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Easter weekend 2023

Technically yesterday, but, I installed a new primary battery. I've also just ordered a new radiator cap and upper/lower hoses.

I crashed my brand-new 2016 Ducati Monster 821 the day I bought it. That sucked...Definitely my most expensive oopsie. Overlanding/off-roading specific: Can't really think of an expensive breakage - mostly just maintenance charges.

I like getting out in all the seasons but struggle to sleep well at night when the temperatures dip low. I'm really sensitive to the cold at night for whatever reason. That takes some of the enjoyment out of the Winter months for me, but, I still get out on the tracks when I can.

A new air compressor. It's super cute.

Christchurch Gen4 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB

Been considering getting a Genesis. They are r e a l l y expensive in NZ, though.

I have a Trasharoo that I use regularly and have few complaints with. Except, I stuck my dirty round point shovel, shovel-end down, inside the bag once on a trip and now there's a hole in the bottom where the tip of the shovel wore through. Not awesome, but, not exactly the end of the world...

I've toyed with the idea of a DIY CO2 setup, as an off-the-shelf option isn't available in little ol' NZ. But, my Viair88P works just fine. First tire airs up from 18psi to 35psi in about 3 minutes, but the last tire takes about 8 minutes, and the little 88P gets damn hot by the end. But, it...

You can install the Android Subsystem for Windows on Windows 10/11 PCs - this will allow you to, legally and officially supported, install Android apps in Windows. I have done before this to use the Android version of Apple Music on my PC with great results. With this installed, you can then...

As the kiwis say, "Yeah, nah."

Made it to 8 hours with 23% battery remaining. I stopped the test there as I figure I likely wont ever need 8+ hours of electric blanket and I don't want to run the unit completely to 0%. I'm pretty happy with that.

Reading about it makes it seem like the perfect device. I love the incorporated InReach functionality. But, that price is scary, and I can't even think of what it would be in $NZD, if it is even available at all.

Yeah, yeah - cold, electric blankets. I get it. Let's talk about that Split-Window Coupe. j/k :) Thanks for the video - very informative. And, coincidentally, I just bought a Goal Zero Yeti 200X for this exact purpose. I too cannot tolerate the cold and I have one of those questionable...

Hey guys! You have my Pajero featured on your website and I am rocking your site's sticker on the back glass. Good to see y'all here.

Hi Colin! I'm in Christchurch. Wherebouts are you?

Bamboo tableware, similar to this is pretty good. Very lightweight, yet sturdy and durable.

That's a lot of words in defense against my post that was basically in agreement with the original thread topic, with the sole exception being that I feel as though electronic maps and "GPS" are the modern technological evolution of the paper map and my choice to embrace that. My "shunning"...

Heya - I hope you find your people. Just a bit of advice though, it may not be a super great idea to put your phone number out on the Internet like that. Stay safe.