Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 211
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From: Pagosa Springs CO
I have a 2012 Unlimited Rubicon and removed my sub completely and replaced the plastic panel with one from a Sport model (without the subwoofer). I really can't tell the difference in sound 
I rather have the trunk space. I am making my own drawer and slide out for my ARB fridge.
I rather have the trunk space. I am making my own drawer and slide out for my ARB fridge.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 478
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From: Yukon, Canada
Crying shame to lose space, but access is ridiculously awkward when you've got other gear piled or mounted atop it. Mine is now empty. It would be better used with a Genright second gas tank.
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GenRight offers the best prices and customer service for JK Extended Range Gas Tank, Dual to be purchased online 24/7.
JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 22
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Multiple sleeping bags on a trip?
I was able to test my new camping gear (sleeping mat, sleeping bag and tent)this weekend.
Looks like I made some good decisions choosing the gear. The first night it was heavily raining and the temperatures were around 32°F.
Had no water inside the tent except for some condensation....not even enough to form drops.
The Coleman Hampton double sleeping bag was a little too cold the first night, so I switched to my older Marmot down sleeping bag.
The second night it was a bit warmer and I comfortably slept in the big Coleman.
My new sleeping mat has a wedge-shaped top end, so your head rests like you had a pillow. The whole mat is just awesome!!
You almost sleep like you do in your bed at home.
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Looks like I made some good decisions choosing the gear. The first night it was heavily raining and the temperatures were around 32°F.
Had no water inside the tent except for some condensation....not even enough to form drops.
The Coleman Hampton double sleeping bag was a little too cold the first night, so I switched to my older Marmot down sleeping bag.
The second night it was a bit warmer and I comfortably slept in the big Coleman.
My new sleeping mat has a wedge-shaped top end, so your head rests like you had a pillow. The whole mat is just awesome!!
You almost sleep like you do in your bed at home.
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JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 22
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What do most of you do about planning for changing temperatures at night on a trip? Do you carry multiple sleeping bags or does any one make a good sleeping bag that can help compensate for the unforeseen temperature changes? No one wants to be too hot or too cold. I live in the south (Louisiana) and I have never made it to the mountains, but I understand the weather can change suddenly.
You better watch where you're going and remember where you been.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 211
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From: Pagosa Springs CO
What do most of you do about planning for changing temperatures at night on a trip? Do you carry multiple sleeping bags or does any one make a good sleeping bag that can help compensate for the unforeseen temperature changes? No one wants to be too hot or too cold. I live in the south (Louisiana) and I have never made it to the mountains, but I understand the weather can change suddenly.
JK Freak
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 620
Likes: 5
From: Zug/Switzerland
What do most of you do about planning for changing temperatures at night on a trip? Do you carry multiple sleeping bags or does any one make a good sleeping bag that can help compensate for the unforeseen temperature changes? No one wants to be too hot or too cold. I live in the south (Louisiana) and I have never made it to the mountains, but I understand the weather can change suddenly.
If you can't carry different sleeping bags, a good option would be to have a mid-range sleeping bag and also have an additional fleece liner in case it get's too cold.
Mummy bags are better for cold weather, because they leave less space inside that you'll have to warm up with your body heat. Some even come with a collar you can close around your neck, so the warm air won't escape.
That's how me and my brother spent a night at 46°F exposed to a light breeze.
He slept in a summer sleeping bag (mummy style) all wrapped up and was freezing.
I slept in a mid-range sleeping bag (also mummy) all wrapped up and wasn't freezing.
JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 36
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From: Vancouver, BC
Fleece or blankets between you and the mattress (as NMBruce suggests) help, but you might still be cold. Get one of those thin insulated mats or thin inflatable mattresses and you'll be much more cozy on those sub-freezing nights!
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 273
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From: Roswell, GA
I took all of these pictures at Overland Expo East in Asheville, NC this past weekend. Although I was only there on Saturday, I had a blast. The expo seemed to be a success, and hopefully they will continue the annual event on the east coast in the years to come. There were some very impressive vehicles out there, and not just Jeeps. Only the first Jeep pictured belongs to me. If I have posted someone’s vehicle and they don’t want it posted, just let me know and I’ll remove it.
JK Newbie
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 48
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From: Huntington Beach CA
For super cold nights, less than 35 degrees, I have a small heated throw blanket that I plug into my Goal Zero and it supplies a warming heat inside the sleeping bag. Never needed to run more than a few hours. Two to sleep and 2 hours around 4 am.
Make sure you try the set up out at home before needing it. Not all throws can be used with the goal zero batteries
Make sure you try the set up out at home before needing it. Not all throws can be used with the goal zero batteries