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  1. OkieDavid

    Planning a weekend trip in Oklahoma

    Keep in mind that state WMA areas such as Sandy Sanders require an active hunting or fishing license and not all allow camping and even the ones that do have blackout dates during certain hunts. There are very few dispersed camping areas in Oklahoma except for the National Forest Land in the SE...
  2. OkieDavid

    Non Lethal self protection

    They make guns that fire pepper spray. Basically paint ball guns modified to shoot pepper spray. Non Lethal Guns | Byrna Less-Lethal Pistols | Less-Lethal Self Defense Weapons
  3. OkieDavid

    Denali Ultimate off-road?!

    Better tires are always a good investment but there's a whole thread on here on full sized rigs, you would have lots of company even in your stock truck. You will most likely pinstripe it, so might consider some paint protection film for the sides if that concerns you. I did a lot of trails in...
  4. OkieDavid

    Overlanding in a Full-Size Truck - Comfortable family rig or doomed like the Titanic?

    Big Rigs, Full Sized Only | OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
  5. OkieDavid

    Overlanding in a Full-Size Truck - Comfortable family rig or doomed like the Titanic?

    I own a full, full sized. A GMC 2500 AT4 (i.e., crew cab + 6.9 bed) so that's about as big as you can get in a pickup. I find it can do about 90% of what the Jeeps can do. There are definitely trails where they get too narrow and it does limit my use, but not so much that I would consider going...
  6. OkieDavid

    Oklahoma overlanders where ya at?

    Rigs & Coffee OKC Metro, Saturday March 11th 125 NE 138th St, Edmond, OK 73013-7106, United States 10am - Noon At UKancamp, coffee by Scars and Stripes Coffee
  7. OkieDavid

    BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK

    You are discussing Big Bend National Park, not Big Bend Ranch State Park. The two are near each other, but the ranch is literally that, an old ranch converted to a state park and has no amenities. There is a ranger station and bunkhouse in the old ranch house location in the center but no gas or...
  8. OkieDavid

    BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK

    Couple of things I would say. First, everything is further apart than you think (which is why it's awesome) and secondly, you'll be by yourself a lot, so be prepared. Bonus comment, many of the routes will pinstripe your vehicle, so if you're worried about that, be flexible when choosing.
  9. OkieDavid

    Snow on Engineer Pass, Cinnamon Pass, or Imogene Pass in early July?

    Did those last July when doing the Colorado BDR and there was plenty of snow around but not on the road, those were clear. We were walking around in short sleeve shirts during the day except when the wind was blowing. As others have said, lighting and general t-storms were the biggest concern...
  10. OkieDavid

    Oklahoma overlanders where ya at?

    Sean, sorry about the timing as I hate to post up about past events, but we just had the first Rigs and Coffee event yesterday morning (Feb 11th) and about 150 people showed up. I was amazed at the turnout. Hopefully we'll have good weather on March 11th too and I'll see you there.
  11. OkieDavid

    US Southwest Big Bend - Spring 2023

    I've decided to move up to a 3/4 ton since I'm hauling a Four Wheel Camper. Even though my 1/2 ton has gotten me where I want to go, including Big Bend Ranch in the past, I wanted to add a winch and sliders and I'm already maxed out on weight with the camper. 100,000 miles on the old truck...
  12. OkieDavid

    US Southwest Big Bend - Spring 2023

    I just dropped off the rsvp list, I don't think I'm going to have a vehicle available for this trip. I've ordered a new truck with no eta rather than purchase what's on the lot. Hopefully I can catch a future trip with you.
  13. OkieDavid

    Big Bend Ranch State Park - Chorro Vista Campsite

    My first trip I stayed one night Papalote Llano Nuevo and then the next three nights La Monilla. On the approach to La Monilla I actually got out of the truck and walked ahead a bit to try and find the camp to make I was actually still on a road since it was so overgrown. And that hill getting...
  14. OkieDavid

    Cancelled New Mexico BDR Trip!

    NM is always a winner. Got another trip on my calendar with Dos Tacos' May trip to Big Bend but if something happens with that trip I'll keep an eye on your trip to see if there's still space.
  15. OkieDavid

    US Rocky Mountain San Rafael Swell - RM Region 2023

    :: never mind, looks like my new truck won't be here by then, or maybe it will, who fricking knows these days, lol :: Looks like you're full, but if you're keeping a waiting list, please put me on it. Have done a couple of trips south I-70 in the area, would love to go back and explore some...
  16. OkieDavid

    Overlanding and kayaking

    Depends on the group. Sometimes I do if others in the group brings theirs. I recently bought a Sea Eagle Razorlite inflatable to take with me when I don't want to mess with the trailer.
  17. OkieDavid

    WARNING: Capless Fuel Tanks

    My 2017 GMC 1500 came with a specially designed nozzle in the glove box for this purpose. Works fine with my Rotopax cans and have used it several times. If you don't have it, hit up your dealer.
  18. OkieDavid

    Death Valley NP Road Conditions

    Have a trip planned there for the last week of October, I've been checking that map every week since the first flood, then the second one; anyway, I may have to punt and do the trip some other year.
  19. OkieDavid

    See a lot of different medical issues, but none about snake bites while out in the desert.

    Here's a good example of how to handle one. Case Study: What to Do about Snakebites (nols.edu)
  20. OkieDavid

    See a lot of different medical issues, but none about snake bites while out in the desert.

    At least in North America, it's highly unlikely that you will die from a bite. You won't be happy, but you will have time to drive that 100 miles to evac. You'll get swelling and pain, but very, very few people die from a snake bite. And most of those who do when you look into the cases you'll...