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  5. NCLR Podcast

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    On 2/14/2024 at 10:53 AM, Elherbinator said:

    The second half of the 2024 calendar of events podcast is note out.

    Definitely need to make it to a couple events this year.  If I have to I’ll take the L405 TD6 and snag an extra seat or walk trails if needed. I enjoyed both of those podcasts that laid out the events and what was needed or how you can attend without a rock crawler. 

  9. NCLR Podcast

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    On 11/15/2023 at 6:37 PM, Elherbinator said:

    Thanks for the feedback. Maybe I’ll get together a panel to go over “winter prep” for the next episode. 

    I’ve heard people mention multiple times to post the pics in the thread. Google album or something in this thread when you post the podcast would be awesome. Last podcast I listened to of “longest episode ever” I was googling about 100 different things as you all were passing around the phone pics. 

  17. 2023 Annual Shaver Lake Snow Run

    in NCLR Scheduled Trips and Event Information

    Posted · Edited by Hudd130

    On 2/19/2023 at 5:48 PM, Mr.BlueSky said:

    Hope folks are having a great time!

    Here is a link to the Club Photo Album - upload at will.

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/kfUqbfAyfaobe5C58

    Looking forward to hear about how it went!

     

    Thank you for sharing. Looks like a blast. @lutzI definitely noticed the off the ground cot set up. Thank you for posting. 

  23. Winter camping ideas

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    On 12/15/2022 at 11:18 AM, CRYA said:

    That's pretty much the nuts and bolts. It's about not loosing heat. Some finer points I've learned over the years: Bathroom stuff. Apparently trying to hold your bladder overnight when full of fluid will cause you to sleep colder because your body is having to heat that internal liquid. One of the best points I ever learned at this age where I need pee once a night. Just let it go. Don't try and hold it. And on that point your dedicated nalgene pee bottle in the tent is your best friend. :)

    I recently upgraded to the Exped megamat that everyone raves about after my cheapy air bed from Wally World deflated on me overnight on a scout trip. The Exped lives up to the hype. Highly recommended.

    For 0 degree bags you don't have to go nuts on price anymore. You can pickup a nice synthetic zero bag from Kelty for about $100. 

    What you'll find is you'll end up with your 3-seaon gear, bag, tent, clothing, and then your 4th season stuff. For me, a 20 degree bag in the summer, even in the Sierra, can be too warm too. But it's the 4-season tent where you can spend a lot of money for extreme weather protection and durability. 

    Obviously there's a big difference between cold weather camping, which can be nice, versus inclement weather camping, which is kinda a pain.

    The las thing I've learned from cold camping with kids is to always have Hot Hands and tape. We like to tape the hot hands onto our kids thermals right onto their backs. That will definitely work for adults too and keep you warm.

    I can’t believe I’m saying this outloud but the pee bottle is a good idea. After a long day of beer I usually have to climb down from RTT at least twice at night. Ground tent camping should help that. 
     

    What I’ve seen that’s interesting is the floor below. I know it’s to protect the tent fabric from rocks and snags on the ground but seems like it would catch rain water and feed it back into the bottom of the tent? 
     

    If sleeping in the rain are you legit only using the rain fly for the tent? That’s it? You recommend sleeping on a cot inside the tent? I understand the basic ideas of rain vs snow but has to be some good tricks like a cot tent or sleeping elevated inside the tent in rain.  

    Pretty sure on this forum I saw a ground tent with a tarp spread between two trucks. Seemed like a genius idea. 

    18” Tires for LR4

    in Modifications and Fabrication

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    3 hours ago, LR4HD said:

    I'm in same situation - switching to 18" wheels. I've decided on the 265/65r18 size too, but still trying to decide on the tire. One thing to pay attention to is whether it's a XL or LT tire: the XL is a "passenger car" tire - generally higher speed rating; the LT is a "light truck" tire - generally stronger/more puncture resistant sidewall. There are other differences.

    We caravanned to Hollister together. We know Land Rovers don’t need higher speed ratings 😂😂😂

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