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We have been back from a week in Death Valley to return for four days of playing catch up in our jobs. It's been raining every day with 3.25" rainfall today. The rivers are rising. The South Yuba is at 5k, after peaking at 10k CFS. I've photographed it at 15k. With these low snow levels...

Here's a few landscape photos from our recent DVNP trip:

We initially had invested in two AT Overland Rotopax Holders for GEN 2 Rotopax and two 2 gal. rotopax vessels. However, the gas cans grew in size and became stuck in the holders. I was unable to remove the gas cans in the field. Once I got home I had to remove the holders and use a 2x4 to...

So cool you got into the Fuji world! Three controls to rule them all! (ISO, Shutter, aperture ring). It's a refreshing approach, whether you are a beginner or have been shooting for decades. Eye focus tracking on the X-T3 is excellent. I recently picked up a 23/2 as another small form factor...

Very clever, Ben. I'm testing a rotopax install using plus nuts through on of the front studs of my Hawk frame right now. The rotopax mount has a metal disc that bolts to the exterior, sandwiching the siding/stud between the plus nut and the mount. So far I've got 500 miles (with about 15 of...

I've enjoyed my X-T1 for years and recently upgraded to a (used) X-T3 keeping the small form factor, better AF/tracking, ISO performance, and two-way tilt monitor. It looks like the X-T4 wasn't much of an upgrade and heavier. The X-T5 looks like the next logical upgrade. This will be my...

We just returned from Benton with a 500 mile round trip at 12.6mpg. I've seen 14mpg when I stay at 65mph or less. 3500 6.4l gasser with Hawk and two bikes on the back.

Impressive! We'll certainly know how to identify you out and about.

I finished my installation of the Renogy 1000w inverter with exterior outlet to plug in my bike charger. I installed a 100a resettable circuit breaker between the battery and the inverter. I also added a SAE connector so I can add a portable solar panel to pump up the 100ah LiPo battery...

We ordered a RAM Tradesman last March and it was ready at the end of May. After that, lead times stretched out due to supply chain issues. Best check with a dealer to find out what your particular flavor of truck will take to get built.

Bald eagles are good mojo. Happy Bday to the Lady! We've had a few visits to SV, and if it was me, I would tear down that wood fence so each room could look out to the vista from their private soak. It looks like you two have figured a gate to get past the wire fence for dinner and breakfast.

Thanks Patrick. That's an excellent idea. When Zero Declination did our Victron DC/DC charger they used a resettable breaker. It's a bit more money, but then I also don't have to carry spare fuses. :)

I'm looking at the 1000w inverter mounted about a foot away from the battery. It has 4g wire leads, and it seems like I should install an inline fuse near the battery. What size fuse would be appropriate?

Thanks guys, after mulling over the feedback I'm leaning towards installing a 110v outlet on the overhang of my Hawk with a pigtail plugged into the inverter directly inside. This will eliminate an "extension cord" to the front, and give me a convenient spot to plug in the bike charger while in...

Thanks Buckland! That's great advice. The Specialized bikes don't allow for off-bike charging, even though the batteries are removable. I suppose I could run an extension cord from inside the camper to the bike, but I'm not sure my little 100AH battery can do the task without the truck running.

Hello fellow wiring enthusiasts! I'm looking for some advice on charging my new e-bike in the boonies too. I found a 25% discount on a new Specialized Turbo Levo and made the plunge this week, just in time for winter camping season. :) What I'm thinking is to use an inverter, powered by...

Living the dream my friend. Who knows?

Really interesting! The amount of effort to excavate 369 basins for evaporation, then later harvest the salt is quite an enterprise. Salt is one of the original currencies. I remember seeing barefoot porters in Nepal where each man had his own salt pouch.

Here's one from last weekend, near Green Creek.

Great quote, and closing lines of the book.

Thanks for sharing your trip photos. My favorite is Misty Morning Monuments.

Sweet. I like the floor coverings. They remind me of rugs I brought back from Oaxaca.

That is amazing. I wouldn't know what to think if I saw this happen to a quiet desert pool.

Those aren't the only beautiful colors at Heenan...