adventure, be it on foot, two wheels or four wheels, the tools, products, gadgets, books and anything and everything all about adventure is subject to this blog.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Axe Lock Box for Roof Rack at SEMA Automotive Trade Show 2010 (803)
ScottG, your going to have to make us a cople of these!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
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
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!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
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
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
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
Sunday, September 4, 2011
The Bradshaw Trail
Another trip to add to my to-do list:
http://www.desertusa.com/Thingstodo/ttdtrails/du_ttd_bradshaw.html
Saturday, September 3, 2011
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/
Friday, September 2, 2011
Sand Track / Pierced Steel Plank / PSP Landing Mat / Marsden Matting
Did some more research! Click the image and see my findings.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Hauler Packs
STANSPORT ALUMINUM FREIGHTER PACK FRAME
http://www.stansport.com/v2/product.php?product_id=775
KELTY CACHE HAULER
KIFARU LongHunter Hauler
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
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
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