Wyoming B.S. Thread

What kind of Jeep did you end up with?



(hi WY folks )

 

Liberty i think

 

Just hoping it wasn't one of those Renegade things haha. You know for how often I come through there I still have only ever met up with one of you scruffy bastards.

 

Ohhhh no thats right it is a renegade haha

Well get your poop in a group and tell us when your around haha

 

I'll be coming through again in December. Maybe a couple more times in January/March etc. I'll try and make a trip further north where yall are or maybe if there's another trip planned I'll hop in.

 

Haha and I wasn't even that scruffy when we met up in Dubois! Hope to see you again this summer

 

On recomendation, I am using a Larsen 2/70B antenna with an NMO mount. Mounted on the roof. Seems to be doing Ok. http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-000565

 

How're you liking it so far? My buddy and I always go back and forth between his renegade and the CrossTrek. I didn't even know they had a turbo option to be honest ha.

I'm hoping the 2018 CrossTrek won't be a cheap joke and they do the whole electric and STI model thing.

 

Some favorite photos from DC

SR71, fastest plane ever made.

WashingtonDC-2.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
WashingtonDC-9.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
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This bomber dropped the first nuclear bomb.

WashingtonDC-14.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr

Super sonic passenger jet. The one and only Concorde

WashingtonDC-17.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
WashingtonDC-18.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
WashingtonDC-25.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr

Fastest helicopter

WashingtonDC-19.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
WashingtonDC-26.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr

The Discovery, so cool.

WashingtonDC-28.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
WashingtonDC-30.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
WashingtonDC-32.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
WashingtonDC-34.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
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Hockey!

WashingtonDC-43.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr

The Monuments of course

WashingtonDC-46.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
WashingtonDC-47.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
WashingtonDC-49.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
WashingtonDC-51.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
WashingtonDC-53.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
WashingtonDC-58.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
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The Hope Diamond

WashingtonDC-69.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr

Subway

WashingtonDC-70.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr

 

Dang man. Those are some good photos. Dig the night shots. Good eye

 

Thanks man!

Was a cool spot for night shots. I didn't have a tripod either which made it interesting. Really would like a nicer camera for that purpose alone. I love shooting night stuff.

But getting by just fine for now. haha So many cool photo opportunities. Just wish there wasn't the hord's of people all the damn time. Need to go in the middle of a "snow" storm there haha

Also there are more in the Flickr Album if you're curious. Just didn't want to post 70 photos in here

 

Awesome document Monte. Makes me want to go see it in person. Glad it was a good trip!

 

Thanks man! Its a cool place. SOOOO much to see there though.

 

Was fun. The Capitols won. Had never been to a live game before. Stopped action a lot more then I thought it did, but was a blast still.

 

Sweet photos monte. Would love to see a SR71 in person.

 

Anyone have any recommendations for a good backpack for equipment/hunting/backpacking/guns/ outdoors lol.

Just looking for a good weather resistant all around bag that can carry whatever I need, but also be used to travel on airplanes and such.

 

Price range? I am a bit of a pack nerd and suggest Kifaru, Stone Glacier (My current fav pack is from them), or Mystery Ranch (bit outdated as far as frame goes but they are built to last with lots of options).

 

Not looking to break the bank, but not really sure what a quality one costs these days. I just realized my only real backpacks are my work ones (which I don't want to beat up to bad) and a single pouch back that has seen better days.

I'll have to look into those brands you mentioned.

 

Able to carry on planes narrow down your size to about 22x14x9 or less. Many airlines are cracking down even smaller on carry-ons.

 

Those will most likely "break the bank". All will be at a minimum ~$500 - $600. That being said, you are getting an external frame pack that will make 40lbs feel like nothing and 90+ lbs feel "just right". I am only suggesting these brands because you mentioned hunting and 40lbs is a common pack in weight, and 90+ if you are packing the animal out.

One benefit to these packs is their versatility. My pack can easily go from storing a weeks worth of gear, to being just big enough to hold a water bladder and a rain coat for a quick day trip. I went from having four $100 - $200 dollar bags that were only good at one thing to one bag that does everything I want it to.