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  1. Cort

    Cash or Card

    I have run into this problem many times both CONUS and OCONUS. Always go cash and keep the card for emergencies(IE truck repair or hospital) In my experiences I had communicated travel plans to the card company and they still flagged for fraud. Both times were on the weekend and/or without...
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    Hot weather camping

    I’ll vote for the fantastic fan as well, I’ve had it since 2017 and it’s done great. I power it with my goal zero yeti 400 along with my lights for camp and charging cell and it lasts all weekend no problem. I did break one part of the fan blade assembly due to extreme terrain(it was my fault...
  3. Cort

    2015 Overland/SAR F150

    I haven’t done a lot to the truck this winter. Became a single dad, bought a house, all good and for the better. Perfected the Overland Bar and upgraded to larger tires. I went with Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT LT295/75 R18 which is a hair over 34” in trues size. I have a tiny bit of trimming...
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    Overland Bar

    You are absolutely right!!!!
  5. Cort

    Overland Bar

    Old Fashioneds are my specialty. Those french oak cubes are to smoke the glass for a little extra touch.
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    Overland Bar

    I enjoy a good cocktail to close out a great night in the woods and as such have worked on an overland bar that brings along the comforts of home with enough to share. I started with an Alubox 42 which was previously used for camera gear along with a trekpak kit for said box. When you open...
  7. Cort

    2017 F150 Build /Adventure

    Thanks! Most true 35’s will require bending or removing the crash bars in the front. 315s are pretty wide, add to the rolling resistance and suck down some mileage as well. Our trucks need as much wheel/tire height to help with water fjording depth which is pretty weak for a 4x4 truck...
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    2017 F150 Build /Adventure

    What’s the actual height of your tires. I have stock size on mine but E load for a camper I don’t have anymore. I can’t wait to get rid of the e loads. I’d like to get as close to a 34-35” tire as I can.
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    2015 Overland/SAR F150

    I don’t think comparing the Shiftpod to a high end canvas tent is a fair comparison similar to comparing it to a roof top tent, all can be great options for people. Could it last 5 years with non stop use, probabably. The owner sets up tent cities with thousands of these tents at events like...
  10. Cort

    Hand 4-Ton Power Puller winch

    I highly recommend this: https://www.wyeth-scott.com/
  11. Cort

    Hand 4-Ton Power Puller winch

    There really is no good winch solution for my truck so I use a “More Power Puller synthetic line come along”. I use the same tool for sawyer work in disaster response. There are a lot of junk come alongs, you get what you pay for but they are awesome tools. Personally, the ROI on a winch...
  12. Cort

    OB Approved Personal Satellite Communicators

    I used the InReach mini along with my iPad Pro on my 5700 mile expedition to Labrador Canada this fall and it worked flawlessly. Tracking was awesome and the texting was incredibly helpful. Sold me for sure.
  13. Cort

    Overland Safety: First-Aid Kits

    It drives me nuts hearing people tell me they will just use a belt or their Israeli bandage.
  14. Cort

    CAI w/ dry filter??

    You won’t get better fuel economy or performance from a CAI alone on a large majority of modern vehicles.
  15. Cort

    Axe Sharpening

    High quality 12” mill file followed up with a lansky two sided course/fine stone and honing oil.
  16. Cort

    Storage Boxes

    Clear plastic is inherently weaker. Those really useful boxes will likely not hold up the same.
  17. Cort

    How to rehandle and axe, hatchet, or similar tool

    Thank you, thank really means a lot!
  18. Cort

    2015 Overland/SAR F150

    Yeah, I talked to RCI and they shot straight. They said they won’t hold up.
  19. Cort

    2015 Overland/SAR F150

    I haven’t. I wouldn’t trust a smith built product. I might go to a local fabricator to have something built. Keep me in the loop on your hunt.
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    OB Approved How to make a great fire starter

    I keep them in a heavy duty zip lock bag. No issues so far.