Expedition Gear · August 2009

ARB Roof Top Tent

Bytomas August 21, 2009August 20, 2009

I just installed the new ARB roof top tent on my trailer and will be doing a full review soon. All I can say at this point is nice!

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World’s Best Hi-Lift Accessory is Back – The JackMate
Bytomas September 30, 2009October 15, 2026

Much to our dismay Rescue 42 has discontinued the production of the JackMate. If you are lucky you might be able to find one on the used market. If you have a Hi-Lift jack, you need a JackMate. Designed by Tim O’Connell, a veteran firefighter, the JackMate allows the Hi-Lift jack to be used as…

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Kitchen in a Box
Bytomas March 11, 2009March 11, 2009

I have been stowing my camping kitchen in one box for years. I have refined it as time and trips have passed. I now am using a Rubbermaid Action Packer box which I like due to its durability and with it closed the design keeps water intrusion down. The box gets stored in my shed and when…

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Building my Recovery Kit
Bytomas February 16, 2009October 15, 2026

We spend most of our off road time running solo. Our solo expeditions take us a long ways from civilization and assisted recovery or rescue. With this in mind I have customized our recovery kit to help facilitate self recovery. The main tool in my recovery kit is common sense. If possible, I avoid situations…

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ARB Fridge Food Stowage
Bytomas March 11, 2009October 15, 2026

Having a single box that must fit all ones cold food in is a challenge. Being able to access items when needed makes it all the more difficult. I discovered a system that works great for me. At Target I found a line of seal-able plastic containers called Snapware. A combination of sizes fills all…

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M416 Spring Replacement
Bytomas November 9, 2010October 15, 2026

I use my M416 exclusively as an off road adventure trailer. I have found the original springs to be a little stiff. To rectify this I ordered 8-leaf springs from JC Whitney and performed a quick swap. The springs are for the front of a CJ3 jeep. I also replace the shackle bolts at the…

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Extreme Weather Family Tent
Bytomas March 30, 2009October 15, 2026

For our spring 2009 Adventure trip we decided to try a new tent. Our old Cabelas dome tent was starting to breakdown. The fabric is getting old and we had a large tear in the fly on our last trip. Having experienced tent destruction due to high winds on a trip years ago I gravitate…

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One Comment

dale says:

August 22, 2009 at 5:24 PM

Tom,

After using our ARB Simpson II tent for the 9 in 2009 expedition and thoroughly enjoying it, I can’t wait to see what you think of the new model! Roof Top tents and trailers sure make “roughing it” quick, easy and comfortable!

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