Recent content by buckshot500

Being stuck is only a frame of mind. Once you decide to get unstuck, it's simply a matter of executing a good plan. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnRRGW6z3UQ

I have also wanted a woodsman's pal for at least half as long as you. I never tried one either. I have tried this tool however, and can say it is the best machete I ever used. I was cutting 2"-3" saplings all day in one stroke and it didn't even dull this thing. It's one of the best tools I...

I have a Smittybuilt XRC8 on a hitch plate. Both of my jeeps have front and rear CL III hitches. I use 175amp Anderson connectors mounted near the hitch, so i can unplug the winch easily. I ran 4 AWG to connect the plugs to the battery. On one jeep I ran both wires to the battery, on the other...

I always keep a hi-lift jack, a 4 ton cable come-a-long, small shovel, tow straps, 2 shackles and several water bottles in my jeeps at all times. The jack has saved my butt many times and is worth the investment. It may damage the stock bumpers, but that is preferable in my opinion to being...

Thermarest is the best one I have tried.

I am convinced and in the process of building a 10 plate heat exchanger on board system for my Cherokee. These other systems work well, but I don't want all the extra bulk and fuel tanks to deal with.

Coleman Max is my choice. I'm a big boy, 270lbs. I can't really sit in normal chairs and feel safe. With my Coleman Max, I can plop right down with no worries. This chair is rated to 400 lbs. Nice to know when the beer starts disappearing.

I bought one of these, but haven't had time to install it yet. I did a lot of research on how to build a system. You'll also want to familiarize yourself with an anti scald valve. http://www.amazon.com/B3-12A-Plate-Heat-Exchanger-Hose/dp/B0039WRQGC There is a ton of info on this board about...

If a family is going backpacking, they are going to want to do plenty of research on the subject. Being isolated like that has it's rewards and dangers. The gear needed is certainly going to be lightweight. Car camping is probably more suited to most families who only camp occasionally. First...

One thing I learned from survival shows on TV, is that a fixed blade sheath knife can be used to chop through fairly thick branches. Like when building a shelter out of branches and vines. You take a 12"-15" peice of branch that is about 1-1/2" to 2" thick and use it like a hammer, striking...

I have a Big Red come-a-long that is rated for 8000 lbs. I keep that in my XJ at all times. Posted up about it on here a few years ago, and plenty of haters posted their 2 cents. I got it at Pep Boys for about $30.00 It works great for me, because I understand how a cable come-a-long works...

I had a winch when I made the first post. I still say a cheapo come-a-long will get your rig unstuck a good bit easier than having nothing else with you. I have had the experience doing this with three different vehicles over the years, and all were recovered in short order. Would I rather...

Bad reviews or not, I have used cheap 2 ton come-a-longs to get unstuck on several occasions. The one time I used this 4 ton it worked even better. I'm not saying it's the best you can get, but it does work, and it's only $30.00. Sure I take my winch mounted on a hitch plate when I know I'm...

If you can't afford a winch, at least take one of these with you...

Tried it with pencils & paracord, very cool deal!:coffeedrink: