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  1. Jerry Ward

    Block heaters? Battery warmers? Oil pan heaters?

    A big thanks to all of you! I live on the Kenai Peninsula where the opinion is split on whether you need a heater given our usual winter temps. Regardless, I'll be heading into the Interior and Arctic this winter for several months to conduct research for a project I'm working on. After...
  2. Jerry Ward

    Block heaters? Battery warmers? Oil pan heaters?

    Curious about information regarding the effectiveness of engine heating devices on vehicles operating in sub-0F temps for months at a time; usually in the -20F to -40F range. I need to outfit my rig with some sort of heater and in the process of researching the best option. I've read the...
  3. Jerry Ward

    Do you leave your camp stove out overnight?

    In my corner of the world, leaving anything that smells of food out is an open invitation for a bear to visit camp or cabin.
  4. Jerry Ward

    What Kind of Fish is This ?

    Hard to tell for sure from the photo, but looks like a young cutthroat trout to me.
  5. Jerry Ward

    Showers and Hygiene- How often? With what water?

    For anything under a week a little warm water, Dr. Bronner's , and a bandana do the trick at about the 3-4 day mark to clean my hair, face, and crotch. This regimen followed by a clean T-shirt and deodorant make quite a difference is my overall freshness and help to combat the nasties that...
  6. Jerry Ward

    Do you feel the need to have a weapon when camping

    I live, work, and play in bear country; brown bear/grizzly as well as black bear. The threat of an encounter is very real here. Four people have been mauled in my immediate area since June of this year. Two 900lb+ brown bear were killed within 10 miles of my home cabin during the spring hunt...
  7. Jerry Ward

    Recommendations for rubber boots?

    Another vote here for Xtratufs...
  8. Jerry Ward

    One Spice?

    Bragg's Organic Sprinkle: http://bragg.com/products/bragg-organic-24-herbs-spices-sprinkle-seasoning.html
  9. Jerry Ward

    Post Pic's of your Jeep

    Here are a few shots from this past summer here in Alaska. First one is in front of my cabin on a sunny day. The second is along the banks of a glacial river in the Interior on a recent family trip to Denali...
  10. Jerry Ward

    Limb Risers- Offroad Elelments Brand with Hood Brackets for Jeep

    Sounds good! Let me know if I can help...
  11. Jerry Ward

    Limb Risers- Offroad Elelments Brand with Hood Brackets for Jeep

    **LOWER PRICE** $55 Shipped!!
  12. Jerry Ward

    Limb Risers- Offroad Elelments Brand with Hood Brackets for Jeep

    Purchased these new in Sept 2014 directly from Eric at Offroad Elements. In fact, my Copperhead JKU is featured on the product description page of the website. Just took them off of my 2014 JKU this afternoon as I don't need them anymore. No damage, minimal wear due to being on vehicle for 8...
  13. Jerry Ward

    Jet Boil Performance

    Received the repaired unit back from Jet Boil on Monday afternoon. Amazing turnaround time as it only took 11 days portal-to-portal; Alaska to New York and back!! Super customer service department and this thing now runs like a gutshot ape. Just in time as I leave Monday AM for a 4 month...
  14. Jerry Ward

    Most economical way carry two to five gallons of extra fuel on a JK.

    USGI Mounts The classic and original USGI Jerry Can mounts can be found on ebay and occasionally at flea markets/antique malls fairly cheap. I've picked a few up for $5, but most in the $20 range. Strong with multiple mounting points. I used to run one on my ATV to carry a runt 2.5gal...
  15. Jerry Ward

    Bad Experience with OR-Fab Products and Customer Service

    Finally!! After 29 days, numerous phone calls/emails, and outside help from the good folks at Quadratec the partial refund check of $200 has arrived. This has honestly been one of the worst customer service experiences I've been involved in and OR-FAB will never get my business again. I am...
  16. Jerry Ward

    Bad Experience with OR-Fab Products and Customer Service

    Quick Update: It has been 28 days now since I first contacted OR-FAB about the issue and 8 days since the partial refund check was allegedly mailed. The check has yet to arrive and I am waiting on a response from Benjamin as to it's whereabouts.
  17. Jerry Ward

    Tool Development in Progress

    I find it quite discouraging that some of the folks posting here are so quick to poke fun and take shots at this guy from the safety of the keyboard. Based on the thread so far, no one here that I can tell has purchased any of his products or know him personally but are at ease putting him and...
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