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  1. ZombieCat

    Need some help planning a 3 week overlanding trip in Utah

    I’ll be out there in April! There are some boondocking opportunities along Hwy 12 in the Dixie National Forest, between Torrey and Escalante. IMHO, Utah has some of the best boondocking in the western U.S. Check out the Anasazi State Park Museum along the way. Capitol Reef - the scenic drive...
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    Free National Parks Pass for Military

    Similar for Maryland: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/Veterans-Admission-Waiver.aspx#:~:text=State%20Park%20Day%2DUse%20Area,out%2Dof%2Dstate%20veterans.
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    Non Lethal self protection

    If you choose a less than lethal weapon that LOOKS like a firearm, expect your adversary may respond with a REAL firearm. I believe that our best defense is our intelligence. Use words to de-escalate the situation and then create distance, preferably measured in miles. If you travel with family...
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    Jeep WJ air mattress

    Check out some of the better quality air mattresses, such as the Big Agnes Rapide. You could add a 2” memory foam topper for more comfort. Another thought, if you have adequate cargo space, is a trifold memory foam mattress.
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    Non Lethal self protection

    A baton, bat or similar device may be unintentionally lethal, leading to legal ramifications (criminal charges or civil action). As stated by @RJ Howell, you’d have to be close enough to reach out and touch your assailant. That said, a well balanced aluminum Louisville Slugger is a joy to swing...
  6. ZombieCat

    Off-Road Rescues in Colorado Are Getting Out of Hand

    This!! Last summer in Colorado, Google Maps tried to route me down a small, rough looking dirt road. I was towing my trailer and common sense told me that this may not be a wise choice. I stopped and even though I barely had a cell signal, was able to manipulate the map to see a nearby road...
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    Santa - the ultimate Overlander! He changed Rudolph’s nose to amber for better visibility...

    Santa - the ultimate Overlander! He changed Rudolph’s nose to amber for better visibility, fitted Prancer with a Warn winch and has MaxTrax recovery boards strapped to his sleigh. Happy Holidays!
  8. ZombieCat

    Stocking stuffers for Overlanders

    Great list - B&H is my favorite toy store! I’d also add warm gloves and wool socks (Darn Tough are a favorite); a Yeti or similar insulated drinking cup or coffee cup; a first aid kit; a Thermacell bug repellent kit (used my a LOT this summer); or a subscription to a useful app - such as weather...
  9. ZombieCat

    Sleeping Pad Showdown

    Great review! I’ve used the Exped Downmat Winter UL for backpacking, tent camping and sleeping in the back of my truck for several years; their mats are high quality. One thing I would recommend for anyone purchasing an inflatable mattress is to store it uncompressed. I know this takes up more...
  10. ZombieCat

    I’m thankful for my family, friends and health; thankful to live on a continent with an...

    I’m thankful for my family, friends and health; thankful to live on a continent with an incredible variety of landscapes to explore and wildlife to view; and thankful for the OB community who share their knowledge and humor. Happy Thanksgiving, all, including our friends on other continents!
  11. ZombieCat

    Camp Toilet

    I have a similar version made by Cleanwaste. Works fine and packs down into a rectangular box that’s easy to store. https://cleanwaste.com/product/go-anywhere-portable-toilet/
  12. ZombieCat

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Added two storage boxes to the trailer tongue:
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    Books that Inspired You to Get into Overlanding

    Not so much overlanding, but wilderness in general: One Man’s Wilderness - Richard Proenneke Indian Creek Chronicles: A Winter in the Bitterroot Wilderness - Pete Fromm The Final Frontiersman - James Campbell
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    Heading out for what will likely be the last weekend of camping this year. Many thanks to the...

    Heading out for what will likely be the last weekend of camping this year. Many thanks to the active duty military personnel, veterans, and their families who make this possible by keeping us safe!
  15. ZombieCat

    Currently planning on having a long time overlanding trip

    What is the longest trip you’ve done? Three months is NOT the same as two weeks; life on the road can be both stressful and expensive. Have you tested and fine tuned your equipment? What responsibilities do you have at home (bills, care of your home, etc.) and how will you handle them while...
  16. ZombieCat

    Cold Weather Camping. How do you keep Warm in single digit temps?

    1. A good sleeping mat. If weight is not a consideration (as in you’re driving to your campsite, not walking), there are inflatable pads with very high R values. My Exped DownMat weighs about 1.5 pounds, has an R value of 7 and packs very small. I pair it with a closed cell foam mat (Thermarest)...
  17. ZombieCat

    Nature Photos

    A few pics from the summer adventure:
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    S/how do you carry paper maps and books?

    I have electronics that use Google/Apple/Gaia maps and a Gamin satellite navigation device, which I use primarily for roads. But…I always have “old school” maps, too. The 50-state Rand McNally resides in the seat back pocket and I have trail maps for many National Parks, forests and wilderness...
  19. ZombieCat

    Build/overland/4x4 stuff: 1989 Raider, 2010 Sequoia, and other projects

    Excellent write up and beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing your adventures. The fall colors in both Maryland and Virginia are amazing this year. We hiked Old Rag (Shenandoah National Park) a few days ago and the views were spectacular.
  20. ZombieCat

    Do you "pack light" or heavy?

    Exactly! You can pack fairly light even with a truck/trailer combo, or very heavy with just one vehicle. The sweet spot is the balance between comfort and basic utility. Discomfort lessens the enjoyment of overlanding and we aren’t motivated to repeat this activity. Being comfortable is positive...
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