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I'm planning a trip to Newfoundland, and on our last trip (CO, UT, WY, SD) our Gazelle tent proved it is not up to the task. So I'm looking for the next large family tent. We're a family of 5, with the kids being 14-18yrs, and two will be out of the house soon. We tend to not to camp in one spot...

I’ve been using Kelty’s Noah 16 tarp for quite a while, and am actually on the 2nd after the first was torn apart in a storm. I‘d like to get a similar size replacement, but made of a heavier, stronger material. Anyone know of a source? Thanks!

I noticed on a recent trip that the reflective cord I use for my tarp is starting to fray a bit here and there - it's seen a lot of use at the ends. Since I could use a bit more anyway I was going to order some more but wanted to know if anyone has found really bright neon colors that are...

So my solar system consists of four 50 watt flex panels and a Victron 75/10 controller. I will change if the panels are in series or parallel depending on conditions, and I’m getting tired of the bulky and hard to disconnect MC4 connectors on the panels. I use the Anderson Powerpole connectors...

Camping at Cape Lookout - South Core Banks (On this trip I wasn’t much of a photographer. My wife and kids did take some pics, and once I get them sorted out I’ll add them.) Secluded. Windy. Sandy. Oceany. Cape Lookout has everything you love and hate about the beach, to the nines. Except...

I've gotten a porta-potti for an upcoming trip boondocking on a beach, and I'm also bringing a shower head/pump combo unit. I had originally thought i'd use the vestibule of our tent for the toilet, but it's not going to work for a shower. So I'm looking at shower/privacy tents. I don't want...

Ok, I've got an ARB 63qt fridge, and it's awesome. So far I've never gone without moving the truck at least once a day when using it - 3 kids, last minute planning, lots of trips out to get whatever from wherever. No battery issues so far - truck's about 3 years old. But I'm going to Cape...

For a long time I've wanted a better place to keep non-perishable food. I do not camp in bear country, but racoons are common and in some places very resourceful. Plastic sterilite bins are no match for them, and they can't be sat or stood upon. So I put the food back in the truck each night...

Ok, my new ARB fridge is on the way, and soon I'll be getting a slide for it. I'd like to mount it to the bed of my pickup. What is the best way? Through bolting, sheet metal screws? I'd also like it to be removable for when I need to haul stuff. Anyone have a way of doing that? I'd love to...

I know there's at least one (145.19), but is there one that is especially capable for that area that I should have programmed for Overland Expo? I know the expo materials mention 146.46, but with HTs I'm not sure how well simplex will cover.

After much hemming and hawing I finally bought a radio for the truck, a yaesu ft-857d. It will mainly be used for 2m/440 in the vehicle, but it's located where I can easily connect my tuner and an HF antenna. At the moment I have an end-fed wire for 20m, but I plan to experiment with other...

So who's bringing their kids to OE East? Anyone have past experience bringing 5-9 year old kids to the expo? I've been struggling with whether to bring my three daughters, 5, 7 & 9 to OE East.* Obviously, if I want my family to be with me when I go overlanding, I'd better to get them...

Hi folks - are there any alternatives to coleman for a two burner liquid fuel stove that will burn unleaded fuel? I haven't found any, but thought I'd ask here to be sure. I know that Optimus makes a small single burner, the hiker...giving that some thought.