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I have both the duo and standard size Exped Megamat max versions. By far the best portable mattress on the market. I actually sleep better on them than my bed at home. Super comfortable. Great insulation factor on the cold ground. I’m 6’4” and love the duo. Keep it in my Tepui Ruggedized...

I simply strap them down with a locking strap that has stainless steel cable woven into the strap itself so it makes it difficult to cut. I also bought the locks from Zarges for the latches. I’d suggest getting all locks matching if you have multiple cases.

Welcome Jeff from Southern CA!

Hey Boort, Thanks again for that. I was able to listen in and wanted to participate but couldn't. I hope to get all my ducks in a row so I can start clicking on the transmit button one of these days soon!

I hear that. There are so many great options out there for you. Everything from Subaru's to Unimog's! Enjoy the process....it's definitely part of the fun. Lean on this community. You'll find people here are super helpful in so many ways. Cheers and welcome again!!

Welcome aboard mate!! We're in Laguna Beach, California USA. Looks like you've set up that Pathfinder beautifully! You're fortunate to live in such a great place for this lifestyle. We have to drive a minimum of 2-3 hours to get into anything decent...so the miles or KM's are piling up on...

Welcome to the OB Community. You'll meet some of the nicest people in this place. So many willing to help and give great advice. The experience bench here is deep, so tap in and don't be afraid to ask. Make sure you follow the "how to's" for new members. I'm a fellow Land Cruiser member, so...

Hey Krusty....welcome aboard. The most important thing, I think most of us can agree, what's more important than your rig is just getting out and being in the great outdoors. Don't worry about the Jeep....just drive it!!

Thanks Guys! I messed around with the EchoLink site and got as far as uploading my HAM Radio license, but it takes 24 hours to get processed. So I guess I'll hit the EchoLink next Friday. I'll try the White Mountain Repeater Association link above as well. It's 17:15 now, so I'll fiddle...

Hey Boort! Thanks for helping out. I'll listen in tonight if I can figure out how to get on EchoLink. I'm a Zoomer so it should be doable for me. I'll look at the EchoLink intro you sent and hopefully be able to listen in tonight. What time do they get cookin'?

I think you're right. What's further frustrating to me is the guys up at HRO, who sold the radios to me, won't help. They do the same thing and suggest going on line. I haven't been able to find video that's very helpful for the units I purchased. Feels kinda like I was sold a couple of...

Thanks for the tips. Keep on truckin'!!

I've been planning a solo trip myself. That's pretty much how I roll most of the time. I do this to be away from people and commune with nature. I'd be super interested in knowing your route. I was planning on leaving Southern California in the 3rd week of July and taking whatever time it...

Thanks Wildflower1. Before I purchased my radios over a year ago, I got my Tech License. My HAM Callsign is KM6ZPJ. I joined my local club, but now they're only meeting virtually and it seems, the majority of the members are super experienced old timers who are super tweeky with the art and...

I have Land Rovers, Toyotas, and Jeeps. By far, my favorite has been the iconic Land Rover Defender 110. This was the vehicle that paved the way for all of us into this newer thing called Overlanding. Safari as it was known back in the day was meant to be more utilitarian. The new Defenders...

Really great job. I like the pure utilitarian aspect of your build. The water tank with spigot is going to be luxury! Looks like you got the weight off the roof by moving the RTT onto the trailer. So much better!

Latest mods. Lost a ton of weight. Moving my big Zarges cases to the trailer vs on the roof top, as well as the RTT. I took about 300 lbs off of the roof. The aero factor alone has been awesome.

It’s been over a year since my last post. I have been building a trailer which has taken way longer than I ever expected. It’s coming together and starting to approach “usability”. I’m posting on the build in the trailer build section and need to update there as well. I found out that my...

Alabama Hills up by Lone Pine, CA and Death Valley. Wow!!! That is a big place. Not sure we'll visit again. Too many people in the Alabama Hills (every nook and cranny was filled with a car, truck or van). And, in Death Valley, we weren't able to find any dispersed camping, so we ended up...

Thanks very much for your input. Very helpful. I’ll be looking at weather changes for sure. Hope it’s stable this week. Great idea for the tent heater hanger. I have one and will rig up something to keep it off the floor of my RTT. I’ve always worried about catching something on fire...