Monthly Archives: December 2011

Electronics: Camera Kit, Laptop, and Backups One of my main goals in this journey is to document much of what I’m learning and experiencing along the way – mostly in still photographs, with some occasional video. Since I plan to … Continue reading →

Water Storage & Filtration   Potable water on self-supported overland travels ranks at the top of the list of basic survival needs, right above shelter and food. With a shelter (FWC) secured, my sights now move to how I will … Continue reading →

Places I Plan to Volunteer I’m approaching this adventure from a point of view slightly different than a typical tourist. Instead of looking for hotels, restaurants, and major tourist attractions, I’m trying to figure out interesting places that I can … Continue reading →

  Mobil1 Synthetic Fluids I recall when Scott Brady drove the Expedition West 2004 Toyota Tacoma up to the Arctic Ocean & back to Arizona on just one fill of Mobil1 synthetic engine oil. Upon returning from the 9,000 miles … Continue reading →

Shakedown Trip #1: The Eastern Sierras & Mojave National Preserve   I knew several months ago that I would be hitting 100,000 miles on my Tacoma sometime around the start of my big drive south, but figured it would be … Continue reading →

Suspension & Tires   Years ago while taking a business class at The University of Arizona, we did a case study on Toyota Corporation, regarding their philosophy to build the best product the first time around so that customers wouldn’t … Continue reading →