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  1. shansonpac

    My latest article in OutdoorX4 magazine "How to be found in a Wilderness Emergency"

    Thanks for sharing this. I was not able to access the article, but will try at home. I overland alot solo and am older. My legacy inReach is always on my person, and I drop pins to family often so that they know my precise location. Itineraries change all the time when traveling the dirt.
  2. shansonpac

    What is your must cook meal or must have food for camping.

    Pancakes on the griddle with real maple syrup and butter.
  3. shansonpac

    FOR SALE CURT Echo® mobile trailer brake controller #51180

    For sale: Bakersfield California : CURT Echo® mobile trailer brake controller #51180. : $150 and I will pay shipping. Works by plugging into your existing 7 pin connector, and you plug the trailer 7 pin into the brake controller. Allows you to set multiple profiles and move it between vehicles...
  4. shansonpac

    Recovery Gear - Basics

    I totally get it Mike. I'm not a recovery person. I don't take crazy chances or do trails above the capability of my rig, trailer and experience or expertise. My goal is to never uncover my winch because of my stupidity. :-) It is nice when with a group, to have to tools to facilitate recovery...
  5. shansonpac

    Recovery Gear - Basics

    Disagree. the 10,000 smittybilt X2O I installed is solidly built, waterproof (can withstand 1.5 m submersion for 30 minutes), and has a lifetime mechanical warranty and 5 year electronics warranty. I researched this carefully, and this winch is well-rated, and fits my needs without spending...
  6. shansonpac

    Recovery Gear - Basics

    I tend to solo a lot, and stick to easier trails unless I'm with a group. This is what I carry at all times: Two traction boards Shovel Kinetic rope Tow strap Tree saver 10,000 pound winch, synthetic rope 90 feet 50 feet of extra winch synthetic rope Snatch block Two soft shackles Two hard...
  7. shansonpac

    Are my wheels and tires big enough to off-road!?

    With any tire, the lower the pressure, the wider the sidewall-to-sidewall distance. Yes, the tire is more flexible. More sidewall will be exposed to surface hazards. A sharp side rock doesn't care about flexility.
  8. shansonpac

    Are my wheels and tires big enough to off-road!?

    Airing down your tires also increases your exposure to sidewall damage. Depends on the dirt. I air down when the surface requires additional traction. Some dirt roads are fine at manufacturer's recommended cold pressures. Also, one needs to consider weight of the rig, as one size does not fit...
  9. shansonpac

    US West Mojave Preserve Trail Guardian Event

    Really looking forward to getting back out to the desert. Any concerns on the usual routes in after the storm damage?
  10. shansonpac

    Are my wheels and tires big enough to off-road!?

    It really depends on what you want to do off-roading. I'm completely fine with a stock Rubicon, as I don't do any crazy rock hopping. I find the stock Rubicon, with sway bar disconnect and front and rear lockers more than capabable to get where I want to go pulling my Turtleback. One thing to...
  11. shansonpac

    Camp Photos!

    Monache Meadows / Mammoth with Broken Down Overlanders
  12. shansonpac

    Carrying Extra Fuel

    I carry a 4 gallon Rotopax on the spare tire carrier on the back of my trailer. I have never had to use it, but I like having the buffer of fuel. You never know what kind a detour you will need to make.
  13. shansonpac

    Replacing portable compressor

    I did a DIY "powertank" with parts from Amazon. 20 pound system. pressure reduction, quick connects, 25' hose, blow gun for dust, tire fill, all for far less than half the cost of an equivalent Powertank system. I did break down and buy the roll bar mount from Powertank as it is just the...
  14. shansonpac

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    TY. Really happy with the install. This is the most mechanical work I have done in decades. Was able to get it all installed without any help. Took me most of the day.
  15. shansonpac

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    New bumper, skid plate and winch.
  16. shansonpac

    US Rocky Mountain Colorado - Mostly San Juan Mountains

    Great, detailed write up! I want to do this trip.
  17. shansonpac

    Eastern Sierras and Hi desert of CA travel issues

    The Zone Forecasts on Weather.gov are also useful. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=CAZ519
  18. shansonpac

    Nature Photos

    Olancha Peak.
  19. shansonpac

    Rig Photos

    Monache Jeep 4x4 Road, CA
  20. shansonpac

    Camp Photos!

    Monache Creek Camp, CA
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