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  1. LostInSocal

    Tembo tusk group buy? (CLOSED)

    Any word on a possible group buy? I just watched the OB Rally video segment which highlighted the Tembo Tusk, now I need one. LOL.
  2. LostInSocal

    Great sleep setup

    Much appreciated. The blanket is a great idea.
  3. LostInSocal

    Why a RTT (roof top tent)?

    What I would love to see is a setup which allows you to keep the platform on the rig but the tent / tent frame / mattress can be removed. Or perhaps a more modular setup that allows the whole thing to be taken down piece by piece. I can see some disadvantages to a modular system. In the end, I...
  4. LostInSocal

    Great sleep setup

    Can the Helinox cot be used in a tent without causing damage to the tent floor? I love the idea of a cot and this one with the low profile calls to me.
  5. LostInSocal

    Plano Camp Kitchen (Beta Box Version)

    Now I have a project for this weekend. Appreciate the share!
  6. LostInSocal

    Camp Shower (Merged)

    We've been using the tried-and-true water basin and wash cloth technique. I have a shower pump which runs off an internal, rechargeable battery I picked up from Amazon. However, I've found we tend to take longer showers (especially my daughter) when we use the pump. For an overnighter, I pack...
  7. LostInSocal

    Washing Clothes

    That's a pretty cool product. I'd be interested in how it works out for you. You'd need to be near a fresh water source to use it effectively though. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk
  8. LostInSocal

    Camp toilet and tent

    We just tested our solution this weekend. In an attempt to get my daughter to buy into the idea of more remote / dispersed camping, I got the CleanWaste Go Anywhere system. We already had a changing tent which we used as a shower stall. My first "go" at it was favorable. More importantly, my...
  9. LostInSocal

    Why a RTT (roof top tent)?

    Question for the RTT owners, well those with the RTT mounted on their daily driver. I've looked around and read a bit in the various forums, and it seems like everyone pretty much keeps their RTT on the vehicle full time. Is that the case with most of the owners here? I'm definitely up for...
  10. LostInSocal

    Awnings

    I've had my ARB 2000 for nearly 6 months. Just recently used it in Joshua Tree when we weren't able to find a lunch site (busy weekend), we simply pulled over off one of the trails, deployed the awning, opened up the table and a couple of chairs and we were good. It wasn't scorching but pretty...
  11. LostInSocal

    Coffee Set Ups

    The wife like the VIA. For me, I do the Aeropress. Depending on the availability of space and how much work I'm looking to do, I'll bring fresh beans and a hand grinder or I'll grind the beans ahead of the trip. On solo trips after work Fridays, I sometimes will snag a bag of the Seattle's Best...
  12. LostInSocal

    Best 1-2 person tent/swag?

    When I go out on my lonesome, I take the Marmot Tungsten. Really quick and easy to put up with plenty of space for gear. I opted for a two-man tent because although I do spend time outside most of the day / evening, I like to spend the last hour or two inside the tent reading or catching a movie...
  13. LostInSocal

    Pelican Case Idea/ Kitchen Kit / What's your setup

    Thanks for all the great ideas. The Rubbermaid tub isn't cutting it. Edit: 6/4 - picked up a Pelican 1450 on craigslist. Ordered a set of TrekPak for it. Might be overkill to store cups and spoons.
  14. LostInSocal

    Overlanding cook books

    Off topic a bit but if the family and I aren't planning to do a whole lot of cooking and want to relax more at camp, we often will prepare food ahead of time and toss it into Food Saver bags. We're portion things out as much as possible. Then it's a matter of boiling up a pot of water to reheat...
  15. LostInSocal

    Jetboil vs. MSR WindBurner

    I've had my Jetboil for going on 12 years now. Still going strong without having had to replace any components. Last year I bought the coffee press accessory for it but didn't like it much. Coffee is a bit gritty as it tends to be with presses. Although it's more work, I use the Aeropress for...
  16. LostInSocal

    Grilling Options

    I recently purchased a Solo Stove Campfire on deal. It's a great fire pit for cooking over. For grilling, I bought a stainless steel, round grate which I guess is typically used for hibachi. The grill has three "legs" which fits pretty well over the Solo Stove to prevent the grate from slipping...
  17. LostInSocal

    Sea to Summit X-Pot Questions:

    I have an X Pot which I only use with a Coleman propane stove. As mentioned by one of the replies, my main concern with using it on the Coleman white gas stove is that the flames will lick the silicone wall and damage it. So far so good, and the nested bowls and cups are great space savers. That...
  18. LostInSocal

    Member Rides

    This is actually my 2nd 4Runner. I owned a 2005 SE for 11 years, and although I regretted not having the 4x4 option it was still really capable and got me on some good trails. The TRDP is a different animal although I wish it had a V8 variant like my '05. I still have a number of mods I'd like...
  19. LostInSocal

    Member Rides

    This lady takes me places... Beyond what you see, I throw on an ARB 2000 awning and my Thule roof top box, and I'm good to go.
  20. LostInSocal

    Camp Photos!

    Joshua Tree dry lake...