It's official, I just dug out all the camping gear from the buried corner in the guest room closet. When I stop sneezing I may clean some of it up. I am starting to get psyched for this trip.
July Hurricane Creek Trip
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Was talking with some friends yesterday telling them about the camping trip. They pointed at the 20 some foot travel trailer and said "that's camping". No NO, not Walmart parking lot camping, we are going "bear" camping. "Bear camping"? Yeah, bear camping we're gonna go Sh@#$&t in the woods. 
I am calling it "expedition trip" , cuts down on the chatter.
Please tell me I am not the only one that buys new gear for the first trip of the year
Folds up into the case in the photo, maybe 2.5" thick
Folds up into the case in the photo, maybe 2.5" thick
Does your grille have a keyless entry system?Please tell me I am not the only one that buys new gear for the first trip of the year
Folds up into the case in the photo, maybe 2.5" thick
ok everyone forgive me but I am having issues with my email so I will post this here...
I have plenty of things to bring should we need anything, but....I a not driving and may have limited space to bring things.
that being said I have a 2in hitch mounted 2x5' rack that can be used (good for fuel tanks and such)., I don't know if Jim has the hitch or need for this.
tell me what I should bring , I have....
2 white gas lanterns ( I avoid using the bug beacons)
a coleman campstove and fuel
a box ful of campfire cooking pots/pans/coffeepot/plates
chainsaw/fuel
cordless power tools/3 batteries and charger/inverter
plenty of tarps (no poles, but may use saplings if needed) a 16x20 for a community spot if it rains
2 30' snatchstraps, and a few tow chains (about 50pounds worth)
a 5 gallon commercial grade insulated beverage container, and 4 other 5 gal water jugs ( might taste a little like salt)
2 empty 5 gal fuel jugs, 3 smaller ones
2 hammocks
many sleeping bags
I also have plenty of deadwood in my yard but maybe not the means to transport much (some is funky/punky cut logs, not much for good hardwood but burnable)
what else do we need that I might have forgotten about?
I have plenty of things to bring should we need anything, but....I a not driving and may have limited space to bring things.
that being said I have a 2in hitch mounted 2x5' rack that can be used (good for fuel tanks and such)., I don't know if Jim has the hitch or need for this.
tell me what I should bring , I have....
2 white gas lanterns ( I avoid using the bug beacons)
a coleman campstove and fuel
a box ful of campfire cooking pots/pans/coffeepot/plates
chainsaw/fuel
cordless power tools/3 batteries and charger/inverter
plenty of tarps (no poles, but may use saplings if needed) a 16x20 for a community spot if it rains
2 30' snatchstraps, and a few tow chains (about 50pounds worth)
a 5 gallon commercial grade insulated beverage container, and 4 other 5 gal water jugs ( might taste a little like salt)
2 empty 5 gal fuel jugs, 3 smaller ones
2 hammocks
many sleeping bags
I also have plenty of deadwood in my yard but maybe not the means to transport much (some is funky/punky cut logs, not much for good hardwood but burnable)
what else do we need that I might have forgotten about?
Stan, dont forget to bring the doily for the stove above, adds class.
I think I do well above my part to stimulate the economy.
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Sorry for your email problems and my delayed reply. I was out of town most of the weekend and off yesterday.
Do bring paper plates /toilet paper / napkins and some dessert.
Not sure if anyone could use the hitch-mounted rack. I've got enough overhang behind my rear tires so I can't make ues of it.
Thanks for bringing the lantern. Don't bring the campstove but bring the fuel as it should work in the lantern.
I think we have enough stoves expecially considering the set-up being provided by Dave. (He is planning to drop it off to me on Wednesday so I can haul it in the LV.)
Kitchen items are great. Not sure if you need to bring coffee pot. Check with Stan.
Definitely bring the chainsaw. If Jim would prefer to not transport it in his truck, I'm willing to haul it in the LV if you can get it to me somehow.
Tarps are also great. Chances of rain are low at this point but I'd rather we have these and be prepared.
I don't think you'll need to bring recovery gear as I would hope everyone has their own in their trucks.
Definitely bring water. It seems that the well at the campground is inaccessable this year. Don't bring the fuel cans as I think Eric and Dave will have "reserves" for the LV in cans that can be kept outside of their trucks.
Hammocks could be fun. I think Dave and Nathan are planning to sleep in theirs. Bring a sleeping bag for yourself unless someone PMs you that they need one. You bringing a tent or made arrangements to share a tent with someone?
The forestry folks prefer we bring in local wood so I think we will get some after lunch but before meeting up at the visitor center. I think Rafael is going to bring some wood from here we will be sure to burn Friday night so he doen't have to haul it around all weekend.
I hope to send another group email later today.
My first trip ever of this type, so a lot of new smelling parts for me too. Generator to power: in-tent HVAC system, mobile espresso/capuccino machine, DirectTV dish, 52" LCD, Microwave, and surround sound system. Leaving Lay-z-boy at home.
I have a couple of small French presses for coffee. Shaun if you have a coffee pot that can brew multiple cups that is a good idea.
I hope that air doesnt brake i wont fix it just because jealousy.
I can bring ur layzboy on top of my truck. Just for you to be 100% comfortable
Packed and ready to go. i just hope the Crockpot has another trip up Black Mountain left in it!
All right Dave! I am too, doing dry run tomorrow with truck loaded up, see what rattles.
Trydry rum and you wont heard anything
Cuba Libre never hurt nobody.....
Cuba libre me gusta!
My Dad and his brothers call it "mentirita" which means "little lie", because Cuba is not free. Back to the trip, almost forgot to pack clothes!
we need clothes?......I thought we were filming "naked and afraid ...of breaking down in a landcruiser....