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  1. TreXTerra

    Late November near St. George, Utah

    I've always focused on other parts of the state, but I'm wanting to get out in late November somewhere a little less snowy. Does anyone have any recommendations in the St. George area of Utah (and into Arizona)?
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    Wanted Mountain States: M416 Project Trailer

    I'm in Salt Lake City, UT and am keeping an eye out for an M416 project trailer. Unfortunately, I'm not able to buy a completed project right now, so I'm going to be putting in the elbow grease. If anyone spots an M416 for sale that isn't a pile of rust held together with paint, please let...
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    Bottle Jacks

    I've tried a couple different hydraulic bottle jacks and I'm disappointed in their performance. They have to be stored upright, the seals tend to go bad over time, and all the one's I've bought have very limited lifting heights. Any that have enough lift are often too tall to fit under the...
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    Puncture Repair Kits

    What is everyone using for puncture repair kits? I have a cheap no-name kit that I'd like to upgrade to a better one that has stronger tools. ARB makes one that I know some people use, but I'm curious if there are better or better-for-the-money (and space) kits out there. ARB tends to bank...
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    Utah Ham Radio Training February/March 2019

    In case anyone was still looking for ham radio training, here are some more opportunities coming up in Utah. ---------- Saturday February 16th at BYU in Provo for Technician (entry level) The class is free and goes from 8am until 5pm. No study materials need to be purchased for the class...
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    Utah ham training - January 2019

    Here's the information I have regarding ham training in Utah for January. Some people at our recent trail run expressed interest in getting their license. ---------- Saturday January 19th at BYU in Provo for Technician (entry level) The class is free and goes from 8am until 5pm. E-mail to...
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    Synthetic winch line and end link.

    I have just come into a used Smittybilt 9,500# winch that is wound with steel cable. I'd like to swap out the steel line for synthetic and put a nice end link on it instead of a hook. The roller fairlead the came with the winch was used with steel line, so I plan to buy a brand new hawse to...
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    Death Valley

    I have been invited to join some friends in Death Valley in late April. They are not overlanding and will be using Panamint as their base for the weekend. I have experience with desert travel, so I'm not too worried about safety concerns (well, no more than usual). Are there any day-routes...
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    LED lights and EMI affecting radios

    I have a single set of Aurora LED light pods and they cause massive electromagnetic interference with my CB and ham radios. Apparently the manufacturer put a bunch of effort into the case and none into the LED driver. There is no way to shield the radios from this interference since it is...
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    Solo travel

    One thing I have never done is a complete solo trip, one with just me; no passengers and no other vehicles. Obviously there is safety in having others around if you get stuck, it I've recently been thinking of trying a trip by myself. I'd be interested to hear from others who travel alone...
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    Swag for a tall guy

    My wife is not too into camping, so I am often the only one in the rig. I would like to keep things light and simple whenever possible, so I'm considering getting a swag. These are not as common in the US as they are in Australia, so it is hard to find places I can see them in person. One...
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    I need your Winter Camping Tips

    Usually when the snow flies and the leaves fall, I tuck the motorcycles into the garage and start thinking of spring. This year, however, I am going on an overnight trip to the Sun Tunnels in Utah with a group. This is going to be wide open desert (think dry lake bed), with no wind breaks...
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    Tablets for navigation.

    I would like to ditch my aging Garmin for a more comprehensive map system with more capability. I know some people have used tablets for navigating, and I'm considering going that route. I would like to know what others are using for this type of system - both hardware and software. I was...
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    The Quest for the Best Knife.

    I'm curious what knife or knives everyone favors when out on the trail. I usually have one or two old kitchen knives for cooking, my Kershaw Cryo II in my pocket, the old Victorinox I bought as a kid lives in the glove box all the time and I typically keep my Leatherman Juice S2 in a small...
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    Unexpected Experiences

    When traveling, there is always the chance for the unexpected. I think that goes doubly so for overlanding; maybe it's a chance encounter with wildlife, weather, or maybe just a cool experience with other travelers. There are two experiences that spring to mind for me - both having to do with...
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    Awning recommendations

    For discussions on Awnings, please refer to this thread in the "Overland Base Camp Gear" forum: Awnings
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    Ozark Trail coolers

    I was at WalMart the other day and decided to swing past sporting goods to see if there was anything interesting and ran across an "expedition" type cooler I've never heard of. The company is Ozark Trail, and from what I can see online they do mostly cheaper soft-sided coolers. I couldn't find...
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    Antenna question

    I have a roof tray on my XTerra. How horrible of an idea would it be to mount both my CB and Ham antenna to this as a ground plane? The CB would be at the back driver's corner on a stainless metal tab hanging off the back of the tray. The 2M may be at the front-center of the tray on a...
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    Pony Express 2016

    Every year the Utah XTerra Owners Club (UXOC) drives the old Pony Express Route from Lehi, UT to Gold Hill before jogging north to Wendover, NV for dinner, fuel, and for some - a night of gaming. This is a trip that can be done in a day, depending how much time you spend exploring along the...
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    Rig/Trip Photos

    There is a section for Base Camp Photos - would there be any interest in expanding that to include all photos? Sometimes I go out for the day and manage to get a cool photo of my rig, an abandoned structure, sunset or whatever - something that doesn't quite need a full trip report but I would...