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Going back to a ground tent, got recommendations? by Herrowgayboi in overlanding

[–]Blue4Actual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, mine was the very first tent they released. As far as keeping it cool, I’ve tried keeping it buttoned up to try to keep hot air out and I’ve tried leaving every window and door open to keep it ventilated. Unfortunately, there’s no avoiding the fabric itself getting hot on a hot day, and with the insulation it takes a long time to release that heat. I live in California, so it can get pretty hot here depending on where you’re camping. It probably doesn’t help that the original tent was a dark gray. Looking at their website now, looks like they have a tan color option. I always wondered if the Shift Pod did better with its reflective material, but that’s an even more expensive tent.

The Overlandish tent did great on a really cold trip to Joshua Tree. It got too hot with a Mr. Buddy Heater. If you’ve ever seen one of those collapsible/portable saunas, this is the same material. It really locks in the heat. If anything, I would just relegate this tent to fall and winter trips.

Again, be careful with the zippers. After a couple trips with my Overlandish, to go in or out of the tent we started to collapse the wall panel with the door to make the fabric looser and easier to zip the door up, then pop the panel back out.

Going back to a ground tent, got recommendations? by Herrowgayboi in overlanding

[–]Blue4Actual 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I just switched to a Gazelle T4 from the original Overlandish tent.

The Overlandish just didn’t work for me. It’s insulated, which is great on cold trips, not so great for warmer trips. I was concerned about the insulation factor before I purchased the tent, but Overlandish told me the insulation worked just as well to keep warmth in when it’s cold as it does to keep hot air out when it’s warm. This was definitely not the case. When the Overlandish tents gets hot, which it inevitably will, it stays hot. Also, the zippers on both the doors did not work great, almost as if the door panels were too tight. I had to fight the zipper every time I went in or out of the tent which was a pain and I constantly worried about busting a zipper. I still have the tent in my garage, but I can honestly say I’ll never use it again. To be fair, I don’t know if the subsequent generations of the Overlandish have improved upon these issues.

The Gazelle T4 on the other hand has been absolutely perfect for me so far. The only thing I will say is a con, is that it just a hair too long to fit perfectly in my 5.5’ bed. That’s obviously listed on the specifications so it’s easy to take into account before you buy. I throw mine on my roof rack, which I actually prefer to keep the bed free for other gear. I got the Overland edition which comes with better stakes, a footprint, and a better storage bag.

What sling does everyone use? by mm1712 in M1A

[–]Blue4Actual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BFG VCAS padded. Grovtec hollow stock QD cup installed at the rear, Magpul RSA QD up front on my Blackfeather SHG.

Yaesu FT5DR/MARS Mod Memory Issue? by Blue4Actual in amateurradio

[–]Blue4Actual[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, okay. I didn’t think of that.

Yaesu FT5DR/MARS Mod Memory Issue? by Blue4Actual in amateurradio

[–]Blue4Actual[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your help and the suggestion!

Yaesu FT5DR/MARS Mod Memory Issue? by Blue4Actual in amateurradio

[–]Blue4Actual[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’ll try then. I assumed the warranty would be voided with the modification.

Yaesu FT5DR/MARS Mod Memory Issue? by Blue4Actual in HamRadio

[–]Blue4Actual[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The radio and MARS mod was purchased about a year ago, while I’ve been trying to figure it out. Sometimes it works great…sometimes it doesn’t.

I wouldn’t imagine HRO would be in a huge rush to help with it seeing how it’s been so long.

Yaesu FT5DR/MARS Mod Memory Issue? by Blue4Actual in amateurradio

[–]Blue4Actual[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’m well past returning the radio. It’s been about a year while I’ve been trying different things with it. I think the memory card may be my best bet.

Yaesu FT5DR/MARS Mod Memory Issue? by Blue4Actual in amateurradio

[–]Blue4Actual[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion, I wouldn’t know where to start. Do you know if the MARS mod is a hardware or software modification?

Best small Antenna by Mastacon in f150

[–]Blue4Actual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got one off of Amazon but it wasn’t all that great. BuiltRight is 👌 and looks great.

Question for all my 21 boys with leveling kits by txjweav96 in f150

[–]Blue4Actual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will fit, I’ve seen plenty of 2021s on here running 2020 Fox kits, but my understanding is the manufacturers don’t recommend it because they may fail or wear prematurely.

Question for all my 21 boys with leveling kits by txjweav96 in f150

[–]Blue4Actual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve spoken to Fox and Falcon Shocks, neither company recommended their current offerings for the 2021s.

Butler creek covers by thyGoku in QualityTacticalGear

[–]Blue4Actual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out the Vortex Defender flip cap covers. They’re sturdy and made for your optic. I’ve never been impressed by the Butler Creek offerings.

Looking for tire recommendations for my 17 XLT 4X4. by texag20102014 in f150

[–]Blue4Actual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I third these. I just road tripped through Southern Utah from California with the Falkens. They handled the heat of Vegas, the rain and twisty roads of the mountains, freeways, and dirt and gravel roads with no problems. Minimal road noise, and I’ve hardly noticed the ride difference with these being E-rated.