{"id":18,"date":"2022-01-08T19:13:16","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T19:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterthannever.blog\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2022-01-09T03:35:28","modified_gmt":"2022-01-09T03:35:28","slug":"gear","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/betterthannever.blog\/?page_id=18","title":{"rendered":"Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Here is a list of some of the items we purchased and use on our adventure.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Reese Anti-Sway Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was fairly straightforward but required a bit of planning ahead to make sure we purchased a hitch that had the offset hole for the sway bar ball. Not a big deal but good to know.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"betterthannever-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"B0016KJ5MC\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"2a96bb40c75a78a5c7ba1f3364db3d48\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Reese sway bar\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"top\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Curt Hitch with Sway Bar Offset<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make things a little easier on us, we went with a hitch that already included the offset for the sway bar ball.  With this we didn&#8217;t need to get a bolt or weld on plate for the sway bar.  A trailer service shop could have easily handled this for us but we try to do as much as possible on our own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=betterthannever-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B003AT6EYO&amp;asins=B003AT6EYO&amp;linkId=f938e981cc18c43da147fcd872f3827f&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\">\n    <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Ft. 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There are various options for the actual lock and the box design allows for the saftey chains to be locked away where they can&#8217;t be used for a short haul.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"bottom\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"ourshopcom-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Ft Knox Lock\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"B07L9Z3MHR\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"7fb55c1f6cd4633a8e6d8d5b3df09166\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Redarc Brake Controller<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We looked at options for a bluetooth brake controller but we felt that since the wiring harness was already installed we would prefer to go that route.  It was easy to install with a great option for our tow vehicle where we were able to remove one of the two 12v plugs and replace it with the brake controller knob.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"bottom\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"ourshopcom-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Redarc Brake Controller\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"B08TPS46BX\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"83789be0458358312ab5b746afdf0d6b\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Flexible Tripod<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We purchased this because the price was right and it had pretty good reviews.  We&#8217;re liking it so far.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"ourshopcom-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Flexible Tripod\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"B07C7WWZJH\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"a1767142e6297a0e8b41cd43e603d63e\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Windshield Phone Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was another item that had good reviews with the right price and appeared sturdy enough to last a while.  We&#8217;re giving it a thumbs up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"ourshopcom-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Windshield Phone Holder\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"B07QRS5VPR\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"8442db62bb5f0627aa49bc3eeadbc971\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Boya Mic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting out making videos under a budget we&#8217;re quite happy with the Boya Microphone.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"ourshopcom-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Boya Mic\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"B07RTB8JVS\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"ed249cddc92fea82aa2c9a83f8e67054\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Hiking Poles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trailbuddy hiking poles are lightweight and collapsible.  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We&#8217;re still using these.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ac&#038;ref=tf_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=ourshopcom-20&#038;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&#038;placement=B094DXJZPN&#038;asins=B094DXJZPN&#038;linkId=b742d711dc247292eca47f9d9bc583b2&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true&#038;price_color=333333&#038;title_color=0066c0&#038;bg_color=ffffff\">\n    <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Cooling Towels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When hiking it hot weather, cooling towels are a great trick to help you stay out longer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"ourshopcom-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Cooling Towels\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"B072VDT1R2\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"224efe59843a7670e28a6b45836a723a\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a list of some of the items we purchased and use on our adventure. 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