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  1. ZombieCat

    I’ve bid farewell to Glacier National Park (sad face and a tear…) and am heading west. Great...

    I’ve bid farewell to Glacier National Park (sad face and a tear…) and am heading west. Great Basin and Lehman Cave tomorrow!
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    Short Trip Plan to USA/Canada 2024

    Definitely skip the desert Southwest and Grand Canyon in June/July - miserably hot! As someone who is currently camping in Glacier National Park, carefully research the requirements for daily vehicle entry reservations. Competition is fierce and without some type of reservation, you’ll be...
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    Oh, Montana, you sexy beast!

    Oh, Montana, you sexy beast!
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    What is the best piece of advice you can give a new overlander?

    “Overlanding” is a broad term. IMO, it doesn’t have to include hardcore off-road travel, buying a plethora of expensive gadgets or a specific image. For me, it’s exploration, learning, fun and seeing the world at ground level. My advice? Slow down. Find what interests YOU and do THAT. Don’t...
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    Cheap “Tips” and “Tricks

    You never realize how strong the smell of scented dryer sheets are until you’ve been backpacking for several days and then meet someone on the trail in freshly laundered clothes. You can smell them at a surprising distance. I switched to “free and clear” detergent and dryer sheets to lessen the...
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    Hello, Wyoming! I’ll reach the mountains today - happy, happy!

    Hello, Wyoming! I’ll reach the mountains today - happy, happy!
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    On the road again! First stop - Wyoming.

    On the road again! First stop - Wyoming.
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    Overland Expo East 2023

    There wasn’t any set camping area for OB members, as you’re just parked in line by event staff as you arrive. If you’d like to camp adjacent to anyone, the best bet is to rally somewhere nearby, arrive together, get thru registration and then proceed to the camping area together. I camped in the...
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Sewed covers for the overhead bins in the trailer, along with light blocking, removable covers for the porthole windows; designed and sewed exterior window shades to block direct sunlight when the trailer is parked. The decorating may seem silly to many of you, but these are functional additions...
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    The trailer sewing projects are completed, gear is sorted and organized, and I’m working through...

    The trailer sewing projects are completed, gear is sorted and organized, and I’m working through the final “to do” checklist. Four days to departure!
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    Off road-ability and survivability of $20k teardrops

    Thumbs up on renting first! Without an external “living space,” such as a pop up tent/shelter, long term travel in teardrops (say, a two weeks or more) is really only comfortable for one person. Additionally, that one person shouldn’t have any significant mobility or flexibility issues. Getting...
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    The countdown to 2023 Mountain Madness is on! (Yep, I like to name my trips) Three months on the...

    The countdown to 2023 Mountain Madness is on! (Yep, I like to name my trips) Three months on the road - get that snow cleared pronto, Wyoming, Montana and California!
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    Between a Rock and a Hard Place

    By Aron Ralston This is the book upon which the movie “127 Hours” is based. As a point of reference, this incident took place 20 years ago - April/May of 2003. The book is well written and graphically details Aron’s time trapped in Blue John Canyon and the emotional journey that led him to...
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    Thanks! My Colorado trip is next, so excited!

    Thanks! My Colorado trip is next, so excited!
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    Camping for the third weekend in a row. I’m afraid I may have an addiction…to fresh air and...

    Camping for the third weekend in a row. I’m afraid I may have an addiction…to fresh air and great views!
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    Mosquito repent?

    I just bought an MR300 Thermacell portable unit, based on positive reviews. I haven’t been able to test it yet, as our skeeters aren’t yet out in force. DEET definitely works, but it should be applied to skin and I dislike getting it in my bedding or on clean clothing. It can also melt plastics...
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    Nice weekend of tent camping here in Maryland. Less than a month until a Colorado camping trip...

    Nice weekend of tent camping here in Maryland. Less than a month until a Colorado camping trip. My new MSR snowshoes may come in handy!
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    "Nobody ever tamed, domesticated, or scientifically bred us. But for at least three millennia...

    "Nobody ever tamed, domesticated, or scientifically bred us. But for at least three millennia, we have been engaged in a cumulative and ambitious race to modify and gain control of our environment. In the process, we have come close to domesticating ourselves." - Wallace Stegner
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