Welcome to Arizona!
I've been out here for 17 years. I love it but the heat and sun wreak havoc on plastic and wood. They will last a couple years before becoming warped or brittle and will probably look bad by October. If you have to store them 24/7 outside, you might consider an aluminum...
First, congratulations on getting your ticket.
Start small. Figure out what you feel your needs are, then build from there. Along the way you will find your 'next step'. A simple baofeng with a magnet mount antenna can be had for around $50. I've reached over 7 miles line of site with that...
Failure? Not even close. The lessons learned are more valuable than what you would have learned if the trip had gone smoothly.
Sometimes living the adventure requires challenges like this. Weather (too hot or cold), injury, equipment failure, forgotten equipment, or road closures - I've even...
Once while using a GMRS radio i belted out my HAM call - a couple members of my group were a bit confused. I corrected my call and managed to spark a good conversation about differences between GMRS and HAM in overlanding/offroading. The best part of the conversation was centered around...
The timing of this may work well for me. I'm down for another trip down the ol' ECDD.
1Louder is correct, a decent chunk (40 miles or so) between Yuma and Tule Well already were or have been turned into a wide and flat road due to border wall construction in mid-2020. The areas east of Tule...
Interesting perspectives. I should point out that not all states have the same restrictions and not all Law Enforcement Officers are created equal.
1. Always treat a firearm as though it is loaded.
2. Never point a gun at something you are not willing to destroy.
3. Always be sure of your...
Hello Everyone - I just signed up. My name is Peder. I'm an 8 year Arizona (Phoenix Area) transplant from Northern California. I never really did much 'offroading' or overlanding until 2013 when I decided it was time to upgrade from the 2wd Tundra to a more capable off road vehicle. I've...
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