Recent content by OkieDavid

I was going through my stuff today and building a pile of things I want to pack in the truck. Getting excited!

No opinion on the trash bag, but yeah, the reviewers that state they "put it to the test" and you read that it's been in use for a whole two weeks or something crack me up.

Didn't see Merus Adventure Park mentioned, they have a variety of trails from easy to hard. It's a private park but was established for off-roading. MERUS Adventure | Off-Road Adventure Park In Texas

We'll be at various altitudes throughout the trip. So it might be 30F at night or it might be 90F at night, you just never know. Daytime temps will probably be pleasant. It's not unusual to awaken to frost on the windshield in May.

It's not like we're on the surface of the moon. We'll be passing near towns along the route, so while it's nice to pack 100% of the food, there's a chance to stop and get some fresh food along the way as well as the packaged stuff. We'll pass through Silver City, NM, a fairly large town Tuesday...

I tend to be stocked up on everything except gas when I leave home, but this brings up a larger question. Where is everyone camping Sunday night? What about Saturday night? What time do we want to meet up Monday morning? It's rare that I travel to a group trip in the same direction as other...

If you want brain dead simple, I would recommend the Midland MicroMobile 15-watt radio (MXT275). I have the 50-watt version but it's overkill for group trips; I often go alone and wanted the most reach I could get. Another option if you just want to test the waters, is the Radioddity GM-30 GMRS...

Sent you message through the forum, see if that works.

Looks like my links didn't show. They are Amzn links. Type in Amazon dot com / dp/B01N6Z0W68/ for the latches and Amazon dot com / dp/B08T7BDQH7 for the magnets.

These magnetic drawer catches work really well on my small drawer. Not sure how well they hold up to a heavy drawer but maybe there's a larger version. All my bigger stuff have latches like these.

By the way, there's a group of us doing the NM section in May. Still room for a few more. I plan to wander a bit afterwards and end up spending Friday at Expo West before heading home Saturday. US Southwest - CDT NM | OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

As someone who has spent a lot of time in Colorado, and Montana I'll agree those are great states to visit, but I'm a little miffed that you that didn't like New Mexico. To me, it's truly the "Land of Enchantment" and the state, besides my own, that I spend the most time in. To each their own I...

Four Wheel Camper on GMC 2500

I do just use gloves and not worry about it, but extra spouts are relatively cheap. I use the "water" spot for my gas, I don't have diesel. I realize carrying a spare spout goes against your plan of reducing stuff, but it's an option. Self-Venting Water Container Replacement Spout | RotopaX

I might be up for something, Flint Hills maybe? I'm in central Oklahoma so would lean towards stuff west of KC or southern MO. I have something going on the weekend after so definite maybe, but wanted to reply to see what you come up with.