#281243 - 07/06/16 07:30 PM
Re: What did you do today to prepare?
[Re: bacpacjac]
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Carpal Tunnel
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...Bought my first Spot PLB.
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#281351 - 07/14/16 09:26 AM
Re: What did you do today to prepare?
[Re: bacpacjac]
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Registered: 12/05/05
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Nothing really for me. But I am looking for a 12v tire pump for my DS1. The other day, my car had a flat tire, and he saw how handy it was having a tire pump in my vehicle's emergency kit. I am givng him money to buy one for his car. DS2, was travelling to our home town with mom and DD, I gave him a flashlight. I am planing to have each of them add a light gizmo to their car kits. It looks like this.
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#281357 - 07/14/16 09:08 PM
Re: What did you do today to prepare?
[Re: bacpacjac]
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Registered: 05/29/10
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Loc: Southern California
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I've had mixed luck with jump starters, but a decent tire inflator is worth it's weight in gold. Particularly if you have run-flat tires instead of a spare tire or large volume truck/SUV tires. I carry a Viair 70P with a battery adaptor, and it's head and shoulders above my Wife's Campbell Hausfeld.
For nocturnal repairs, I've yet to find anything better then a headlamp loaded with lithium primaries, and a hi-vis vest
Edited by Mark_R (07/14/16 09:17 PM)
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#281374 - 07/17/16 06:23 PM
Re: What did you do today to prepare?
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 11/09/06
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I deployed my camper so I could see how the new truck tows it. I also had mods installed in/on my truck to improve it's capabilities.
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#281412 - 07/20/16 08:22 PM
Re: What did you do today to prepare?
[Re: Bingley]
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Carpal Tunnel
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A man bag/ purse/ laptop bag is the way to go. Extra space for my jacket, water bottle and phone battery
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#281429 - 07/21/16 06:58 PM
Re: What did you do today to prepare?
[Re: Bingley]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 05/05/07
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Loc: Ontario, Canada
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I finally gave in to European fashion and bought a "man bag," which is in reality just a purse. When in Rome, as they say. Since it's hot and I like to carry stuff, the bag is coming in very handy. I'm moving away from the Maxpedition organizer that opens like a book because it takes up too much space. I'm putting my kit in the purse -- flashlight in the most accessible pocket, and the rest in a plastic bag. You know, "break glass in case of emergency." Good for you, Bing! I've never understood the aversion of guys to carrying a "murse". It's a place to hold your water bottle, jacket, snacks, lunch, book, some of the junk from your pockets... they're just so practical.
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#281430 - 07/21/16 07:00 PM
Re: What did you do today to prepare?
[Re: Mark_R]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 05/05/07
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Loc: Ontario, Canada
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I've had mixed luck with jump starters, but a decent tire inflator is worth it's weight in gold. Particularly if you have run-flat tires instead of a spare tire or large volume truck/SUV tires. I carry a Viair 70P with a battery adaptor, and it's head and shoulders above my Wife's Campbell Hausfeld.
For nocturnal repairs, I've yet to find anything better then a headlamp loaded with lithium primaries, and a hi-vis vest I agree completely, Mark, on all counts!
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