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    Rig setup and electical power managment

    The the best bags in the Army are the ones that have not been on a deployment covered in sand and been in places guy only knows where. I have mines when I deployed he's for a while but it was a pain to clean. If you can get a new one for cheap if you know where or free let me know :smirk:
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    Rig setup and electical power managment

    That's one way to do it for sure
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    Rig setup and electical power managment

    O I know that sleeping bag very well. But finding a good one in great shape is key
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    Rig setup and electical power managment

    The weather question was pertaining to how you deal with the battery is holding charge and being efficient in cold weather but definitely using a air mattress or a closed cell foam to keep my butt from freezing and turn it into a black popsicle LOL
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    Rig setup and electical power managment

    What system do you use to protect your electrical system from causing shorts and producing clean power. The in between section of the Goal Zero and all of your electrical devices will protect it?
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    Rig setup and electical power managment

    Thank you very much for your wisdom. Didn't know that having the two batteries will be Overkill. Thing of the winch and fornication gear would start to add up when you think about cell phones ham radio and then GPS accessories Galore. Also I know about that whole foot light situation and drain...
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    Rig setup and electical power managment

    Thank you I really appreciate it the gentleman above made a great point and thinking about it doing the math on power consumption calculation and the need for the current battery capacity is very important. I was looking at doing the photography + the Drone work for school. And thought about the...
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    Travel considerations when acquiring water

    Just popped in my head and I just want to know about the need to have water on hand when doing overlanding. I was also wondering how individuals here have set up their rig to pump water out via electrical pump when storing it in water certified Jerry cans another thing I thought about was the...
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    Rig setup and electical power managment

    well I just got my new membership here and I'm glad to be a full member. I one question to everyone here that is way more experienced than me by a large amount. How do you deal with power management on your vehicle setup. Understanding you calculate what will be from Radio communication and...
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    Staying warm in the cold seasons. in your rig

    Have you ever been an issue with running electrical devices and moisture not only corrosion but also safety?
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    Staying warm in the cold seasons. in your rig

    What the best way they y'all deal with moisture or build up in your tent ,that y'all have found to be affective
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    4runner payload paradox

    could that also relate to hi impact coming down a trail on the decline angle at speed faster than crawl. Just factoring in a above heavy vehicle weight moving at speed.
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    4runner payload paradox

    With everything comes at price for entry but I will start small and build my way up. The most efficient way of doing things see what you need and start from there. Trying to set us smart and sell it Foundation. Also I hear they just released the stage 8 configuration from icon but trying to...
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    4runner payload paradox

    this is what they sent me in a email. also they recommend to add the 700 LB spring in the ordering section but i like what i see but my wallet is a bit small for their stuff currently but a good starting point on what to look out for in the future.
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    4runner payload paradox

    thats good to hear. i was worried the company may have had some misgivings in the past that made some bad blood with the community. YES i saw those prices and they are high for sure lol
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    4runner payload paradox

    Trust me i don't want to be on the other side of law. wanted to work out a rig that is balance.
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    4runner payload paradox

    I was agreeing with you on your previous comment. but i'm not looking to max out the 4runner. but you made some great points for me to think about. Also i heard hear about some folks not liking icon, why is that? and the history of the company.
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    4runner payload paradox

    I've seen a few of his videos recently. he has some great videos and content. thank you for the recommendation.
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    Staying warm in the cold seasons. in your rig

    what is your method of staying warm in the colder months of the year while you are overlanding. sleeping bags, heavy blankets, furs, etc. Also if you don't mind show off what you use to stay warm.
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    4runner payload paradox

    So I am hearing and it came and and I priced at 2. I'm looking at acquiring the vehicle next year when I have myself set and ready. After that using the stock ome vehicle and enjoying some little trips. Overtime acquiring stuff 2 enhance the experience but definitely not in all in one go, I...