Several years ago, I put together a portable 12VDC power pack. OutdoorX4 has kindly published my article on how to build one.
You can find the article in issue 34 of OutdoorX4 magazine.
When you start reading the magazine you will be asked to register your e-mail to continue reading the issue. This is free.
I do encourage you to subscribe to the magazine as each issue is full of interesting articles about trips , DIY , recipes and more.
Building a DIY power pack on a budget
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During the summer of 2018, my wife and I embarked on an Alaska trip. We thought we’d be gone about four weeks. 92 days, two trips to the Arctic Ocean and 13,000 miles later we made it home in late August.
While on the trip, I was contacted, via Instagram , by the editor of TCT magazine and asked if I would write an article about the trip. Below are the links to the articles.
I hope you enjoy them and welcome your comments.
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After my cooking demo at the AVID Fall outdoor Expo, I’ve had people ask for my Zucchini and Badlands Chili recipe. Here they are.
INGREDIENTS:
1LB CHOPPED MEAT
1 LARGE ONION CHOPPED
1 15OZ CAN KIDNEY BEANS, DRAINED
1 15OZ CAN DICED TOMATOES
1 PACKAGE MCCORMICK CHILI MIX
1 500ML WINE CABERNET SAUVIGNON (BLACK BOX)
1 BEEF BOUILLON CUBE
1PACKAGE OF MUSHROOMS (SLICED)
OPTIONAL:
1 JALAPENO FINELY CHOPPED OR
GREEN CHILI FINELY CHOPPED
TABASCO OR HOT SAUCE TO TASTE
ADDITIONAL CHILI POWDER TO TASTE
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO THROW IN
GARNISH:
CHOPPED ONION
SHREDDED CHEESE
BROWN THE MEAT WITH THE CHOPPED ONIONS
ONCE BROWNED, ADD CHILI MIX, BOUILLON CUBE AND A THIRD OF THE RED WINE.
ONCE EVENLY MIXED ALL TOGETHER, ADD BEANS AND TOMATOES FOLD EVERYTHING TOGETHER.
FOLD IN THE MUSHROOMS.
YOU CAN ADD YOUR EXTRA INGREDIENTS AT THIS STAGE.
ALLOW THE CHILI TO SIMMER AT LEAST 30 MINUTES STIRRING OCCASIONALLY FOR GET ALL THE FLAVORS TO BLEND.
ADD A LITTLE MORE WINE IF NEEDED, THEN ADD WINE TO YOUR STOMACH.
THIS RECIPE IS EASILY DOUBLED FOR A LARGER GROUP.
SERVE UP AND ENJOY.
MICHAEL E. PEREZ
@BADLANDSEXPEDITIONS
This is a perfect dish for the Skottle or large skillet.
Ingredients:
1 1Lb Package of hot Italian sausage, cut into pieces
2 Red onions, cut into large chunks
1T chopped garlic (I use the prechopped in a small bottle)
1 Package of mushrooms, sliced
4-5 zucchini or squash, sliced
1-2 Cans of diced tomatoes
2 Cups of Cabernet Sauvignon (500ml Black Box)
1 large bouillon cube
Italian Seasoning
EVOO
1 pkg precooked pasta
Directions:
Over low heat, add a little EVOO to the Skottle.
Sauté sausage and onion until the sausage is browned and releases some oil. Increase heat as needed.
Add zucchini, mushrooms, 1T Italian seasonings, bouillon cube, diced tomatoes, and Cabernet Sauvignon, fold into the sausage and onions.
Cook until the zucchini is softened, adding wine as needed.
When the zucchini is ready, add the precooked pasta and cook until the pasta is hot.
Garnish with Parmesan cheese and enjoy with your leftover wine.
This dish pairs wonderfully with a Cabernet Sauvignon or Spanish Rioja.
Michael E. Perez
@badlandsexpeditions
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My latest article “War Cruisers” has been published in the 2019 July/August 2019 issue of 4WD Toyota Owners Magazine. I hope you enjoy and welcome your comments.
If you are not a subscriber of 4WD Toyota Owner magazine now is a good time to subscribe. https://4wdtoyotaowner.com/
Google drive link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rwSZYL248bDuOJqtnwEuYXJw0L9JHu_s
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Part three of the series Arctic Adventures in a vintage Land Cruiser is now live on TCT magazine.
We continue our trip through Alaska and Canada and head back beyond the Arctic Circle.
I hope you enjoy the article ,and welcome your comments. The article starts on page 24.
those of you who missed parts one and two the links below will take you to the articles.
Part one: Arctic Adventures Part One
Part two: Arctic Adventures Part Two
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Selling my beloved 1985 FJ-60. I’ve had it for 20 years and time for a change.
My wife and I recently returned from a three-month 13,000 mile trip to Alaska and Canada in the FJ-60 and it performed as designed. Read about the trip to Deadhorse at the below link.
https://badlandsexpeditions.wordpress.com/2018/12/22/my-latest-article-in-tct-magazine/
I bought the FJ-60 in June of 1998 in El Paso, TX, twenty years ago, being the third owner. The truck has been a Texas truck.
Truck runs and handles great. I get about 11 plus mpg on the highway.
Owning this truck has been a labor of love and I have made a lifetime of trips with it. Certainly, a head turner when you drive it. Just time for someone else to enjoy driving a piece of Land Cruiser history.
The truck currently has 307,000,00 miles on and about 55 thousand miles on the 350 Ram Jet engine. The H55 transmission has about 65 thousand miles. Both the engine and trans were purchased new.
The V-8 conversion was done in 2012 by Wolf Creek Rod Works. The 350 Ramjet was a crate motor not a junkyard engine.
The H55 transmission was purchased new.
Twin stick transfer case
Upgraded front brakes, with 4runner calipers EBC yellow stuff pads.
Rear disk brakes. Rear rotors and pads are new. T-case emergency brake
Rebuilt rear axle. New bearings, gears and locker.
The tires are BFG KM2 M/T 33 10.50 15 with about 15,000 miles along with two new spare tires.
All six wheels are new.
Roof rack with six NATO can holders with cans, 2nd spare tire ,Alu Box and awning.
Both front and rear bumpers are Stout built as are the sliders and roof rack.
The truck has never been in an accident.
OME heavy springs front and rear.
Rear springs are new OME Heavy with two extra leaves and BOSS air bags.
CB, , AM,FM , XM , Weather band radio with High Gain XM antenna .
The truck was painted about five years ago in maintenance free paint.
Dual batteries with on board charger, Milford cargo barrier,,
rear drawer system, rear seat is removed for better cargo
storage and capacity. new Hella H4 headlights, PIAA fog and driving lights. 360 LED
flood lighting, Remote control GoLight, rear lockrite locker, awning, 40 gallon fuel tank ,
Wagongear tailgate storage system, Iron Pig drivers side seat, Tuffy console with
Federal 100 watt siren , and PA system, rare roof console, hood strut conversion ,
rotating pintle hitch, Solar pigtail for the dual batteries, P/S
awning, power tank Mount, high-lift Jack mount, Daylight running lights, Rear sway bar
, Nitro extra capacity rear diff cover, hood gas strut conversion, 4Runner windshield wiper arms conversion
Extra alternator, hoses ,air filter .This is a link to a write up on the FJ-60 in Toyota trails magazine.
https://badlandsexpeditions.wordpress.com/2016/04/25/my-fj-60-in-toyota-trails-magazine/
Here is a link with more pictures . Some pictures show a winch with no longer part of the truck as well as other options such as radios etc.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9QQudjbfUTxvreXj6
Please let me know if you have any questions.
We are hoping this truck gets to a new loving home.
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Sand Island Petroglyh panel is a about 4 miles West of Bluff Utah. This panel is located on the grounds of the Sand Island BLM Campground on the San Juan River.
The panel is about 100 yards long and is believed to be 800 to 2,500 years old. The panel has big horn sheep, Kokopelli’s . men on horse back and much more.Panels like this gives us a glimpse into the past. If we only knew what it all meant.
This an easy place to get to and is perfect for someone who who has mobility limitations.
H/t’s
https://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/bluff/sand-island-petroglyphs/
https://bluffutah.org/business-directory/4884/sand-island-petroglyph-panel/
https://bearsearsmonument.org/sand-island-petroglyph-panel/
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251941
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