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  1. mep1811

    Rimrocker trail

    How technical is Rimrocker? Need a lifted truck?
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    Alasaka Bound

    Never had that much of an issue with mosquitoes. We used Thermacells and the mosquitoes coils we bought at Canadian Tire . Repellant as well. Zero bug issues along the Dempster
  3. mep1811

    Road Shower 2 Five-Gallon Pressurized Solar Shower Review

    I did that when prepping for our Alaska trip . It worked just great . Never had to use it on the trip
  4. mep1811

    Road Shower 2 Five-Gallon Pressurized Solar Shower Review

    Great comprehensive test and review
  5. mep1811

    RTT that opens over the tailgate?

    Some tents have to option where you can enter either through the side or back.
  6. mep1811

    Huge props to Overland Expo West 2019! It was an amazingly, well-run, logistically thought out event, with at least double the people! WOW!

    I was impressed on how well things were running. Even though the line getting in seemed slow, the parking was organized and people weren't blocked in . An Expo first, trash containers , were nice to see placed all over. Also they were being emptied regularly. The amount and placement...
  7. mep1811

    Insulated Blanket Inlieu of Sleeping Bag

    You will find that a Rumpl is very slippery and will slide off. Sleeping bags will be warmer.
  8. mep1811

    Huge props to Overland Expo West 2019! It was an amazingly, well-run, logistically thought out event, with at least double the people! WOW!

    I had great Verzion 4G service all over. I was able to stream the news in camp when I wanted. Much better than last year when there was nothing.
  9. mep1811

    Insulated Blanket Inlieu of Sleeping Bag

    What are you sleeping on? Sounds very 19th century.
  10. mep1811

    SOLD Overcamp RTT

    No longer for sale
  11. mep1811

    Material to line Goose Gear Drawer Base Suggestions

    I line my Alu Boxes with Harbor Freight tool box liner. Works great . Should work out well for the drawers.
  12. mep1811

    My DIY article in Toyota Trails magazine

    The latest issue of Toyota Trails magazine has my DIY side table article. I have found this side table to be very useful. Hope you enjoy. Toyota Trails - May/June 2019 Issue
  13. mep1811

    Gas can question for long term users

    I've been running German NATO cans for over 20 years. I only had to replace the gaskets a couple of times on some of the cans.
  14. mep1811

    Alasaka Bound

    Don't miss the Hammer museum in Haines. We took the ferry from Skagway to Haines .
  15. mep1811

    Alasaka Bound

    Thanks for the kind words. Part three coming up. Safer travels and look forward to hearing about it.
  16. mep1811

    Alasaka Bound

    Safe travels
  17. mep1811

    Bucket List: The Dempster Highway and Arctic Ocean

    In Deadhorse people have been camping on the beach right before the town. We stayed at the Aurora Hotel in Deadhorse. . Very comfortable. It was time for us to shower and do laundry so the hotel stop was perfect. The tour to the water was interesting . It is all in my article in the link...
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    Bucket List: The Dempster Highway and Arctic Ocean

    Last summer, my wife and I spent three months and 13K miles traveling Alaska and Canada in our 1985 FJ60. We drove the Dalton to Deadhorse/ Prudhow Bay. (great hotel there) Then we drove the Dempster/ Inuvik/Tuk highway to Tuk. TCT magazine has been publishing my articles with the first two...
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    Restocking groceries when out with your dog

    Leave the truck running with the A/C on
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    Fire extinguisher

    There are more for sale than you would need. Element E50 ELEMENT E50 PROFESSIONAL NONTOXIC NONCORROSIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER - BRAND NEW | eBay