SO left for Africa early Saturday am and will return in about 8 months time. Left me a detailed to do list which will probably take just as long to work through...

Prep related is getting a few more 7 gallon water jugs and a couple more 5 gallon gas cans (not just for home, but also for our off-road adventures.) Also the main first aid kit needs some attention and needs a bigger container for better organization. I seen in one post here that mentions to use a plastic tool box which is a great idea and I will keep a eye out for a suitable box.

Other then that, we are squared away enough on other supplies given our expected threat levels which are all low in probability.

Plan to get out do a lot more solo hiking day and overnight trips after Christmas and also looking forward to my 2 week solo trip which is now tentatively planned for early July.