I have one of these Water Cans and liked this marine pump that I saw:
www.flickr.com/photos/rodneywills/6503457685/in/set-72157...
I Purchased the wrench here:
www.ebay.com/itm/140541407710?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&am...
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Scepter / LCI MWC Military Water Can MWC CAP WRENCH
JoshephJosheph Slice & Store choping board with integrated knife
Adding this to my camp kitchen kit.
Sir Edmond Hillary & Norgay in WILLIS & GEIGER Brand Outfitters
The 2010 Winter issue of Overland Journal has a cool story about the history of the Bush Jacket. So I started doing some searching around on this American brand on the www:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willis_%26_Geiger_Outfitters
From: allplaidout.com/2009/08/willis-geiger/
In 1902, a geologist named Benjamin Willis set off to the subartic in search of a mineral cache. When he couldn’t find clothing acceptable to withstand the journey, Willis decided to design and manufacture his own.
Using materials such as leather, shearling and alpaca, Willis created a line of foul weather clothing that performed splendidly through the harshest of conditions. (He also found the minerals.)
Through the early 1900s, Willis sold the items he designed and manufactured through venerable outdoor retailer Abercrombie & Fitch. Word of Willis’ designs spread quickly through the exploration community and in 1906, Teddy Roosevelt wore Willis’ wares (that he had purchased from Abercrombie & Fitch in NYC) on his trip across Alaska. Roosevelt was pleased enough with their performance that he again wore Willis’ clothing in 1908 when he journeyed to Africa.
Charles Lindbergh wore Ben Willis-designed clothing on his epic flight across the Atlantic. (1927)
In 1928, Willis took on a business partner named Howard W. Geiger, and the company was re-christened Willis & Geiger Outfitters. Willis handled the technical and design aspects while Geiger focused on marketing.
Willis & Geiger operated under a simple dictum:
“Don’t tell us how to make it cheaper, tell us how to make it better.”
In 1931, the U.S. Government approached Willis & Geiger in need of a new jacket for its pilots; the result was the now famous A-2 Intermediate Flight Jacket. From there, the list of adventurers who wore Willis & Geiger reads like a veritable Who’s Who of exploration marvels: Lindbergh. Amundson. Earhart. Hillary. And the list went on.
Willis & Geiger supplied Hillary and Norgay's clothing on their Everest ascent.
For more than 50 years, the “Make It Better” philosophy served the company well. However, in 1977, Abercrombie & Fitch went bankrupt with its single largest debt owed to Willis & Geiger. W&G didn’t survive.
In 1936, W&G created a bush jacket for Ernest Hemingway of the author's own design.
In 1979, a former Abercrombie & Fitch employee named Burt Avedon led a group of investors that revived the Willis & Geiger brand. Avedon, who played football and baseball at UCLA in the 1940s, was a former Naval fighter pilot in World War II and later an African bush pilot and professional hunter. Naturally, Avedon had a deep appreciation of the company’s outfitter heritage. He did a masterful job resurrecting the brand, creating the company’s first mail order catalog and developing it into a strong multi-channel specialty retailer.
Avedon led the sale Willis & Geiger to VF Corp. in the early 90s, and VF later sold it to Laura Ashley. In 1995, W&G was purchased by Lands’ End. Though Lands’ End no longer actively markets the brand, LE/Sears still controls it and occasionally attaches its name to new product offerings. Each of these much larger parent-company-owners never seemed to understand why the Willis & Geiger concept couldn’t successfully be taken mainstream. They didn’t comprehend the notion that bigger isn’t always necessarily better, and for a niche purveyor like Willis & Geiger, that was certainly the case.
More than 100 years after it began, the most lasting testament to Willis & Geiger’s “Make it Better” formula can be seen on eBay. Though its been nearly 20 years since the company last made products independently, it’s well-worn clothing and accessories frequently change hands on the auction website for several times their original retail price.
Don’t make it cheaper; make it better. We can’t think of better words for a retailer to live by.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Subaru Boxer Turbo Diesel Video Annimation
This could be the key to going to a more lightweight overland adventure machine! I have dreams for a Subaru Forester and a couple of buddies have already built a pair with roofracks sitting on 31" tires. Think WRC-Overland-Rally-Adventure!!!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Pearl Izumi elite tall wool argyle MTB socks
Merry XMASS to my feet. Did a little MTB loop today too!
Friday, December 23, 2011
Shimano XTR MTB Crank Set 1995 Edition
These have been sitting in archives awaiting the day they get mounted up to the GT Zaskar: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rodneywills/sets/72157603731962787/with/6528650183/
The Axial family would like to invite you and your family to come camping with us June 22-24th, 2012 in the Tahoe National Forest for AXIALFEST 2012!
Axialfest is held in the Tahoe National Forest located northeast of Sacramento and southwest of Reno in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains. We will be camping at the Cisco Grove Camp Grounds nestled in the Donner Pass.
Axialfest takes over the 406-site campground as many of the annual participants make this a full family vacation, coming early bringing off road vehicles and exploring the campgrounds OHV trail access to 350 acres and the legendary Fordyce Trail that rivals the Rubicon!
Yes, this is a LIFESTYLE, R/C is an extension of that lifestyle!
Yes, this is a LIFESTYLE, R/C is an extension of that lifestyle!
Read all about it: http://axialracing.com/wordpress/2011/12/23/axialfest-2012/
Thursday, December 22, 2011
K-Edge GoPro Mount
K-Edge Handlebar mount for GoPro www.amazon.com/K-EDGE-Handlebar-Mount-GoPro-K13-420/dp/B0...
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
How a Differential Works
Have you ever wondered what is inside your differential, be it your full-size rig or your R/C for those of us who are RTR'ers? And how exactly does a differential works?
We all have a rough idea as told to us by our fathers and uncles, but for a "bust-a-scientifical" classroom breakdown of the concepts, you have to check out this instructional film from the 1930s. After watching this, just think if they would have shown us this clear explanation back in school... Just think if they would show us anything in school especially these days!
Because I'm such the rally nut and we now have differntial basics down, check out this Audi Quattro video on how a “torque-vectoring” center differential works.
Audi: The Quattro Principle
Exploded View - Inside the Eaton TrueTrac Differential
4WD is so much better 2WD!
Now to see it all in ACTION with PURE SOUND!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Robot Chicken X Marvel X Toyota Yaris
Robot Chicken X Marvel X Toyota Yaris - Someone is on the scale tip!!!
Janette Beckman - Photographer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janette_Beckman
She spent the 70s and 80s documenting punk and hip hop culture as she freelanced for London’s rival weekly papers, Melody Maker and New Musical Express and eventually moving the New York.
Check out this little bit:
http://hypebeast.com/2011/12/janette-beckman-newspaper-by-arkitip/
Snow Peak Titanium Double Wall 450 Cup In Green
No I do not own one!
Is it too much to want one?????????
Available in a purple, green or blue color, the Snow Peak Titanium Double Wall Colored 450 Cup holds 14 ounces of liquid and weighs only 4.2 oz.
The double wall design provides excellent insulation to keep the contents of the Titanium Double Wall Colored 450 Cup hot, even on the coldest days. The handles stay cool and fold away for easy packing.
Solar Systems
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/forums/48-Power-Systems-12v-Solar-Gen
I was reading this thread - Note post #6:
and got to here:
http://www.wholesalesolar.com/
SOLAR TUTORIAL:
http://www.batterystuff.com/tutorial_solar.html
SOLAR TUTORIAL:
http://www.batterystuff.com/tutorial_solar.html
less than $1 a watt DIY MAKE YOUR OWN SOLAR PANEL (PART 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNH2YGzwznI&feature=related
Wothahellizat Mk 1 - mobile home delux!
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| Wothahellizat Mk 1 was Australia's largest, weirdest and best-known off-road motorhome. Read more about this beast: http://www.robgray.com/graynomad/wothahellizat/index.php |
Saddletramps
What at AWESOME site and site - called Saddletramps where it is all about "Fun, funky and functional Campers, RV's and Gypsy Wagons from around the world... Celebrating home on the road."
ENJOY:
http://saddletramps.tumblr.com
Monday, December 19, 2011
Axe Lock Box for Roof Rack at SEMA Automotive Trade Show 2010
ScottG, your going to have to make us a cople of these!
Swag Off Road Action Packer Baja Bins
Saw these at SEMA 2010I've been strapping my bins down, but these actually help retain the shap of the bin without putting strapping load on.
Web Info:
http://www.swagoffroad.com/Action_Packer.html
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOZfl9Gw_fU
Web Info:
http://www.swagoffroad.com/Action_Packer.html
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOZfl9Gw_fU
1000 MILES TO GLORY The History Book Of The Baja 1000 by Marty Fiolka & Pete Brock
One of my all time favorite books!
Do I really need a winch?
http://www.overlandexpo.com/overland-tech-travel/2011/8/31/do-i-really-need-a-winch.html
Patagonia's 180° South documentary on Netflix
check it out: http://www.netflix.com/Movie/180-South/70129473?strkid=1015423102_0_0&lnkctr=srchrd-sr&strackid=6376fb64a1b1d5bb_0_srl&trkid=222336
The internet's undersea world map
We all love maps, but this was a cool find and all I can say is WOW!
From: http://kelsocartography.com
The Bradshaw Trail
The Bradshaw Trail, also known as the Gold Road to La Paz, is located in California's southeastern Riverside County.
Another trip to add to my to-do list:
http://www.desertusa.com/Thingstodo/ttdtrails/du_ttd_bradshaw.html
Sand Track / Pierced Steel Plank / PSP Landing Mat / Marsden Matting
The history of the PSP Landing Mat:
My favorite video about using PSP's:
The Pierced Steel Plank, or PSP Mat, was developed by the US Army Corp in anticipation of our involvement in World War II. The US Army Air Corps summoned representatives of America’s leading steel companies to help in this development:
“Gentlemen, we want you to build a good portable airport. It must be strong, light, simple, fool proof, safe and inexpensive. It must be so simple that it can be laid on any fairly level piece of land with a few days work. It must be so foolproof that if some parts are lost, it will still be useful. It must be safe for any type of airplane, under any weather conditions. It must be so light that it can be transported swiftly and easily to any spot.”
This sounded like a tall order, but American ingenuity persevered and within a short period of time, the US Pierced Steel Plank mat or PSP mat was in production. Many historians believe the Pierced Steel Planks were a primary tool in winning the war.
Over the years, there have been updates and changes, but the initial design for the Pierced Steel Planks or PSP mat is and has served our country quite well. These mats are still in use by the US Army Air Corps for temporary runways, storage and parking areas for heavy equipment.
The Pierced Steel Planks are 10′ long x 16″ Wide and made out of 10 gauge steel. The PSP mat was designed with holes to reduce the weight, improve aircraft traction and facilitate drainage. Flanging the holes kept the mat durable by compensating for the strength lost by removing a portion of the metal.
The planks joined together by a locking mechanism consisting of alternating rows of slots on one side and sliding interlocking projection on the other. The use of a spring clips lock the mats in place.
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