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For Sale – Beautiful 1970 Toyota FJ40 Museum Level Restoration.
1970 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser High Level – Museum Quality Restoration U.S. Spec, numbers matching, original condition specimen, purchased from original owner, with only 116K miles. All restored original drivetrain components: F155 engine, 3 speed transmission with column shift, drum brakes front and rear, leaf springs, vacuum transfer case, steering box, steering knuckles, and extremely rare original dealer supplied power take off/driveshaft operated PTO winch. The entire vehicle was disassembled, and all chassis components were sandblasted and powder-coated, including frame, axle housings, winch, steering linkages, skid plate, brake backing plates, driveshafts, steering knuckles, and differential housings. Even the original springs were disassembled, sandblasted, and each individual leaf was powdercoated. Many other parts were…
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The Contemporary Ski Bum: An Adventure Nomad on the Road
If you enjoy Land Cruiser of the day. Please consider clicking through to today’s sponsor KUHL clothing company. Not only does it help this site keep going…you never know what cool gear you might find on sale. Thanks! Benjamin. By Kühl Editor on February 21, 2019 I grew up hearing stories about my uncle’s ski bum days, when he put off college for a few years to work menial jobs all summer, and in the winter, live out of his beat-up, mid-’80s Westfalia van. He’d spend Thanksgiving with our family in LA, and then head to Tahoe, Salt Lake City, or Telluride to live the austere life of a monk, worshipping the Gods…
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5 ULTIMATE SKI HUT TRIP HACKS!
If you enjoy Land Cruiser of the day. Please consider clicking through to today’s sponsor Kelty Camping Gear. Not only does it help this site keep going…you never know what cool gear you might find on sale. Thanks! Benjamin. 5 Though the concept of hut-to-hut skiing originated in Europe, the U.S. is no slouch—with dozens of networks offering epic days of virgin backcountry powder followed by cozy nights in these one-of-a-kind alpine shelters. Whether you’re traveling with a guide and your squad, and arriving to a posh catered meal or just looking for an off-grid place to lay your bag and mack some mac, there’s a hut for you! We…
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LuminAID Adventure Light: Turning a Bright Idea Into a Brand
Courtesy of MARIA WEIDICH & Garage Grown Gear Before Anna Stork and Andrea Sreshta became founders of LuminAID, which makes inflatable solar lanterns, they were architecture students at Columbia University. After the devastating earthquake in Haiti in 2010, they were directed to create a product to support relief efforts. In addition to necessities like food, water and shelter, they pondered another vital essential: light. At night the makeshift tent communities set up after the earthquake turned dark, unwelcoming, and quite often dangerous. People would frequently rely on open candles, diesel generators, and kerosene lanterns as a form of light and electricity – which can be unsafe and costly. Sadly, those caught…
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BE Outfitter
Courtesy of Rucksack Magazine An interview with Rory Rogan; founder of California based outdoor apparel brand Be Outfitter. Can you provide us with a bit of a background on yourself and your co-founder? Jeff (My Brother, Best Friend and Co-Founder) and I grew up in a small beach town on the East Coast of the United States called Lewes in the state of Delaware. We were fortunate to be raised in a place that was surrounded by Forests, Ponds, Farms and the Atlantic Ocean. Growing up we were always involved in team sports. Myself, Lacrosse and Jeff, Wrestling. Our family was certainly active but not in a classic outdoor sense with Camping…
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Is a Roof-Top Tent right for you?
How to Choose a Roof-Top Tent Given that camping has been around since Homo erectus came down from the trees, it wouldn’t seem like we have many innovations left in the art of sleeping under the stars. That said, roof-top tents, pitched atop their lofty perches, are getting double-takes from a lot of ground-dwelling campers these days. If you’re thinking about buying a roof-top tent, here’s what you’ll need to know. Pros and cons of roof-top tents: Quick setup vs. steeper cost are key considerations. How to know which tent works with your vehicle: Check tent, vehichle and rack specs carefully before you buy. How they attach to your vehicle: The floor bolts to your…
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48 Hours in the French Alps
January 07, 2019 | By Sherpa Adventure Gear Sherpa Ambassador, Nathan Peterson – @petenathanson, recently visited the French Alps and shared his insight and expertise on how to best spend 48 hours in Chamonix, if you’re short on time. All photos courtesy of Nathan. Chamonix is a remote mountain town in the heart of the French Alps, and undoubtedly one of the more popular mountain towns in Europe, but for good reason. Its accessibility to world class skiing, hiking and biking is second to none. If you had the time, this beautiful place would offer enough to keep you busy for months. However, if you’re like me, you likely won’t…
