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  1. DividedSky

    What boots do members wear

    It took me a while to get used to their narrow soles/heel, but love my Lowa boots. Lol. Wait a sec... Lowa as my last pair. Yeah, great boots. Now I have Asolo. Also awesome boots btw. You really shouldn’t pledge blind allegiance to any one brand though. Like a wise man once said, it...
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    • Axe & Shovel Recommendations

    I would highly recommend getting a Pulaski axe over a standard axe. It still has the good chopping axe head, but it also has a "hoe" end. I've done hundreds of hours of trail-work and the Pulaski is the #1 tool I go for. Where I live (SoCal) the ground is often hard as a rock, and there...
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    New Tundra! Help Please!

    1) It depends... How many people do you need to transport? 1-2... Go double-cab for more bed space 3 or more, go with the crew. I use mine as my DD and I have 3 kids, so CREW was a necessity. 2) Honestly, I'd go with the NEW vehicle. Warranty is #1 reason why. Only significant...
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    Coffee Set Ups

    :tearsofjoy: Agreed. Ideal French press method is to slightly agitate the grounds when they go in to remove the CO2 that can gas off and prevent full saturation of the grounds. I’ve used French press exclus for 15 years. Unfortunately I only discover the best way to use one recently...
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    Anyone sleep in their truck bed? (No shell)

    Haha. Very true. Luckily I’m happily married and my wife (when she comes along) can sleep through anything. SHES A KEEPER Thought about a RTT and that would be ultimate versatility assuming I get one without a long setup time. Till then, truck bed it is!
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    Anyone sleep in their truck bed? (No shell)

    I started this overland thing initially through mountain biking. Camping was just what we did between rides all over California and Vegas/Utah area. Initially I used a full sized tent, then a small bivy. The bivy was nice be I could set it up and tear down in about 3 minute which was nice for...
  7. DividedSky

    33's or 35's??????

    I forget which vid it was in, but Michael (OB#1) said, "If you are debating 35's, DONT... Just DO IT" (or something along those lines)
  8. DividedSky

    Overlanding Raptor Build

    At least on tundras, no. Don’t have to recalibrate.
  9. DividedSky

    California Overland Trip advice needed

    Berdoo canyon into Joshua tree, burns canyon up to bigbear, down the back side to Johnson Valley, then up towards Mojave Road. That’s a good 4-5 days of sights.
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    Campground or Boondock?

    Speaking of no respect, I was boondocking w my friend one night when, at 10:30, just as I’m getting into bed, two vehicles pull up to our spot w full on families and the parents send their kids off to play and they start cracking beers. Tons of noise, flashlights everywhere...
  11. DividedSky

    Rock sliders - paint, powdercoat or linex???

    Rattle can bedliner. Easy to touch up as noted, has texture for gettin in and out.
  12. DividedSky

    Wheel lock/boot - security for trailer

    Agree! They sell hardened chain that you need a grinder to get through. Chain it to a tree or something. Either way, getting through will take time and make noise. Most thieves are opportunists.
  13. DividedSky

    Water Use

    I just pee on the dishes to rinse off the soap. Saves a lot of water...
  14. DividedSky

    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    KM6WCK CQ. CQ. CQ
  15. DividedSky

    new member looking for a good plae near LA

    Mojave trail Anza Borrego Santa Barbara area There’s so much around here it’s ridiculous.
  16. DividedSky

    Getting Licensed

    Dunno about your states, but I just found out that in CA, if you bring your FCC callsign license to dmv, they will isssue it as your license plate # for free!
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    what Radio?

    Haha. Yeah, it would be beneficial but time is something I don’t have a lot of. 3 kids w soccer, vollyball, water polo etc. wife works till 7:30... When I have free time I hop a leg over my mountain bike and escape!
  18. DividedSky

    what Radio?

    Took a month for the FCC to log it, but I’m official! KM6WCK
  19. DividedSky

    Knife Sharpening

    . You strop?