June 18, 2012 – Off-Road Travel: Death Valley “ Part 2 By: Jaime Hernandez, www.Off-Road.com
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Author: Tom Severin
Maintain Your Edge
Outdoorsmen are quite skilled, generally speaking. But one of the less understood skills is how to sharpen knives properly. Most people have a vague idea of the process. Perhaps you’ve even tried using one of those gadgets you buy at the store. Knife sharpening involves certain tools and skills. With… Continue reading
May 15, 2012 – Off-Road Travel: Death Valley “ Part 1 By: Jaime Hernandez, www.Off-Road.com
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April 25, 2012 – JUST DESERTS An off-road driving adventure
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4×4 Pod Cast Episode 15 -Talking about HAM Radios with Tom Severin
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Get Staked for Camping!
Though small, tent stakes play a vital role in your campout. Using inferior or insufficient tent stakes can mean a disaster for your outing. Proper staking is generally possible only with long, heavy duty tent stakes. Many tents today come with thin, wire-like stakes. Those are fine in some situations,… Continue reading
Clunk Thunk Clackety Click!
When I have a problem I cannot diagnose, my first call is to Bruce at Bogart Engineering. He has helped me solve many issues by tracking down the sound. I persuaded Bruce to share his knowledge with us. You’re driving home after a great day of off-roading and notice a… Continue reading
Wick it up, Bud!
One of the many benefits of being an instructor is learning from my students. Usually it’s regarding some cool product. Such was the case in January. During my Tread Trainer class, a student mentioned oil-absorbent sheets. It sounded like a great product, so I stopped by West Marine (www.westmarine.com) and… Continue reading
Build Your Own First Aid Kit
Much of the time in the outdoors, you will be on your own for immediate medical care, with definitive medical services 2 or more hours away. Provided, of course that you can even signal for help! In preparation for an outing or expedition, you need to make sure everyone has… Continue reading
Make Outdoor Resolutions You Can keep
Well, it’s that time of year again. Time for handing out gifts, partying, stuffing our faces, having a jolly good time (too good, sometimes), and then the customary New Year’s resolutions. You know, that list of promises for the coming year that don’t last past Super Bowl weekend. I’m here… Continue reading
How to Survive Death Wobble
It’s one of the more frightening experiences you’ll encounter behind the wheel. The vehicle is shaking so badly you think it’ll far apart and that you’re going to die. That’s why it’s called Death Wobble. I hope you never experience it, but if you do, this column may help you… Continue reading
Mojave Green Can Bite You In A Whole New Way
While going off road, especially in the southwestern part of the United States, people often wonder about snakes, rattlesnakes in particular. Several rattlesnake species inhabit the United States, with the Diamondback and Mojave Green rather prevalent in the southwest (and most of Mexico). They are similar in appearance, but the… Continue reading
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