Solar Systems

At some point, I going to want to have a solar power system for my rig. So, while searching on my favorite forum; ExpeditionPortal.com, they have a solar power section:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/forums/48-Power-Systems-12v-Solar-Gen

I was reading this thread - Note post #6:

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/53141-Recommendations-on-solar-setup?highlight=Solar

and got to here:

http://www.wholesalesolar.com/RV.html


Solar Tutorial:
http://www.batterystuff.com/tutorial_solar.html

less than $1 a watt DIY MAKE YOUR OWN SOLAR PANEL (PART 1)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNH2YGzwznI&feature=related

Axial at Toys For Tots 2011 - Camp Pendleton ExPo Trasharoo

Axial at Toys For Tots 2011 - Camp Pendleton ExPo Trasharoo, a set on Flickr.

Green Plaid Tablecloth

http://www.partytablecovers.info/order-JMK_Checker_Tablecloth_Spring_Loaded-B005E11GU8

Desert Trip Nov 2011

Desert Trip Nov 2011, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

Great little 2-day photo shoot trip for work, just before the rain came!

Off Road Expo 2011

Off Road Expo 2011, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

Axial co-branding with Overland Journal Magazine.

HELLA SuperTone Dual Horns Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series

HELLA SuperTone Dual Horns Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

Axe Lock Box for Roof Rack at SEMA Automotive Trade Show 2010 (803)

Axe Lock Box for Roof Rack at SEMA Automotive Trade Show 2010 (803), a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

ScottG, your going to have to make us a cople of these!

Quickfist Tool Mounts at SEMA Automotive Trade Show 2010

Quickfist Tool Mounts at SEMA Automotive Trade Show 2010, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

www.endroad.com/

Swag Off Road Action Packer Baja Bins

Swag Off Road Action Packer Baja Bins at SEMA Automotive Trade Show 2010, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

Saw these at SEMA 2010
I've been strapping my bins down, but these actually help retain the shap of the bin without putting strapping load on.
Web Info:
http://www.swagoffroad.com/Action_Packer.html

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOZfl9Gw_fU

CargoBuckle / Maxtrax at SEMA Automotive Trade Show 2010

CargoBuckle / Maxtrax at SEMA Automotive Trade Show 2010, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

CargoBuckle:
www.immioutdoors.com/cargobuckle/

1000 MILES TO GLORY The History Book Of The Baja 1000 by Marty Fiolka & Pete Brock

1000 MILES TO GLORY The History Book Of The Baja 1000 by Marty Fiolka & Pete Brock, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

One of my all time favorite books!

Do I really need a winch?

No matter what vehicle you drive, from a two-wheel-drive pickup with street tires to a Jeep Rubicon on BFG Mud-Terrains with diff locks front and rear, a 4:1 transfer case, disconnecting sway bar, etc. etc, you’re going to find yourself in situations for which a judgement call is needed...
Read the story:
http://www.overlandexpo.com/overland-tech-travel/2011/8/31/do-i-really-need-a-winch.html

Patagonia's 180° South documentary on Netflix

Watched 180° South documentary on Netflix last night. If you like Patagonia, both the mountain range and the company, if you like adventure surfing, sailing, climbing and some history and humanity thrown in, this is well worth the 85-minutes to watch. It will stick around with you for a while as you think and contemplate as the real issues discussed in the documentary calls for a lifestyle change for the earth, one of which most of us have long forgotten about...
check it out: http://www.netflix.com/Movie/180-South/70129473?strkid=1015423102_0_0&lnkctr=srchrd-sr&strackid=6376fb64a1b1d5bb_0_srl&trkid=222336

The internet's undersea world map

We all love maps, but this was a cool find and all I can say is WOW!
From: http://kelsocartography.com

The Bradshaw Trail

Another trip to add to my to-do list:
http://www.desertusa.com/Thingstodo/ttdtrails/du_ttd_bradshaw.html

BBQ Grill / Hibatchi Off-Road Upgrade

My lava rocks kept falling down below the lower grill as I carry this little grill with me on our off-roading adventure & camping trips. So I rigged up some wire mesh to hold all the rocks in the right place!









See the step-by -step process:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rodneywills/sets/72157627579780516/with/6107755176/

Sand Track / Pierced Steel Plank / PSP Landing Mat / Marsden Matting

Sand Track / Pierced Steel Plank / PSP Landing Mat / Marsden Matting, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

Did some more research! Click the image and see my findings.

Australian 4WD Action Magazine

Australian 4WD Action Magazine, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

AWESOME MAGAZINE!!!

1992 Toyota Land Cruiser hits 200,000 miles!

1992 Toyota Land Cruiser hits 200,000 miles!, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

My ADV80 hit the two-hundred-thow today.

Sven-Saw

Sven-Saw:
http://www.svensaw.com/

Hauler Packs

STANSPORT ALUMINUM FREIGHTER PACK FRAME

http://www.stansport.com/v2/product.php?product_id=775

KELTY CACHE HAULER

http://www.kelty.com/p-272-cache-hauler-frame-only.aspx?category=backpacks

KIFARU LongHunter Hauler

http://kifaru.net/longhunter_hauler.html#

Wood Frame Backpack

Just doing a little research:

The history:
http://patentpending.blogs.com/patent_pending_blog/2005/01/the_trapper_nel.html

Info found hear with a cool photo of a Segen Pax Backpack:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=30835

How to make your own:
http://www.motherearthnews.com/do-it-yourself/make-a-backpack.aspx

Copper Canyon Adventure Park Mexico advertisment

Copper Canyon Adventure Park Mexico advertisment, a photo by GCRad1 on Flickr.

I've read a great bit about Copper Canyon on ADVrider.com

BRANO Brand Hand Winch

Ran across this story as I am researching hand-winches that are more more capable than a come-a-long. Check out this story: http://www.landroverweb.com/landrover/off-road-gear/brano-hand-winch-rope-hoist/

Eureka Tent Brand History

A company or brands history is a great perspective to look at and while I have seen this brand of tents for a long time, I never had a perspective or opinion of my own regarding this brand. So with out further adue...

The Eureka history bullet points that caugth my eye:

• Eureka was established in 1895!
• Manufactured for the military for World War II
• Sir Edmund Hillary used the Draw-Tite® Tent  and by America's first Everest expedition in 1963

Read the whole story: http://www.eurekatent.com/detail.aspx?id=32

I can't help but like the Camoflauge versions for the military version: http://www.eurekamilitarytents.com/tents/http://www.eurekamilitarytents.com/tents/