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Along with internal storage, often I will be carrying a fair bit of camping equipment with me that is needed outside of the vehicle, whether this is a tent or cooking supplies, I find the best way to carry this stuff is in totes on roof baskets, or hitch racks. Out of all the totes and boxes I have gone through, I found that the Plano XXL Sportsman Trunks work the best. They hold an immense amount of gear, are lockable, durable, and only cost around $40. Above: A roof basket and dual totes will hold enough gear for a long time. Electrical Okay, you’re comfy and ready to retire after a long day of fishing. You caught some nice fish but exhausted your camera batteries and need to charge them for that new IF4 entry. Or maybe, you need some light or want to watch a movie during a rainstorm. While you could use the car battery, you could kill it. This is where a power board comes in. My power board fits the the setback behind my drivers seat and contains 3 important things; deep cycle battery, power inverter, and a power bar. With this setup (120 Amp hour battery) I can almost everything I need for days. Charging phones, batteries, lighting, this can do it all. I have played with the idea of even hooking up a mini TV and my N64 to game on slow nights. Also if you are near a city, you can recharge the battery as needed with a battery charger. This has by far, made my nights much more enjoyable, by being able to bring entertainment to my setup. I chose a 400W Inverter, which is plenty for basic charging and use of entertainment devices.
After it was all said and done, here is my final breakdown on costs. Substitutions can be made, but if you were to buy new, this is a rough estimate of the cost of everything not including the vehicle and things already owned by most: Mattress - $50 Wood Costs - $10 Totes - $80 Roof Basket - $140 Hitch Rack - $100 Deep Cycle Battery - $150 Inverter - $70 Power Bar - 5$ So the final cost comes out to around $500-600 to buy new. However, depending on your vehicle the cost can change dramatically. In the end, I would recommend buying what you know you will need, and testing it out. You can make tweaks to truly make your rig personal to you and help you explore and find new places to fish, hunt, hike, or travel.
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Page 3 and 4: WHATS INSIDE 5 DIY FISHING Planning
Page 5 and 6: A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Thank you fo
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Page 11 and 12: COMING SOON The Fifty Four Podcast
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