The Golight Stryker is a remote operated spotlight that utilizes halogen technology. I currently have two of the lights install on my Toyota FJ Cruiser. I recently sent one of the lights to MagnaLight for an HID upgrade. The upgrade includes an integrated HID bulb and ballast as well as an external antenna for the…
Expedition Gear
When living and camping in the back country the right gear is crucial to a successful and pleasant experience.
Expedition Gear, Expedition Trailer
M416 Scepter Fuel Can Racks
by tomas •
It took me some time to figure out where to carry my Scepter Fuel cans on my M416 trailer. We initially carried two fuel cans on top of the FJ. We then went on a trip where we needed to use the 2 cans and did not have a reserve. I always like to carry…
Expedition Gear, Gear Reviews
Portable Camping Grill
by tomas •
Having a grill along on camping trips greatly expands the capabilities of the camp kitchen. I started out with a Colman grill but found that the grill did not cook hot enough and the construction was not up to the challenge of extended off-road travel. Looking further I found a company that makes a portable…
Expedition Gear, Gear Reviews, Trail Armor
All Pro Off Road Next Gen Front Bumper
by tomas •
How do you make a good product even better? By listening to your customers. This is what All Pro Off Road did with their front bumper for the Toyota FJ Cruiser. I have been running the original All Pro Front Bumper on my FJ Cruiser for the last 3 years and I have been very…
Electrical, Expedition Gear, Gear Reviews
Replacing the FJ Cruiser Battery with an Odyssey
by tomas •
With the goal of replacing my primary battery in the Toyota FJ cruiser with the best possible replacement I spent quite some time researching what battery would work best. My goals were to find a battery that would fit in the current location of the primary battery, provide good starting characteristics, supply plenty of current…