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

The history of the PSP Landing Mat:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsden_Matting

My favorite video about using PSP's:
www.youtube.com/user/GCRad1?feature=mhee#p/c/AA8D8C748E78...

www.calumetindustries.com/index.php?s=psp

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.

Australian 4WD Action Magazine

AWESOME MAGAZINE!!!

Sven-Saw

Sven-Saw:
http://www.svensaw.com/

Hauler Packs

STANSPORT ALUMINUM FREIGHTER PACK FRAME

http://www.stansport.com/v2/product.php?product_id=775

KELTY CACHE HAULER

HTTP://WWW.KELTY.COM/P-272-CACHE-HAULER-FRAME-ONLY.ASPX?CATEGORY=BACKPACKS

KIFARU LongHunter Hauler

http://kifaru.net/longhunter_hauler.html#

Wood Frame Backpack

Just doing a little research:

The history:
http://patentpending.blogs.com/patent_pending_blog/2005/01/the_trapper_nel.html

Info found hear with a cool photo of a Segen Pax Backpack:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=30835

How to make your own:
http://www.motherearthnews.com/do-it-yourself/make-a-backpack.aspx

Copper Canyon Adventure Park Mexico advertisment

 on Flickr.

I've read a great bit about Copper Canyon on ADVrider.com

BRANO Brand Hand Winch

Ran across this story as I am researching hand-winches that are more more capable than a come-a-long. Check out this story: http://www.landroverweb.com/landrover/off-road-gear/brano-hand-winch-rope-hoist/

Eureka Tent Brand History

A company or brands history is a great perspective to look at and while I have seen this brand of tents for a long time, I never had a perspective or opinion of my own regarding this brand. So with out further adue...

The Eureka history bullet points that caugth my eye:

• Eureka was established in 1895!
• Manufactured for the military for World War II
• Sir Edmund Hillary used the Draw-Tite® Tent  and by America's first Everest expedition in 1963

Read the whole story: http://www.eurekatent.com/detail.aspx?id=32

I can't help but like the Camoflauge versions for the military version: http://www.eurekamilitarytents.com/tents/http://www.eurekamilitarytents.com/tents/

80-Series Rear Hatch UpGrade

Did a little upgrade on my 80-Series today:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/233037-gcrad1s-1992-adv-fj80-land-cruiser-9.html#post7461291

FAB POP UP ANDY WARHOL

http://fab.com/sale/3320/?navEmail=1&utm_source=Triggermail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=daily_sales_emails_list_production&utm_campaign=Warhol%20Pop-up%20Shop

Pedal-A-Watt Bike Power Generator

• High Power model creates up to 400 watts at up to 35 volts DC
• $339.00 price cannot be beat for 400 watts of power
• Lifetime Warranty - we have been in business for 14 years
• Bicycle easily disengages from stand for immediate road use
• Stand folds easily for transport
• Power small, household appliances such as a desktop PC, laptop, or stereo

http://www.econvergence.net/electro.htm

EMDOM E-MM KitMat

Something for working on your R/C rig in the field?

http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/emdomusa/Detail?no=43

Wilderness Tactical Products - Instructors Belt

Titanium Instructor Belt

http://www.thewilderness.com/storepinnacle/index.php?p=product&id=1585&parent=142


http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=22950/Product/ORIGINAL-INSTRUCTOR-BELT

Beastie Boys Make Some Noise + Dance Contest HD - Recut

HYDROGRAPHICS WOODLAND TEXTURE

My buddy Brian Parker decked out his EXO in woodland camo!!! SO COOL!
Hydrographics http://www.hydro-dip.com/


HYDROGRAPHICS GOOGLE IMAGES


he debuted the rig at 

RECON G6 Challenge Coyote Hole 2012

Check out the event thread:
http://axialracing.com/wordpress/2012/03/15/9876/ 

DEATH VALLEY - 5-DAY TRIP by Two Libras

I came across a cool adventure travel blog to follow: Two Libras. Here are five post about their Death Valley trip back in 2009. I have some catching up to do!!!

Mojave Preserve and DV Day One - March 2009

http://www.twolibras.net/2009/08/mojave-preserve-and-dv-day-one-march.html

Death Valley Day Two - March 2009

http://www.twolibras.net/2009/08/death-valley-day-two-march-2009.html

Death Valley Day Two - March 2009

http://www.twolibras.net/2009/08/death-valley-day-two-march-2009.html

DV Day Three - March 2009

http://www.twolibras.net/2009/08/dv-day-three-march-2009.html

DV Day Four - March 2009

http://www.twolibras.net/2009/08/dv-day-four-march-2009.html

DV Day Five - March 2009

http://www.twolibras.net/2009/08/dv-day-five-march-2009.html

CAMO DUCT TAPE

DUCKBRAND

SHURTAPE:

GET SOME!
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=camo+duct+tape&x=0&y=0

TED | Sharpie

source: http://pinterest.com/pin/236650155389431023/

What Women Want

Just some good functional clothing made for them!
http://tacticalgearhead.com/?p=1295


About Tactical Gearhead:
http://tacticalgearhead.com/?page_id=867

Overland Toyota with skylight sunroom

SO COOL!
Source: http://instagr.am/p/ILWmXKkMbw/

Southeast's answer to the newest trend in 4x4 offroad racing

This is the Southeast's answer to the newest trend in 4x4 offroad racing. Race events will be run as an endurance style event where the racers will have staggered start times with multiple laps and up to 2 hours of racing.
http://www.ecors.com/


Check out this story in the McDowell News  by Landdis Hollifield: 
http://www2.mcdowellnews.com/news/2012/mar/14/4x4-club-hosts-second-annual-ecors-race-ar-2043476/?referer=http://t.co/udtCgyqD&shorturl=http://bit.ly/xwOV2S

Army Black Grenade Soap by Mollycoddle Soap

http://fab.com/sale/3994/product/7014/

Brush with Death

Expeditions 7 Round-the-World Expedition

CONGRATULATIONS SCOTT BRADY OF OVERLAND JOURNAL as he and crew are about to embark on the adventures of adventure!Overland International CEO Scott Brady announced today that he will lead a team of adventurers to all seven continents in two Toyota Land Cruisers. Read the whole press release:
 http://www.expeditionportal.com/adventures/events/104-2012/836-overland-journal-announces-the-expeditions-7-round-the-world-expedition.html

Doing the dream

Spectacular footy of the Simpson Desert from Gavin Rawlings on Vimeo.

Earthcruiser Overland RV Expedition Vehicle

Coastal Cruisers Do Work!

Cruisin OffRoad 80-Series Skid Plate

I like the Cruisin OffRoad Skid Plate for the 80-Series:
http://www.cruisinoffroad.com/SkidPlates.html#to

KELLY KETTLE added to my wish list

I love wish lists!!! I added the Kelly Kettle to my list:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/FTKDKHPCMJUQ



Here is a short Video about the Kelly Kettle. For more pictures, testimonials, orders, etc., please visit www.kellykettle.com or if in North America please visit www.kellykettleusa.com

Griffin Radiator's 2012 King Of Hammers Highlight Reel

Our buddies at Griffin Radiators has this nice highlight reel of the 2012 King Of Hammers!

Sighting Compass

Brunton 8040G Mirrored Sighting Compass
A classic example of a trusty compass, the 8040G is a mirrored map compass with our easy-reading optic green baseplate. Tool-free declination adjustment makes for less confusion, and the built-in thermometer gives you knowledge most compasses do not.
http://www.trailexplorers.com/brunton-8040g-mirrored-sighting-compass-p-585.html

Cammenga US Military Compass CAM-27

This lensatic compass from CAMMENGA has been used as an alternative to the tritium version for decades. It is the same compass CAMMENGA has been supplying to the US Military except the self-luminous tritium has been replaced with phosphorescent paint. http://www.thecompassstore.com/military27.html

How To Use A Map & Compass:
http://www.thecompassstore.com/howtousemapa.html

Camel Trophy R/C Subaru Brat... McRae Tribute...

Check this thread out!!!
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-9-scale-rigs/107149-camel-trophy-subaru-brat-mcrae-tribute.html

LONG RANGE RIFLES, LLC

For the wish list that is not on Amazon:
http://www.longrangehunting.com/rifles/index.php

The Long Range Hunting Rifle testimonials are awesome:
http://www.longrangehunting.com/rifles/lrr-testimonials.php

The Gaslamp Killer difference between 100 / 1,000 / 10,000

Inspiration: Listen to Gaslamp Killers thoughts about rocking different size crowds. Scrub to 3:27 - 3:54 and then scrub back to the beginning and give it a full watch:




from my cave to my grave:
Rad1 - KTD / TUK / TMR / GRAVELCREW / AXIAL

Agent00111 Stop Motion Axial Wraith Video Build

Check out this video from one of our new customers!


Source:
http://axialracing.com/wordpress/2012/02/23/agent00111-stop-motion-axial-wraith-video-build/

Coastal Crew's Day In The Life Of Semenuk

ShifterKart / Subaru WRX with proper rally cage - and he is AWESOME on the pedals!!!


The COSTAL CREW:

Ascent Douglas Team

ASCENT DOUGLAS TEAM CREATING A CLUSTER OF OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT COMPANIES

The Ascent Douglas Team is rapidly moving forward with plans to bring a contract cut-and-sew manufacturing facility to the Carson Valley. Its potential customers are the large numbers of companies that produce technical soft goods, such as backpacks, bags, tents, and the like for outdoor enthusiasts. Very few of those companies actually produce their own products, instead outsourcing their manufacturing. This often also means offshoring that work to Asia. Frequently, the projected cost savings from offshoring do not materialize and these companies are now looking for manufacturing facilities closer to home.

source & more: http://www.ascentdouglas.com/2011/12/19/creating-a-cluster-of-outdoor-equipment-companies/

About Ascent Douglas Team:

Douglas County’s  “Ascent Douglas County” initiative has the planned intention of stimulating economic vitality in the county and marketing it as the preferred site for company relocations within the “Outdoor Recreation and Lifestyle” manufacturers’ arena.

source & more info: http://www.ascentdouglas.com/about/