Spring Break 2015 - March 21 - 26 - Canyonlands

[Fitzgerald]

Me thinks your Trasharoo will be more like a Pooparoo.

 

[CO_Hunter]

This is my potty. Holds up to 600 500 pounds.

http://www.amazon.com/Cleanwaste-GO...d=1424709858&sr=8-12&keywords=toilet+portable

...and while on the subject of personal hygiene, I love these things:

http://www.amazon.com/Athletic-Body...F8&qid=1424710044&sr=8-1&keywords=shower+pill

I can say the wipes are great. I bought a different brand from Sportsman's Warehouse here in town.

Awesome, thanks! What about that water crossing? Think the trailer will make it?

They are 1/4 ton and they are supposed to float so I guess that is where the 500# comes from. A few years ago I took it through a water crossing that was pretty deep. Can't say if it floated or not but little if any water got in. Just make sure the drain plugs are closed.

 

[EricG]

Great info Eric, thanks. I'm assuming you're bringing yours?

Yea, with 5 people and a fridge in the truck, we're definitely bringing the trailer. Mine isn't the original m416 tub and it does have a tailgate. Tailgate fits tight and has weatherstripping, but will have to judge the water crossing when we come to it - sleeping bags may get shifted at the very least.

 

[black95]

Me thinks your Trasharoo will be more like a Pooparoo.

Haha. We have a cassette toilet. Not excited about bringing it. Didn't consider that in packing plans.

 

[CO_Hunter]

Enough potty talk. You know, it is really easy to know when Travis has a day off work and too much time on this hands

I updated the first post with repeater information in UT. I assume everyone knows MARC and Colorado connection repeaters, if not look at the repeater links (pun intended) in the first post of the HAM radio information thread.

 

[Fitzgerald]

Haha. We have a cassette toilet. Not excited about bringing it. Didn't consider that in packing plans.

If I end up borrowing Leon's trailer, I'd be happy to carry anything for ya. Well, anything but yer terlet.

 

[Pops]

I just got in some new camping supplies I ordered and was preparing for the run. Unfortunately I'm not going to get to join the fun. Work is coming between me and a great time. Leon let me know what I owe

 

[Pops]

What I owe for the camping fees.

 

[Fitzgerald]

I just got in some new camping supplies I ordered and was preparing for the run. Unfortunately I'm not going to get to join the fun. Work is coming between me and a great time. Leon let me know what I owe

Ah man that sucks big time!

 

[CO_Hunter]

Doug, that is too bad. Sorry you can't make it. Not really any difference in cost except maybe the last day. With you dropping out we may be all able to squeeze into the last spot.

 

[black95]

I got a package today....

Man! This thing is super cool!! (No pun intended, lol). I was really worried the 51L would be too big, but it's perfect. Same footprint as my old reliable Coleman 48, just taller. Quiet too. No more soggy food!!!!!!!!

 

[Fitzgerald]

Looks like my crew will be the only non-glampers in the group.

 

[black95]

Looks like my crew will be the only non-glampers in the group.

I like the term "glampers"... I am definitely that. Haha.

 

[Fitzgerald]

I like the term "glampers"... I am definitely that. Haha.

Trust me, I hope to someday be a glamper. Until then, I'll be eating my soggy sandwiches.

Nice lookin' cooler.

 

[CO_Hunter]

Awesome Luke, that will also run on 120v, right?

We will plug ours in and load it before the trip, handy that way and don't have to upack right away either.

We have used ours to help cool meat right after butchering and as overflow freezer/fridge, ran it for months on AC.

 

[black95]

Yep, runs on AC. I've had it plugged up in our dining room since I got home. Cools down very quickly. Being able to pack it a few nights before is outstanding. Wife is pretty excited to be able to take it to town on Sam's club/ grocery runs too. No more sprinting home!

 

[EricG]

Same one I have, not sure on the size anymore. It's worked great for us! Just a heads up - the low voltage shutdown set to the middle setting doesn't leave me enough power to crank the truck over if it runs down.

 

[Fitzgerald]

It's been a while since I've been on a full fledged camping trip with my dad. Really looking forward to this trip.

 

[black95]

Same one I have, not sure on the size anymore. It's worked great for us! Just a heads up - the low voltage shutdown set to the middle setting doesn't leave me enough power to crank the truck over if it runs down.

It was on your recommendation that I bought an Indel

I was wondering if the high setting even was even good enough. Says it shuts off at 11.5, which sounds pretty low to me. How long does it take to run your battery down? Hours or days?

 

[PWCO70crusier]

Travis...that picture is just like my family growing up...same canvas tent, sitting in the woods eating and having a great time!