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  1. Smokey_Bear_JLUR

    Portable shower (powered) from Costco?!?

    Has anyone tried this little gadget? I saw it at my local Costco. Powered, 3.5 gallon portable shower for $189.99. I’d love to hear a review if anyone has experience with this.
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    US Midwest Midwest Jeepthing\'s Annual \"Jeepstock\" event at Southern Missouri Off Road Ranch (SMORR)

    For over two decades, Jeepstock has been one of the largest, Jeep-only events in the Mid-West/Ozarks area. This event IS limited to Jeep vehicles. 2023 Jeepstock will again be held at the beautiful SMORR park, which also happens to be the starting point for the SMORR to MOORE Overland Challenge...
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    PTSD and Overlanding and "988"

    First off, many thanks to the admin (Michael, maybe?) who put this section in place here at OB. I logged on the other day and saw it for the first time and it made me smile. I know it's something that was previously discussed and it was great seeing it happened. With that said- I hope it's ok...
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    Solo trip SIlverton/Ouray/Lake City for July 2023- HELP NEEDED

    Greetings my friendly Rocky Mountain types! It has, unfortunately, been many years since I was last in the SW corner of Colorado, and I am looking for help on a few things. I am traveling from St. Louis, MO. to the Alpine Loop area in late July for an approximate 10 days solo overland excursion...
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    Jeep JLUR fridge mount guidance?

    Hi all, I am looking for ideas on mounting my ARB fridge/freezer in my JLUR. I had it mounted on a rudimentary slab of plywood in my last rig for a few years. It worked well, but was far from pretty. Looking for guidance on a more professional/cleaner looking mount. It's on a nice slider- just...
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    Colored vehicle emblems?

    Hey gang! I traded in my beloved Jeep JKU the other week for a new JLU Rubicon, and while in the process of swapping over my O.B. emblems, I noticed my member # was no longer legible. I jumped on the O.B. store to order some new ones, when I noticed the Challenge Coins....which are beautifully...
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    Gazelle’s new T-8, eight person tent!

    Hey gang, Well, the family tent has needed replacing for a few years, but money (lack thereof) has kept me from getting the Gazelle T-4 or T-4 Plus I’ve wanted. The stars aligned and it was time to buy, and lo and behold- Gazelle brought out their newest: T-8! It’s basically a T-4 Plus but...
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    Missouri The Beautiful- show off YOUR state (pic thread)

    We often see shots on here of epic vistas in Utah, California, etc..but what about those of us in the "fly-over" states? I'm in Missouri, and the Ozark Mountains are in my backyard. We have GORGEOUS rivers, lakes, creeks, National Forest land and some amazing trails. I had a fantastic day in the...
  9. Smokey_Bear_JLUR

    My grandfather’s stove- reborn

    Thought I’d share here and see if there are any other fans of old Colemans. Years back, my mother gave me my Grandfather’s old twin burner Coleman stove from 1954-ish. It was in pretty bad shape, and needed some TLC. After some much needed maintenance (new filler cap and a rebuilt of the pump...
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    US Midwest Jeep JKU steering parts needed!!

    I really need some help, and I’m hoping someone who’s upgraded their steering recently might still have some OEM bits laying about.. Last week I slid down a rather slick and muddy v-notch, sending my drivers tire into the side of the notch at full lock. Long story short- I apparently bent my...
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    Asheville/Hendersonville NC tracks?

    Hi gang, my cousin is unfortunately in very poor health, and I am planning a trip from St Louis to Hendersonville NC to visit with him in the hospital. While visiting family, I’ll be in a hotel. Beyond that, I’d like to spend a few nights in the nearby National Forests, doing dispersed camping...
  12. Smokey_Bear_JLUR

    I FINALLY got a fridge!!

    My local Jeep club holds an annual weekend event called, “Jeepstock” at SMORR. We had 384 in attendance with 179 Jeeps. Anyway, last night we had a huge raffle, and guess who won an ARB 35L Series II fridge/freezer?!?! This guy!! I am beyond excited!
  13. Smokey_Bear_JLUR

    Big Bend National Park w/ kids. Help needed

    Greetings all! I will have my four daughters for their Spring Break all next week, and have been tossing around a few ideas on where we can go for an adventure. Initially, I was thinking Utah/New Mexico, but as the night time temps are still a bit too chilly for my two youngest (6&8) I've ruled...
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    Rednecks and litter/trash/rubbish

    OK, to start- my apologies for anyone taking the "redneck" label the wrong way, as I have multiple buddies who proudly claim redneck status and DO NOT litter. That being said- what's the worst you've seen, with regards to trash on a trail? Here in Missouri- when it was legal to run trails in...
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    Endangered trails/areas?

    How about a section devoted to listing endangered trails and/or areas? Hot spots of political action, etc? Or an overall place to discuss political moves to keep our wild places open to all....including those of us in vehicles?
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    GPS for idiots. Is this a thing?

    Hey all, I am GPS illiterate. No...I am GPS stupid. I own one, a Garmin thing-a-ma-bob, but short of typing in addresses, I have absolutely no idea where to even begin with off-roading GPS. Is there a good link someone can send me on current GPS? I've seen videos where Overlanders have their GPS...
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    Anyone in Missouri? If so- meet up???

    I'd love to meet some O.B. folk and talk shop. Doesn't have to be an official meet, but I'd love to trade stories and rig building secrets. I'm in St. Louis, MO. btw Anyone? Buehler? Buehler?
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    Glad to be here, and be part of the group! (New guy from STL)

    Greetings! This being my first post, I will keep things short and sweet. My name is Chris Kühn, and I am a new OB member: #10810....TEN-8-TEN! Thank God I scored an easily remembered number... I live in St. Louis, and currently ride a 2018 JKU in Rhino named "Sherpa". Why? Because Sherpa's are...