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True. Jeep was invented around WW2 - 1941. And before that it was pack mules and horses and camels. What else is there to say? And while shooting from a public conveyance is illegal in my state I dont know it's illegal where they were. If it was even a public road. Doesnt mean I myself...

To be fair, the bridge WAS hinky, and the driver MAY have been irresponsible but sure wasnt careful enough. Didnt know there was another way, or didnt care. Thing is, back in the 80's and 90's, this could have happened to me, my brother and our friends. Instead of "going viral", it would have...

50km detour doesn't look so bad now, poor guy. But...why? Theres Google and there's GPS, ht at some point If the bridge is not up to it, why try to cross. Did he even know about the 50km detour? That's an expensive truck to let take a dip. Just out of concern for my wallet, I'd have...

I do this. Recently, though, I've read that these scents could attract bears. What to do

Nalgene water bottles: Freeze them after filling to 750 ml and you could have ice packs and cold water all day Pour in hot water and place in sleeping bag 10 minutes before sleep on a cold night Hold tyvek maps down If you ever crack a few, string them up as light casings for party lights

Vinegar. Soak then in vinegar for a couple days.

I always double knot. Prior to that, when crossing the laces, I cross them at the first boot hooks above instep. Then at the highest set of boot hooks, i double cross the laces then double knot. And I have used 5 50 for hiking boot laces. If I have super long laces, I cross, wrap around the...

Also dog food and dog water.

I have an old sticker from Hilton's Tent City, among many others. I just slap some clear packing tape over them when they start getting ratty. That way they sort of stay as-is

Anyone seen @Road around anymore? Haven't seen not heard from him in quite some time and his web presence (Roaddude) seems like there hasn't been much posted for a while. Roving photographer in a big white van pulling a trailer? Traveled the world as a kid? Anyone?

This and mainly to make sure lighter items dont get blown out of the truck bed. Theoretically you dont have to be as fastidious packing lighter items inside boxes. Or lighter items or blankets could be used as batting between boxes or delicate items. And they dont work their way out and get...

I've used a cargo net, though not of this seemingly high quality, for my drives to PEI and FLA. I think everyone who carries a load in an open bed pickup truck has used a net, or thought about it

I dunno. I always use a tarp. I just always have. I dont necessarily "wrap" the tent in it so much as I tie the corners to trees, set at a tilted angle so the water rolls off towards the low ground.

Philips Planisphere and I were friends back in the 80's and 90's. Just found it again recently.

Without getting political, this is more Civics...the States were always supposed to be able to govern themselves, and many only joined "the Union" with the express expectation that they be able to do so. .this is not politics, just the civics of how the nation came to be. That's why I was...

I drive through Jersey as little as possible as it is, so I hadn't noticed

A few cities and towns in Massachusetts still require the attendant to pump gas, like Watertown. Drives me up a wall.

Saw a documentary about Iceland volcanos and another on Egyptian archaeology. All they were driving was those Toyota Land Cruisers. Made me wish Jepp would get its head out of its butte and make the grand Cherokee a serious contender

Respectfully: No, sir. Chevrolet Suburban. 1934 for 1935 model year. THE longest continually produced nameplate in automotive history (though that's immaterial to the conversation, it is an interesting aside)