I have been stowing my camping kitchen in one box for years. I have refined it as time and trips have passed. I now am using a Rubbermaid Action Packer box which I like due to its durability and with it closed the design keeps water intrusion down. The box gets stored in my shed and when…
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When living and camping in the back country the right gear is crucial to a successful and pleasant experience.
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ARB Fridge Slide
by tomas •
I figured I should add a post for my home built ARB Fridge slide. I have been using this slide for a year and it has functioned flawlessly. The slide is built using 100 lb. drawer slides that are fastened to the floor of the FJ with bolts. The tray is fabricated out of 2″…
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ARB Fridge Food Stowage
by tomas •
Having a single box that must fit all ones cold food in is a challenge. Being able to access items when needed makes it all the more difficult. I discovered a system that works great for me. At Target I found a line of seal-able plastic containers called Snapware. A combination of sizes fills all…
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MiniMag LED Upgrade
by tomas •
If you’re like me, you have a collection of traditional Mini MagLite flashlights. The traditional Mini MagLite is a good light but it uses old technology with the Krypton Bulb. Being a caver, lights are a part of my life so a few years ago I started looking at ways to upgrade my Mini MagLites…
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Pull Pal Rack Mount
by tomas •
I preparation for our next dessert adventure I added a Pull Pal to our off road gear a few weeks ago. After I received the Pull Pal I was at a loss for a place to mount it on the FJ. I figured I would just strap it down and be good to go. The…