (TAT) from WV to the OR coast

    That's important feedback. I came to this thread today, eager to read about something I'd only heard of and thought I'd love to do. The thread and the video have been great, and this important observation on your part is also very much appreciated.
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Location: San Diego, CA Current Vehicle: 1993 Isuzu Trooper LS Other Vehicle: 1990 Jeep Comanche Overland Experience: Novice-like Why Overlanding?: with a background in 4x4 exploring (no camping), backpacking, car-camping and such, it just seemed natural to upgrade the Trooper we'd used to haul...
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    We took the long way, and the dirt way, to our cabin for Thanksgiving. Today, we'll take the rig up to overlook a valley and make turkey tacos.
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    Ground Tent camping on overland trips

    This is a cool topic. Personally, a rooftop tent is neither in the budget or the style we've built out our Trooper with. We are backpackers, and Scouts, so we've got a lot of backpacking gear and a variety of car camping gear that we can switch over to overlanding ( which is a little more...
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    MaxTrax Recovery Boards

    The thing is, when I'm in the mall, people see those treads... :kissingheart:
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    Ham radio

    Okay, let me echo the simple suggestion: get your license. I did, it's not hard. Now, to the original question that may engender readers to wonder: is that 8-watt Baofang/Baofeng radio "good": YES. The UV5r,and especially *the GT-3TP* are excellent hand-held radios for the money, punching...
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    MaxTrax Recovery Boards

    I use two knock-offs, and have them mounted high. I really don't wheel hard enough to think I need four.
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    San Diego

    Mira Mesa. Photo is Holcomb Valley, headed to White Mtn and Horse Springs Road.
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    Temp Forest Closures for all of CA

    The San Bernardino NF Closures list is here, with hot links to particular sub-orders. Notably for Big Bear, some of the seasonal closures have been left open, presumably due to the lack of rain/snow. Over the October 12-15 weekend, Big Bear trail traffic was down, but there are still a lot...
  10. EBasil

    Where is So Cal are you from?

    Chatsworth, Whispering Forest and San Diego.