Must Have Boondocking Items?

[Mello_Mike]

Let's have a little fun. What do you consider to be "must have" items when you go boondocking?

I'll start:

1. Two AGM 6v or Group 27 12v batteries
2. Solar power (100 watts)
3. Propane (2x5 gal tanks)
4. Seven gallon portable water tank
5. First Aid Kit
6. Water Purification Kit
7. Saw Zaw (for cutting firewood)
8. Firestarter
9. Camera
10. Altimeter App
11. Dump Station Location App
12. GPS/Maps
13. GPS locator

[bmaison]

most important items to carry are DUCT TAPE and an adjustable wrench

[SuzzeeeQ2012]

this might have already been posted, not sure.


Costco has the LED motion detector lights (the one in El Centro California does, anyway) We put them above the stove, countertop and the hall. Just simply walk in, and lights come on 🙂 LOVE them Battery operated.

[Ray___June]

Two corkscrews, in case you lose one!

[mlynds]

Road Runners wrote:
Make that a 4500Watt generator and a big air conditioner. And... a internet satellite hook up. I tell you it is hell out in the wilds anymore.

im with ya I mean were not savages. my wife says as long as her flat iron works she is fine. give me air conditioning or give me death lol

[Calisdad]

fltrker wrote:
What's a piecost

PIECOST: Probability of Incurring Estimated Cost

or- something that fights with cats

or- about $7 😉

[fltrker]

What's a piecost

[Tvov]

Other acronyms:

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/15889343.cfm

[Tvov]

PUP - Pop Up trailer camper
TT - Travel Trailer. TH - Toy Hauler TT, with "garage area" in back for dirt bikes and similar "toys".
5th, fiver - 5th wheel camper
MH - Motorhome

[bbaley]

Downwindtracker2 wrote:
I like your box, it sure beats my plastic tool box. I pack much the same sort of stuff.

We had a lifted PUP, which ran off propane, we used it for the light, stoves, and BBQ. I found the Coleman stove much nicer to cook on.

The only survival gear that we used in 20 years was a 12volt air compressor. I was too lazy to change the Jeep's tire.

Couple of times we were five hours from the nearest gas station, then we had to pack gas to get out.

What is a PUP ?

[4kyyote]

Fire extinguishers and cans of wasp spray. Can carry around an not raise concern...great self defense on all 2 and 4 legged "pests".
And now that Sam Adams has "sam-in-a-can", I'm good! Light weight and now can carry more! Look at all the alky stoves I can make!

[Downwindtracke1]

I like your box, it sure beats my plastic tool box. I pack much the same sort of stuff.

We had a lifted PUP, which ran off propane, we used it for the light, stoves, and BBQ. I found the Coleman stove much nicer to cook on.

The only survival gear that we used in 20 years was a 12volt air compressor. I was too lazy to change the Jeep's tire.

Couple of times we were five hours from the nearest gas station, then we had to pack gas to get out.

[bbaley]

I've really enjoyed this topic and can't believe how long it's been alive !

I ended up making a "truck box" for me and my friends to put the boondocking/survival items in - at least the ones that are relevant to when also not boondocking,
e.g. just up in the woods or logging roads, etc.

It has an axe, ropes, tow strap, various tools and supplies, fire starting stuff, dehydrated food, fishing gear, pellet gun, tarps, various survival items and the like.

Pretty handy. I just throw it in back whenever I head for the woods now. nice piece of mind - especially 50 miles out some logging road you might not see someone for... well... long time. in the snow.

[Ski_Pro_3]

Anyone mention insect repellant? Nothing makes me more miserable than scratching all night long!

I'd rather go without a meal or two than my repellant.

Dry socks are pretty important for comfort. And a chair. that's all.

[pnichols]

Aurabbit,

We have a 24 foot Class C too .... where/how do you carry the extra 65 gallons of fresh water?

[ilv2laff]

It looks like all ya'll have a great time together!