Rasta skids are a quality aluminum skid made in Israel. The skids include coverage from the front to all the way back to the fuel tank. I have been running the Rasta skids for about 8 months and just took them off to be replaced with another brand of skids. I wanted to show the…
Gear Reviews
Reviews of adventure travel gear by the crew at MyFJCruiser.org.
Gear Reviews
The Ultimate Camp Kitchen – A first look
by tomas •
While at the Overland Expo I came across a fantastic camp kitchen manufactured by Kanz Outdoors. The kitchen was being previewed at the expo and is expected to be shipping soon. The system consists of two products, The Field Kitchen and the Field Pantry. Both systems are build from quality aluminum panels designed for light…
Drive Line, Gear Reviews
Counteract Balancing Beads
by tomas •
Balancing off road tires can be a challenge. The tires are heavy and the tread is easily damaged. When the tires are aired down they can sometimes slip on the rim so the balance point moves. In muddy condition mud can adhere to the inside of the wheel throwing the tire out of balance. The…
Gear Reviews, Safety
CLC Gloves – protection for the hands
by tomas •
When I leave the highway in my Toyota FJ Cruiser I put on the gloves. I wear them for driving, setting up camp, recovery, spotting and almost all other activities. I have found that Custom LeatherCraft gloves are well suited for my needs and the cost is very reasonable. These gloves are available at Home…
Gear Reviews
Osprey Stratos 36 Day Hiking Pack
by tomas •
In December Osprey sent me the new 2010 Stratos 36 pack to evaluate and I have been using it ever since without complaints. One of the great things about Osprey is that they size their packs. For my torso height I am using the large Stratos 36 which provides 2197 cubic inches of space. With this sizing…