Member I
The Trail Medic
Rank I
Enthusiast I
Welcome!
As mentioned super low-key and a fun group with many varying styles of metal on 4 wheels.
looking forward to meeting you!
Nicole
Member III
I decided to attend the TDS event this weekend (sort of) in Ocotillo Wells. I haven't been to it in over 25 years and will just be camping with a few people. My itinerary is pretty much, show up Friday evening, go explore Saturday some then go home Saturday evening or Sunday morning. If anyone wants to pop by and hang out or actually attend the event, let me know and I'll PM you my number. Camping will be dry and someone went out today and (hopefully) secured a spot.
Enthusiast III
Welcome! I'm actually in your area quite often I wouldn't be surprised if I've seen your rig around.
Enthusiast III
That's so funny. I was literally about to post to invite everyone out as well haha. I'm planning on going to BLM in Joshua tree for tonight and possibly tomorrow night as well before venturing out to Johnson Valley OHV. Perhaps I can begin my trip in SD
Explorer I
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Have fun, guys. Thanks for extending the invite, but I can’t make it. Last weekend of soccer for my kids.
Anyone else signed up for the Rigged for Dirt campout in March?
Anyone else signed up for the Rigged for Dirt campout in March?
Member III
Googled that. Didn't know of it. On the home page is a guy name frank. Heh..I know him. Nice guy. I never knew he started RFD. I will be elsewhere on that weekend.
The Trail Medic
Rank I
Enthusiast I
Yeah I’ll be there. Probably doing a short class.
Traveler III
Great to meet everyone in Glendora a few weeks ago. I've been trying to get in touch with a moderator here about this event since I know MMc wasn't going to be able to host next month (he's going to be in Venice next month with his dad, surely he'll miss us!). Although, I believe this is a recurring event so whether or not there's an official host, it'll still happen.
@Big Blue / @The Trail Medic, enjoy Rigged for Dirt. I've been going through their podcast – PODCAST | Rigged for Dirt - thanks for the tip, @Big Blue.
@Big Blue / @The Trail Medic, enjoy Rigged for Dirt. I've been going through their podcast – PODCAST | Rigged for Dirt - thanks for the tip, @Big Blue.
Member III
Ocotillo Wells was beautiful. Got windy Saturday night, glad I didn't bring my trailer with RTT. Daytime weather was in low 80's. We had about 10 rigs in the group.
I didn't take a bunch of pictures but here is something I make while i'm there.
MMM Dutch oven, cherry cobbler (dump cake for you purests).
We REALLY needed french vanilla ice cream to go with it.
I didn't take a bunch of pictures but here is something I make while i'm there.
MMM Dutch oven, cherry cobbler (dump cake for you purests).
We REALLY needed french vanilla ice cream to go with it.
Well CRAP! I am not going to Italy. The Corona Virus and my father's cancer is stopping us from going. I will be attending this month meeting. I may run the Mojave trail in the meanwhile. I will be at the Fred Hall fishing show working the Lytle Creek firing line booth stop by if you go.
Enthusiast III
I also just got back myself. Went to Vegas briefly then stopped at Mojave Road for the night then continued to Johnson Valley the following morning. 
Traveler III
Notes:
Four Wheel Expo is this weekend in Costa Mesa: Four Wheeler Adventure Expo 2020 – I'll be there Saturday.
If you buy something here over $30, you get a free tent: Premier outdoor, camping and hiking equipment - Zero Mile Mark – I've picked up two tents, the solar powered light (which is currently out of stock) and a bag. The tents seem to be of decent quality. Not affiliated with the company.
Four Wheel Expo is this weekend in Costa Mesa: Four Wheeler Adventure Expo 2020 – I'll be there Saturday.
If you buy something here over $30, you get a free tent: Premier outdoor, camping and hiking equipment - Zero Mile Mark – I've picked up two tents, the solar powered light (which is currently out of stock) and a bag. The tents seem to be of decent quality. Not affiliated with the company.
Enthusiast III
Thanks for the heads up! Any idea what size the tent is?
UPDATE
Just purchased a couple things, first purchase is advertised price, upon checking out, they offer a 40% discount on secondary purchase (premade list of items). They did also add the tent into the order with no additional charge which to answer my previous question is a dome style 2-person tent.
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Traveler III
Nice @Toywolf . I use this to weather proof too - - will be doing that with my tent. One can is plenty for the small tent.
My top 3 learnings from Four Wheeler Adventure Expo:
1. Use a blinking light under car to scare off packrats from chewing cables. A red blinking bike light is fine. ( @Big Blue also shared with me to pop hood and let engine cool off on arrival to camp site, rats are attracted to heat)
2. In one of the classes, someone asked about what to do for bears if leaving there car for several days (for backpacking). Answer: electric bear fence.
3. Someone asked about safety from theft/etc (safety from people) to a panel - answer: nearly everyone, who had been overlanding for many years, some full time - had rarely or never experienced any theft or felt danger (across many countries) of overlanding. The other consensus was simply to "be smart, be aware of surroundings." Self-defense classes were recommended (from a jiu-jitsu instructor who was also on the panel).
Intangible benefit of going: inspiration and future planning.
Great to see @The Trail Medic at the Four Wheeler Adventure Expo, too. I hear she (Nicole) will be doing some medic classes in Glendora too for any interested.
My top 3 learnings from Four Wheeler Adventure Expo:
1. Use a blinking light under car to scare off packrats from chewing cables. A red blinking bike light is fine. ( @Big Blue also shared with me to pop hood and let engine cool off on arrival to camp site, rats are attracted to heat)
2. In one of the classes, someone asked about what to do for bears if leaving there car for several days (for backpacking). Answer: electric bear fence.
3. Someone asked about safety from theft/etc (safety from people) to a panel - answer: nearly everyone, who had been overlanding for many years, some full time - had rarely or never experienced any theft or felt danger (across many countries) of overlanding. The other consensus was simply to "be smart, be aware of surroundings." Self-defense classes were recommended (from a jiu-jitsu instructor who was also on the panel).
Intangible benefit of going: inspiration and future planning.
Great to see @The Trail Medic at the Four Wheeler Adventure Expo, too. I hear she (Nicole) will be doing some medic classes in Glendora too for any interested.
A quick heads up! We will meeting next week 1-19 at the Corner Bakery, 6:30. I'll be coming home that day and might be late.
Member III
Traveler III
I have called Corner Bakery in Glendora. Their dining hall where we meet is closed. I’m not sure we’ll be able to find a suitable alternative or if it would make sense, given COVID-19, unfortunately.
The Trail Medic
Rank I
Enthusiast I
Social distancing is a good thing right now. If not to protect ourselves, definitely to protect others. I see the gathering being feasible if the weather is good for grabbing a meal and making it a parking lot meetup. Socializing is encouraged with plenty of space of course. We can play ‘the ground is lava’ and stay at our trucks lol.
*My attendance is still pending. Work is crazy rn.
There is a couple of fastfood places behind Chilies we could gather at. Between Staples and behind chilies . Say 630?
