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Well either it's going to be the slow guy who doesn't pull aside at the next turnout and let the faster one pass or it will be the faster one that doesn't pass when given an opportunity by the considerate slower guy.

I am in the process of planning a trip for a couple of days after the Labor Day weekend when hopefully crowds will start to thin. I am considering a couple of nights in the Coyote Flats area but probably avoiding Funnel Lake from the get go as that seems to be overrun this year. I have...

I think the new venue worked out pretty well and was much more comfortable compared to the parking lot before. The only gotcha I see is if for some reason there happens to be a school function coinciding on the night of one of our meets which probably will not be a problem for the next month...

I've seen rigs where people adapted cot tents such as Double Cot Tent to mount on roof racks or on a trailer rack that actually turned out pretty well as a home made solution.

A lot of people like Plano boxes with good reason as they are about the best at that price point. If you want to get better water resistance/sealing another group to look at are the various tool case systems at Home Depot (Dewalt, Rigid) or Lowes (Craftsman Versastack), etc. They are also good...

That is exactly what I was talking about. You'll just need to find somewhere that is looking for content like this. Perhaps self-publishing this might be an option if that is tough to find. A good example of someone that is working it from multiple angles is at Back Roads West. He provides...

Back about 25 years ago or so I was considering changing my profession from IT to an outdoor photographer. I went through that phase of wanting to do something new that I really enjoyed and trying to find a way to make that my profession and what ended up being the deciding factor to not quit...

If it‘s just for one person then you could try a drum throne. They’re somewhat light, portable and can adjust to the height you want.

Basic set of tools, ensuring you have a good way to jack the vehicle up and replace the tire, trail tire repair kit for quick fix or emergency use if you already used the spare. Good repair manual for your truck if one exists. Fire extinguisher. Depending on your space and level of paranoia...

I have seen that photo with the rear window replacement Rotopax mount on a few other web sites and saw commentary that identified it as part of a vendor showcase at one of the past overland expos but that it was not an actual product.

If I'm going far away it is usually on a multi-week trip to make the travel effort worthwhile. I am usually all geared up to get out of town the first day and also anxious to get back the last day so I find I can drive great lengths on either the 1st or last day of a trip. That said I don't...

It all depends also on your torso and leg length. I’m 6’ 5” around 250 and fit very comfortably in a Jeep Wrangler 4-door. Others my same height with longer legs will not have enough leg room, while others with a longer torso will hit their heads on the crossbeam. A good ol’ American full...

If you have the reinforced tailgate and mount from Mopar then this added weight should be no problem. I think your design that uses the spare tire as a bumper rest to the containers would also seem to be a pretty good solution to limiting unwanted lateral forces as much as possible. There are...

I don't know if weight will become an issue if you are using the stock tire carrier and hinges. On the JL the maximum tire weight for the stock setup is recommended to be around 85 lbs. A stock Rubicon wheel and 33" tire will weigh a little above 70 lbs (Tire = 50 lbs, Wheel = 21 lbs). The...

For the areas that have terrain with sharp edges that will cut (i.e. Devil Golf Course, etc.) I have found that in addition to having good boots that thick knee pads are also a good idea if you are doing any low height tripod setups and need to get on the ground.

Another recommendation for the aluminum ALPS table. Its sturdy and durable and rolls up to the around the size of a camp chair and fits in the limited back space of my Jeep. I use the regular size table which is 43" long vs. the XL which is 55" long. The regular size will fit width-wise in...

You could spend a few months in Utah overlanding and seeing great sites with multi-day stays in many different areas. If you are looking at only 4 days and going all the way down to Zion you would find spending a great deal of time on-road vs. off road and it would be kind of a waste to rent...

There is a lot to see in the standard trio of national parks (Yellowstone, Tetons, Glacier) in those states. If you go to Glacier there is a lot to see and do between there and the Canadian Rockies extending up to Jasper.

I have found the backup camera on my Jeep Wrangler to be more useful than expected. The view back is much more clear than the standard mirror and the field of view is close to 180 degrees which provides the ability to see both down the left and right as I backup allowing me to ensure there is...

Thanks again for all the helpful info... Ok so it seems that there is no "rule of thumb" that applies specifically GRMS or HAM with regard to antenna grounding and that it will always be based on the requirements for a specific antenna. This means that I need to do my research on the specific...