Rainy solo 4Runner camping: boondocking on desert BLM land - Agua Fria National Monument 

Thanks! I'm a better sketcher than painter. 😂 He has bounced back 110%!

Thank you so much for the kind words ❤️

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Thank you so much! 🥰

Aww a love a low rider! 🥰 Keep it simple and give it a shot! You might get hooked 😉

300 days of sunshine in Arizona . The other 65 days are when I’m camping 😂

@@ShoestringMartha lol!!

Sounds like you’ve got the necessities covered - not too much, not too little 👌🏼 I carry a little deflator and a Ryobi inflator, but both take a very long time. Permanent, on-board air is on my short list, for upgrades.

It’s been a game changer! ☕️

So versatile and it lasts so long!

Thank you! It's not only informative, but also entertaining 😂

You can be mad at the weather, or lean into it - which is the route I prefer ☺️

The Life if Good one? It’s probably 15 years old! The purple ski beanie as at least 20 😅

@@ShoestringMartha the Life is good one. I have several of their hats. I cant wait to go camping! I live in the northeast so too cold yet. But soon!

Thank you! Yeah, the SportzCove certainly could have been an option too. I was just being super lazy. 😂

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Agreed! I don’t know if it’s because it involves dogs or what, but it’s the only one I really love 😂

Thanks so much! I have a few different awning options, but the high winds out here are not to be trifled with. 🫣

Not yet! It will probably be after the next one (the easy cheesy recipe video)🤞🏻😬

He 1000% deserves it! 🥰

Of course he did! 😂

Welcome, neighbor!

I mean, they do have pretty good treads on them 😁 Amazing how much a little moisture intensifies the saturation!

Wow, thanks!

@@ShoestringMarthaDefinitely one of the nicer 4Runners I’ve seen. Very thoughtful layout. I have a 2010 4Runner with over 200k miles and it’s still running great. Would love to purchase a 2024 model but $50,000 is a bit difficult to justify.

Thank you so much ☺️

Nice! It produces a bit if “silt”, but big points on style, and the mug keeps drinks very hot.

Well gosh -- thank you so much! 🥰

Thanks! ☺️

Welcome and thank you! Before I had the 4Runner, I had an LC (FJ62) 😏

@@ShoestringMartha Will update you when we land on the truck :) I’d love a new gen LC, but that may be a circus to get. Wishing you all good things.

Goshhhhh 😅 Thanks so much!

Yikes! Way to trust your instincts and sending you some camping spot finding luck 🍀 💖

😂 I mean I may be partial, but it’s a pretty cool name!

LOL 100% agreed - ew, people! 😂

I've been through-charging with the AllPowers unit, and that's probably my fastest / easiest solution.

I think you are correct. The liner removed the kernels juuuuuuust far enough from the heat to prohibit combustion.

Those would be these! amzn.to/3TePM0J

@@ShoestringMartha thank you ❤️

Welcome aboard!🫡

I wish there was a source for skinny blankets. I would love to have a wool Pendelton, that's only 24" wide. Any excuse to dump my mummy bag, that has the zipper on the wrong side. 😂 I haven't had it very long, but so far, the SetPower has been working fine and dandy!

Thank YOU 🥰

It’s this one! I like to put rosemary oil in it 😊 amzn.to/3vkDdrl

@@ShoestringMartha I just discovered your channel. I too have a 4 runner. You give me great vision! ☺️

Welcome! 🤗

Hiiiii 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼 Thanks so much 😊 That table is part of this thingamabob: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6Zgw-LAYi0M.htmlsi=4b0LQexIdpTkHTS6

Thank you! There should be a link in the description for both build videos now. If not, click the coffe cup icon on my channel page. The plans are on my Buymeacoffee page 😊

I don't know how or why, but I have lived in Arizona for over 20 years, and have yet to encounter a snake in the wild 🤷 I still remain vigilant though -- just in case.

@@ShoestringMartha I was out there visiting with my grandson and that’s all I could think about walking around it kind of ruined my time in beautiful Arizona/Utah. Next time I’ll try and be vigilant, but more relaxed.😂🙏 love your channel.🐾🩷

Aware -- but not freaked out -- would be the prefect balance 😂

Thanks! I have, but I plan on upgrading the rack first, and the rack is after the front bumper / winch. 💸💸💸😅

Though I have brought it on the at least 3 different trips, I still have not used it. I bring it exclusively for #2, and I just haven't uhhhh... needed it. 😅 For #1s, I just popped a squat behind the rocks, and used my cup with the screwcap "after hours".

Thanks so much for your reply. I think I’ll give it a try.

Thx! I have a set (and love them), but it didn’t seem worthwhile to deploy them for an hour hike. I was probably just being a little paranoid anyway 😬

@@ShoestringMartha try the camera trick toe will be blown away, I was just by placing my phone against the glass. I now use my shades 90% of the time. Your climate will make it make sense to wandering eyes

Out of sight, out of mind is always good practice.

It’s not a bug - it’s a feature 😄 Between the couch and the constant hum of traffic, I could never forget that I was only about a mile off the highway, no matter how remote it *felt*

Thank you - I made them myself! 😄 Passenger side: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-i5jqQk3zCW4.html and here is the driver side ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6Zgw-LAYi0M.html

While I have occasionally gotten a creepy feeling when camping alone, more often, it’s other campers who frighten me 😞

Through-charging with the AllPowers seems to be the fastest, and my current go-to.

There is a long-winded explanation over here (for the passenger side) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-i5jqQk3zCW4.html and here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6Zgw-LAYi0M.html (for the driver side) 😄

Same 😞

I have the Ecoflow River 2 Pro but having issues with extreme fluctuation in wattage output of DC output - I bought it to power my Set Power fridge (same as yours). Only had Ecoflow 4 months. Contacted the company. They are researching need for a fix. They were not willing to replace as it could be an issue with other units. Ecoflow won't refund since I purchased it from another retailer. I'm not having success getting other retailer to refund (expired 30 day refund policy). So I suggest not being in a hurry to purchase the River 2 Pro just yet. 🤷 FYI - I did purchase another River 2 Pro this time from Costco just to see if my current issue was a fluke. However, I had the same DC output problem with the new one. I do suggest purchasing future power stations from Costco as they have a no questions asked return policy and I was able to get a full refund. Finally, in addition, I tested the Set Powers fridge DC plug in a Jackery Explorer 300 - no evidence of extreme DC output wattage fluctuations. So, I'm sure it's the Ecoflow.

Will do, but for now, it’s this guy: amzn.to/3NQboMW

They're doing great 👍 I could not tell you how they are doing mileage wise, as I don't track it. 😬 I haven't really challenged them with any significant off-road tests yet, but they have fared just fine on rutted forest roads, slick clay, gravel, and washboard.

This thing! amzn.to/3SUSabo

@@ShoestringMartha Cool!