Safety

Modification and accessories related to personal and vehicle safety.

CLC Gloves – protection for the hands

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April 13, 2010
CLC Gloves – protection for the hands

When I leave the highway in my Toyota FJ Cruiser I put on the gloves. I wear them for driving, setting up camp, recovery, spotting and almost all other activities. I have found that Custom LeatherCraft gloves are well suited for my needs and the cost is very reasonable.  These gloves are available at...
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Winching and Wisdom – A Day with Bill Burke

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June 8, 2009
Winching and Wisdom – A Day with Bill Burke

Bill Burke is a Certified Master Trainer by the International 4WD Trainers’ Association®. As an industry recognized leader in 4WD and extraction training, Bill brings years of knowledge to the table. It was my pleasure to take my Toyota FJ Cruiser and spend one day this last weekend attending his advanced recovery training session. The...
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Emergency Go Kits – Lamp Selection

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May 12, 2009
Emergency Go Kits – Lamp Selection

Emergency lighting presents an interesting dilemma.  You need a light that is bright enough to actually be usable, has a long run time, can act as a signal, and has a LONG shelf life. In today’s world of available lighting, head lamps seem to make the best work lights. They provide light were you...
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Emergency Go Kits – Introduction

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May 8, 2009
Emergency Go Kits – Introduction

Today starts a series of posts on personal emergency go kits.  Emergency go kits allow you to grab and go with gear that has been prepared in advance of the incident. Advanced preparation gives you secure knowledge that you have all the items you need to survive for 3 to 7 days.  Emergency go kits...
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Winch Master Switch

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January 27, 2009
Winch Master Switch

I do not feel comfortable with a large, hot, hot unfused wire in the front bumper. The main power wire for the winch is just this. It is directly attached to the battery with no protection from a fuse. If a short where to happen with this feed wire it could easily start a...
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