Mojave Road trip - March 2017

[VCeXpedition]

Alright, one more because I'm on a roll!

Here's some additional information on how to "Leave No Trace" when camping.

Very self-explanatory, read up!

 

[Kent R]

PETT toilet is the only way to go along with a shower/toilet tent. LEAVE NO TRACE!

 

[SAC-CA-Runner]

Nope, good discussion actually, I was kind of waiting for this to come up. Some will be surprised at the lack of available privacy out there.

I'm used to using a PETT toilet when I'm in the backcountry, mostly because I hate digging a hole. ...and you're really not supposed to in NPS parks.
There's this Reliance one at Walmart or other sporting goods stores, not bad.

All use Wag Bags, a two-part bag that has a powder that absorbs "liquid", then seals up nicely so you can throw it away in a trash can.
That's right, the best reason to own a Trasharoo.

OK....well Wag Bags it is. Looking at the Cleanwaste portable toilet too as I like how it folds up flat. Been looking at picking up a CVT privacy tent for showers and utilizingthe toilet on longer trips. Maybe the time is now.

 

[Kent R]

cleanwaste is the way to go just make sure you get enough chem packets

 

[Tom K]

cleanwaste is the way to go just make sure you get enough chem packets

I'm happy to sell folks extra bags if they run out. Only $20 each. [emoji2]

OK....well Wag Bags it is. Looking at the Cleanwaste portable toilet too as I like how it folds up flat. Been looking at picking up a CVT privacy tent for showers and utilizingthe toilet on longer trips. Maybe the time is now.

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[Tom K]

Can someone explain to me why Amazon won't ship at PETT toilet to me in SF but REI will sell me one?

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[SAC-CA-Runner]

cleanwaste is the way to go just make sure you get enough chem packets

Sounds like the wag bags are lined with the "poo powder"? Am I wrong assuming that? Great...guess I'm spending more money for this trip. Luckily this is stuff I can use in the future. Next I'll have to look into airtight/bear resistant food containers.

 

[Tom K]

Unless you're bringing a bear we really don't have to worry about them.

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[SAC-CA-Runner]

Unless you're bringing a bear we really don't have to worry about them.

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Wasn't thinking too much about this trip...but more Yosemite, Mammoth, UT and CO trips.

As for the shipping of PETT...I found issues as well trying to get Rotopax shipped to me on Amazon. They wouldn't do it.

 

[Tom K]

Wasn't thinking too much about this trip...but more Yosemite, Mammoth, UT and CO trips.

As for the shipping of PETT...I found issues as well trying to get Rotopax shipped to me on Amazon. They wouldn't do it.

More seriously if you get a Yeti or similar cooler they double as a bear box with locks.

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[Reichling]

Unless you're bringing a bear we really don't have to worry about them.

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Well the rules do say pets have to be on a leash so as long as the food is more than 6 feet from the bear you should be good :)

 

[SAC-CA-Runner]

More seriously if you get a Yeti or similar cooler they double as a bear box with locks.

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I already have an Indel. If I got a ballar cooler it would be for all my beer, not food.

 

[Lifes2short4BS]

I'm planning to leave as early as I can from work in Mountain View on Thurs. Happy to convoy if we have a few vehicles.

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We are leaving HMB between 06:00-07:00

 

[Tom K]

We are leaving HMB between 06:00-07:00

Sorry. I should have been more clear. I'm thinking like early afternoon for my team, we will go to work first but then try to get out well ahead of the afternoon traffic in San Jose.

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[pabloquiros]

Anyone leaving from the Central Coast or areas around? I would like to convoy if possible.

 

[Reichling]

I will be leaving from East Bay around mid morning to noon on Thursday.

 

[Crispy]

@fj80toyman Add me to the wait list. My wife says I have to go!

 

[VCeXpedition]

@fj80toyman Add me to the wait list. My wife says I have to go!

You gonna let her push you around like that?
Fair enough, I'll put you on...

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[Cavo]

So, is the tentative/standby list first come??? When will we know how many did not pay? I am excited to partake in this if possible!!!

 

[VCeXpedition]

So, is the tentative/standby list first come??? When will we know how many did not pay? I am excited to partake in this if possible!!!

I'll open it up to those on the wait list tomorrow, 3/9, I've given the committed list folks 4 days.
I'll watch the PayPal account and judge by that and it will officially close when it hits 40 trucks.
I hope everyone that really wants to go can make it.

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