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  1. John~SWNM

    Great News For Veterans

    I absolutely agree, need to be optimistic & positive. Most likely this will result inth VA "prescribing" time at camps, etc that are already established, but that's no reason to think that wil be all or that we should settle for that, especially whenthere are SO many options available and so...
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    Great News For Veterans

    The way I read it, "and opening up federal lands and removing barriers to access for remedial outdoor recreation is a no-brainer. " is basic government-speak " , removing barriers" is code word for almost anything they wnt it to mean as long as it sounds like they are improving something and...
  3. John~SWNM

    Great News For Veterans

    I absolutely agree. I believe that those of us with experiences in this arena have the responsibility to pass on that knowledge & experience to those who can be helped by it.
  4. John~SWNM

    Great News For Veterans

    As a veteran I love that this idea has finally taken hold among the "powers that be". I have always been an advocate for the fact that time in the great outdoors can go a LONG way to helping reset one's persnal headspace & timing. For Veterans, Outdoor Therapy Could Become Law
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    Overlanding with Your Dog: Jennifer & Monty

    My wife and I constantly take our dogs out & about with us. Since we're big fans of continuing training, we recently put our dogs through a "Rattlesnake Avoidance Course". Some may think it's unnecessary, but many times I have seen a dogs sense of curiosity over ride it's smarts or sense of...
  6. John~SWNM

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    And last week I dumped the factory rear springs with helper-springs for a set of All-Pro Offroad Expedition series 3' lift springs, their U-bolt flip kit and a set of Bilstein 5125 Shocks to match the front.
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Since the tailgate protector on my Tacoma was gtting to be in pretty rough shape, I turned this piece of scrap 2x3.25inch tubing into a pretty sweet tailgate protector.
  8. John~SWNM

    How do you carry your recovery boards?

    When I built my rack & basket I incorporated mounts for my boards on the sides of the basket. Out of the way & easily accessable.
  9. John~SWNM

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Great set-up, but until I get our dogs trained to climb ladders, gonna have to stick to ground tent camping.
  10. John~SWNM

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Yesterday I installed a new rear suspension in my Tacoma. All-Pro Offroad Expedition series 3" springs, Trail Gear U-bolt flip kit and extended brake lines with Bilstein 5125 series shocks. Going to be a HUGE improvement over what I had. Now to get it loaded up with gear and go out to stress...
  11. John~SWNM

    Who's all going to Overland Expo West 2018?

    Unfortunately my wife and I will be missing it. Instead we'll be out on the NMBDR with our dog's getting away from civilization as much as we can. I hope everyone going to the expo has a great time. Sent from my E6810 using OB Talk mobile app
  12. John~SWNM

    Only 2 weeks till we hit the NMBDR !

    Only 2 weeks till we hit the NMBDR !
  13. John~SWNM

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    I got the new KC Daylighters on the Tacoma. I'm still thinking I may pull them off, diassemble them & paint them white to match the rest of the truck.
  14. John~SWNM

    Spring is coming, how many buying new tires?

    The tires on my rigs are good for another year. I have always had BFG MT's/KM-2's on my Jeep CJ & my Tacoma and love them. Back when I had my Jeep Liberty I ran the KO's and was not real happy with their preformance. My opinions are these: On-road longevity was not as good as advertised (at the...
  15. John~SWNM

    SW Region - Meet Up Planning - Consolidated Thread

    Southern New Mexico here (Las Cruces), looking forward to get-togethers or other events.
  16. John~SWNM

    New Mexico Backcountry Discovery Route (NMBDR) 2016

    My wife & I are running the NMBDR this upcoming Memorial Day week. Any tips or trail reports from your trip? Thanks.
  17. John~SWNM

    Messages never load.

    I have the same issue. Under my profile name & member number (top left of pare) it shows I have 5 messages, but when I go to my "Inbox", there is nothing there.
  18. John~SWNM

    Waiting for spring & planning some trips. It's gonna be a good year !

    Waiting for spring & planning some trips. It's gonna be a good year !
  19. John~SWNM

    New Mexico Overlanders

    Yep, here in Las Cruces.
  20. John~SWNM

    Texas Big Bend National Park Event in Future?!?!

    We have traveled the backcountry in Big Bend NP and there are a few things you need to check out. First, backcountry camping is allowed ONLY at sanctioned camping sites, which have limits on vehicles & campers allowed per site. The camp sites cannot be reserved ahead of time, they can only be...