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While I am in the camp that pay once cry once quality items make sense long term I am also a firm believer that I don't ALWAYS need to buy the fanciest most expensive items available. Maybe it's something I will only need a couple of times, or maybe the risk-reward trade-off is minimal such that...

I thought this was an interesting article. I'm not buying a new Bronco but I thought the mechanic pointed out some good items to look for if you are buying one- not that this should prevent you from getting one, just sort of a "pay attention to" or "keep an eye on" kind of thing...

In reading different threads here where people cite the onboard air systems they are using or asking about I put a table of different compressors with some specs together that might be helpful. I know I'm surprised at the variations in CFM different systems offer. Keep in mind this is only the...

I've had a Columbia raincoat for years that I like. I've treated it a couple of times with the dryer as recommended (the heat is supposed to "reactivate" the coating some how to make it waterproof again). But after my last attempt it still isn't waterproof. Shoulders got wet in a heavy drizzle...

Curious if anyone here has done this/does this and the pluses and minuses. 4 season tents are pretty expensive and it seems like the typical ice fishing shelter (which are pretty reasonable comparatively speaking) would make a good tent for winter camping. Many have "insulated" walls (meaning...

So I am still a cooler guy. But the appeal of a fridge is understood. I am trying to figure out the best size (easy right? Ha!) for me. I know I struggle with the comparisons of X liters in a fridge/freezer to Y litres in a cooler with ice. I think it might help many of us in this position if...

So I am in the planning stage for my next vehicle and am going pickup- 3/4 to 1 ton SRW and will be a Chevy/GMC version. One thing I will be installing are some driving lights (prob Daylighters bc I like the throwback to the first pair I put on my pickup in 1981- nope....I'm not a millennial...

So I've looked a lot of places here and on the web (on the web I keep getting directed to household 3-way switches). I have seen some dimmer switch diagrams but its usually a single light "system". I have contacted some off road lighting companies hoping they had a diagram for this but did not...

I posted these links in Evldave's $50 Dual Battery Thread in the electrical section but thought they might appeal to folks in this thread too. Here are the links to upfitter manuals from GM, Ford and RAM. They provide documented measurements for all the various layouts of body and bed styles as...

FWIW I have no tie to those company, just saw it on the web and figured I would pass it along. I know a lot of people get frustrated with the wind resistance of a RTT and/or the expense. But by the time they done fitting out the bed of the truck with the gear they want there isn't enough room to...

Saw these for the first time today and they seem like a pretty good idea, and (important for me!), idiot proof.... Simply slide the wires in to the connector and heat. Melts the solder as well as the waterproof ends. I'm curious if anyone has used these before and what your results were? I know...

I have had a 7 gallon AquaTainer for Lord knows how many years now. Been great. Never leaked, yes sort of heavy when full but great to set up at the campsite and have plenty of water. But finally last year I lost the little golf-tee vent plug (Obviously this isn't the newer thread on vent cap...

So this may sound like a harsh post and I do NOT mean it to be that way. I mean it as a comment but one that I think bears making. I don't know the folks at the Appalachian Trail Institute, I have no axe to grind with them, but the death of AT hiker Gerry Largay, and follow up story is the...

I have a Maxpedition Versipack which has been a great addition for me for easy day hikes with the family. Its especially convenient in places where I don't want to open carry. I have had it for prob 8 to 10 years or so (I forget actually) and it is still like new. It takes a beating and still...

I wasn't sure where to put this, sort of "Hardware" but I figure its more of a Camping essential. I tried searching for a review thread but couldn't find any dedicated to compasses. So after 30 years my Silva Ranger has a bubble in it. I have used this thing everywhere and love its simplicity...

So this may be just total overkill of analysis I don't know. But hopefully it helps someone. And note that I have no axe here for or against any of these manufacturers. I don't own any of them. I have cheapo Coleman and Igloos. Yes I am considering a high end cooler and believe the quality is...

The Charred Chili Recipe brought to mind this grilled corn salad recipe that I make. It never fails to get eaten completely! I usually double or triple (or more!) the recipe depending on how many folks are coming over but this is the "base" recipe. It can be served chilled but I prefer it best...

I am an avid DeLorme map book user. I have my full collection of map books for Maine going back to 1980 or so (Don't ask....just a quirk...my wife hates it about me! :smiley_drive:) as well as a ton of other states I have purchased over the years. I am looking at upgrading at some point to a...

I don't have one now and never have. But between me and my family we have had our share of VW's (Bugs: '67, '70, 73, Fastback: 64?, Wagon: '69, Jetta: 2-'87's, '89, '96, 2013 LOL) so I do like the brand! :LOL: But it seems they're going to stop making the camper.....I am surprised but haven't...

So I have a GMC Yukon that I use for moderate off roading. I have offroaded since the md/late 70's (my '76 FJ40 was great!). But my Yukon is not built at all, just about 100% stock. But I have taken it all through the North Maine Woods, it's done Ophir, Cinnamon and Hurricane Pass (not that...