Quick fist clamps are one the most diverse yet simple clamping systems on the market today. They are ideal for fastening anything with a handle to a larger object, such as shovels, flash lights, high-lift jacks, fuel bottles…the list only ends with your imagination.
The Optimus Hiker expedition stove has got to take the cake on cool factor. The basic model has been around for years and years, and they still go strong. This is a solid stove, in a compact convenient package.
The Optimus Nova is a compact multi fuel jet stove. You’ll pay for the build quality, but this is a stove that is easy to maintain and while provide you with endless years of service.
We’ve had our MSR Whisperlite International stove for about 13 years now. This stove is the bomb! It’s one of the lightest in it’s class, folds up to fit inside of 1.25 Litre pot, and is really simple to maintain.
Finding good maps of South America can be difficult, especially if you don’t want to spend a lot of money. This article summarizes our research on good south american topographic maps, especially for GPS use.
A vacuum operated 4-wheel drive system is used on many Toyota Land Cruisers in lieu of a standard lever shifter. This article describes why these systems are less than ideal, especially for an expedition vehicle.