When all you have is your Emergency pack you need to be sure you can still care for yourself and personal hygiene. For this part of your kit the vacation supplies isle in the grocery store can be a great source. The following is a list of recommended items for this part of your emergency pack:…
Trip Reports
May Adventure Trip – Day 4
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Day 4 found us heading back into Moab to take the Sand Flats road as access the La Sal Loop Road and parts of the Kokopelli trail. Our objective was to camp near Gateway Colorado off the Dolores River. The Sand Flats road follows the incline up to the base of the mountains. Along the…
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May Adventure Trip – Day 3
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Today was one of those weird days when things just don’t seem to go right. We started the morning packing up early and going into Moab and picking up the replacement shock for the FJ. The shop had found a Rancho that was the same length and had about the same travel as the EMU…
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May Adventure Trip – Day 2
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Today we drove most of the Kokopelli from Rabbit Valley to Dewey Bridge. It was a fun day with panoramic views of the mountains as well as the Colorado River and canyons. With all the rain there are has received over the last month the flowers were exceptional. The day started with breaking camp and…
Safety, Trip Reports
Winching and Wisdom – A Day with Bill Burke
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Bill Burke is a Certified Master Trainer by the International 4WD Trainers’ Association®. As an industry recognized leader in 4WD and extraction training, Bill brings years of knowledge to the table. It was my pleasure to take my Toyota FJ Cruiser and spend one day this last weekend attending his advanced recovery training session. The day…
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May Adventure Trip – Day 1
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My daughter and I spent the last week of May exploring some of the back roads around Moab and the Kokopelli trail. Initially when we set out our goal was to complete part of the Kokopelli trail, drop over to Gateway on the Doloris then head into the Dolores Triangle. Well, the best laid plans…
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Driving into the Past – Picket Wire Canyonlands
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Picket Wire Canyonlands is a somewhat unknown canyon which is a part of the Comanche National Grasslands in Southeastern Colorado. During the spring and fall the Forest Service offers guided driving tours of this historically rich canyon. With a desire to see the canyon our day started with a 6:00 am departure from Colorado Springs…
Emergency Gear, Gear Reviews
Emergency Go Kits – The Knife
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Having a knife along as a part of you emergency pack is very important. Having the right knife makes all the difference. With the multi-tools that are available today the knife has become much more than just a sharp blade. Even if you wear a multi-tool on your belt I highly recommend that you also have…