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  1. Mad Garden Gnome

    SatCom Experiences

    Stories of your experiences using satcom for emergencies or unplanned forays. Satcom or satphone stories involving Overlanding, Expeditions, or Off Roading (on no! that term!) . Include your equipment description and performance of the equipment. No either or comparison debates. No "I carry...
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    Lets See The Rotopax Installations

    In that I own an Xterra II, which suffers from lack of rear bumper mounting width, I have entered the ranks of Rotopax ownership (2 / 4 gallon red fuel, double mount, locking). I am integrating these into the rear bumper and swing arm I am building. Lets see your Rotopax installs, whether a...
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    FOR SALE '93 LC

    Ad Not a member selling it. I'll vouch for the member and the vehicle.
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    *** ***MEMBER ASSISTANCE NEEDED IN BAJA*** ***

    https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/part-needed-in-baja.5242/ @TravelingTuttles
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    Xterra Registry

    Ahem ............ @KStPeter , @Snowtrout , @Jensen Cole Mason
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    Really nice drawer system

    built by @Overland Life Very inspiring.
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    OB Approved A Basic Overlanders Guide To Mobile Radio Equipment (U.S. Version)

    I see the question pop up on forums every now and then. I have my Ham Radio License now......now what? or I bought this radio. Do I need a license to use it? or I bought these little FRS/GMRS radios and I'm on the same channel as my buddies but they can't hear me! Lets start with the...
  8. Mad Garden Gnome

    Summits On The Air

    Some one asked me what SOTA is, so I did a brief description. I thought I would expand it a bit here, as it could tie into Overlanding, IMO. Summits On The Air Website Governmental Geological Surveys have qualifying parameters of what a summit is. As summiting is an activity, so is operating...
  9. Mad Garden Gnome

    California And Odd Days Off

    Who else here doesn't have Saturday/Sunday as their weekend? I have Monday/Tuesday for the rest of this year. S.L.O_X just got compatible days, which is thoroughly encouraging for having someone to head out with. Who else struggles with meeting up others due to odd days off? I don't mind...
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    A Check In/Out Thread

    This soloist was projected to have died while trapped in his vehicle had other off roaders not seen him through a lens while taking panoramic pictures. I know I am not the only one that goes out solo (vehicle) on this board............ I am a fan of the satellite messaging systems, but if the...
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    Traction Mats And Thier Uses

    SLO Rob, S.L.O_X, and I were chatting about mats today and their multiple uses came up. What uses have you put, witnessed, or heard a trac mat being subject too?
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    National Parks On The Air / Amateur Radio

    I just got wind of this today and it looks pretty enticing. NPOTA NPOTA on Facebook For those of you unfamiliar with the "....On The Air" programs of Amateur Radio, there are award programs for "activating" or working specific landmarks. To mention a couple there is Summits On The Air...
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    Don't Be That Guy

    Don't be that guy. Yes. There is debate due to the fact that all items pictured are man made. Yes. The people that want to ban vehicular access love these pictures. Yes. This pisses me off.
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    Damage To Pumpkin Patch / Ocotillo Wells SVRA

    There are reports of vandalism of the Pumpkin Patch at Ocotillo Wells. There is info on Ocotillo Wells SVRA Facebook page.
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    You know you are too dirty from wrenching when ...

    you won't even drive into town to go to the Taco Bell drive thru without a shower.
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    Gen II Frontier/Xterra Rear Radflo Shocks - NIB

    $300 plus shipping from 93465. Still in the Radflo box. New in box, never installed. They came with the Radflo COS/shock kit for my Fabtech 6" kit but I already had Fox's for the rear. Anyhow....... 2" body & 5/8" shafts Just a hair under 10" of travel, minus the bumper 25 7/8" eyelet...
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    Geocaching

    Any geocachers here?
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    To Sway Bar or Not To Sway Bar

    There was some separate discussion on a thread here about the benefits and drawbacks of the sway bar.
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    Camp Kitchens Review Thread

    With the request for info thread on the Dosko Sport Campmate and Michaels experience with his REI kitchen, I thought we could have a review thread on camp kitchens. I am planning on getting one in the future but there is an array out there and would like to hear your experiences and opinions...
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    Tire Deflators

    What brand tire deflator do you have experience with? Would you buy again? @administrator, what brand do you use in your videos?