Sunday, March 25, 2012

County-COMM 1liter Water Bottle

County-COMM 1liter Water Bottle by GCRad1

Fits perfectly in the door of my Land Cruiser.

1L FLAT PACK CANTEEN bt County COMM:
countycomm.com/2lcanteen.html
Recieved my ECHO Niner Mil-Spec combat camera strap - in CAMO!




The straps cord-loop end detail is impressive as the strap is flapped over and has a hole at the end so the cord-loop can be pulled through, then 12X stitched over.

Silicone backed for no-nonsense no-slip action of your valuable equipment.

I had to oder the Combat Photographer patch too!


www.eniner.com/camera-strap.html

Bari Wins at Monster Jam!


























Our man Bari comes from R/C and went on to be a real-deal 1:1, yes, FULL-SIZE MONSTER TRUCK DRIVER!!!

he is the 2012 exclusive driver of this little rig:

















Read all about it here:
http://rctruckstop.com/2012/03/24/bari-musawwir-wins-2012-monster-jam-young-guns-shootout/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RcTruckStop+%28RC+TRUCK+STOP%29

And read about his connection to R/C here:
http://rctruckstop.com/2012/02/17/monster-jam-spider-man-driver-bari-musawwir-talks-rc/

Bicycle Uses

Friday, March 23, 2012

Dazzle Camouflage

Wiki: Dazzle Camouflage
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dazzle_camouflage














Google Images "Dazzle Camouflage"

VICTORY REYES | The Jungle | Known Gallery




















Info and video at the jump:
http://reyes78.com/2012/03/the-jungle-known-gallery-2/

Magazines - Editorial Value vs Advertising Rate






















Magazines -  Editorial Value vs Advertising Rate

While I have been in both the magazine and marketing game for quite some time, it was Paul Phanner, founder of RACER Magazine, who showed me the formula of editorial value; 3X page rate.

Also, being a race enthusiast that also lead to piloting a rally car for a few years, I also learned to remove my passion from the steering wheel and understand the business of motorsports and the fact that it is simply nothing more than fast moving billboards.

Here is a story supporting on 3X Page Rate: http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/Advertising_vs_PR_How_to_measure_the_value_of_edit_7787.aspx


Source for the RACER Mag cover and a story that is the passion that makes 3X Page Rate, truly the value:
http://www.nofenders.net/2009/05/hazy-recollections-of-may-day.html




Belleville Tactical Research Kiowa Boot - Special Circumstances Inc




















Belleville Tactical Research Kiowa Boot

Read the review:
http://specialcircumstancesinc.blogspot.com/2011/12/review-belleville-tactical-research.html

More info:
http://belleville-boots.com/

Water Filter Purifier Reviews

Read about the top 10 filters: http://www.backpacking-guide.com/water-filter-purifier-reviews.html

Monday, March 19, 2012

Axial 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited



















Axial's cool 1:1-scale , full-size 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited Project that is a very Limited Edition of ONE!
http://axialracing.com/wordpress/2012/03/19/axial-2012-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-unlimited/

R/C and Full-Size Vehicles - The Full Size Connection



















We did a cool blogpost on the company side showing our connectivity and enthusiasm for full-size 4WD and off-roading via R/C. For me personally it's the other way around as I come from the full-size automotive industry and use my past experience to relate to the R/C [radio controlled] industry and hobby.

The Full Size Connection: http://axialracing.com/wordpress/2012/03/16/the-fullsize-connection/

APPLE IS CASH RICH!


















Read an interesting post from  Michael Sebastian at RAGAN's PRDaily New's
3-eye-opening nes items from Apple's big morning


“It's enough to buy Dell, Yahoo, Motorola Mobility, Activision Blizzard, Best Buy and Netflix together, all at nearly a 10 percent premium.

“It's more than twice Google Inc.'s cash of $44.6 billion at the end of the year.

“It exceeds the gross domestic product of more than two-thirds of the world's countries.”





source: http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/11139.aspx

Sunday, March 18, 2012

DYI HOME DESIGN - GAS CAN SPEAKERS




































Samuel Bernier's Project RE - Home DYI Projects:
http://www.fastcodesign.com/1665759/7-ingenious-diy-designs-you-can-make-at-home#

CAMO GRAFFITI

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BLACK CAMO NET



























SWEEEET!!!!
Source: http://www.camonetsusa.com/products/Night-Black-Camouflage-Netting.html

THE CAMO PROJECT / VOL. #2



















http://thecamoproject.com/volume2.html


The Camo Project Vol.2 [Commercial] from Victor Roman on Vimeo.

Mojave Road Guide Book by Dennis G. Casebier

Mojave Road Guide Book by Dennis G. Casebier by GCRad1


How does a great adventure start? With a great story!
This is an awesome book of more than just a map/guide book as it gives us a great deal of history has to how the Mojaave developed from an Indian foot path. Its a great read just as a book alone and makes you want to pack up right away and head out onto the trail, but before I do that I have some preporation to do before I just head off into the desert!


Ordered it from desertUSA:
http://www.desertusa.com/web_cart/db/pages/5094.htm

DIRT TRACK PRODUCTIONS ONE CRAZY RIDE



Adventure motorcycle riding in India! "ONE CRAZY RIDE!"

I have a previous encounter with the producers of this DVD, their previous DVD release "Riding Solo To The Top Of The World" I deem EPIC! When I got the email from Dirt Track Productions that a new DVD was complete, I had to add this new one to my ADVENTURE COLLECTION!

This DVD takes us on a journey to see through documentary style film as 60kph-Motorcycle Club ride parts of India rarely seen as they travel remote villages across the Himalayan state of Aunachal Pradesh in North-east India.

As the previous DVD was put together with no back-up support vehicle at the same time delivering SPECTACULAR FOOTAGE AND SCENES, the same is true for this new adventure as well.

This DVD, "One Crazy Ride" while the bikes could be considered primitive, old-school, classic bikes, their courage and open-mindedness to ride off into the wild on these bikes and the places they explore on such bike command respect! We have no excuse after watching a stories like these. As I am a huge fan follower of adventure stories told on the ADVRider.com web site, the Dirt Track Productions film-stories are of the same such epic-tales captured on film and deserved to be told and seen in DVD format.

If you have an ounce of adventure spirit in your bones, I highly encourage you to visit the website, check out a couple of video clips and see for yourself if you think this is a DVD you wish to own. While I have honestly never had any interest in India, I know know if I was to ever go, these are the folks I would want to hang out with! I have yet to find a motorcycle adventure DVD such as what the crew at Dirt Productions have created! This bike trip is "REAL" real-life and real drama, real break-downs and all that comes with just being out on an adventure.

They capture more than just traveling by motorcycle as you catch a slice of life through these exotic locations such as Ziro, India and very very remote village where the older women have wooden disk placed in cut-out in the skin of their noses. The 60kph-Motorcycle Club happen upon this village at the time of a wedding and they are asked to stay and witness the ceremonies and old-world traditions. Adventure travel at it's best and I do not want to spell out the whole DVD to you, trust that it is 87-minutes full of adventure. OK, wait till you see a jungle hunter spot his food in the tree and pulls out a SLING SHOT, pulls back and zap! Bird falls to the jungle floor. WOW! OK, one more bit... the 60kph-Crew is reduced to one rider, Gaurav Jani and falls back into solo-film mode, same way the first DVD was produced, but the films action and capture of action and elements is NOT REDUCED! I think it's Gaurav pursuit of capturing his own ride on film as largely what makes these films so exciting and captivating. Yes, he has masted plating the camera and filming segments of him riding.. OK, I'm not telling you any more! GO SEE FOR YOURSELF!!!
Viewers are advised 18-yrs up.

Visit www.DirtTrackProductions.com for more info.

Massive CONGRATULATIONS to Director and Rider, Gaurav Jani and his crew with their efforts in simply making awesome story-telling come to life.

Outdoor Skills + Advice: Poopin' in the wild




There's nothing like enjoying the breathtaking beauty of a scenic landscape only to be interrupted by a pile of poo and crumpled up toilet paper at your feet. Read the story [link].

Solar Systems




























At some point, I going to want to have a solar power system for my rig. So, while searching on my favorite forum; ExpeditionPortal.com, they have a solar power section:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/forums/48-Power-Systems-12v-Solar-Gen
I was reading this thread - Note post #6:

and got to here:

Green Plaid Tablecloth
























Just because!
http://www.partytablecovers.info/order-JMK_Checker_Tablecloth_Spring_Loaded-B005E11GU8

HELLA SuperTone Dual Horns Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series



HELLA SuperTone Dual Horns Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series by GCRad1

Axe Lock Box for Roof Rack



Axe Lock Box for Roof Rack at SEMA Automotive Trade Show 2010 (803) by GCRad1
ScottG, your going to have to make us a cople of these!

Quickfist Tool Mounts



Quickfist Tool Mounts at SEMA Automotive Trade Show 2010 by GCRad1
www.endroad.com/

CARGOBUCKLE RATCHET TIE-DOWNS


CargoBuckle / Maxtrax at SEMA Automotive Trade Show 2010 by GCRad1
CargoBuckle:
www.immioutdoors.com/cargobuckle/

Added to my Amazone wish list:
http://www.amazon.com/CargoBuckle-G3-Retractable-Ratchet-Tie-Down/dp/B0030OGBCO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC?ie=UTF8&coliid=I8ORN8YOM1UVR&colid=FTKDKHPCMJUQ

1000 MILES TO GLORY


 The History Book Of The Baja 1000 by Marty Fiolka & Pete Brock

1000 MILES TO GLORY The History Book Of The Baja 1000 by Marty Fiolka & Pete Brock by GCRad1
One of my all time favorite books!

Do I really need a winch?



No matter what vehicle you drive, from a two-wheel-drive pickup with street tires to a Jeep Rubicon on BFG Mud-Terrains with diff locks front and rear, a 4:1 transfer case, disconnecting sway bar, etc. etc, you’re going to find yourself in situations for which a judgement call is needed...
Read the story:
http://www.overlandexpo.com/overland-tech-travel/2011/8/31/do-i-really-need-a-winch.html

Patagonia's 180° South Documentary on Netflix



Watched 180° South documentary on Netflix last night. If you like Patagonia, both the mountain range and the company, if you like adventure surfing, sailing, climbing and some history and humanity thrown in, this is well worth the 85-minutes to watch. It will stick around with you for a while as you think and contemplate as the real issues discussed in the documentary calls for a lifestyle change for the earth, one of which most of us have long forgotten about...
check it out: http://www.netflix.com/Movie/180-South/70129473?strkid=1015423102_0_0&lnkctr=srchrd-sr&strackid=6376fb64a1b1d5bb_0_srl&trkid=222336

Internet Global Mat


The internet's undersea world map


We all love maps, but this was a cool find and all I can say is WOW!
From: http://kelsocartography.com

The Bradshaw Trail

























Another trip to add to my to-do list:
http://www.desertusa.com/Thingstodo/ttdtrails/du_ttd_bradshaw.html

Sand Track / Pierced Steel Plank / PSP Landing Mat / Marsden Matting


Sand Track / Pierced Steel Plank / PSP Landing Mat / Marsden Matting by GCRad1



The history of the PSP Landing Mat:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsden_Matting
The Pierced Steel Plank, or PSP Mat, was developed by the US Army Corp in anticipation of our involvement in World War II. The US Army Air Corps summoned representatives of America’s leading steel companies to help in this development:
“Gentlemen, we want you to build a good portable airport. It must be strong, light, simple, fool proof, safe and inexpensive. It must be so simple that it can be laid on any fairly level piece of land with a few days work. It must be so foolproof that if some parts are lost, it will still be useful. It must be safe for any type of airplane, under any weather conditions. It must be so light that it can be transported swiftly and easily to any spot.”
This sounded like a tall order, but American ingenuity persevered and within a short period of time, the US Pierced Steel Plank mat or PSP mat was in production. Many historians believe the Pierced Steel Planks were a primary tool in winning the war.
Over the years, there have been updates and changes, but the initial design for the Pierced Steel Planks or PSP mat is and has served our country quite well. These mats are still in use by the US Army Air Corps for temporary runways, storage and parking areas for heavy equipment.
The Pierced Steel Planks are 10′ long x 16″ Wide and made out of 10 gauge steel. The PSP mat was designed with holes to reduce the weight, improve aircraft traction and facilitate drainage. Flanging the holes kept the mat durable by compensating for the strength lost by removing a portion of the metal.
The planks joined together by a locking mechanism consisting of alternating rows of slots on one side and sliding interlocking projection on the other. The use of a spring clips lock the mats in place.