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    Cooler mods: Has anyone done the foam mod?

    When I was in Southern Africa I looked at lots of National Luna fridges in a outdoor store. I really liked them and if I could have figured out how much it weighed in the box I might have bought one to bring home. The problem I have with buying them in the States is that the price is about...
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    Cooler mods: Has anyone done the foam mod?

    I have had a Dometic fridge for about 10 years. It's worked like a dream. When I bought it I got the insulated cover for it. It's not very thick and I don't know how much good it does but it must do some good. After that I bought I Truckfridge in a group buy on a Toyota forum. It was a good...
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    HAM radio/amateur radio FAQ

    I've had the technician license for about 20 years. I only use the radio for local stuff so I haven't really found the need to go higher. One thing I like for overlanding is APRS. My radio will broadcast my location (in my location I get good coverage) so people can see where I am. I can...
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    HAM radio/amateur radio FAQ

    That's what I did. I can't remember what website I used but it had all the questions on the technician test and would go through them. I kept taking the test over and over until I consistently got a passing grade.
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    Sad End to This Cautionary Tale, As Folks Start to Head Back Out Into the Wilds, Pls Be Careful

    Good points. When I went to Namibia, I rented a car at the airport to last me until the 4WD I was going to travel in was ready and they made me watch a video on driving on rough roads. Most of the tourists in Namibia were from Germany so they probably hadn't driven on many desert roads. If...
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    Sad End to This Cautionary Tale, As Folks Start to Head Back Out Into the Wilds, Pls Be Careful

    The trouble with renting one is that people might use it for non emergency reasons. I can't readily find any examples but I've read of people calling 911 when out hiking for petty reasons. If people rent a beacon they might feel entitled to push the SOS button for non emergencies.
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    Charcoal storage bag

    Let me second the Tidy Cat tub. I have a few of them that I use for different things around the campsite. I have one by the kitchen area with a white trash bag for trash. At night, I can snap the lid shut to, hopefully, keep out animals.
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    Sad End to This Cautionary Tale, As Folks Start to Head Back Out Into the Wilds, Pls Be Careful

    I haven't checked into the Spot for many years but back when I was thinking about using one I heard tales of the signal not going through. Since there was no way to check on the device if the signal was sent correctly people would press the button and sit back thinking help was on the way when...
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    Tool bag kitchen storage

    Do you have a link?
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    GROUP BUY: Kermit Chair Group Buy - Expedition Portal Logo Optional!

    Is it too late to get in on this order?
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    Goal Zero and 3rd party solar

    I have a Renogy solar suitcase that I connect to my lead-acid Yeti. The Goal Zero doesn't recognize the panels, which I plug in with Anderson plugs, but it does charge the battery pack. The display doesn't update unless I turn it off and back on.
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    Starter Comms — What should I get for basic comms to let me start joining group runs, etc?

    I got my ham license about 20 years ago. All I did to study was find a website with practice tests. They went through all the questions in the pool and I just took the tests until I was consistently getting 100%. This took less than a week. Then I went in and took the test, which was free...
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    Can we talk coffee brewing?

    I have a Toddy (https://www.amazon.com/Toddy-THM-Cold-Brew-System/dp/B0006H0JVW) cold brew coffee maker that I use exclusively to make coffee. I add two ounces of the concentrate to 6 ounces of hot water and I have a cup of coffee. The taste is so much smoother than drip brewed coffee. When...
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    2 Scepter 20l MFC fuel Cans Olive Drab Tucson, AZ SOLD

    I updated the listing. I guess I forgot to put in the text. They do have vent tubes. No spout.
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    2 Scepter 20l MFC fuel Cans Olive Drab Tucson, AZ SOLD

    No spouts. Seals are tight. They have vent tubes.
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    2 Scepter 20l MFC fuel Cans Olive Drab Tucson, AZ SOLD

    2 Military Fuel Canisters in olive drab made by Specter. They were made in 2004 and say Fuel 20L. These are military surplus. The seal up well The threads don't seem to be stripped. They come with new Viton gaskets Both have vent tubes. They are $70 each.
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    Small portable electric. Cooler

    Get an Alpicool 15qt fridge. It's cheap and very frugal on electrical use. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073WYS3TR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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    In Praise of Pie Irons

    Like a pie iron but for making corn dogs. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/waffle-dog-iron-cast-aluminum-cooking
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    need some help deciding on a 2m/70cm radio

    I bought the Kenwood TM-D710G the other week and have really been enjoying it.
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