I have been reworking myfjcruiser.org over the last week to make the post and articles more accessible to my users. The main changes will be seen in the top menu bar. There is now a fast link to product REVIEWS and MY MODS. The FJ PARTS menu item leads to a list that I have…
Gear Reviews
Brunton Helios Lighter – Review
by tomas •
This summer I decided to give a quality wind proof lighter a try. I ordered the EXPENSIVE Helios lighter from Brunton. Out of the package this looked like a quality product. Using Ronson Butane Fuel I filled the lighter and tried to light it. From the first attempt I was never able to get the…
Expedition Gear, Gear Reviews
Bunton Wind River Range – Review
by tomas •
After using the Brunton Wind River Range for a full summer of adventure travel I can say that the stove is tops. We used the stove for about 25 days of camping and cooking this season. The stove performed flawlessly and was always ready to go. The highest camp was about 11,000 feet and the…
Trip Reports
Gold – The Colorado Colors of Fall
by tomas •
On Thursday we finally made the trip to see the fall colors. Even though we missed the peak by a week or so there were still pockets of the glorious gold of the changing aspens. To find the fall colors we took the Toyota FJ Cruiser and headed west from Colorado Springs on Old Stage…
Other Stuff
2010 Brings New FJ Cruiser Color – Army Green
by tomas •
Voodoo Blue was the color used on the initial Toyota FJ Cruiser Concept car and was available for the first 3 model years. For 2010 Toyota has dropped the blue and added Army Green. From the photos I have looked at the Army Green looks way cool and I am guessing that it will be…
Expedition Gear, Gear Reviews
World’s Best Hi-Lift Accessory is Back – The JackMate
by tomas •
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…
Other Stuff
Finally 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Announced
by tomas •
2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Offers More Power, Better Fuel-Efficiency TORRANCE, Calif. (September 24, 2009) The Toyota FJ Cruiser, which melds the brand’s off-road legacy with distinct heritage design in a modern SUV, gets a more powerful engine and a unique new trail-oriented Special Edition Package for 2010. Engine changes also help boost the EPA estimated…
Expedition Gear, Expedition Trailer, Gear Reviews
ARB Simpson III Rooftop Tent Detailed Review
by tomas •
Tent Construction Tent Body The fabric is a heavy ripstop cotton polyester tent canvas. All fastening clips are nylon and the window and door zippers are self healing coil. I found the construction of the tent to be top notch. All the seams are very well stitched and are sealed with seam tape on the…