I was just there a couple of days ago. With the shutdown, Furnace Creek was closed, but Stovepipe Wells was open (and free). Things may change if it drags on further and developed camps may close. There are some great dispersed sites in the North of Mojave that are private and flat, if you are...
If there are any members traveling in Iceland this week, I will be working Search and Rescue out of Skaftafell National Park. Stop by if you need anything. Hopefully, we don’t meet any other way ;)
Finished my build (for the moment). I added in a sliding pantry cabinet, a storage box for stove and cooking items, and mounted a Yeti Tundra 50. Good to go.
One thing to consider when putting together a kit (and developing skills) is looking at activity-specific hazards. A big one for overlanders is foreign bodies and chemicals in the eyes (dirt/debris dropping in your eye while you are working under your rig, spraying gas from a leaking line...
If you are travelling in Iceland, you can add this free mapset to your Garmin. It is the most detailed and accurate set I have found (we even use it during Search & Rescue operations in the Highlands). http://www.ourfootprints.de/gps/mapsource-island_e.html
I actually used two cutting boards. I was able to find one large enough in HDPE, but not wood. I cut the two to size and glued them together. I mounted one of the end cuts as a backsplash.
I couldn’t find a sink I liked, so I bought a stainless serving container from a restaurant supply store...
I would second, third and whatever else, the sentiment that it is really about training over "stuff". There are some great things out there, but without the proper training, they are pretty useless. At the very least, I would recommend that anyone going off the beaten path have AHA or Red Cross...
New member, but wanted to share my build (in progress).
The base is a 2017 Tacoma TRD Off-Road.
I have added:
a second battery (using the Off-Grid Engineering battery holder and a National Luna charge system)
a Switch-Pros 8100 Smart Switching System with the SDHQ OEM panel replacement
CBI...
Hi Guest, Become a Member to gain access to the Member Forums, Member Map, Member Calendar of Events, and Rally Point overland trip planner! Click this link Learn More for more information!
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.