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    How to make a cheap isolated dual-battery setup for $50

    I re-glanced back to try and catch myself up on this long thread but It seems like your asking how do you start the car from the second battery? Well if your running your winch from your main so the alternator helps with the drain you can either use jumper cables or setup a battery disconnect...
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    SHOW YOUR FAVORITE CATCH ON THE FLY

    Like always ,when you try and find pictures they cant be found but this one will do. I love catching utah trout on the fly.
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    What would be a decent "starter" set up for a beginner

    Idk people here are talking all about casting and rod action but in my opinion when your first starting out you have no idea what the action is supposed to feel like. When I started i wanted a backpacking rod so I waited for a cabela's sale and bought a combo kit for $150. Rod/reel/line/case. My...
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    Anyone actually broke their solar panels on a roof rack?

    Ive never heard of anyone breaking a panel on their roof. My rooftop panel has been fine for the last 6months. Cant beat the deal for the 24v panel.
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    120V power in a trailer. Should I?

    It cant hurt to have 120v. you can always just have a simple $20 15watt inverter handy in case you need to charge anything like rolando said.
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    35 watt solar blvd panel

    Dont every buy anything solar from main retail stores. they mark up solar like 1000%. buy from the solarblvd.com or ebay. always do the matt cost per watt. you can get $1 a watt($45 for 45watt) from solarblvd vs 4wheel parts $12 per watt($160 for 16watts). If you ever have solar questions feel...
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    Home brew dual battery tray

    I built my own tray for my 4runner. Just bought angle iron and cut and welded to size and drilled holes for strap. If you have access to the tool its pretty easy. takes a few hours but im proud of my build. its in my sig, i know its not the same rig but its all the same idea.
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    Announcing production of our debut film "The Southwest"

    Just saw this post and I missed ya. I work at Bryce Canyon and I see you passed through last month. You guys are living the dream, Never stop Exploring! I was at the lava tubes in mojave back in February, That was an amazing location.
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    Whitney 2013

    I Day hiked whitney via mountaineers route last sept. I just showed up the day before and got my permit no problem. As long as you are well prepared and start around 4-5am the day hike is not so bad. Either way good luck. My main advise is train for long hikes. Do shorter hikes more often when...
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    Water Filtration / Purification

    If using tablets not need to use a filter unless the water looks nasty and your just filtering for looks. No filter will get virus but ive never heard of anyone getting a virus. Just be smart in your pickings and a basic msr will be fine. Like others have said bring some chorine tablets for back...
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    Showering in the dessert

    If your truly in the backcountry its really not a big deal with soap water and what not. Sure its a good idea to have biodegradable stuff but its not gong to really hurt anything. If your camping inside a national park camping then most have some kinda shower for you or you can use the baby...
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    Campfire mat? or other idea

    Idk about a mat but if you have a truck you can bring a washing machine insert and use that. They work pretty good for fires, as they glow red they put off a lot of heat.
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    Edgestar Fridge Modifications Thread

    I was planning on swapping the fan out for a computer one that you can control the speed but I can't get the fan out with out without having t cut the gas line. so the fan says stalk.
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    The Strap and Crap

    I thought it was funny. I always wanted to bring a toilet seat with legs for camping. For people like me that camp alot, It really does get tiring trying to squat with pants and not get any on yourself. dont tell me a small piece of webbing wont fit in your car.
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    Super cheap solar panel If anyone needs one

    We can get access to around $1 watt retail but the shipping cost or driving cost is the killer. Those large panels weigh a ton.
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    Cheap Fridge <$400 shipped

    That's. basically full price. It's always free shipping and at least 25% off, but thanks for the heads up. A normal low price is around $420 shipped. Keep an eye out around valentines day they have sales then. I paid $380 shipped
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    Cheap Fridge <$400 shipped

    I would say got for it, Mines been running strong for over 2 years. It lives in the back of my 4runner and i have a solar panel on the roof to keep everything topped off. I added foam insulation and reflective tape to help it be more efficient. My mods are on the modification thread as well...
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    Radio/Antenna/Cell Phone Extender recomendations

    I went with the single phone unit for the cheaper price. just heard the wireless option was a little fishy as you had to be with in one foot of the antenna for it to work. I only need one phone at a time when boosting anyways and it works amazing. I work a national park and cell service is very...
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    Tiny stoves

    Get a Jet boil Zip and never look back. fully self contained(fuel,burner and food holder) Ive tried a few stoves and this is by far my favorite. It cooks super fast and conserves fuel well. Dont mess with the fancier models as a lighter is always more handy then a cheap sparker that just add...
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    Cheap Fridge <$400 shipped

    OMG you sir are awesome.I love that wiki link you posted. great input!
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