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  1. brien

    New Midland MXT275 (GMRS Mobile)

    Nice. I might pick one of these up when released as well. the body looks small enough to have mounted stashed away under or on the side of the dash somewhere, too
  2. brien

    Arizona Overlanders

    Welcome, @clo_iam
  3. brien

    Arizona Overlanders

    Welcome to OB! We've got a good and very active following here in AZ! I just got back last night from a weekend in Tonto with a few OB members.
  4. brien

    OB Approved So You Want To Be A HAM? (US Edition)

    I would focus 100% on technician practice exams until you pass them consistently with 80% or higher (sounds like you are basically there), then, yeah, move on to spending the rest of your time studying the General exam, when you are two or three days out from your test date, go back to the...
  5. brien

    Lets talk driver ergonomics. Is there such thing as getting a vehicle "fitting"?

    A previous version of myself was a very avid road cyclist. In the cycling world, it is very common after purchasing every fancy new bicycle to pay a few hundred bucks to have a professional fitter come fit your bike for you. They would take all my body measurements and then observe me...
  6. brien

    Let's see those rigs in action

    Here's my baby, Jolene, on the top of Bald Mountain at OTG a couple weeks ago:
  7. brien

    Mojave Road #2 - 10/20/2017

    I just talked to the boss again and it looks like we are gonna have to pass on this run, the timing is just a little too tight for us with our return drive back. Bummed we won't make it, have fun!
  8. brien

    The 12oz "Shower" - how do you keep clean?

    I got one of those big wet wipes from Shower Pouch in my swag bag for Off the Grid last week, gonna give it a try on our next outing - likely this weekend
  9. brien

    OTG 2017 - AZ Convoy

    I haven't been up there, but in that video they also made it sound like any 4wd vehicle with decent clearance should make it. Here's what the "Guide to California Backroads and 4WD Trails" has to say about it: "Rating: Difficult: Most of the trail is easy to moderate, but difficult sections...
  10. brien

    OTG 2017 - AZ Convoy

    Here's the GPS tracks and waypoints I have incase any body else wants them. From this link (on a computer, at least) you can click the three vertical dots in the Header in the upper left to export to KML, that you can import into your navigation software of choice. All the routes are on normal...
  11. brien

    The 12oz "Shower" - how do you keep clean?

    Here in AZ we need lots of water when we go out, especially in the heat. Since it's a constant battle between room for water and room for gear, especially if our whole family of 5 is going out, I think we've gotten pretty good at conserving our water. One of the 'luxuries' that consume our water...
  12. brien

    OTG 2017 - AZ Convoy

    I've gone through the thread again and built the list of who is still signed up for the convoy, is this everybody? If you are no longer joining the convoy, or I have missed you in this list, please sound off below so we know to wait for you up in Flagstaff Brien @brien (me) David @Gunner Jeff...
  13. brien

    OTG 2017 - AZ Convoy

    I'll have the route mapped out as well, so we should be able to follow along with Amands's original plan just fine
  14. brien

    OTG 2017 - AZ Convoy

    Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that @amandashelbywho! Thank you for coordinating this convoy and all the hard work that went into it, I'm so bummed you can't make it! I'll still be heading up for the convoy as planned. See you all on Thursday at 11:00am
  15. brien

    Bay Area Convoy / Off the Grid West 2017

    Sounds good, I'll find you guys. I may end up stopping in Scotts Valley on the way up before I continue on to S.F. but I'll at least be able to join until San Jose. See you in a few days!
  16. brien

    OTG 2017 - AZ Convoy

    Great news! Let me be the first to say "Welcome!"
  17. brien

    OTG 2017 - AZ Convoy

    Awesome! Congrats on getting a pass! I just noticed you are not an actual numbered member of OB yet, I'm not sure if that will be a problem, but you might consider just becoming a numbered member quick before heading on this adventure just to cover your bases. Membership is very affordable...
  18. brien

    OTG 2017 - AZ Convoy

    Check your emails! Looks like they just sent out the itinerary and FAQ email
  19. brien

    OTG 2017 - AZ Convoy

    Yep, you should be set. I don't think are actual physical passes, I think they'll just check our names off a list as we arrive
  20. brien

    OTG 2017 - AZ Convoy

    If you have not already purchased a pass, you will not be able to attend the OTG rally at Shaver Lake. Due to trail constraints, the event is limited to only 60 vehicles. There are a few driver's passes that have gone up last minute over the last couple days from people having last-minute...