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Changing that front wheel suspension would be tricky - notice the chain drive from the fork pivot down to the wheel. So a telescoping fork would not work. paulj

A wide angle lens gives you a wider view, which is often nice when taking landscapes. Most digital cameras, especially in this point n shoot category, have a panorama mode, which helps you take a series of side by side images. Later on the computer you use a program (provided with the camera)...

There's some flexible plastic gratting that comes in interlocking 1' squares. Boaters have been using it for years, and recently I've seen it at the hardware store (Home D.). Plastic cardboard used for political signs also comes to mind, though it doesn't have holes. paulj

I have an earlier water resistant Pentax, the 43wr, and have been quite happy with it. While it has the problems of a small camera that I discussed earlier, it certainly is a handy take any where camera. For a case I use a simple nylon coin pouch, and can slip camera and case in a jacket or...

I find the most use thing about reviews on places like dpreview is their detailed look at the controls, and menus. They also have sample images, though with my limited experience it is hard to see the differences that they talk about. http://www.steves-digicams.com is another good source of...

In your price range there probably isn't a bad camera, especially if you stick with the major brands. While companies still come out with new models ever 6 mths, the market is relatively mature. My favorite digital camera site is dpreview.com which has in depth reviews, lists of cameras...

The only CBC product that I have is a couple sets of their mini-grabbits, which consists of a plastic cylinder that is placed on one side of the tarp, and sleeve that slides over it from the other side, clamping the tarp between. I think the pole system uses a 20" long grabbit on the end of...

Further RAV4 winter driving, in the newest model, from Toronto to Yukon http://thestar.blogs.com/yukon/

If you want to experiment with rigging your own awning, I know of a couple of clip systems that may be useful for joining tarps, lines and poles without sewing: http://www.shelter-systems.com/who-we-are.html sells 'grip clips' in various sizes, along with an assortment of dome designs. Their...

I just noticed that Kelty has come out with a Carport Deluxe. The side panels are larger, allowing closer fit to the car, and they've add poles to support the outter corners off the ground. http://www.kelty.com/Kelty/index.cfm?fuseaction=Tents.ShowProduct&type=shelters&ID=16 other tarps...

I not sure this fits with the threads topic, but: One thing that I am interested in, is the distinction between dynamic recovery straps, and low stretch straps that might, in theory, be used with a hand winch or jack used as a winch...

There are some great Colorado and Utah trail pictures at http://www.eunos.com/keith/postcards/index.htm Most are from San Juans and the Moab area. Probably the best views of the Black Bear Pass road above Telluride. Most driven in a vintage Land Rover. I especially like page 8 on the Black...

Here's a BC (Surry) awning designed for a VW Vanagon http://www.shadyboy.com/vans/ There are other awnings designed for RVs. Here's a Washington based awning for the tailgate http://www.bumperchute.com/index.html a canopy from Utah...

Here's my pbase gallery illustrating my attempts at rigging a side awning on my Element: http://www.pbase.com/paulj3/element_camping While I have experimented with rigging short overhangs, in practice I have used the leanto style Carport and the tension Vista wing tarp. One thing that I've...

Seems that many of these expedition products come from Australia or South Africa. Is it any easier to import from these countries into Canada than into the USA? For a side awning have you looked at the Kelty Carport? It's more of an arched leanto, with partial side enclosure. The only...

There might some useful links and ads at http://www.bc4x4.com/ or http://www.roverlanders.bc.ca/support/index.html

No I didn't get in close enough to see any brand names. I walked by early in the morning before anyone was up. When I had the Wildernest on my pickup, I had my share of visitors, asking 'does it open up inside?' etc. If you aren't familiar with the Wildernest, here's a good picture...

I've used Thermarests for years; even slept on the thicker Camprests at home. Then I tried the full size air mattresses. A double fits fine in a '4 man' tent. I prefer the delux Intex models over Coleman; they are stiffer. I like to use a 12v pump to inflate them. I also like to use a 12v...