NORTH TEXAS MISFIT TACOS: BBNP trip April 6-9 2017

I'll bring mine if I'm not the only one.

 

Just going to unfollow this thread now... would be awesome to mtn bike at Big Bend...

 

I have wanted to do the epic trail they have out there. I believe is close to 50 miles. Not sure what its called but its on the list of the best epics in the US.

 

Nice! Wish they had a MTN trail at Gilmer we could hit up one day!

 

Probably not for me as i will have my dogs and that would be a hassle for me.

Haha, dont be jelly!

 

Talked to my dad this morning and convinced him to just ride with me instead of taking his truck. Bonus, he's got the old folks National Park pass, so he and I get in for free and camping is half price. I'll be counting down these next 4 weeks!

 

Dang i didnt know the old folks one got half price camping! I paid 80 for the annual one that gets your vehicle and occupants in for free. It paid for itself in 4 months.

I wish I was going but I can't miss out on all this OT I'm getting at work. Not sure when or if it will come around again like this so I need to take advantage now. More parts for the truck will be coming though!

 

Ugh....i can't wait for this trip. Its all im thinking about lately.

For food, sense it looks like Zac said he would do fajitas one night. Put me down for burgers. I'll bring everything we need if someone has a stove or grill to cook on. I even have some charcoal but my grill is doa.

 

I'm bringing my tabletop propane grill and a camping stove, so I think we should be good. I have spatula and tongs for the grill, but may need some other camp utensils/pots & pans, though. I may be able to borrow a small folding table, too.

 

I have a small table. Count me in for that.

 

I have a cast iron skillet I like to use if we're cooking on the stove. For utensils I have my own TI spork. For a knife I just use my folding one.

 

• grill/stove ~ @?? wock and fish frier would be perfect for most things (twock) - I am bringing a tabletop grill and small camping stove.
• propane ~ @Suprajim54 has some small propane takes he is bringing - Yep, I will have the fuel for our camp kitchen
• tent ~ everyone - Check
• lantern/outdoor lighting ~ @?? - I just have flashlights
• headlamp ~ everyone - Check
• hi-lift jack ~ @Zac of all trades im sure there are a couple already in some of your trucks - I have a 48" Hi-lift.
• Med kit ~ @?? - simple first aid only (cheap bandaids and aspirin kit)
• snake bite kit ~ @?? just being causious here - Negative
• camp chairs () ~ everyone - I have 2 oversized camp chair and 1 smaller chair.
• spare gas tank ~ everyone - I can bring a red plastic 5 gal.
• spare tire ~ everyone - Single 265/75/16 spare
• water ~ everyone - Will bring 2 cases of bottled water
• beer/alcohol (cans only for beer) ~ probably everyone - I don't drink much, but will bring at least a 12 pack.
• trash bags @~ - check
• Toilet Paper!!!! ~everyone - check, don't forget Wetwipes too!
• portable toilet (for those who cant pee/poo outside) ~ @?? - I'm rough it
• Communication (CB/walkies) ~ everyone - I have CB and a pair of 2-way radios

Things to add to the list?

• Folding Table for cooking -
• Camp Utensils - My dad may have some of these. Will verify if no one else has these.
• Camp Pots/Pans - Same as above
• Photo Camera - Yes, DSLR
• Video Camera - Yes, FauxPro

 

Just picked a new mess kit, map, and a new compass.

I have a med kit with a snake bite stuff. Never opened it but I'll have it with me.

Umm..No mention of coffee. I can get a coffee pot/brewer if we don't already have one.

 

I am too man. I am excited to get my bedrack and RTT!

I guess i will just pick a night for you to cook then.... haha

Sweet! I think we will need it as i have nothing to cook on. Im the one that digs a hole, puts coals in hole, grate over hole, food on grate... Or hot dogs on a stick over a fire. But since we can not have fires... we need your stoves!

Sweet! I have a tailgate....

I can add these items to the list, and i need to add names to the gear list. I will try to get that done soon.

Sweet, @thedrewsifer let me borrow his big bend map. Its from National Geographic and its a pretty nice map. I think i am going to start getting one for each adventure i go on. I like that they are water and tare resistant.

My buddy always has instant coffee on hand when camping. He doesnt function well without coffee in the mornings.

 

I can bring a french press if needed or we can just get the starbucks instant stuff. Oh and ill def be bringing my drone!

 

Im still trying to see if my wife and I can make it. Sounds awesome

 

While it's probably not anything to worry too much about, be careful with the drone. Drones are illegal to fly in national parks, all natonal parks from my research.

 

good call! I did not know that, I'll do some looking, thanks for the heads up!

 

I don't understand why it's illegal and fully plan on flying drones in NP's. I figure you'll be safe if you keep an eye out and make sure your remote and away from the easy populated areas the rangers actually patrol.

 

yep everything i see is thats a no go . thats too bad, it would make for some sweet shots out there