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    I Found it in the Woods

    At the altitudes in Great Basin Park, trees grow very slowly...and live seemingly forever. Some have been found that are nearly 5,000 years old - so 132 years is nothing.https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/identifying-bristlecone-pines.htm
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    I Found it in the Woods

    Found a complete bus near a spring in a very remote region of northern Nevada. Been there quite a while, the trees had grown into the bus.
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    New Garmin GPS-Rumors

    Agree! I often run two GPS units side by side with different information displayed on each and that's when the difference in lighting is most noticeable. I've heard a lot of good things about the new Tread series. They are as capable as the Montana and the displays are much brighter. I may...
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    Life expectancy of a 365 hp 3.5L V6

    I have a 2016 Ecoboost 3.5, bought it new so 8 years old now. It has been flawless. All I do is change oil/filters and rotate the tires.
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    Bike to Base Camp Communications

    What Ozarker said! In mountains only reliable communications is by satellite - and then you have to make sure your units have a clear view of the sky. I'm part of a Sheriff's Search and Rescue unit. We use HAM radios, and the fancy Hi-band units the Sheriff's Department uses with their...
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    6.4 v8 dodge owners?

    The 6.4 is down on power from the 7.3...but not by much! I've never owned one but have a couple close friends that do in Ram 2500s and they are happy with them. Most importantly, they have had no problems with the engine or transmission and both are now approaching 100,000 miles.
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    F150 Tremor vs diesel Silverado ZR2?

    This was a major consideration for me when truck shopping as I travel in some very remote areas. The F150 was the only one with a 36 gallon gas tank, GM and Ram were only mid-20s, so at least 10 gallons of gas less. That makes a big difference in the back country unless you like to pack along...
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    How is highway driving with a 2024 4runner TRD Off-Road

    OP wanted opinions on how the 4Runner was on long trips. Since I own one and had an opinion, I answered. If I could have that Ecoboost in my 4Runner (and some sound deadening in the wheel wells to kill road noise) I'd consider the 4Runner an ideal SUV for anyone who travels rough trails in...
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    Wildlife Photography

    Flock of young antelope resting in the sage in northern Nevada. Just above them, steam can be seen rising from Hyder Hot Springs.
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    How is highway driving with a 2024 4runner TRD Off-Road

    I have a 2022 4Runner...and a 2016 F150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost. I find the F150 more comfortable, and the cabin quieter, than the 4Runner. If in the mountains, with steep grades and high elevation, there is absolutely no comparison. The F150 hardly notices. The 4Runner runs out of breath and...
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    Gladiator - Good/Bad?

    We all have our own reasons for owning a Jeep. I'm old...been a Jeep owner most of my life. Current is a 2006 Wrangler Rubicon. ONLY time I've had my roof off is when I removed it to paint it. Mostly dry, dusty roads around here; take off doors and roof and the cab area will be inundated...
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    Gladiator - Good/Bad?

    I know exactly what you mean. Bought a 2016 F150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost new and that engine is awesome. Instant power everywhere. Doesn't need to shift down when it comes to a hill. Closest thing to driving a diesel in a gas engine.
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    The Status of Overlanding Today

    So? Sticks with thorns clean better than sticks without thorns!
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    CJ to TJ what to expect

    ^This! By far the biggest improvement! I was astounded at how much better the coil suspension articulated, especially with the sway bar disconnected. It was almost hard to get a wheel to leave the ground in twisty terrain!
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    Probably newbish DRW vs. Super Single questions

    I doubt it. Biggest attraction for super singles is the ability to air them down for dirt road traveling. But if you are aired down and get in an off-camber situation that only makes it worse as the tires on the downhill side squish down. Dually's wider stance (and can take only minimal...
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