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US Army, five years 71 - 76. Was 18 years old, running a printing press on the night shift. Knew I did not want to do that for the rest of my life, best advice my Dad gave me - join the Military it will change your life. Next day walked into the Army Recruiters office and signed up. My Dad...

Hey Kit, how was the drive back to Palm Desert? Did your RTT stay on with the zip ties?

As my nickname "Jeep it Simple" implies, I would recommend starting simple and go from there as you learn what you need / like / works for you. Myself I have a JKU. Most times I sleep in my JKU it there is room otherwise a simple ground tent. Here would be my staring point recommendations...

Gone next week to DV, doing the OB Death Valley trip otherwise would have been invested in Anza before it gets too hot. Have fun.

Just the cost of having fun :-); looking forward to the trip, my first also with OB>

Sounds like fun, unfortunately I will be getting back on the 22nd from the DV Adventure Trail trip. Looking forward to next opportunity though. Have fun.

Need to order a radio for this trip, and future ones. I read the Baofeng UV5R is a good choice for the occasional user? Looking for feedback, thank you.

I think anon_overland make a valid point, as I recall from my last DV Back Country permit i needed to file, groups are limited to 12 people / 4 vehicles. We could split into two groups, spaced 30 minutes apart if that helps to conform to the permit requirements. Here is a link to the DV Back...

Right now I am confined to the barracks so-to-speak. My daughter in NoCal is due in late-March with a moderate-risk pregnancy. Wife has reminded me I do not want to be 5 hours away and out of cell contact in case something happens. I did RSVP for the Death Valley trip April 18th - 22nd or...

Hi Joe, just RSVP'd for the trip looking forward to it. I have done two other Death Valley trips, last one going from Ballarat Ghost town up through Wildrose Canyon to the charcoal kilns. Camped at Mohagany Campground then took the northern route over to Eureka Dunes, then out to through Big...

Thanks, will keep you posted.

I that thought about this for a while and decided to put it out there to see if there is any interest. I retired in late-2018 and do some off road trips usually mid-week, that's when there are less crowds and one of the benefits of being retired. But always solo, seems everyone I know has to...

My morning breakfast at camp.

Had my Coleman propane stove for 35 years, still going strong.

Hmm, my youngest is 30 years old and I bought mine 5 years before he was born. Still working after 35 years, just used it last week in Death Valley. Reliable and always good memories when I use it.

Growing up with 4 siblings my parents had to stretch every dollar. My favorite “treat” breakfast was diced spam in scrambled eggs. I make it every time I go camping for the good memories it brings. My wife and kids gag when I mention Spam, it’s their issue. Spam on!

Heading up just after Easter, most likely April 6th for a couple of nights. What are the spring break crowds like, are they gone by then? Planning in Wildrose Campground unless Mahogany or Thorndike are open by then. Then heading out to Eureka Dunes, then down to Big Pine. Will definitely...

Unable to attend right now, but very interested in participating in trips planned April and onward. Thx

Unable to attend right now, but very interested in participating in trips planned April and onward. Thx