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Iphone Camera Tips with Terranova Owner Bruce Costa, Part 2

Yellowstone Boardwalk – photo by Margie Costa It’s Bruce from TN22, the Gray Ghost again. I’m excited to be back and share more tips on taking great photos with your iPhone camera. Turning your iPhone upside down to take a photo may sound counterintuitive, but it can result in some stunning shots. When you flip your phone upside down, you are changing the camera’s perspective, allowing you to capture a unique angle you may not have achieved otherwise. For example, if you’re taking a photo of a flower or a small object, flipping your phone upside down and getting closer

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Bruce Costa Photography
Tips & Tricks

iPhone Camera Tips with Terranova Owner Bruce Costa

Greetings, Earthcruiser owners! I am pleased to introduce myself to this community of travelers and adventurers. My name is Bruce Costa; my wife, Margie, and I own TN22, the Gray Ghost. I am a lifelong amateur photographer passionate about capturing the beauty of the natural world. Over the years, I have owned various cameras, but the iPhone camera has become one of my favorites. Its compact size, ease of use, and advanced features have made it an indispensable tool in my camera bag. Today, I would like to share a few of the features of the iPhone camera. The iPhone

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EarthCruiser Innovation - ECI at work
Innovation

EarthCruiser Launches New Division: EarthCruiser Innovation

Strategic analysis, innovation and design of new possibilities for overlanding. Bend, Oregon — EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles announces the launch of a new division,EarthCruiser Innovation, ECI. The division was created to better capitalize on the growth of theoverlanding market and to drive innovation. ECI will focus on supporting customers, findingsolutions, and accelerating the advent of emerging technologies. The division will draw fromdecades of overlanding experience, bringing together people and resources to create andnurture a culture with innovation at its core. EarthCruiser Innovation’s first project was a collaboration with GMC to create an overland upfitsolution for the all-electric GMC HUMMER EV. The

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Overlandling Kyrgyzstan
Tips & Tricks

Eight Overlanding Destinations to Visit in 2024

No matter why or how you overland, our list offers some inspiration for the coming year. Idaho Sometimes overlooked for its neighbors to the west and south, you don’t want to sleep on all Idaho has to offer. With a Backroads Discovery Route that covers over a thousand miles of dirt and gravel and over 62% of the state’s area open to the public, there’s enough in this one state to fill any overlander’s calendar for months. The hardest part of overlanding Idaho may just be picking which area to explore. The Magruder Road Corridor covers the best of the

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EarthCruiser Delivery - learning off-road driving skills
Tips & Tricks

Five New Year’s Resolutions for Overlanders

1. Check Someplace Off Your Bucket List Maybe 2024 can be the year you take that sabbatical, ship your vehicle to South Africa, and complete the African Transit you’ve always dreamed of. But even if it’s not possible, and let’s be honest, it’s not usually an easy feat for anyone, perhaps consider taking a small step towards that journey. While bucket lists are fun and inspiring, the pressure of thinking of a trip as a “once in a lifetime” experience and making them epic in length (and budget) can feel paralyzing. One way to move past this is to book

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custom molle panel on access door
Design

Made-To-Fit Molle Panels

Made-To-Fit (MTF) MOLLE (modular light-weight load-carrying equipment) Panels are a great way to add custom storage and organization capabilities to any flat surface. Constructed from light-weight aluminum and finished with a heavy-duty powder coat, these panels are built to last without adding unnecessary weight. Pricing for MTF MOLLE Panels start around $200 and typically take 5-6 weeks from design to installation.  Interested in MTF MOLLE Panels for your EC or other adventure rig? Get in touch with our customization expert Steven at the link below or steven@earthcruiser.com. Get In Touch

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international overlanding guide shipping documents
International Travel

International Overlanding Guide: Preparing Your Paperwork

Embarking on a global overland journey is an exciting endeavor, but the paperwork required for international overlanding can be a buzzkill. From personal documents to vehicle paperwork and insurance requirements, the checklist seems endless. Fear not, as we present our quick guide to get you past bureaucratic boredom and onto the road. In this article we’ll cover: Personal Paperwork Overland Vehicle Paperwork Other Paperwork PERSONAL PAPERWORK PASSPORT Check your passport early in the planning process and ensure it’s valid for the entirety of your trip plus an additional six months. Why the extra time? A significant number of countries make

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Tips & Tricks

How-to: Find Dispersed Camp Sites

One of the most frequent questions we’re asked is how to find places to camp outside of public campgrounds. Dispersed camping is often free in National Forests and on BLM land, typically restricted to 14 days at a time, but it’s not always simple or clear to find a spot on which to do so. In this article we’ll cover how to find dispersed camping using these methods: Apps & Websites Accessible Private Land Digital & Physical Maps Forums & Social Media In Person Apps & Websites One of the quickest and easiest ways to find a site is via

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Tips & Tricks

Iphone Camera Tips with Terranova Owner Bruce Costa, Part 2

Yellowstone Boardwalk – photo by Margie Costa It’s Bruce from TN22, the Gray Ghost again. I’m excited to be back and share more tips on taking great photos with your iPhone camera. Turning your iPhone upside down to take a photo may sound counterintuitive, but it can result in some stunning shots. When you flip your phone upside down, you are changing the camera’s perspective, allowing you to capture a unique angle you may not have achieved otherwise. For example, if you’re taking a photo of a flower or a small object, flipping your phone upside down and getting closer

Read More +
Bruce Costa Photography
Tips & Tricks

iPhone Camera Tips with Terranova Owner Bruce Costa

Greetings, Earthcruiser owners! I am pleased to introduce myself to this community of travelers and adventurers. My name is Bruce Costa; my wife, Margie, and I own TN22, the Gray Ghost. I am a lifelong amateur photographer passionate about capturing the beauty of the natural world. Over the years, I have owned various cameras, but the iPhone camera has become one of my favorites. Its compact size, ease of use, and advanced features have made it an indispensable tool in my camera bag. Today, I would like to share a few of the features of the iPhone camera. The iPhone

Read More +
EarthCruiser Innovation - ECI at work
Innovation

EarthCruiser Launches New Division: EarthCruiser Innovation

Strategic analysis, innovation and design of new possibilities for overlanding. Bend, Oregon — EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles announces the launch of a new division,EarthCruiser Innovation, ECI. The division was created to better capitalize on the growth of theoverlanding market and to drive innovation. ECI will focus on supporting customers, findingsolutions, and accelerating the advent of emerging technologies. The division will draw fromdecades of overlanding experience, bringing together people and resources to create andnurture a culture with innovation at its core. EarthCruiser Innovation’s first project was a collaboration with GMC to create an overland upfitsolution for the all-electric GMC HUMMER EV. The

Read More +
Overlandling Kyrgyzstan
Tips & Tricks

Eight Overlanding Destinations to Visit in 2024

No matter why or how you overland, our list offers some inspiration for the coming year. Idaho Sometimes overlooked for its neighbors to the west and south, you don’t want to sleep on all Idaho has to offer. With a Backroads Discovery Route that covers over a thousand miles of dirt and gravel and over 62% of the state’s area open to the public, there’s enough in this one state to fill any overlander’s calendar for months. The hardest part of overlanding Idaho may just be picking which area to explore. The Magruder Road Corridor covers the best of the

Read More +
EarthCruiser Delivery - learning off-road driving skills
Tips & Tricks

Five New Year’s Resolutions for Overlanders

1. Check Someplace Off Your Bucket List Maybe 2024 can be the year you take that sabbatical, ship your vehicle to South Africa, and complete the African Transit you’ve always dreamed of. But even if it’s not possible, and let’s be honest, it’s not usually an easy feat for anyone, perhaps consider taking a small step towards that journey. While bucket lists are fun and inspiring, the pressure of thinking of a trip as a “once in a lifetime” experience and making them epic in length (and budget) can feel paralyzing. One way to move past this is to book

Read More +
custom molle panel on access door
Design

Made-To-Fit Molle Panels

Made-To-Fit (MTF) MOLLE (modular light-weight load-carrying equipment) Panels are a great way to add custom storage and organization capabilities to any flat surface. Constructed from light-weight aluminum and finished with a heavy-duty powder coat, these panels are built to last without adding unnecessary weight. Pricing for MTF MOLLE Panels start around $200 and typically take 5-6 weeks from design to installation.  Interested in MTF MOLLE Panels for your EC or other adventure rig? Get in touch with our customization expert Steven at the link below or steven@earthcruiser.com. Get In Touch

Read More +
international overlanding guide shipping documents
International Travel

International Overlanding Guide: Preparing Your Paperwork

Embarking on a global overland journey is an exciting endeavor, but the paperwork required for international overlanding can be a buzzkill. From personal documents to vehicle paperwork and insurance requirements, the checklist seems endless. Fear not, as we present our quick guide to get you past bureaucratic boredom and onto the road. In this article we’ll cover: Personal Paperwork Overland Vehicle Paperwork Other Paperwork PERSONAL PAPERWORK PASSPORT Check your passport early in the planning process and ensure it’s valid for the entirety of your trip plus an additional six months. Why the extra time? A significant number of countries make

Read More +
Tips & Tricks

How-to: Find Dispersed Camp Sites

One of the most frequent questions we’re asked is how to find places to camp outside of public campgrounds. Dispersed camping is often free in National Forests and on BLM land, typically restricted to 14 days at a time, but it’s not always simple or clear to find a spot on which to do so. In this article we’ll cover how to find dispersed camping using these methods: Apps & Websites Accessible Private Land Digital & Physical Maps Forums & Social Media In Person Apps & Websites One of the quickest and easiest ways to find a site is via

Read More +