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Trying to avoid steel as it will have live on the outside of my truck and I'm in Rustland. Just need to find a source for aluminum bridging ladders, now, which seems difficult if I don't want to pay zillions. I'm going to try and get a local fabricator to make some, next. A.

Any idea how expensive it would be to have someone make these? Seems like some relatively straightforward bends. A.

Anyone have reasonable shipping to Canada? Amazon.com says it won't ship to me, here. A.

I find two-way messaging to be invaluable in whe doing anything longer than a weekend. For example, we were able to describe symptoms of an illness to a doctor who then recommended we get the subject medical attention within the next 12 hours. I could also use it for telling a buddy that I...

I was hoping for a surplus option, to be honest. Did find this guy: http://sandladder.net I like his idea of welding an extra strip in. And these folks: http://www.calumetindustries.com/?page_id=176 A.

Where to buy? I would really like a pair of 4-5' bridging ladders to get across really steep washouts in my loaded 80. Anyone have a source?

Latest advice? Where is the latest place to get something for bridging? I've read through all the various reviews of Maxtrax, TRED et al and feel that I really need bridging material more than traction aid material. I'm concerned about getting over steep washouts in the trail, where there are...

Silverfire Works Well, I have now used my Silverfire Survivor for about a dozen meals and I am quite satisfied. It takes a little practice, but it works. I'll try and put together a full review on it. A.

No cell service in that area. And nobody to call for help, either. I do carry a Delorme inReach so I can text some friends if I ever get really screwed. A.

I either put my boots on something waterproof, inside re tent, when I'm alone and have the extra room. When I'm with my lady, I change outside, leave everything in the truck and wear Crocs that I can basically leave anywhere since they won't be bothered by water. Often, I cram them between the...

Someone needs to build a machine that uses my air compressor to make espresso. At that point, surely the cool factor would lead everyone to think it made the best coffee! :)

Camping alone… Put the rig into the ditch during a moment of distraction. Glad the winch didn't decide this was the day it was doing to die!

Even if the fire is completely contained? I tried out my new Silverfire Survivor and you can go from cold to water-boiling in only a few minutes, that's the difference.

Hah, funny. I've driven by both of those thousands of times and never actually stopped. I guess I'm stopping on my next trip! A.

Actually, I managed to sell ll my propane gear for $100 and I ordered a $150 Silverfire Survivor. Houle arrive tomorrow. We'll see how it works in the real world!

How do you get water out?

What do you do for easy pouring? It's nice to have a simple tap. A.

Any real reason for/against a Frontier?

Some random places around the road from Chibougamau to Maniwaki:

Do the inflatables inflate from a regular compressor?