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uncle_punk13
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Awesome!!! There is no doubt; No doubt whatsoever that S-II and the PF-40 will do this thang just fine!!! Looks like you are fairly well covered with your bags and that good ol' Alice packYou must know I'm having the itch, as I've been out of state on road trips twice in a month now- Though the minivan is nice, it ain't the same!!!
I'm considering a purpose built H.D. X-country build (after the three in process currently) next to get it on again. I am not pining here thopugh, I am pleased with my current life choices and know I'm on the right path.
Anyway, A couple of tips I learned-
Dollar store tarps are great and fold small, small, small for space saving and packing. I'd suggest three.
Ziplock freezer bags in various sizes for stuff.
First aid kit, snakebite/bee sting kit/ emergency survival kit.
Old wool military surplus blanket= excellent sleeping pad, extra cover for those chillier mountain nights, and well it's just good to have for whatever.
Choose your knife wisely- as an old rendezvous/mountain man once said to me: "forget the junk novelty "survival knife", the knife you carry IS your survival knife. So choose wisely."
Toilet Paper= go to any fast food joint and snag a handful of napkins, place in ziplock baggy.
My Buddy from the Forces always carries baby wipes as they are useful in so many more ways...
Dr. Bonners peppermint soap concentrate= bathing, toothwashing, clothes washing, dish/parts washing, etc. AND it's biodegradable, it won't cause undue harm to the natural environment.
WATER, WATER, WATER!!!
And I sure hope to heck you are taking THAT tool kit with you; If you need a tool pouch let me know I'll send one out to ya'.
You know most of this, but just a friendly reminder here ya' know!
Looks like you're pretty well prepped for fuel storage/capacity, and lights. Carry an extra spark plug or two, and a tire patch kit with tire irons, as well as two extra tubes- patch as much as you can until the tube is no longer usable then switch out. If you can carry an extra tire or two do that as well. The rear (as the driven wheel) will wear out first. swap the front to the rear and the new on the front- I found this technique to be one of my most invaluable lessons!!! Carry three sets of clothing with extra socks and undies, one set is daytime clothing, one set is night time- don't mix the two- the third is spare for when laundry day comes, then becomes your day clothes. a good flannel, and a sweater or sweatshirt for layering if needed. And of course your rainsuit!
I'm tryin' to remember here what worked and what didn't...
You'll need a pair of gloves- two if you got 'em one heavy for cold and one light for warm- The will greatly reduce the fatigue in your hands!!! Another important one learned out there on the road...
Spray paint (enamel) will waterproof a cardboard box if needed for a quick shelter.
the other fellas have taught me some great stuff in this thread about the national parks system and that pass sounds like the perfect ticket! I know you've got that perfect little pup tent which will pack onboard nicely. Get some fishin' line and hooks, you can find bait and fashion a pole out there.
Again I know you know most of this, but I just want to contribute and wish you the best!
Be aware in bear/cat country, exercise safe practices for food storage and garbage storage/disposal. Be aware in poisonous insect/arachnid/snake country!!! Hence the venom/snakebite kit.
If, or as, I think of more I'll post 'em.
I'm sooo into this for you bro!!! Tear it up man, finger on the trigger, and go cat go!!!!
I'm considering a purpose built H.D. X-country build (after the three in process currently) next to get it on again. I am not pining here thopugh, I am pleased with my current life choices and know I'm on the right path.
Anyway, A couple of tips I learned-
Dollar store tarps are great and fold small, small, small for space saving and packing. I'd suggest three.
Ziplock freezer bags in various sizes for stuff.
First aid kit, snakebite/bee sting kit/ emergency survival kit.
Old wool military surplus blanket= excellent sleeping pad, extra cover for those chillier mountain nights, and well it's just good to have for whatever.
Choose your knife wisely- as an old rendezvous/mountain man once said to me: "forget the junk novelty "survival knife", the knife you carry IS your survival knife. So choose wisely."
Toilet Paper= go to any fast food joint and snag a handful of napkins, place in ziplock baggy.
My Buddy from the Forces always carries baby wipes as they are useful in so many more ways...
Dr. Bonners peppermint soap concentrate= bathing, toothwashing, clothes washing, dish/parts washing, etc. AND it's biodegradable, it won't cause undue harm to the natural environment.
WATER, WATER, WATER!!!
And I sure hope to heck you are taking THAT tool kit with you; If you need a tool pouch let me know I'll send one out to ya'.
You know most of this, but just a friendly reminder here ya' know!
Looks like you're pretty well prepped for fuel storage/capacity, and lights. Carry an extra spark plug or two, and a tire patch kit with tire irons, as well as two extra tubes- patch as much as you can until the tube is no longer usable then switch out. If you can carry an extra tire or two do that as well. The rear (as the driven wheel) will wear out first. swap the front to the rear and the new on the front- I found this technique to be one of my most invaluable lessons!!! Carry three sets of clothing with extra socks and undies, one set is daytime clothing, one set is night time- don't mix the two- the third is spare for when laundry day comes, then becomes your day clothes. a good flannel, and a sweater or sweatshirt for layering if needed. And of course your rainsuit!
I'm tryin' to remember here what worked and what didn't...
You'll need a pair of gloves- two if you got 'em one heavy for cold and one light for warm- The will greatly reduce the fatigue in your hands!!! Another important one learned out there on the road...
Spray paint (enamel) will waterproof a cardboard box if needed for a quick shelter.
the other fellas have taught me some great stuff in this thread about the national parks system and that pass sounds like the perfect ticket! I know you've got that perfect little pup tent which will pack onboard nicely. Get some fishin' line and hooks, you can find bait and fashion a pole out there.
Again I know you know most of this, but I just want to contribute and wish you the best!
Be aware in bear/cat country, exercise safe practices for food storage and garbage storage/disposal. Be aware in poisonous insect/arachnid/snake country!!! Hence the venom/snakebite kit.
If, or as, I think of more I'll post 'em.
I'm sooo into this for you bro!!! Tear it up man, finger on the trigger, and go cat go!!!!
