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The ORDEALIST Newsletter is Back With a new Look!

Space X releases Starlink Mini, woodless campfire, stuff about tires

ORDEALIST has a new look! I moved the newsletter to another platform, which will make it easier to share what’s happening in the overlanding and off-roading worlds. 👇

SHINY OBJECTS

Space X releases Starlink Mini, an adventure-focused satellite internet device

Space X last week announced the release of the Starlink Mini, a lower-profile version of its portable satellite internet receiver. (Less than a year after I bought my clunkier “mobile” version 😡.)

Da cute little puppy like it!

The Mini is much smaller and lighter than other models, weighing 2.5 pounds with the kickstand—60% less than the standard model. The kit costs $599, plus a $180 monthly subscription—$30 on top of the standard residential package.

Tripod Torch: This one is fire. The Tripod Torch is basically a woodless campfire that is on propane, so there is no need for wood.

I love a good campfire, but this has some advantages: Less smoke, quick to set up, and fire ban compliant so you can have “campfire” when The Man says no, no, no. File this one under Things That Now I Know They Exist, I Kinda Want One.

SKILLZ

Rubber, meet dirt

Get your mind out of the gutter…we’re talking about tires here.

The folks over at Expedition Portal have been publishing a series of educational videos on tires to get you, ahem, up to speed. Here’s the first in the series, on how to select a mud tire:

Ronny Dahl’s breakdown of tire air pressure and tire length vs width is also worth a watch. 👇

Us too! IMHO, Our guide on airing down tires is also worth a read.

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