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  1. shansonpac

    We are driving around the world. Right now.

    Frida’s and Antigua brewing company
  2. shansonpac

    We are driving around the world. Right now.

    Meson Panza Verde. Don’t miss it.
  3. shansonpac

    We are driving around the world. Right now.

    I have spent much time in Antigua Guatemala following surgical mission. It is one of my favorite cities in the world.
  4. shansonpac

    Do you drink out of your water storage tank?

    I have a 40+ gal tank that I fill partially or fully depending on the demands of the trip using a drinking water grade hose. I drink right out of my storage tank. When I get home from a trip, I drain the remaining water and open all the valves to clear the plumbing of residual water (Which is an...
  5. shansonpac

    Do you line your Trasharoo with a plastic bag?

    I always line it with a garbage bag. Makes disposal a snap. When empty, I load my bag with wood.
  6. shansonpac

    Anyone For Meatless Meals While Tripping?

    “You don’t eat meat?? I’ll fix you lamb….”
  7. shansonpac

    What is the Quintessential Camp Food?

    New york steak and potatoes on the flat top. Bacon eggs and hash browns also. P.S. Forgot the pancakes....
  8. shansonpac

    Who is a Wilderness EMT, Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certified?

    Stanilaus Country mobile intensive care paramedic class of '77. Stanford Univ. Medical Center PA program class of '81. 10 years ICU level surgical burn unit. Other experience includes time in OB/GYN, urgent care, ER, work injury and 4 surgical missions to the remote highlands of Guatemala...
  9. shansonpac

    The Best Explanation Of Overlanding I've Read

    Absolutely beautiful Cherokee. I have always loved this vehicle. The skill needed to do what you do is way above my pay grade, and you won't find me trolling rock crawler forums. My focus is getting to places (and home again) that I love in the mountains and desert, with a little adventure...
  10. shansonpac

    Poll: When you camp, do you normally have cell service?

    No. I use an inReach to communicate.
  11. shansonpac

    Backpacking Quilt

    Love my backpacking quilt. REI. Rated to 20 degrees. I have never been cold backpacking since I went the quilt route.
  12. shansonpac

    US West Lower 805/818 Camping Trip

    I would love to go, but that weekend, I'm at a rally point in the Mojave National Preserve. Next time.
  13. shansonpac

    Supressing notifications for a specific sub-category of the forum

    TY! I figured it out with your help.
  14. shansonpac

    Supressing notifications for a specific sub-category of the forum

    Just looking for a way in which to suppress notifications and push notifications for certain sub forums. IS there a way in which to do this??
  15. shansonpac

    The Best Explanation Of Overlanding I've Read

    Amen. What is more important is to love what you are doing, and do it. I really don't care what others call it. The focus should be on shared common ground, not differences.
  16. shansonpac

    The Best Explanation Of Overlanding I've Read

    Thank you Eric! Our 2022 mission to Guatemala got cancelled as we could not assemble a full team (We take 100 people) We cancelled in 2020 and 2021 also due to COVID. I would love to meet Robert. Will be semi-retired in July (working 1 day a week) but only work part time. Loving it. Can't wait...
  17. shansonpac

    The Best Explanation Of Overlanding I've Read

    Great article and explanation. By the strict definition, I am not an "overlander." I'm well acquainted with world travel, and have spent many seasons in Guatemala on surgical mission in remote mountain communities experiencing significant hardship, different cultures, and languages. I have no...
  18. shansonpac

    How To: GMRS - ZA FCC LICENSE

    Yes. I called the 877 number and the agent said that the batch processing of online applications has been slowed.
  19. shansonpac

    On Call w/ Chris Episode 02: Trauma vs First Aid

    I worked for ten years as a surgical PA staffing a burn ICU. Large serious burns present serious hemodynamic and thermoregulatory challenges that would be impossible to deal with in the wild, even if you are trained and experienced in this area. Serious burns can be small, and are best dealt...