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  1. Phil C

    Camera Gear, Tires, and Secrets!

    x2 on the 35mm and Full Frame combo! I recently upgraded from crop sensor 7D to a 6D+Sigma 35mm 1.4 and it is my favorite combination for everyday and wedding shoots. I also mated my mom's old 35 2.8 and 50 1.4 Rokkor lenses to the 6D and it's such a fun combination.
  2. Phil C

    Northern Illinois Meet, Greet, and Offroad Dec 9th

    Should be able to make it. If I don't pull the trigger on these AT tires then we're just gonna have to see how street tires do off road lol!
  3. Phil C

    "Trails" in Illinois?

    Yeah definitely no trails up here in Northern Illinois, at least none that I have found. Like @Wanderlost Overland said, you pretty much have to drive at least 4 hours up to Wisconsin or Michigan or down to Southern Illinois or near Kentucky to find some good trails. I'm looking at going up to...
  4. Phil C

    rear storage drawer system build

    Thanks! Yep that's what I used for the top of mine as well: Anti-fatigue floor mat cut to fit. Keep us posted on the progress!
  5. Phil C

    rear storage drawer system build

    I just completed my build for my 4Runner. There's plenty of DIY write up's out there but as with any project, take your time and measure carefully. My system was built out of 90% scrap/leftover wood and parts I found in the garage and basement so they weren't perfectly flat or straight so there...
  6. Phil C

    Chicagoland/Illinois

    A Few photos from the meet:
  7. Phil C

    Overland Bound OTG West 2017 summed up in one word

    Completely agree with Community! This was my first OB and true off-road experience and it was incredible. The planning of the whole event and hospitality of everyone involved made it a great experience. It was great talking to everyone we met, learning the ropes, and getting various tips and...
  8. Phil C

    Off the Grid 2017 Photos and Video's

    Awesome pics so far! Thank you to all the contributors! I'll be uploading soon as well! -Phil (The one in the rental 4Runner lol)
  9. Phil C

    "Off the Grid" Fall 2017

    I emailed them this morning about the link to the form and Corrie responded around noon with the link following shortly after. My guess is that they'll get back to you tomorrow. Sent from my BLN-L24 using OB Talk mobile app
  10. Phil C

    Lets see the sun rise pictures!

    From my solo trip from SF to Chicago...Tree Rock in Wyoming on 80
  11. Phil C

    Chicagoland/Illinois

    Thanks! I drive a 07 4Runner which is bone stock except for some electronics mods.
  12. Phil C

    Chicagoland/Illinois

    Hey everyone! New member here from Chicago (Galewood to be exact). Been browsing the OB site for a while though but officially joined recently and awaiting my care package. Hopefully I can make it to one of the meetups to meet some of you folks! (I wasn't able to get out to the CT4x4 events due...