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  1. m_lars

    OB Approved Chain Saws

    My thoughts as well on the steel toed boots. I’m not a professional and I don’t play one on TV, but I find a sawzall very handy for roots and when ground contact is likely.
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    OB Approved Chain Saws

    I’ve been eyeballing these given I’ve already got too many dewalt tools, 20 and 60v. I won’t be doing much cutting anywhere but would like to be prepared. Are you still happy with it now that you’ve had some time with it?
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    What is Overlanding?

    An overused word.
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    Northern Tool 40" x 48" Trailer

    Go for it! It's not like you'll be the first. I just picked up a used 4x8 harbor freight trailer for $100 that is going to get a make over into an adventure trailer, something similar to the explorer box that you previously mentioned, topped with a RTT. I'm going to clip off the back, put on a 5...
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    6x10 trailer

    It looks like there’s a good chance it has a drop axle. If so flip it upside down so it’s a lift instead of a drop.
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    Overlanding mobile radio setup: side hobby or necessity?

    Yeah, this is a much safer long thread starter than the "other one", which vehicle should I buy? Jeep or Toyota are the only acceptable answers, by the way! :wink::laughing: I very much share this sentiment!
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    Galaxy Tab or Apple iPad Mini?

    This made me think of another point I noticed when I switched from android to iOS. Again I will preface this may have changed in the past several years since I switched... I noticed the quality of apps was better in iOS. The first one I noticed was the eBay app, it was more stable and...
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    Overlanding mobile radio setup: side hobby or necessity?

    What kind of antenna separation is needed between ham and GMRS antennas? I’ve read a foot or maybe a little more is all that’s necessary for ham to cb, is GMRS similar?
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    Galaxy Tab or Apple iPad Mini?

    Or a Bluetooth GPS receiver. I personally use a Dual XGPS150 with a WiFi only iPad.
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    Overlanding mobile radio setup: side hobby or necessity?

    No, I switched jobs so my podcast listening has gone way down.
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    Overlanding mobile radio setup: side hobby or necessity?

    He seems like it, except for the constant Land Rover bashing! I get a little defensive, they’re the brand everybody loves to hate! :tearsofjoy:
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    Overlanding mobile radio setup: side hobby or necessity?

    My comment wasn't so much that you shouldn't get the license, I think it's well worth the $15 and few hours out of your like. More that one could delve into the world of ham radio for little up front in time or $. I am definitely a hands on learner, so to do it this way makes sense to me. I...
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    Overlanding mobile radio setup: side hobby or necessity?

    Have you seen the Midland MicroMobile line? They have a few models with varying max output that share 1-7 and 15-22 between FRS/GMRS and work with repeaters. They're pretty cheap when you start comparing them to a ham. https://midlandusa.com/micromobile/
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    Overlanding mobile radio setup: side hobby or necessity?

    There's some good info here, thanks to those who have added to the conversation. I find it overwhelming when it's a new area and trying to figure out what works for ME. I get the impression the OP is feeling the same way. I have also found that some of the people "in the know" are a little bit...
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    Overlanding mobile radio setup: side hobby or necessity?

    I’ll be watching this one! I’m struggling with the same questions. I’ve read study guides for the ham test and can pass practice tests with flying colors, but that hasn’t really taught me how to use a radio. It seems like a deep dark hole. When I lived in MN we used CBs for trail comms, so...
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    Treadwright Tires? Yay or nay?

    In the videos he said they flex well when aired down, that is not what I saw. They had the stiffest sidewall I’ve ever seen. I also think they’ve gone up significantly in price. When I first started last ok’ing at them they were significantly cheaper than the “new” competitors. That’s not...
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    Treadwright Tires? Yay or nay?

    I’m curious, did your friend’s had a patched in chunk of tread? On my brothers they all had around a 2” chunk of tread and 2 seams instead of one. It was like their tread mold was too short for the circumference of the tire it was on. Maybe they’re OK on the smaller sizes because I’ve read...
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    Tell me about your backpacking tent!

    We’ve got 4 “good” tents in our house. A Marmot Ajax 3, Mountain Hardwear Optic 3.5, Sierra Designs Clip 2 and a Clip 3. My wife and I use the Marmot with our 7yo and have plenty of room. It has vestibules on both of the long sides. I’m 5’11” and have plenty of room to have gear at my head or...
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    SOLD Camping Lab Roof Top Tent RTT-Montana 600.00

    I probably should stay out of this because I’d LIKE to buy it, but can’t right now. UPS is so stupidly expensive for oversized items, which I think starts at about the size of your fist... Ok, slight exaggeration. Check with Fastenal, I’ve heard they do LTL (which is probably the only option...