Donn Friedman

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Donn Friedman

May 5—An almanac. On paper. It works when you don't have cellphone service. Keep one like the "New Mexico Atlas of Recreation" by Benchmark Maps in your vehicle. It costs $26.95. This county-by-county guide shows roads including highways, county roads and dirt roads across the state. It is in its 11th edition and includes field-checked back roads, GPS grids and detailed maps of the cities.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Donn Friedman

May 5—Aaron Ketner sent Journal Outside a photo of his setup: Tepui Roof Tent, 4x Innovations steel rear bumper/swingout, custom rear leaf springs by Alcan Spring of Colorado, refreshed front suspension with Bilstein 5100 struts, Method Wheels, Big 7 wire kit with 140 amp alternator upgrade. Ketner and his wife own Plata Coffee and host a "Rigs and Coffee" meet up once a month on the second Saturday. Plata Coffee is located at 8325 Second St. NW in Los Ranchos De Albuquerque.

1 week ago | abqjournal.com | Donn Friedman

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2 weeks ago | abqjournal.com | Donn Friedman

Zip ties hold my world together. Like duct tape, cable ties or the trademarked Zip-Tie brand, can save many an adventure. The nylon fastening bands with a ratcheting, locking end come in standard lengths from 5 inches to as long as 24 inches. Pulling the cable tight after connecting creates a tight loop. You can use these fasteners:To hold together cables. To connect broken plastic pieces. To keep loose plastic on fenders attached to your vehicles after mishaps with rocks, plants etc. on the road.

1 month ago | abqjournal.com | Donn Friedman

Everyone does it. There are even children’s books based on it, like “Everyone Poops” by Taro Gomi, the beloved bestselling Japanese book and potty-training classic. To have an enjoyable multiday adventure, travelers need a poop plan. Pit toilets and public bathrooms can be gross — or unavailable. And for those camping in a national forest or other public lands, many want to leave no trace.