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I really had an opportunity to see how proper prep works on my Jeep. I coated the bed in a rubbery type product (can't recall the name anymore) and prepped it exactly as instructed. Some pretty toxic solvents as I recall. I had some leftover and continued to coat unprepped surfaces. The bed you...

Nice work!

My leak was from a hole that was caused by a rack bolt that got pushed through the roof. Couldn't see it from just standing on a ladder. I only found it when I crawled up on the roof when I was replacing the vent.

Really depends on the length of the trip and how dirty I get. Overnighters it won't get used. Really get blasted with dust its more than a luxury. I'm not a big fan of wipes, they're better than nothing but even close to a good shower.

Seems every organization has differing rules on whether or not you need a certificate or what type. I'd like to take a wilderness first aid class and some will accept it and others won't. Some will just teach cpr and basic first aid as part of the course. Personally I've taken so many cpr...

In spite of the authorities asking people to postpone travel if they didn't "need" to travel its seems a majority just wanted to go see/play in the snow.

I can understand the person that rented a cabin for the weekend and really wants to get up there but they interviewed a lady that was turning around in Colfax. "I didn't expect a storm, I guess I should have checked the weather forecast" /facepalm I don't think you could get more media coverage...

Trucks stuck in Downieville. Someone is vying to be the next "Stolpa" /sigh.

80 is closed. Chain controls on everything else. I may take the dog and the new Jeep up to the snow next week but I'm not crazy enough to head up now.

Has anyone taken a course online? I've always taken courses in person but this would be a convenient option if they're any good. Unfortunately I've let my certs lapse.

Went through both of my trauma kits today. Tossed a bunch of stuff. Old band aids where the paper has deteriorated. Some items that were no longer sterile. Some things I'll no longer use like a c-spine collar. If you need one we'll wait for the helicopter. Cold packs that aged out. Most of...

I really wanted to put a second battery in the new Jeep but its seriously space limited. When I spotted the Autowit on sale at Amazon I decided I'd go that way. https://www.amazon.com/autowit-SuperCap2-Batteryless-Capacitor-arrancador/dp/B086L29DL9

Yep, get the snow blower ready. I need to get a new battery for the Jeep.

Gas back up to $4 and diesel to $5 :(

I read the report on the BDR trip near Steens and how one of the participants badly broke their arm. Incredibly lucky to have a doctor and an airplane nearby. That's not likely to happen again. Back when I was an EMT I carried air splints and cardboard splints. Not very practical. Besides...

A friend of mine felt sorry for me and finished the job! Doesn't hurt as much as I expected.

Also I picked up some of the burnshield spray.

There have been a few upgrades since I was first an EMT. I tried one them yesterday after injuring myself. Of course my trauma kit was behind the chainsaw, nothing like digging out the gear while you're bleeding :) One of the things I recently added was...

When you realize these people are a very small fraction of park visitors it doesn't bother me. I mean some people don't like bacon!

Drill jammed while drilling a hole for the safety chain. Jammed my finger between the drill and the bumper. Not quite sure how I got it free but this was one of those times I knew a bandaid wasn't good enough. Six stitches in all. I'm a bit drill shy at the moment. Am I getting to that age when...

Worked on the Jeep today. Warning. Not for the faint of heart. Sometimes things don't go well.

I quit mud in my twenties. Looking forward to a trip to Mojave.

I understand that. I'm not selling the CJ. Too much sentimental value at least for now.

I picked up a 2003 Jeep TJ. Lifted, lockers, pretty much ready to rock crawl as is. While I'm mostly interested in exploring historical and general outdoor stuff she'll be ready for whatever. I don't know what I'll do with a heater that works and ac. Mostly I wanted a Jeep that I don't have to...

Mine is so old now I hesitate to answer as much has likely changed. No wiring chases, but mine did have a wire for outside lighting already run. Lots of fun trying to find it :) You didn't mention but I hope you have at least one powered fan. Mostly you need to go camping and see what "you" need...