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    SPOT Global Satellite Phone

    Globalstar owns the SPOT service. They launched some new satellites last fall that are supposed to go live later this summer. There service is improving but if you pull up the call times tool on the globalstar website you'll see they still have huge gaps in the availability of a signal. Like...
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    No refrigeration needed

    Many items have to be refrigerated once opened, like mayonnaise. Thus, the individual packets of items will help you live without refrigeration. Here are some sources for individual packets... minimus.biz - wide selection of individual packets of condiments beprepared.com - sells the little...
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    GVWR margins?

    It's all good and well until it isn't. If you're over the designed payload and someone gets hurt, expect bad consequences. Lots of money if you hit a car, potentially prison if you hit a school bus since there will be an exhaustive investigation of the facts. Just something to keep in mind...
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    Condor Tactical

    I was talking to someone about this last night and they said to be wary of the zippers. They are not self-repairing and will blow out if you put too much pressure on them. I don't have any first hand knowledge of that though.
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    Condor Tactical

    I'm only familiar with their molle gear. Condor is not that bad. They have a bad rap because it's made in China but the prices are incredibly cheap compared to American made molle gear. I've heard that their quality has improved greatly over the past year. Make sure you read all the buyer's...
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    Fridge in Jeep Jk options.

    Check out the red Jeep in these threads... http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/11148-Post-Pic-s-of-your-Jeep?p=204661#post204661 http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/19163-Its-Alive?p=388892#post388892
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    SAR Groups covering Hannibal, MO

    http://www.sarzone.net/teams/us.mo.shtml
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    Delorme PN-60

    I'm in the same situation you are in. Garmin recently added the Montana model so add that unit to your research. I'm torn between those two right now.
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    How does one get into SAR?

    Part of it depends on your AO. I used to be a professional rattlesnake hunter in Florida and I was asked to participate in several rescues just because me and my buddies knew more about the local forests than anyone else. I also am a certified divemaster and PADI instructor and I've been on a...
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    Camo patterns/ options for South East

    choose function and quality before pattern. If you're in a tree stand, the camo pattern isn't that important. What is important is how the clothing performs.
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    Tip: Have your map/atlas bound at Fedex Office (Kinkos)

    Do you know anyone who works at an architecture or engineering firm? Any A/E firm that has about 30 or more employees will have this equipment in their office. The cost of the spiral ring is around 10 cents. I work in an A/E firm so I should know :) Ask your A/E friends to do this for you -...
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    SPOT vs. PLB

    ACR got FCC approval yesterday to start selling the ResQLink. For those that don't know, this is the much anticipated latest and greatest PLB that has GPS built in and is smaller than the FastFind 210. I'm just waiting now for it to show up on Amazon or another discounter. It's not offered...
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    SPOT vs. PLB

    There are some articles floating around the web comparing the 5 year costs. The PLB's come out much cheaper. Do a search on SPOT vs. FastFind and you'll get a lot of hits. The SPOT system offers a GEOS rescue insurance program for very little money. If you get a SPOT you should definitely...
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    MSR Backcountry Barn

    Look up SUV Tent on google... lots of different models. Besides the general search on google, check out this link... http://www.campist.com/archives/suv-tents.html
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    MSR Backcountry Barn

    Windows are only on two sides, so it will be scorching hot. No screen door, only screen windows so this will have a lot of bugs in it. Specs say it is polyurethane and silicone coated, no taped seams - that means you'll have to seal the seams yourself and re-waterproof it every year since...
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