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  1. mtnbike28

    Quick trip to western North and South Carolina

    My first stop was Spartenburg, South Carolina and a pre-ride of Stump Jump race coarse. I love these trails, I might have over done the recon ride with 2.5 hours in the saddle, but the last 45 minutes were the best as I rode the coarse backwards to find a lost 9 year old who was supposed to be...
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    Quick trip to western North and South Carolina

    So I had a little time to kill, and was doing a montain bike race in western South Carolina, so I decided to spend a little extra time and explore the area. I loaded up... This is a solo trip and I still filled my truck. My first questions is, how do folks with several hobbies pack? I clearly...
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    "Minimalist" slide-in truck camper that won't kill my MPG?

    Cowboy campers by Capri might be worth a look.... http://capricamper.com/aboutus.html
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    Maryland to Alaska - the journey begins

    Sounds like a great adventure.... safe travels!
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    Lightweight backpacking tripod

    I have a couple of friends with Benro travel tripods that love them... fwiw
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    Wildlife Photography

    Toad on the porch... Toad lite with LED light.
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    My Boomerang 1st Gen 4runner build

    JD, It looks great with the top off!
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    Show us your Toyota 4runner, tacoma or truck.

    Playing in WNC A photo my daughter shot while we chased a sunset and never found the spot we wanted.
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    Need help... Have JKU, still lusting for Vanagon

    I feel your pain. I have my great Tacoma but also lust for a Syncro - not really for the VW part, but the do everything I want part. Two years ago when camping in Nova Scotia, it was pouring and as we set up our trailer at Meat Cove, a VW pulled in, opened the top and cooked dinner as we...well...
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    1st time bike rafting

    Looks like fun!
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    Be a part of Expeditions 7

    They named the winner... I will not steal their thunder, but they have notified the winner and they are all set. Very cool opportunity, thanks for offering it Proffitt's!
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    If You Have A Toyota . . . . . .

    Rattler, Do these slide forward or back from the seat? What floor mats do you have? I am running the Rhino mats and worried the lip may be in teh way, but would love the water proof storage!
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    Introducing Rockhopper

    What a cool car...err truck, wagon? Vehicle!
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    Be a part of Expeditions 7

    Very cool. I signed up and already off! Thanks for the opportunity!
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    A Year Touring Europe (and Morocco) in a Campervan

    What a great trip and your site has great details, I have just started reading it. Thanks for sharing!
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    Vehicle 1st Aid Kit, what am I missing?

    2 items and a thought... protective gloves (I use the blue gloves from the garage) and included a bottle of baby aspirin that is opened and on top (for heart attacks) I also included a bunch more bandages and athletic tape after we (my wife, a nurse) ran out of band-aids, etc when she helped a...
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    My Boomerang 1st Gen 4runner build

    Congrats on getting it back. I t looks great!
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    Kayak Advice needed...

    Walmart Kayaks? I am also curious if anyone has tried one.... I love the idea of cheap boats that you can leave on top of the truck, not worry about when you leave it at a trail head while riding or hiking... PS the kayak is cleaned and on the water.
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    Post up your drawer/storage system

    Washington Taco, I would love to see what someone with ability could do with my idea... I am a hack with a saw ; ) Anyway, I adjusted my plans yesterday and modified my 2008-ish Box Version 1.0 with drawers. Biggest downside is the lost ability to carry my bike upright, but I hope laying it...
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    Transporting a canoe

    Well Squatchout covered teh best two ways, the only other I can think of is a "T" bar on the rear hitch and a cross bar on the roof, but I don't have a picture.
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