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    Are refrigerator/freezer covers worth it?

    I have a fridge in two vehicles. One covered and one not since they aren't the same say I can't definitively say it provides insulation & reduces power consumption. Some covers are very well insulated and others are just fabric to prevent scratches so it greatly depends on the cover. I would say...
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    Show Me Your Chuckboxes/Camp Kitchen Setups

    I have an Aluminess Deluxe box mounted on a dual swingout rear bumper. A 5lb propane tank is mounted on top of the box. The stove is on a pullout so I could use it in the box but we always take it off and setup a cooking table in camp. I used to have a Zarges box kitted out as my kitchen box but...
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    What do you use to store all your gear?

    Mostly Zarges boxes. They stand the test of time and many are certified bear proof for food.
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    Water Use

    I've never had that problem with tight lids on the jug or on my trailer.
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    Water Use

    No vacuum or pressurization of the jug is required. All pumping suction is with in the pump and hose (you can test the facuet pumping action just by holding the end of the hose in an open container of water. So the lid doesn't have to be cranked down tight. BTW, this is the same faucet AT...
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    Water Use

    This pump faucett was ~ $30 on Amazon but you can vertical pump version on Amazon and eBay for ~$10. I have past experience with the one I used. You can use a sceptre can or aquatainer or any container with a lid to.mount the faucet to. It doesn't require a sealed system to work.
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    Overland Hound

    My spinone Pixelated Jaypeg
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    Nesting pot set for large group (5-8 people)

    I also highly recommend the magma nesting set. Wish I had gotten a set years ago.
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    Anyone have a Jetboil Genesis Base Camp 2 Burner System?

    So I WAS a very proud owner of the Genesis Basecamp system and I loved it. BUT Then the failures started. They use proprietary connectors so no field replacement. Now owned by Johnson Controls if you call and tell them you just need a particular oart they refuse to sell it to you. They insist...
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    Water Use

    I live in the desert and remote camp so water use is a major concern. To limit water use but provide ease of use I installed a manual pump faucet in an extra sceptre can lid. This provides the perfect amount of water for my needs. Documented here...
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    Up close and personal with the Genesis Basecamp Stove by JetBoil

    So I WAS a very proud owner of the Genesis Basecamp system and I loved it. BUT Then the failures started. They use proprietary connectors so no field replacement. Now owned by Johnson Controls if you call and tell them you just need a particular oart they refuse to sell it to you. They insist...
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    What knife/utensil kits are you using?

    I sewed my own roll-up kit that I hang from track (using sew on keder rod) I installed under my awning. Used my vinyl cutter and iron on vinyl to make the utensil silhouettes.
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    Little disposable tanks be gone

    I used the Powertank 5lb propane bracket mounted to the rear of my roof rack. Welcome to the 5lb tank club. It is the perfect size for camping and cheap to fill up.
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    What do you use to store all your gear?

    Zarges aluminum boxes
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    Front Runner Outfitters awning mounts

    I use a bomber products awning mount on my frontrunner rack for my awning. It raises the awning up higher. I think the frontrunner awning mounts mount the awning too low.
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    tent storage, fold and roll or stuff?

    Stuff to avoid wear in repeat folds
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    Recommend me a Bathroom Tent

    I have the quik pitch ensuite softcover mounted on my 4runner roof rack and a Nemo heliopolis tent for my toilet
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    What boots do members wear

    Salomon Quest are my go to for a boot. For day hiking on trails Altra LonePeak low top.
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    Camp cookware pots/pans

    I love my nesting Magma pots and pans. Cooks evenly and fine control when cooking on my partner stove.