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  1. Voodoo Blue 57

    Starter Comms — What should I get for basic comms to let me start joining group runs, etc?

    As most have mentioned, you need to find a 4X4 group you feel comfortable and enjoy off-roading with and find out what they use. If it was me, I’d start with an FRS, not all groups use GMRS yet but that’s changing. As you off-road the more your needs will change. The first group I went out with...
  2. Voodoo Blue 57

    Southern Utah Exploration

    Hi everyone, A group of us spent the first part of May visiting some amazing areas in Southern Utah. Here is a teaser photo of our trip. You can view a full trip report on my blog Phil's Treks and Trips
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    Is there an "ultimate" tablet for Gaia/GPS?

    I use an iPad Air 2 and it works fantastic. I use a Duel Bluetooth receiver because I wanted a dedicated GPS unit instead of a multi functional unit like inReach. Don’t get me wrong, inReach is a great choice, just not for me. I chose the Duel GPS because it is recommended by and for pilots. If...
  4. Voodoo Blue 57

    Fuel on roof. Fore or aft?

    Depends on your setup. I built a custom rack for 4 5 gal jerry cans. I was really nervous with all this weight that far back. Everytime we stop on the 1st day of our trip I would check and double check to make sure everything was secure and no leaks. I thought there would be a noticeable sway...
  5. Voodoo Blue 57

    Is there an "ultimate" tablet for Gaia/GPS?

    Yep! I've been running Gaia on my 3rd gen iPad since 2012. The iPad is so old that Apple will not update the iOS. Gaia has been shutting down and freezing lately and some of my maps wouldn't load. Tried reloading Gaia and I got the same message. Time for new iPad. When Gaia was running, I had...
  6. Voodoo Blue 57

    Voltage Drop Dometic CFX 75DZW

    I've use a straight pin to push through the insulation to measure voltage. You are not destroying the wire or compromising the wires integrity if done right. You want to push the pin in just enough to contact the center conductor. Because the hole is small the insulation will self heal but if...
  7. Voodoo Blue 57

    Oh, the joys of vehicle shopping....

    My problem wasn't with the sales person but the finance person. I was financing the truck through my credit union. My CU has a list of dealers who are fast tracked for financing. The dealer fills out the finance paper work and then sends it to the CU. After agreeing on the price I called my...
  8. Voodoo Blue 57

    Is there an easy way to create and edit gpx files

    BaseCamp does need a map source. If you have a Garmin device with topo maps installed, connect it to your computer using the USB port. BaseCamp will install the maps from your device to the program and if you have more than one map, ie: Southwest topo, Cal topo, you can choose which map you...
  9. Voodoo Blue 57

    privacy tents\shower tents feedback

    During a trip earlier this year there were 3 different shower tents on the trip. Two of them were ones without floors and mine was a Nemo with a floor. The ones without floors used teak rollup wooden floor mats, and I also had a teak floor mat. Even though the floor of mine was designed to...
  10. Voodoo Blue 57

    WTB Scepter Military Water Can

    Here is another place that carries original style Jerry cans. These are stamped "Not for Fuel Use". https://deutscheoptik.com/20-liter-jerry-can-single-can.html Or set of 4 https://deutscheoptik.com/20-liter-jerry-can-set-of-four.html
  11. Voodoo Blue 57

    How do you store food while overlanding in bear country?

    I wonder about Fridge/Freezers mounted inside a vehicle. I know they are air tight /odor tight but there is always residual odor after opening. Enough to attract a hungry bear. Anyone have trouble with Fridge's? Maybe covering it with a tarp or towel so it can't be seen. I was camping in a...
  12. Voodoo Blue 57

    The Maze at Canyonlands: Pilgrimage to the Doll House

    Yes I don't see the pictures either. A couple of places where the picture is suppose to be this box is displayed.
  13. Voodoo Blue 57

    Question about gaia app

    Same thing happened to me....my external GPS stopped feeding the GPS info to Gaia after upgrading to 8.3. I'd rather not go back to 8.2 since it requires a complete wipe and reload on my iPad. Hopefully Apple will fix it shortly. I know a lot of pilots are using this hardware setup and as...
  14. Voodoo Blue 57

    FJ advice needed!

    I have an 07 and love it and also will probably never get rid of it. But I second the large family issue: The back seat is great for kids but not adults, no leg room and no back seat visibility. As mentioned you learn to pack and use the roof rack.
  15. Voodoo Blue 57

    Lithium Jump Packs

    Here is a demonstration video on the AntiGravity Micro-start PPS XP-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bf7u8rQTt94
  16. Voodoo Blue 57

    CB or FRS?

    I think it really depends on what the group you travel with uses. I travel with a group of 3 and we use FRS's. We use FRS's because we can choose our frequency and for us it is the simplest method to communicate and we all have different setups in our rigs. One of us has a mounted CB, I have...
  17. Voodoo Blue 57

    Coyote Flats Funnel Lake Trip Report

    Back in June some friends and I took a trip to the High Sierra's, 10,000 feet above Bishop. I have not posted any pictures as yet, I've been trying to find the best venue. I've experimented with several Blog hosting sites and finally settled on one. You can view my trip report at...
  18. Voodoo Blue 57

    Goal Zero + Rain = What?

    Probably depends on what product but I'd check with Goal Zero. The two products I have are not.
  19. Voodoo Blue 57

    iPad as sole computer

    I think the answer to the OP depends on what you want to do. The iPad can not replace the laptop or desktop if you are doing multitasking, graphic design, etc. But if you want something to search the web, read and answer email, etc then the iPad works fine. I like traveling with the iPad. It...
  20. Voodoo Blue 57

    Coyote Flats

    We are heading up there in a couple of weeks. Planning on camping at Baker Creek. I understand there are no charcoal or open fires and you need a fire permit for your camp stove. Did you find this to be true? Great pictures and looks like you had a lot of fun.
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