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[BajaTaco]

Originally Posted by Dazza

Chris,

I hear what you are saying about the quick setup. My snow caves have taken longer than 10 minutes, although the energy exerted usually gets me good and warm, and all it takes is a candle to keep it warm inside. Snow is an amazing insulator. For instance, I have seen elk dig through feet of snow to eat a plant buried under it, and the plant is relatively soft and ingestible, whereas it is -20 F without wind chill... food for thought.

I would consider finding an insulation layer for the eezy awn, just to help, and maybe a heating solution to keep interior temps up without asphyxiating from petrol fumes.

Hi Don, sorry for the late reply... I've been traveling quite a bit and away from the forums. There are definitely many ways to skin a cat. We just happened to choose a "quick and dirty" method for this particular trip. It worked, we had fun (and a bit of adrenalin infused excitement) and we've moved on to the next adventure. If/when I go back to the arctic, I'll likely try a few different things.

Originally Posted by Dazza

I have to say that I have enjoyed reading about you and your colleagues travels, also in 4wd toyota owner magazine. It has certainly fueled my wanderlust and got me the racing bug!

I hope to someday race in the baja 1000, (or taupo 1000). I have this pipe dream of driving my landcruiser the entire 1000 miles and just taking it slow and hoping to finish, even if I am a week late in doing so...

Great! I'm glad we can take part in your inspiration. Regarding racing your LC in the 1000, I imagine you saw the recent efforts of Kevin (Boston Mangler) and the Baja Overland crew with their 80-series. It's a huge investment of $, time and sweat, and not to be taken lightly. But the cool thing about it, is that it IS there if you want to do it - just surround yourself with friends that believe in the effort and make it happen. Be dedicated and go for it.

Originally Posted by Dazza

Can I ask, how does one get into professional driving? It seems like a pipe dream right now, but I recently almost died and am looking for some adventure to spice things up...

I'm sorry to hear of your ordeal. I hope all is well now. Regarding your question: Remain dedicated and diligent, learn absolutely all that you can, practice, practice, and practice some more. Resolve to be a lifetime student. Build relationships within the respective community you wish to be a part of, and perhaps most importantly, absorb some phenomenal luck from the universe.

Note to spressomon and LandCruisers4Life: Thank you for your support!

Stay tuned for the Spring 2008 issue - it's off to the printer.

[pint]

Coolest magazine out there. Just ordered all back issues and new subscription. Keep up the great work!!!

[LandCruisers4Life]

I just got my back issues (2007 Package)..... man I shoulda ordered sooner. However I was pissed! I thought the 100 article was in one of the 2007 mags, but recently found out it's in the first issue of 2008!! DAMN IT !!!

[expeditionswest]

Our Spring 2008 issue is at the printer and will ship in a few weeks.

All subscriptions received through this Friday 4/25 will receive this issue.



Overland Post
Editor's Column
Editor's Project
Outdoor Retailer Showcase, by Sinuhe Xavier
News from the Trade
Diesel News
Overland News
Malverns Mud: Land Rover Experience, by Jonathan & Roseann Hanson
Sahara Empty Quarter Expedition, by Chris Scott
Latitude (Worth 1,000 Words)
Compressor Test (10 units for 4WDs and Motorcycles), by Jonathan Hanson
Long-term Test: Technitop Roof Tent, by Jonathan Hanson
8 in 8: An African Motorcycle Odyssey, by Adam Jeske
Feature Vehicle: 2008 Sportsmobile, by Scott Brady
Solo on the Continental Divide, Part II, by Bob Hazel
Conservation Vehicle Project: Toyota 60-Series Land Cruiser, by Roseann Hanson
Overland Medicine Department: Eye Injuries
Skills: The Ditch Bag, by Scott Brady
Classic Kit: The Barbour Jacket, by Jonathan Hanson
Tail Lamp: Running from the Law, by Chris Marzonie

[LandCruisers4Life]

Guys I read the stove review. Very nice..... Would like to suggest a compact stove which I feel you may want to have a look at. The Primus Omni-Fuel. It will use just about anything for fuel. Excellent in high altitudes and proven on K2 and Everest and other such himalayan climates.

Not recommending this site, but here's a place that carries them so you can have a look -

Primus Omni-Fuel Stove

[pint]

Bye the way Overland Journal guys...BEST MAGAZINE EVER!!! I recently received the 2008 gear guide and all 2007 back issues. Good stuff! Keep up the awesome job.

[Ducks]

I also think it is the best magazine ever. But they don't claim perfection. Is there some room in this thread for constructive criticism? The more I like something, the more I want to make it better. By simply saying it is the best thing ever, I am sure the producers get a well deserved pat on the back. But can't we also serve them well by doing our own work. Thinking about what could be done even better. Instead of just saying how great it is (which it is), maybe we could add what we liked or didn't like? How an article could be improved to even more awesomeness. They do not claim perfection, so there is room for constructive criticism.

[pint]

Originally Posted by Ducks

I also think it is the best magazine ever. But they don't claim perfection. Is there some room in this thread for constructive criticism? The more I like something, the more I want to make it better. By simply saying it is the best thing ever, I am sure the producers get a well deserved pat on the back. But can't we also serve them well by doing our own work. Thinking about what could be done even better. Instead of just saying how great it is (which it is), maybe we could add what we liked or didn't like? How an article could be improved to even more awesomeness. They do not claim perfection, so there is room for constructive criticism.

O.K...nothing is PERFECT, but this mag is damn sweet! Keep up the good work guys.

[BajaTaco]

The Summer 2008 issue is out now. It will be available as a back-issue in the store soon. There are a bunch of good articles in this one. Of particular interest is an article I did on a 1998 middle-east spec 75-series cab chassis, turbo-diesel Land Cruiser that is legally registered in the U.S. If you go to the home page of Overland Journal you can see a good pic of it in the flash movie. I'm sure some of you may know of the pulitzer-prize winning photographer Jack Dykinga. Jeff Scott, another exceptional photographer and pro photo-journalist that contributes to our publication, goes out on a desert expedition with Jack, to El Camino del Diablo along the mexican border, and interviews him. He writes about their trip and they both have some great shots from the adventure. There's also a cool piece on jaguar cats from Mexico that have been coming up into southern Arizona. (These cats are so bad-to-the-bone that they hunt mountain lions.) And another epic road trip: To the end of the road in James Bay, Canada (the cover shot). We also have some detailed testing and reviews on off-highway expedition style camping trailers (5 models) and lots of lightweight ground tents. The tent article is particularly good, as our executive editor Jonathan Hanson conducted the tests. He's a veteran tent tester having been a regular equipment tester for Outside magazine. He has a nice collection from over the years Anyway, he offers some really good insight into what makes a tent good (or bad) and tests some cool new models (one of them has no poles!)







This issue:

Overland Post
Editor's Column
Editor's Project
News from the Trade
Diesel News
Overland News
Journey to the end of the road in James Bay, Canada, by Jim Young
Comprehensive test and review of overland-worthy trailers, by Chris Marzonie
Latitude, North America
Lightweight tent test, by Jonathan Hanson
Long-term Test: National Luna fridge, by Scott Brady
Feature Vehicle: 75-series Land Cruiser, by Chris Marzonie
A Desert Journey with Jack Dykinga, by Jeff Scott
On the Jaguar Trail, by Roseann Hanson
Discoveries: Nipton, Clifornia, by Roseann Hanson
Conservation Department
Overland Medicine Department: Cuts and Scrapes
Classic Kit: The Naturalist's Gun, by Steve Bodio
Tail Lamp: Falling in Love with a Motorcycle, by Christine Jeske

[clarkrw3]

Can't wait Chris thanks for the heads up!! Will be watching the mail!

[HENDOG]

Just checked out the Mag, Ordered a subscription and all the back issues Can't wait!!!!