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    Water storage

    These aqua bricks have been good for me. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016R9V4KM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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    Small Teardrops on Steep Gravel Roads With Subie

    I’ve got a Subie Forester turbo. It’s more rugged than it looks. I’m planning to get a nucamp T@B Boondock for off-the-grid stuff, but I came up to a snag: steep, long, loose gravel roads (miles long) I’ve rented a 1,800 pound t@b and driven it the 600 miles to the backwoods of Maine with my...
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    Big Bend National Park - Nov 2017

    Sometimes roads change.
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    Teardrops: Does shape affect MPG?

    If you keep your speed below 60mph, wind resistance isn't as important as weight. As you get above 60mph, the mileage impact of wind resistance increases rapidly. You may recall the much-maligned 55mph national speed limit. 55mph wasn't chosen for safety. It was chosen during the oil crises...
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    Well reviewed DSLR etc external microphone

    Here is a name-brand version that isn't as cheap. I am using it, and the audio quality is excellent. (it also doesn't require a battery) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GQDORA4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Remember...the most important thing about your video is your audio.
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    Subaru Forester: Towing --- CVT or 6-sp?

    I've towed a lot with my 2016 Forester turbo with the heavy duty CVT. * 1000 pound low-profile teardrop (Little Guy)was trivial. I could barely tell it was back there. It was barely more trouble than a rooftop tent. * 2000 pound teardrop high-profile teardrop (t@B) was hard work. Temps ran...
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    TAXA OUTDOORS trailers

    You will find this entertaining. http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/129893-Limitations-of-the-ball-hitch?p=1638088#post1638088
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    TAXA OUTDOORS trailers

    I wouldn't worry too much about the absence of a Pintel hitch. There are some threads here where they show some crazy articulation out of an ordinary 2" ball.
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    Big Bend National Park - Nov 2017

    A few shots of our campsites Here are a couple shots of our campsites. Here is the sunset at Glenn Springs Here is the sunrise at Grapevine Hill
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    Big Bend National Park - Nov 2017

    Pine Canyon Campsites Another campsite that I checked out was Pine Canyon 1,2, and 3. Pine Canyon 1 is fairly boring. It is at the bottom, along the intersection of Pine Canyon and Glenn Springs roads. It has some wide vistas across the valley and would be easy for a normal car to get to. I...
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    Big Bend National Park - Nov 2017

    On my last day at Big Bend, I did a reconnaissance of a few sites that I thought looked interesting. The first one I went to was Buenos Aries along the West River Road. It's about four miles from Ross Canyon Scenic drive. The road was pretty easy for the Subie, though there was some deep sand...
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    Big Bend National Park - Nov 2017

    Hi guys, I'm here. I just haven't had a chance to jump in and share yet. Until I have a chance to write a more complete report, here is a cool pic of my mountain-goat subie with the rooftop tent. See the bigger version at imgur. https://imgur.com/BVYSpN2 You can also look at my evolving...
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    Big Bend National Park and Old Ore Road

    Resurrecting this thread. I am headed to BBNP on Oct 30. I am trying to figure out where to camp with my rugged subie and a rooftop tent. I am not unwilling to do some rugged stuff, but I am trying to figure out if Old Ore Road is a good bet. I love the campsites that are out there, but I am...
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    Gaia Pro: How to, FAQ, Questions

    When Gaia first came out it was difficult to sync across devices. Now I can create a waypoint on my phone and add a photo of the spot and then it will be available on the web version or on my iPad. Using this feature I am building my database of cool spots--boondocking or hiking. I have been...
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    campsite pics..lets see um

    Slough Creek at Yellowstone. Getting a little closer to see the simple setup
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