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  1. Desert Dan

    The Perfect Vehicle-Mounted Medical/First Aid Bag

    I use a red fanny pack stuffed full of first aid items.
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    Tire size considerations

    amo 292 are those 285 x 70 x 17s ST Maxxs on your Tundra? Looks good!
  3. Desert Dan

    good kid sleeping bag?

    Check REI
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    Tent needed for high winds, hot climate. Recommendations?

    A free standing geodesic dome with 4-6 poles works well. You can make or buy larger tent stakes to help hold it down. I also put rock on top of the tent stakes. If it is really windy I put water jugs and or cooler inside to keep it from blowing away. In hot weather you don't need to use the...
  5. Desert Dan

    Exploring The California Dunes In A 1973 Land Rover Series III

    Nice. It helps when it is totally empty (unloaded) in the sand.
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    Kugelwagen: VW Thing but better engineering...

    Looks fun but too expensive. More driveble than a real WWII version The front sway bar wouldn't last too long.
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    06 E350 Van Build - Eric3187

    Nice work! How did you attach the door panels?
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    What recovery tools would you never go without?

    Strap, Shovel and High-lift Jack Jumper cables, basic tools tire plugs and compressor too and some ER and survival supplies. On long trips a tool kit and full size shovel.
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    Have to ask...but not sure which category...Potty breaks?

    There is a whole book on the subject :) http://www.amazon.com/How-****-Woods-Edition-Environmentally/dp/1580083633 and a bumper dumper http://www.bumperdumper.com/bumper2.htm
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    91 dodge ram / voltswagen van

    Nice job is the cab open to the rear? You must have had to widen the bus.
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    Boomer the Quadravan 4x4 Camper

    Nice work. We don't see rust like that out here in So. CA :)
  12. Desert Dan

    my Montero "bed"

    I looks like a reclining lounge chair? I think all Nash cars did this and was a big selling point. http://blog.modernmechanix.com/mags/MechanixIllustrated/4-1953/nash_airliner_seats.jpg
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    Deciding on sleep bags (budget)

    Cotton is fine for summer car camping! Down for winter!
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    Deciding on sleep bags (budget)

    Big 5 has some coleman rectangular bags on sale. Good for summer car camping and can be zipped together. Cotton flannel is good in warm weather.
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    Simple and Cheap, 4 Gallon Water Container.

    Remember these? It is good to have portable containers in case you have to hoof it. http://www.lncurtis.com/onlineshop-miscellaneous-hydration_recovery-oasis-oasis_2_quart_western_canteen?vfsku=2955&gpla=pla&gclid=CKeciazGrL8CFUYA7AodIG4Axw
  16. Desert Dan

    Overland in the Winter or High Altitudes

    Thanks for the info on cold weather gear. Layering and staying dry is the key for sure. Proper hydration and nutrition is important too. Anybody from the military and or cold weather construction trades (pipeline, oil patch) have any advice?
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    Torn boot on inner tie rod. Urgent fix? Please drop some knowledge on me!

    If the clamp is gone and the grease is leaking from there maybe try a small hose clamp??
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