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I just set up a long term test of four different photography specific backpacks: the f-stop gear Tilopa BC, Clik Elite Contrejour 35, Mountainsmith Borealis AT and Lowepro Rover Pro 35AW. For the next three months I'll be using all four packs extensively here in Moab, down in Arizona and...

The FJ definitely gets blown around in the wind more with this set up but it hasn't been too bad or dangerous. I was more worried about it getting tippy while 4 wheeling and I haven't really noticed that at all. I'd like to install a Front Runner rack, which would lower it a couple inches, but...

Thank you! I'm still working on building the FJ into a self-supported overland rig but then again, who is ever completely happy with their build? ;-)

Medicine Lake, just below La Sal Pass in the La Sal Mountains near Moab, Utah. This road is part of the Utah Backcountry Discovery Route.

I've summitted Whitney twice, both times as a day hike, in back to back years in the late 90's. The first year, "the switchbacks" were covered in snow. The next year, they were snow free. I thought it would be harder going straight up the snow instead of switchbacking but it turns out I much...

I took a quick run up Poison Spider Mesa this morning before the storm hit. Had the entire trail to myself. I love winter in Moab. :-)

It's a real shame you couldn't find a more scenic, riverside campsite. ;-) Holy crap, that's awesome! Looks like somewhere along the Salt River outside Phoenix, Arizona. Am I close?

Thanks! Appreciate the comment! This is ISO 800, f/4 and 20 second exposure at 24mm. At 20 seconds you're starting to see a little bit of movement in the stars - but not much. I had an LED lantern on the floor of the tent to illuminate it from inside. Let me know if I can answer any other...

Not mentioned but I feel the very best backpacks on the market for adventure photography are made by f-stop gear. I've been using their Tilopa BC for about 18 months. It's super comfortable, bomb-proof, carries a ton of camera and day hiking gear. It's also modular so you swap out what they...

Your calendar looks great! I'm late to the party but I worked with a publisher out of Colorado to print a couple thousand calendars this year (for the 2013 year) to sell at my gallery. They're done in China, 4 color offset, and the quality is surprisingly good. Best of all, the per unit cost...

Not exactly a remote destination but since the tourist season has ended we pretty much had the entire Arches NP campground to ourselves. This was just last week during an impromptu camping trip with the family.

Can't speak to their rear shocks but I've got a set of Radflo 2.5" coilovers on the front of my FJ and they've been great. I had medium duty OME's on the front for 5 years and the Radflos are much more compliant on-road and off. Their customer service was also exceptional. When the time comes...

This is a great topic for discussion and one I'll be following closely given the business venture upon which I'm about to embark here in Moab. You already know my personal preference but I'll offer it here as well so it's part of the community discussion. If I were buying a trailer for me and...

These are easily the coolest off-road teardrops I've seen. Looking forward to following this build.

I've got an FJ Cruiser. And a family. And two dogs. We mountain bike, hike, canyoneer, camp, road trip and of course, go wheelin'. Needless to say, the FJ is cramped. So, I'm now looking into off-road trailers. I've looked at pretty much everything on the market (online) and keep coming back...

I enjoyed meeting you guys, too. Thanks for taking the time to show me how your rigs are set up. I definitely got some ideas from both of you!

Trust me, I've been working on her for a while and I'm making very little headway. Maybe we just need to borrow yours for a trip and she'd be convinced. ;-)