Traveler II
- 2,392
- First Name
- Shane
- Last Name
- Tindall
- Member #
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12189
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- K5TIN
- Service Branch
- USN
OB Friday Night Net notes 2/28/20
TOPIC: Out the door in 20 minutes or less
TOPIC: Out the door in 20 minutes or less
K7XPO - Brien in AZ - used to do the 3 bin method until about 1 1/2 yr ago. 3 Plano bins and would just throw them into the Jeep. Now have a trailer that is stocked and ready to go. Water tank stays about half full at all times. Fully stocked pantry in the Jeep at all times. Just basics in case we don’t do any meal planning. Mostly canned food and dry goods. Bedding and stuff is always packed. Just hook up the trailer and go. Rd2 - Lots of good ideas. Nothing else to add. Will try to bring an Instapot with us this weekend and try that.
K7ZOO - Kurt in AZ - Can’t say I’m a serious overlander, more a ham that likes to camp. Uses $1 plastic bins from HD and they are labeled on each end with the contents. Rd2 nothing heard.
VK7VWK - Randall in Tasmania - Fairly bad at being ready. Always something different. Keep the basics in the vehicle: fridge, gas stove. If I really have to go, I can get by with the basics if I need to. Rd2 - Not too bad as far as getting out. As far as the virus, we’re pretty safe and where I am is one of the best places.
KI7RAM - Bill in NV - Probably like most folks. Have a short run setup and long run in the Earthcruiser. Can take most of a day depending on which vehicle we take. Did finish a box in the 4R with all my recovery gear.
N7PHY - Ed in WA - Run similar to others. Essential gear is packed in totes. Use painters tape on the ends to label contents. I don’t pack, but Brien has me piqued; no food. Have water all the time, but that’s it. If I have to leave in 20 minutes, it wouldn’t be great! Got notice at work today that all corporate travel has been canceled due to Corona virus. Rd2 - Great topic: mentally adjusting program a bit. Also think about radios:, HT, mobile, etc. Need to cover that in a separate topic.
KB6JJR - Randy in CA - Brand new to overland community. Just joined OB last week. Did have to evacuate last year due to wildfire. Keep the bare essentials: computer backup, clothing, important documents. Rd2 - nothing to add
KJ7KPP - Colton in ID - Can finally put in a little on this. Keep basic stuff in Jeep, snacks, blankets, water. Most of the camping gear can just be placed in the jeep when we go. Rd2. Nothing else to add. Radios definitely something to keep in mind as well as keeping them charged.
K7IEX - Tyler in AZ - We’re definitely not ready to go quickly, but can get out in a few hours at most if needed. Ended up getting an app on Ipad (Packing Pro) defines containers and the items within as a quick reference and checklist. Syncs between different devices from a master list. Rd2 - Only thing I’m working on to get faster is giving everything a home, knowing where it is and looking to add more permanent storage to the truck for recovery gear and stuff that will need on every trip.
VA2EEK - Don in Quebec - Would be a bit of a challenge. Would likely bring too much and its stored in the garage. Use bins for most stuff and can take a while to set up and break down. Keep water at home and can also fill up 5 gal containers if needed. Need to look into working up a quick leave kit. Search and Rescue is out the door in 10 minutes. Takes some planning for your kit and good ideas to keep in mind. Rd2 - Second mention on lightweight gear ie: backpacking stuff. Good idea to maybe to have handy.
W6AAX - Al in CA - nothing heard. Rd2 - nothing heard.
W8ILL - Will in MI - Have a cabinet built that has stove, radio and food in it. Can also throw other stuff in as needed. Can be out in 20 minutes or so if I need to. Rd2 - Just remember the small things: fire starting stuff, radios, transistor radio for commercial info. Just be as prepared as you can.
AA1PR - Mike in VT - Survival bag with 7 days of freeze fried food, water, gear for weather, tool box and spare parts, recovery kit. Keep map and compass as well as backups. Sligshot, ice fishing sticks, so can also hunt and fish if needed. Lots of ultralight camping gear as well. Rd2 - nothing on round 2
NB9D -Neal in ME - Just mirroring everyone else, bugout bag or totes if needing to throw something together. SHTF, use the bugout bag and make sure to take the dogs! Can never be too prepared. Rd2 - most important is the radio and the dogs!
KF3DX - Jared in PA - Been cold and snowy but not too bad. Windy though. Not really prepared due to money and living situation. Working on catching up and would like to get something started with small solar panels and later batteries for power for house energy needs. Bugout bag is on the list. First time on this net (WELCOME!) Rd2 - nothing heard.
K5TIN - Shane in LA - Net control - Lots of good ideas and things to think about and possibly rework. Currently have four Plano boxes labeled for dry goods, kitchen, general gear and computer/electronics. Tent, cots, sleeping bags, stove, fridge, 5 gal water cans, etc. are stacked in one corner of the garage or on shelves and ready to be loaded into the 4R. For a basic short trip, I can be loaded out in 20-30 minutes, but will still need to stop and fill the fridge on the way out. Longer trips can take a bit more planning for load out and stowage depending on where we’re going and for how long. Recovery gear, fire extinguisher and a case of water are always kept in the truck.
Sixteen check-ins including net control. Lots of great info and ideas were discussed. Thanks to everyone who checked in and/or was listening.
73 de K5TIN
