Author: grahamrayajr
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Review of Apple AirTags
An Apple AirTag is a small, low-powered device that can be used to find anything it is attached to or in the proximity of. It only works with Apple products and uses Bluetooth to connect to an iPhone or iPad. It uses the “Find My” app on the device to locate the AirTag. The phone […]
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Review of the Eureka! Northern Breeze Camping Screen House 10×10
I selected this screen house after a month of researching screen houses. I narrowed my search down to 10 various brands and models, then decided on this one. The Eureka! Northern Breeze Camping Screen House comes in two sizes; 10′ x 10′ and 12′ x 12.’ I bought the 10′ version on Amazon for $529. […]
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Personal Protection Tools and Tips When Camping
As a camper, retired Soldier and former Concealed Carry Permit Instructor and NRA Instructor, I thought it would be helpful to provide some protection basics when it comes to the unique circumstances while camping. Whether you are staying in a populated campground or a remote location boondocking alone, there are unique challenges to staying safe […]
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Product Review of the RYSEAB Tire Portable Air Compressor
I just bought the battery powered RYSEAB Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor for my trailer emergency breakdown kit. UPDATE. May 2022. I no longer can recommend this compressor. After my initial testing and charging when I got it, I packed it for a road trip to Cape Hatteras. During the road trip, I got a […]
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Page, Arizona and Antelope Canyon
This is the third blog, covering the third leg of our road trip from Kansas City to Colorado Springs and Garden of the Gods, then Canyonlands National Park and Monument Valley. This blog is exclusively focused on Page, Arizona. Our motivation to come to Page, Arizona was inspired by friends who had previously visited here, […]
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Canyonlands NP & Monument Valley
This blog covers the second leg in our roadtrip coming from Garden of the Gods and Colorado’s Gold Belt Scenic Byway. Leaving Canon City, Colorado, we headed west on Route 50, then headed northwest, merging to I-70 at Grand Junction, CO. We arrived here about 6 hours from our departure that morning. Continuing west on […]
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Road Trip to Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods, & Gold Belt Scenic Byway
One of our favorite trips was road tripping through Colorado from Kansas City. This 12-day trip took us through Colorado Springs, then up to Canyonlands National Park, Utah, then back through Arizona and New Mexico. We visited Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon, AZ then Chaco Canyon, NM on our way home. Because of this long […]
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Trailering Fundamentals 101
…and Other Trailering Basics for Beginners If you are planning to haul a trailer for the first time or know someone who is, this is for you. Towing for the first time can be an intimidating undertaking, but with proper education, training, and practice it can be safe and easy. This overview is to introduce […]
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Road Trip to Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke Island
As we finalized our packing and preparation, I loaded my Yakima Easy Rider trailer in my “cargo without kayak” configuration. The empty space afforded by leaving the kayak home provides room for three more items, bags, or cargo boxes. For this trip, I added one additional Plano box and a cargo bag. One Roam Adventure […]
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Teardrop Vs. Tent Trailer
A comparison in features, tradeoffs, comfort and convenience Small trailers have a lot in common, but there are pros and cons to selecting an enclosed trailer like a teardrop or choosing an adventure trailer with a roof top tent. An enclosed trailer will offer you more protection from the elements and is generally better than […]