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  1. MOAK

    Horsehoof Camp ( the Needles )

    This is a very interesting site we visited back in Late August of 2013. Absolute silence, and the stars.... We lay awake in our tent, ( fly off ) till one or two in the morning, star gazing.. Unfortunatly we only spent one night here, (daytime temps were toying with 110f) . The next morning...
  2. MOAK

    Overland Planning Tools

    Maps, good old fashioned maps, especially the topo maps from National Geographic, and along with them a nice compass. I may google earth an area before we head out, but that's just a luxury toy, not anything I would depend upon while out and about on two tracks or hiking.
  3. MOAK

    Southwest High Desert tour 2016

    Four weeks ago my wife had rotator cuff surgery. Her doc greeted me in recovery with an ear to ear smile telling me, Success ! The first words out of my mouth were, " how long till she can strap on a backpack? " The doc looked at me as if I had asked, " how long till I can put her back to...
  4. MOAK

    Overland tunes

    On our road trips we listen to just about anything cept, "modern" country, hard core rap, big hair 80s and modern "Pop".. Other than those four genres one can find a huge variety, from Bach to Beatles, from Miles Davis to hard core New Orleans Jazz, from Bob Dylan to Frank Zappa, from Crash...
  5. MOAK

    First trip advice for a noob near Orange County, California

    I also wanted to add that gear selection is also a very important safety factor.. That portable table in the sale section at Cabellas doesn't do you much good as it collapses beneath the weight of your cook stove while you are preparing your meal.. Choose your gear wisely and spend your money...
  6. MOAK

    First trip advice for a noob near Orange County, California

    We have been at this now for over 20 years, and everything everyone has talked about is all very good advice, including SAFETY, first last and always. My dentist is very good about penicillen scripts for us, ( just in case) and our doc knows us well and scripts us some non-addictive pain meds...
  7. MOAK

    Spacers

    I use these spacers everywhere, just today I finally got around to raising  my second row seats. After the installation of my home made stowage drawers I was having to release the seat lever in order to access the front compartment and to flip up the wings to access my axe or any other things...
  8. MOAK

    Cape Lookout

    Oh hey now,,,, we'll be going,, My better half called me a cheapskate.. I'd spend untold amounts of money on Cruzer gear, camping gear, survival gear and comfort gear, but I'm too cheap to spring $150 for a really cool ferry ride?   her mathematical logic can be astounding..
  9. MOAK

    Cape Lookout

    Several months ago  I discovered an island on the Atlantic coast that requires "High Clearance 4WD" in order to access the island. In fact, that is all that is allowed to access the Cape Lookout National Seashore, except on foot or bicycle..  Then I started to check out the ferry rates for our...
  10. MOAK

    Texas Dilemma

    Outstanding Skywalk26.. thanks,,, PM on its way
  11. MOAK

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    OME, great choice, you'll not regret
  12. MOAK

    Texas Dilemma

    ok guys and gals, here is the dilemma... Next late February we're headed for a nice long southwest tour.. On the way out, or back we'll be visiting our daughter in Houston.. She is a PHD student and as such, living below established poverty lines.... And living in a not so good neighborhood.. I...
  13. MOAK

    Where did you install your OB emblem?

    I put my OB stickers where they belong,,, Left rear corner of our Expo Trailer, and lower left corner of our 450's rear window 
  14. MOAK

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Built my own drawer system. Simple process using 1/2" top grade plywood..  Measure 2 or 3 times, then cut. The tools I used are in the photos, the builders square being very important.. I'm by no means a master carpenter, nor a cabinet maker,,, soooo this build is far from perfect, but I'm happy...
  15. MOAK

    Question for Overland Bound(ers)

    On many occasions I would get into debates on some forums I used to belong to, about "going out alone".  My wife and I have been going it alone for over 20 years. However, that is only in the lower 48. We would never go it alone in the truly remote regions of North America, ( ie Alaska/Canada or...
  16. MOAK

    To Snorkel or not to Snorkel

    Here's my two cents, based on over 20 years of Overlanding and having a very informative discussion with Steve, the owner of 4x4 Outpost located in Moab Utah.. I have long considered a snorkel but the truth of the matter is, here in the lower 48 they serve no purpose except a rather high factor...
  17. MOAK

    What tires do you like? (Merged Thread)

    I'm a loyalist, if it isn't broke why fix it, if I've never had a flat, or any tire failure, then why experiment ? I ran my first set of BFG ATs back in 1987 on my F150, wore like iron. Since then I've had several sets of the ATs and two sets of their KMs and two years ago replaced the old KMs...
  18. MOAK

    Tents

    The Kimgdom 6 kept us dry, kept the  sand out, and stayed relatively warm on cold nights.. It also held up exceptionally well in those nasty 40 mph gusts that are encountered in the Moab region..simply put, it's a very good midrange tent . I know my kids and grandkids will enjoy it.. Ty for...
  19. MOAK

    Tents

    Some 20 plus years ago we got what we thought was our first "good"  tent from my company as a safety award. You know, they send you out a catalog full of really poopy costume jewelry, cheap knock off stereos, speakers, cameras etc,, but there was this, what we thought at the time, this beautiful...
  20. MOAK

    The great Winch Debate

    Good points gentlemen,, I might also add that even if we use our winches on the very rare occasion, one must use it on purpose at least once a month, just a quick in and out, just to keep them lubed up properly. If one doesn't, gravity works well and all the lubrication grease will settle in at...