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    Stocking stuffers for Overlanders

    Notebook, pens, a couple of Sharpies, first aid kit , could be a trauma bag or boo-boo kit depending on your skill set, map books like the DeLorme Gazetteer, insect repellant, camp shoes for lounging around camp, emergency rescue equipment like a firearm and OC spray, extra keys for all...
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    Off-Road Rescues in Colorado Are Getting Out of Hand

    Many of these recoveries are the result of people following the GPS without any awareness of the terrain and a lack of critical thinking skills.
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    Stocking stuffers for Overlanders

    Work gloves, head lamp, flashlight, PETT toilet with bags, good cup for coffee, wine, scotch, toilet kit in a bag with paper, tush wipes and sanitizer , face wipes, binoculars, corkscrew, bottle opener, pocket/folding knife, fixed blade knife like a Mora , Leatherman tool , small table...
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    Stocking stuffers for Overlanders

    A couple of stocking stuffers could be , a signal mirror, whistle, strobe light , headlamp and flashlight just to name a few.
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    Interesting conversation with Forest Service Ranger

    Burning man is a good example of people, mostly wealthy, just leaving behind gear and vehicles as well. A few years ago , Overland Expo at Mormon Lake, it rained and snowed , as predicted, the majority of people fled on that Thursday leaving behind camping gear. A good lesson on how many...
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    Dometic Fridge in Pickup Bed and Bear Country

    Bears don't like the smell of ammonia. I'm not saying flood the area with ammonia but spray by the fridge where the trash is , the trash. No smells to attract bears. A guy who lives in Osvaldo, MT told me about this trick.
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    Dometic Fridge in Pickup Bed and Bear Country

    Just spray ammonia around the vehicle .
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    Shovels and Axes

    Lowes or Home depot both the axe and shovel. I normally carry two shovels one short handled and long handled. The Fiskars axe is great tool.
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    Garbage transportation

    I've had mine since 2018. I stick in a 13 gallon bag and use plastic shopping bags for trach and drop them in. Makes trash easy to off load discreetly when getting gas. I use the side pocket for a folding pick-up tool for policing up the campsite of trash left by others.
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    Garbage transportation

    I have one of these since 2018. Vastly superior to the Trasharoo.
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    Garbage transportation

    Not very large at 12" X 20"
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    Mission Overland Summit

    Last weekend.
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    Mission Overland Summit

    The trailer has been great in bad weather. I just got back from a trip where the night time temps dropped into single digits and the heater will keep the cabin very warm. It is too small for four people even with the bunk bed option.
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    My latest article in OutdoorX4 magazine "How to be found in a Wilderness Emergency"

    The use of any of the signaling devices is not mandatory. As stated in the article , just giving SAR coords in many times is not enough.
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    My latest article in OutdoorX4 magazine "How to be found in a Wilderness Emergency"

    The link is still working. http://current.outdoorx4.com/?m=28237&i=760841&p=108&fbclid=IwAR0yQWkr0CFTHDAaafNwLQmPN7xcygdHCuOTTDTLge9zrz8eMLb81Pr_g_g&ver=html5
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    Texas Fall Outdoor Expo

    Thanks
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    Texas Fall Outdoor Expo

    Weather for Llano,TX https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Llano+TX?canonicalCityId=ff367d90ddbe90ea1d44e9ebea61ee7fcb5529a7b67a2a00f93b600fa9e5ba16
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    Texas Fall Outdoor Expo

    The owner wants to minimize fires. There are some fire rings at some site. I'm bringing my Tembo Tusk fire pit.
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    Amber chase lights.

    I put these on my Land Cruiser for dust lights. They are very bright and make a difference.