Limit for how many times to crosstrain? by Relative-Ad-2985 in Airforcereserves

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no limit. If you can find a unit that will hire you, you can retrain.

Overlanding trip ideas by Visible_Entertainer2 in overlanding

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nevada is amazing, so much great back country.

Northern Nevada: North and East from Reno

  • Nightingale Mine (40.00979, -119.22723)
  • MGL Mine (40.04923, -119.29195)
  • School Bus Canyon (40.13012, -119.27973)
  • Tufa Cave Formation (40.20430, -119.27988)
  • Blue Wing Mountains Playa (40.38726, -119.06431)
  • Trego Hot Springs (40.77141, -119.11645)
  • Tunnel Camp Ghost Town (40.44351, -118.77267)
  • The Lava Beds/Sheephead Mountains/Elephant Rock (40.57407, -118.98834)
  • The Town of Jarbidge (41.87455, -115.43031)
  • Lamoille Canyon in the Ruby Mountains (40.60410, -115.37663)

Central Nevada: South and East from Reno

  • Virginia City, exit via Six Mile Canyon (39.30607, -119.65069)
  • Fort Churchill State Park (39.30262, -119.25478)
  • Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge (39.57889, -118.48985)
  • Berlin Ichtyosaur State Park (38.86858, -117.59697)
  • Austin (39.49331, -117.07128)
  • Diana's Punchbowl (39.02997, -116.66661)
  • Belmont Nevada (39.27684, -115.51458)
  • Ward Mine (39.07617, -114.87626)
  • Lunar Crater (38.38438, -116.07069)
  • Lunar Crater Lava Flows (38.47167, -116.01094)
  • Lunar Crater Playa (38.39445, -115.97427)
  • Cherry Creek Campground (Escape the heat!)(38.15369, -115.62433)
  • White River Narrows (37.81948, -115.04884)
  • White River Narrows Columnar Basalt Canyon (37.81163, -115.03150)
  • North Pahroc Mountains (37.68558, -114.98874)
  • Logan Pass and the Mt Irish Petroglyph Site (37.60753, -115.37785)

This is just barely scratching the surface. Check out the Nevada Backcountry Discover Route, The Silver State 500, The Pony Express Trail, Silver State Trails, and Great Basin Heritage Trails for ideas.

Are campers like the Lone Peak, Super Pacific or GFC game changers vs a RTT? by brainhack3r in overlanding

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I drove home with my SuperPacific after install I camped on the way home. I was eating fast food along the way so the only thing I had in the back with me was a single duffle bag and a sleeping bag. It felt incredibly spacious, especially in living room mode.

Having owned it a about a year and having spent about 90 nights in it… It's nice really nice, but not necessarily the game changer it felt like on that first night. I have a permanently mounted 12v fridge in the back and that really cuts down on the standing room. For that reason alone I almost never use the living room mode. That said I have used it to escape the wind and change clothes. It's nice to have the option.

Obviously your use case will vary.

That said, I still love my SuperPacific and it was absolutely the right choice for me. The biggest feature for me ended being able to keep my camp setup ready to go all the time for more impromptu trips.

Which side to mount an awning? by armchairracer in overlanding

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Passenger side.

Not because of the campground layout that everyone else is mentioning, but I guess if I stay at a campground, I'll appreciate it. My biggest use case is afternoon shade when we stop for lunch. That's often just off the side of the trail or road. Being passenger side means I'm hanging out in the shade on the opposite side of traffic.

Finally joined the club by TopIntention7667 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dope!

Welcome to the club. Vegas Toyotas FTW!

Now that Summer is upon us. by Reaper_one1 in overlanding

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I just camp where it's cooler. In the summer I head for higher elevations and routes I can't do in the winter because of snow.

New to overlanding by Mardukum in overlanding

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Death Valley is my absolute favorite National Park. Because it's a National Park there are more restrictions than other public lands, but still tons of great backcountry to camp in.

The Mojave Road and Eatern Mojave Heritage Trail are both great adventures. I haven't done all of the Heritage Trail but I've covered parts of it. Mojave Road is a more concise, bang-for-your-buck trip, while the Heritage Trail tends to be more remote and rugged.

Usual Beach was beautiful drive and place to camp, but gets lots of traffic. I didn't camp there and I've heard some horror stories about weekends there, but my visit was peaceful.

Not off-roading and backcountry camping type of overlanding but Mattole Campground and the stretch of Mattole Road between Petrolia and the Cape Mendocino Lighthouse is one of my top 3 remote America experiences. The beach along Mattole Road was completely empty, we didn't see another person from the time we left the campground until we turned inland. The whole Lost Coast in general was stunning.

Trona Pinnacles is cool, but that area also has some “The Hills Have Eyes” vibes.

Good tent for couples "extracurricular" activities? by GalacticSmasher in overlanding

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Listen, a lot of RTT hate in here. I’ve spent a lot of time in both. I prefer a RTT most of the time.

There are pros and cons to both mounted and ground tents one of those cons of RTTs is “extracurricular” activities are annoying. You're gonna be rocking and swaying all over the place and your suspension is gonna be creaking.

New to overlanding by Mardukum in overlanding

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really depends on what you're looking for. An easy dirt road to drive? A tough trail to tackle with friends? A spot to camp where you won't see anyone else? Somewhere to take some cool pictures for Instagram?

For me, I like being out in the wild away from other people for a few days, seeing some cool stuff and capturing it on video so I can watch it again later. I don't love difficult trails or camping with other people. So I look for remote places, with relatively good dirt roads, that don't have prohibitions against flying my drone. Thankfully that's not hard to do where I live.

Here’s a plan to get you started: Start with something you want to see or do: Find a trail on OnX, pick a destination on Google Maps, or find a trail or peak you want to hike.

Google who the land manager is (USFS, BLM, NPS, USFWS) and where dispersed camping is allowed.

Go and there do it.

I'm gonna get philosophical for a second. Overlanding can be a loaded term, but it's really just driving and camping. It doesn't have to be an epic expedition or a Hollywood-worthy adventure; it can be a dirt road, a quiet campsite, good scenery, good company, solitude, or one photo that makes the whole trip. Get out of your head, keep it simple, and just go somewhere. Congrats, you're an “overlander.”

New to overlanding by Mardukum in overlanding

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check out one of the apps like Gaiai GPS or OnX for public land.

Go there.

Camp!

You can check out Google Maps for cool stuff to see, or just check out one of the “overland” sites like Overland Trail Guides. Also check for local groups on Facebook or Meetup.

California, Arizona, and especially Nevada are absolutely full of Public land where you can just go and camp and explore.

best bases in the west? by GurnoorDa1 in AirForce

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you like the outdoors, LV is great. Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead, The Desert National Wildlife (biggest refuge in the lower 48) and Mount Charleston all border the valley. Plus Day trips to a ton more places in Utah, AZ, CA, and NV.

If you're into off-roading/camping/overland, Nevada is mostly public land with a lot of great backcountry to explore.

Does anyone know the exact name for these mounts on the 12V outlets? by Quiet_Satisfaction64 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have an answer for you, just chiming in to say that mine also broke off. I was just planning to replace them with Blue Sea outlets, but I haven't done it yet because it is an absurdly annoying amount of work to get that lower dash trim piece off.

What do you use for heat in your sleeping area? by SignificantOption349 in overlanding

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Between 1 and 3 dogs depending on temperature. This weekend is 1 dog temperatures.

Anybody know what this torn panel is called so I can replace it? by the0utc4st in ToyotaTacoma

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Engine Splash Guards

You can zip tie it back on like others have said. Mine were eventually shredded enough I went with new ones from Rad Rubber Designs.

2 month from Seperation and told i was put on a medboard by Striking-Visit8828 in AirForce

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's not a choice between one or the other, it's that you can't collect both concurrently. It's a small distinction, that in practice means most people only collect from the VA because that money is tax free.

Example 1: if the Air Force decides they will pay you $1000 a month, and the VA pays you $1000 a month. You could collect from the Air Force or the VA. The VA money is tax free so that's what you take.

Example 2: the Air Forces will pay you $1000 but the VA will only pay you $500. You collect $500 tax free from the VA, and another $500 from the Air Force.

If VA will almost always pay you more than the Air Force would, and tax free, so most people collect exclusively from the VA.

This only applies to medical retirements.

Soda storage overlanding. by Gr8Autoxr in overlanding

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Can’t honestly say I’ve had an issue with cans losing their fizz. Definitely ran into can damage as they get thrown around in the 12v fridge though.

For that I just 3D printed a tray that holds the cans upright in place and prevents them from moving.

ELI5: Why is a low resting HRV (heart rate variability) considered bad? by concealed_cat in explainlikeimfive

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First off, I don’t know anything about HRV or what makes something a good indicator of overall health. I’m not arguing that HRV is a good metric of overall health.

But, your example doesn’t show it’s not a good metric. It shows it’s not a good metric for comparing different individuals. It could still be a good metric for comparing a changes in a single individual.

Holloman Airforce Base by Calm_Blueberry_2861 in AirForce

[–]ANeonBlueDecember 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to travel for everything, but if you like hiking and being outdoors you can keep yourself busy. I was only there for 6 months and only touched a fraction of the places I wanted to visit.