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    Duffle bag as luggage

    I use a 120L Duffel as checked luggage. I use packing cubes and pack my gear inside.
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    San Diego Home Costs whoosh!!!

    Is there anywhere halfway desirable where housing prices are not going crazy? I hear the same complaints everywhere I visit.
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    Water heater installation cost in mtn west

    I think it took me an hour to change mine, most of that was the draining. I think I paid $600 for the water heater about a year ago.
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    The death of the retail store

    I agree, once I started using WalMart plus I bet I only make 3 trips a month to the grocery store. Any issues the come back and pick it up off my porch. WalMart doesn't have the best meat but the rest of the grocery items are on point and it saves me a ton of time.
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    Will Vehicle Prices Ever Decrease?

    I still have not seen price drops on 2013-2020 Land Cruisers
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    Pre-Post retirement Budgeting

    Many keep taxable income low and buy coverage from the ACA on healthcare.gov. If you can keep AGI down supposedly it is pretty cheap and decent. YMMV I have not looked into it
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    Pre-Post retirement Budgeting

    There is nothing ridiculous about it. It is just math
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    Alaskan guide tent under tarp

    I used a piece of Tyvek that I cut to fit slightly undersized.
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    Pre-Post retirement Budgeting

    I like to use firecalc.com It covers every scenario of the stock market's history and allows you to tweak many items.
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    Pre-Post retirement Budgeting

    I use a spreadsheet. I have tracked my spending for years and know how much I spend in what category. I also keep a "retirement" spreadsheet. This I estimate based on my current spending and what I will not have in retirement such as 3 iPhones on a plan, 2 teen drivers and so on. I am...
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    Springbar Canvas Tents for Weekend Camping?

    They really go up very quick. 2 nights is not a big deal to set up. I have camped site to site with my Kodiak 10x14. I really like the Springbar and I may buy a 10x10 from them.
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    What to do/see/eat Sandy-Salt Lake City?

    Hit Crown Burger and ski Little Cottonwood Canyon.
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    '98 Land Cruiser experiences?

    My 2002 100 series has around 230k miles on it. I would jump in and drive it to Alaska today if needed. I will never sell it. Incredible vehicle.
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    12v/Truck Fridge and Freezer

    I have the ARB, it was a game changer for my trips. I have only ran it off the car battery. I can leave the vehicle off for 48 hours and it still works.
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    Anyone have experience w/ long range fuel tanks?

    My local surplus store sells the Scepter cans. I did buy the factory wrench. I can carry gas in the vehicle without a smell. I prefer strapping it to my roof rack though.
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