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Let me back up and simplify things so you can understand, since you clearly did not actually read anything about the project with the Maasai, but simply dove into a conspiracy theory regarding it and its funding. Several elders—that is, older men—in the Olkiramatian community, who...

Nice. It seems to me you're more suspicious than "curious," hmm? As it happens, it was the elders of the Olkiramatian Maasai community who approached us with the idea of the shield project. They thought it was important to preserve a vital piece of their history that was in danger of being...

I do have a biography of Che Guevara. It's next to the biographies of Winston Churchill and Theodore Roosevelt.

Not bad . . .

Ironically, wilderness areas comprise roughly five percent of all land in the U.S. Seems fair to me. And you have misunderstood the intent of the Wilderness Act. It's not about us. Read it again if you haven't. It's about putting the health of the habitat and the wildlife above our own...

If you're referring to aluminum sand mats (PAP), you're right, although doubled they will support considerable weight. But the all-aluminum Crux ladders (like the all-aluminum Mantecs) are designed as bridging ladders. They performed perfectly at the Expo, and we abused them thoroughly.

The fastest tool I found for breaking beads (on either split rims or standard ones) is the Tyreplier from Australia. The Hi-Lift jack attachment above is best if you want to avoid gouging or scratching a nice wheel.

You can order from the Viking website. Thor is trying to make a real living again (architecture), but he does have a company fulfilling orders for him.

Sorry about that. Split rims are cool in theory, but imagine having to completely break down the wheel and tire every time you pick up a nail. It loses its romance quickly. I still deal with them a lot in Africa, but there they're mounted with ten-ply bias-belted tires. No reason for them...

I had 16" split rims on my FJ40 for several years when I ran sea kayak tours in Mexico. I mounted BFG ATs on them, and had the proper tube-type rim protectors installed. While it was true I could break down a wheel in the middle of nowhere and repair a flat (which always impressed clients), it...

I find it ironic that the company name is Maxsa "Innovations." It's the way of the world to copy someone else's product and sell it cheaper, but that's not what I'd consider innovative.

Millerfish, as you can see, if you ask for opinions such as this you'll be inundated with suggestions, which might or might not help you! FreeRangeFJ is right about the knife you mentioned - not a hunting knife. You could go with a model made for skinning, although such a blade with a lot of...

Hi Sarah, Thanks very much for your nice comments. There were a few people who just weren't happy with the weather and conditions this weekend, but by far most of us has a blast anyway - I'm glad you did too! I hope you get your steering issues sorted quickly. Best regards, Jonathan

Thank you!

Incidentally, the Mormon Lake Pizzeria once again ran out of pizza, although they made it all the way to Saturday night this time and seemed quite proud of that . . .

In truth, the number of completely cancelled classes totaled about four according to Graham. The driving course was closed, but the Land Rover and Camel Trophy instructors substituted one-on-one instruction on local forest roads for anyone interested, and several people told us that was the best...

Well, it is mostly outdoors, and there has been some rain and will be more today. It hasn't kept us from having fun setting up, and it doesn't seem to be affecting the spirits of those who have already set up camp and vendor spots. I thought I was used to the variety of awesome vehicles that...

If you don't have an easy place to store full-length sand mats such as the MaxTrax, you might look at the Traction Jack. I just did a preliminary review here.

Most people who sign up for the whole class package (Overland Experience) camp on site, since it's so much easier to get to classes that way than if you stay in Flagstaff or camp elsewhere. If you're on a weekend pass you can either buy an on-site camping pass too or stay elsewhere, since time...

Yes - it's spring, which is always either breezy or windy in northern Arizona, and due to the extensive drought the dust is impossible to eliminate completely. We usually get a couple calm days and a couple windy days, but it's chance. It's also normally cool at night and warm during the day...