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1) Location: Phoenix, AZ
2) Rig 2011 FJ Cruiser OME Lift, Warrior Flat Roof Rack, Cooper AT/3 tires, Dual Ham radios and CB, RAM iPad Mount, other electronic gizmos
3) Overlanding Experience Background: Experienced but always learning.
I found your site from a link, to a link, to a link! Ha Ha.... I have had my FJ for 3 years. Before that I had a Honda Element for 10. Once I purchased the FJ it was off to the races.
I have been to and done the following in 3 years
Overland Expo
FJ Summit
AZ Border to Border (Backcountry Discovery Route)
Utah Border to Border (Backcountry Discovery Route)
North Rim
Mohave Road
El Camino Del Diablo
7 days in Baja
Just got back from Death Valley
Countless other trips within AZ
Lots of upcoming trips
I also purchased and sold an M416 trailer and now have a large DIY trailer similar to a Turtleback Trailer. I also have a web site. 4XOverlandAdventures.com or 4XOA.com
I spend way too much time on Expedition Portal and IH8MUD. I hang out with the Copperstate Cruisers and AZFJ folks.
I'm a pilot by profession and at times it gives me the time off to do all of these trips. I would love to quit my job and drive from Alaska to Tierra Del Fuego (Been there by air)
Every trip is a learning experience and I don't claim to know it all.
Here's my setup less the new Warrior Roof Rack.
Happy Trails!
Chris[/QUOTE
Nice set up! I was looking for an M416, but will have to learn more about your DIY trailer. I used to live in Phoenix. Don't miss the heat, but do miss the endless trails right outside the city. And of course, the Mogollon Rim.
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That would be quite the trip! Welcome to OBI'm a pilot by profession and at times it gives me the time off to do all of these trips. I would love to quit my job and drive from Alaska to Tierra Del Fuego (Been there by air)
Influencer II
Welcome to the forum. Start a build thread when you can. I'm always looking for inspiration for our 07' GC.Hey everyone I'm Craig AKA Wildland Outdoors.
Location: Davenport, Iowa
Rig: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Overland Experience: Moderate, been camping off the beaten path since I was 16 in a Ford Tempo following jeeps around.
Wildland Outdoors is something my wife and I are beginning this year. We are going to be taking various kinds of trips, backpacking, canoeing, overlanding, etc..., and documenting them with trip reports, photos, video and gps data. I am going to be getting started soon working on my Jeep to upgrade it to function as our adventure rig.
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Thanks Dan,@Brentski, welcome to the forum. I've heard of the 'johnson rod' but not being a rover guy I thought it was a joke at first, turns out it's legit! And what is bushcrafting? Some British version of something we do here? :)
Anyway, enjoy your family, get out and explore!
Dan
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Very well said. To me it means replacing some of the gear in your pack with knowledge, and getting in tune with nature.Bushcrafting is about thriving in the natural environment, and the acquisition of the skills and knowledge to do so. Bushcraft skills include firecraft, tracking, hunting, fishing, shelter-building, the use of tools such as knives and axes, foraging, hand-carving wood, container construction from natural materials, and rope and twine-making, among others
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Thanks NorthStar96. We appreciate it.Welcome Alex, and family, to the group!
Looking forward to your tales and pictures!