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Whoa! Cool new feature to the site. We can create photo albums through our user control panels or profiles. On your profile page on the right side column under the friends list there's an option for albums. Sweet-er-ree-doo! I tested it out with a few...

Happy New Year kids. This little tale of six adventurers shall be prefaced thus: Traveling and camping with kids - the really little toddler kind - takes you back to some old days. Those days when you learned and mastered the fine craft of sneaking out of the house . . . You've got to call...

I'm dabbling more with bicycle touring off pavement and am peeking into the pannier marketplace. My first stop was the local bike shop, which sold me a pair of nylon panniers by Jandd. These are totally not up to the task other than fair weather commuting. I managed to get my hands on a...

I've joined the gadget heads out there by obtaining a Spot satellite tracker thingy. As privacy crazed we modern Americans are, I find it ironic that we don't mind letting people know of our whereabouts with this little orange gizmo that's not terribly distant to Big Brother. "Hi! I'm camping...

If we've shared a road and campsite together, you'll know that my favorite part of a good trip is hanging about camp, telling lies and toasting truths. I'm sure I don't need to tell you about all the handy benefits of a shade awning. But what about a shade awning that turns into a privacy...

If anyone is able to help, I received this email this morning: I'm not in a position to go handle this myself today (and it obviously needs to happen today), so if you are able I'll put you in contact with Matt and Claudia. I have no affiliation with them, as they located me through my...

Lensbabies - ever heard of these things? I really don't take much interest, but an advertisement in a magazine touted that Lensbabies have this sweet focus feature: As a marketer and advertiser myself, I can envision a peon copy writer in the background giggling because he got this line...

If you've seen this little tid bit, then you know I'm in the market for either a new clear Lightforce cover or a snazzy new pair of filters. I'm thinking yellow (or amber?) because of the dusty conditions that the desert is, well, known for. What say you regarding difference between spot...

Welcome to this exciting episode of Pimp My Roof Tent. Just kidding. Somewhat. Check it. I took Pat's idea and ran with it. LEDs inside the Eezi-Awn (thread). For $50 at IKEA, you can get this package of LEDs that has 4 strips about 12" long and all connected to a single switch. Totally...

Kaymar makes a rear swing out style bumper for the Nissan Navara / Frontier now. It's an Australian made unit, and the Kaymar name is well known with Land Cruiser owners. My understanding is that they have a good reputation. That's good news. Features include: Integrated tow hitch Swing out...

If you camp in the desert or mega warm places in summertime, I'm sure you'll appreciate the notion of a 12 volt fan to help move the air through your tent. I'd love a 12 volt fan to help move the still, hot air through the Eezi-Awn at night. What are some good solutions out there?

I'm surprised at most of you. No completed thread yet? The shame. Everyone in one piece? Post up --- so I can put names to screen names. :) I took just a few photos:

What kind of 12v socket are you using to power your fridge? I purchased one at Radio Shack, which has been somewhat of a bust. It's not as rigid as I'd like. I found this beauty online: So far I can't find it near home (mainland USA). This Australian site has it, though. I like that it...

This sucker is an absolute hoot: http://www.piclens.com/ You download it (for free), then do photo searches via Google, Yahoo, or what-have-you, and it gives you a really sweet way of browsing the results without having to load the page that the photo appears on. :Astrologist:

While two weeks into a three week trip, my Shurflo pump died. It's been in service since May of 2006; though it's seen several rough trips in Mexico and closer to home, I think the failure was premature. I have an idea why . . . What does a Shurflo water pump do? In case you don't know...

I think this is an odd little device, but clever at the same time. Called the Hydra (made by Rompalicious), it's essentially a water bladder that's designed to attach to your driver or passenger seats. I'm used to packing a 20 liter Scepter water can for filling one-liter Nalgenes throughout...

I feel out of my element making such a request. What the hell, everyone else is doing it. And everybody knows I just follow the crowd because that's easier. It's margarita night at my home desk, and I'm feeling f i n e. Raise your glass and show your Nissan, por favor. Whaddya got...

***Edit for Friday evening plan*** Meet 5:00 pm April 25 at TTT "Tucson Truck Terminal" I-10 exit 268 Depart at 5:15 pm under The Pirate's Code (he who falls behind gets left behind) - if you fall behind go here: N 31°52.465 W 110°01.322 Here's a map as provided by Brad...

As if married life and fatherhood were boring enough, I picked up a little gumar (definition) on the side: a gorgeous Canon 5D and 24-105 f/4L lens. If you've been paying attention around ExPo for a few months, I know what you're thinking: What’s the world come to? First KC bought a fridge...

I don't think we have a dedicated thread about camper shells for pick-ups . . . so here we go. Anyway I'm considering a shell now. So I want to hear about your experiences; the shells you've used (or have), what you like/dislike about your units, etc. Here's our truck now: Originally, I...