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I've still got the Canon F-1 I carried for 25 years - it was my dream camera back in the day when the AE-1 was brand new (I had one of those too along with a bunch of other Canons). I started out with one of my Dad's Minoltas and decided to move up when I was chased off a photographers stand at...

CXheck the website is up for information on the 2010 Solaros SAE2010 event and Land Rover Rally at: www.2010sae.com/ It's only fair that since so many of our group have become regulars at the MAR that some of you "northerners" make the effort to come down to our event. We have some very...

I'd make a plywood panel that would strap to the backside of the spare tire - it would act as a handy table top when you were in camp - just fold down the tire and you'd have an instant table. -oops - sorry didn't see the earlier post with the same suggestion

ipgregory is right on target with the control that you can obtain using a left foot braking technique with an automatic - especially in rocky terrain its a great benefit. Very steep descents are where the stick shift has a real advantage. Either gearbox takes a different technique but it...

I prefer a manual for various reasons - mostly the lower gear ratio in first gear for descents and a little more control in some situations but I was very impressed with my 3.9 powered 1991 Range Rover with an automatic. It easily went just about anywhere I wanted to go with it and let me...

A Cotter Key puller can be used for an amazing number of jobs from o-rings to window trim to all sorts of stuff - I have several - one in each toolbox

A group of Land Rovers were up at Tellico back in 2006 and we went up this dead end Forest Service road to the top of a mountain. On the way back out we came around a corner to fnd this tree had fallen over, completely blocking the trail. When asked if anyone had a chain saw Denny said "yeah ...

Here's a six shot panorama from the Prentice Cooper State Forest about 1/2 hour from downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee

I had a 13" Boler (older version of the small Scamp) that I towed behind my short wheelbase Land Rover Defender. It weighed around 900 pounds and towed like a dream - I wouldn't go a whole lot bigger than that but the 13' fiberglass trailers should be OK - just make sure you have enough tongue...

I sent in my registration this afternoon - looking forward to another MAR by the James River. I've come every year since 1995 except for one (wife was going through chemo) and I've always had a great time. Let's hope the hurricanes don't screw it up this year and all enjoy a great weekend with...

Where's the info on the Uwharrie event - the Old North State website hasn't been updated since last year and we couldn't find any info on it last week.

I never seem to have the tripod handy when I need it - sometimes I have the monopod with me but mostly hand held for me - CS5 does a great job of merging photos - now if I would just remember Scott Kelby's trick of moving your feet instead of rotating your torso when taking the shots. His idea...

10 shot panorama from the Horsethief overlook south of Tehatchapie, CA taken last Wednesday, Aug 11 around 6:30 PM Windmills on the ridge above Tehatchapie

That looks like a great tire for my old Series Land Rovers - very reminiscent of one of my favorite tires of all time - the BFG Trac-Edge that was discontinued a few years ago. Plus the 235-85R16 is a great size tire for old (and newer) Land Rovers - its what I use on my D-90, my old 109 and...

I'd use the flat plate style like I did - much more compact, lots of internal surface area and more efficient. I bought mine off Ebay for around $100. look in this thread for more info: http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28275&page=2

Guard Poodle watching from a perch on one of his trucks...

Chad - really enjoyed talking to you at the Solaros meeting you attended. Your trailer design looks great and it looks like you're getting some great suggestions too. I like the idea of reversing the hinge side of the door - hinging it at the back edge would allow it to fly open if it came...

Camera RAW is a great tool - I've just started shooting RAW within the last year and I'm wondering what took me so long. It's like the old darkroom days where RAW is the negative and JPEG is the print - its a lot easier to manipulate your image from RAW if you screw up. My camera shoots RAW +...

Thanks - I have a lot of fun with it and its a (cough - 1985) ROW

Here's a shot of my D-90 with a borrowed Maggiolina roof tent, my Hannibal awning and home built hot water shower on display at the Caffeine and Octane car show in Marietta GA