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    Generator ban in California?

    It's easy to forget without France, there would be no US. LOL
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    Subaru owners: Let's see your expedition rigs!

    In my case I think they came from DMV selling info. I get something every week or so for my 04 Tacoma
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    campsite pics..lets see um

    Was a few years back.
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    Handmade Leather Boots for Overlanding / Hiking / Etc.?

    Just keep in mind that they may not fit you for a life time. From 55 years old to 65 years old has seen me go up a size and a half in length and from a D to an E in width.
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    The Status of Overlanding Today

    In the business world I revolve in (be it very small circles of revolving) its called liking the hunt but disliking the processing of the game. In other words, more important what you have than actually using it.
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    Watches.......the other type!

    Maybe they were similar to the one on the right, but the 6309-7049 was never made in any other color than what you see and made from 1976 to 1988 and discontinued at that point. The one on the right is suwa made and assembled in Japan which lasted until the end of 1980. I'm not knocking the...
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    Watches.......the other type!

    The qualities you mention are not exclusive to any one brand of watch. Ive never had an issue with my G Shock or my Oris, these two in the photo take a back seat to none, the Seiko on the right I bought in June of 1981, 40 years with one service, the one on the left is a Seiko Kinetic, bought in...
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    Watches.......the other type!

    I wouldnt say knock the spots off of all of the above, I mentioned plenty of quartz that are equal and have an old COSC Omega quartz that is almost 40 years old and holds a couple seconds a year. My $40 Casio runs with most quartz regardless of the price, but there is a difference in a high end...
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    Watches.......the other type!

    I love those, so much character
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    How did Voyagers/HBC Outfitters do it?

    I think infant and child deaths skewed the numbers significantly.
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    How did Voyagers/HBC Outfitters do it?

    Yep, tuaregs ain't wrapped head to toe for style. Colors that reflect heat underneath colors that absorb heat. Like dark guard hairs on an animal, holds the heat where convection can pull it away
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    No matter what happens in a Rally, you don’t abandon your teammate.

    I had a customer who had a few deaths in their facility every year, I dont know if I would say thats a shining example of the way you operate. If I were an owner, I would ditch the driver the second rolled in to a stop. Nothing sponsors love better than a fatality using their product and nothing...
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    Handmade Leather Boots for Overlanding / Hiking / Etc.?

    I guess, but on foot wear I dont trust anybody's opinion but my own, really you just got to get out and try on stuff. The good shops will tell you to wear it around the store for an hour or so and get an idea, they will have you going up and down inclines, side hilling and working you way thru...
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    How did Voyagers/HBC Outfitters do it?

    If you are inclined, Into the Silence by Wade Davis is a fascinating read about Mallory and Everest. It really brings to light how tough he actually was...
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    Handmade Leather Boots for Overlanding / Hiking / Etc.?

    I would agree with that for sure. Though I bought a pair of Salomon Ultra X, very comfortable right up until they triggered plantares fasciitis and a neuroma. I dont think the boots were any more at fault than a foot issue they brought to light.
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    Handmade Leather Boots for Overlanding / Hiking / Etc.?

    All the replies above point out to what I insinuated. Nobody can tell you what is comfortable for your foot but you, and it can be an expensive proposition trying to get an answer.
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    Handmade Leather Boots for Overlanding / Hiking / Etc.?

    They are great boots, i bought a pair of the double bottom double vamp Zephyrs about 20 years ago. Resoled 3 times, look just about like they did when they were new. Hell of a boot, heavy, but a great lasting boot. The caveat, my feet changed, nothing I wore 20 years ago is comfortable now...
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    Handmade Leather Boots for Overlanding / Hiking / Etc.?

    To clarify, hunting boots are outdoor boots. And mountain hunting boots like the Russell Sheep Hunters will likely be as tough and offer as much ankle support as any boot you could ever find. By the way, not arguing, just pointing out there are a lot of variables
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    How did Voyagers/HBC Outfitters do it?

    How did people survive summers in places like the Terlingua or Bullhead City. They were uncomfortable, being uncomfortable is not a death sentence as some would have you believe. As an aside, I read Lewis & Clarks crew burned approx 10,000 calories a day when on the move. It makes me wonder how...
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    Handmade Leather Boots for Overlanding / Hiking / Etc.?

    I dont have a clue what an overland boot is. I know people who hike in New Balance 990's, Teva sandals and "work boots". For what its worth, I have not found extreme durability and comfort to go together. They meld pretty well when you are 30, less so at 60, but to say extremes of either...
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