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  1. Hilldweller

    Generator ban in California?

    We were in Cades Cove a few years ago enjoying the sunset and fire when a dad started up a Pixar movie on a laptop for his tween. With the bluetooth speakers, subwoofer included. Scared the bejesus out of my dog. My wife only took 15 seconds to percolate to full boil and went over and unloaded...
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    Counts as clothing, right? Pup Collars

    We just adopted a 5.5 month old Harrier (mix) on Saturday and she came equipped with one of these. But she's had no leash training and was strangling herself without mercy. So she's still wearing the collar but I got one of these for her walks and she loves it...
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    Handmade Leather Boots for Overlanding / Hiking / Etc.?

    Yeah, buddy. years ago a friend/coworker tossed me the keys to his new Ferrari and said, "here, take'er for a spin." Try as I might, I couldn't clutch without braking, gas without braking, etc. Italians have small feet evidently.
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    The "Expedition hat" thread

    Made me think of Gene Wilder in Willie Wonka
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    Handmade Leather Boots for Overlanding / Hiking / Etc.?

    I'm liking the look of the Green African Ranger boot ---- looks like a nice blend between comfort in the truck and comfort walking a bit. BTW, I got these on sale from REI a while ago and they're doing okay. Very comfy, sneaker-like. Merrell Ontario Mid Waterproof...
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    Ultimate camp shoe?

    $95 is a lotta cheez for a pair of slippers though. My Crokoffs were $8 I think. I have a pair of Uggs that I got for $45. Yeah, like Tom Brady; so what? They're friggin comfortable and warm. Not waterproof though.
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    Camper Trailer Recommendations

    The Escape 23, when it comes out, will have my attention. I'm 6'5" and will be needing a full-time trailer in a few years. The other Escapes are a little short/cramped.
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    Handmade Leather Boots for Overlanding / Hiking / Etc.?

    Speaking of the correct last, this trail runner fits me perfectly in a size 14. Novel concept; shape the last like an actual foot. Whoda thunkit? https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/mens-shoes-walk/mens-timp-2-al0a4pe9
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    Handmade Leather Boots for Overlanding / Hiking / Etc.?

    That's why I like the Danner Tachyon so much. Wide toe box, light weight. Like a tough sneaker really. When I teach a class, it's 10 hours on my feet. My old feet. Sore old feet.
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    Handmade Leather Boots for Overlanding / Hiking / Etc.?

    I've got fairly large feet, fairly wide, but not high in volume (I'm lean). So it's really hard to find boots and shoes that fit well. I'm a CERT member through our county's Marshall's office and use the Danner Tachyon as my duty boot in the warm weather...
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    AED for expedition use?

    I carry a Phillips Heart Start and a blow-out kit. Drove an ambulance back in the 80's and maintain my first aid/CPR/AED certs. I've used the blow-kit to save accident victims several times (commuting) but have never needed the AED. Hope I never do...
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    Discovery EV

    For your Christmas shopping pleasure: https://bestchoiceproducts.com/products/12v-2-seater-licensed-land-rover-ride-on-w-parent-remote-control
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    Counts as clothing, right? Pup Collars

    We got everything for Jessi from Gun Dog Supply https://www.gundogsupply.com/1in-standard-leather-collar-mahogany.html
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    Ultimate camp shoe?

    I use the felt lined Crocoffs from Walmart in the cold months and the unlined Crocoffs in the warmer months. I think my total investment was $18 and they've lasted over 10 years so far.
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    Tired of all the "crap" RTT's. So I made my own. - TERRAPOD!

    Have a good time, Chad. Wish I was going but at least we'll be camping.
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    Tired of all the "crap" RTT's. So I made my own. - TERRAPOD!

    Please never ever put those words next to each other again. Please. And bring Balvenie (and your tents) to Country Fried Weekend. You haven't been in a while. Kos' grandsons are growing so fast. They were shooting bb guns this past January.
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    Bent aluminum tent pole

    We'll be putting a pair of ICP/MSs on the bench in about 20 minutes.... ;)
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    Bent aluminum tent pole

    Yikes. But wouldn't 400 f be a safe bet?
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    Bent aluminum tent pole

    Not if you keep it around 400 degrees. Then again, depends on what grade of aluminum. I'm assuming it's not the NASA stuff... I'll have a couple of metallurgists in here Monday. I'll try to remember to ask their advise.
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