I seem to recall a few years back, someone saying the authorities are suspicious of gabachos that bring Military surplus gear into Mexico. True still,
or did I imagine it. I now use a couple of old A.L.I.C.E packs for my clothes etc and wetsuits. Any input or exp? Thanksmicah202 - 1-26-2015 at 12:40 AM
...gotta love how...''suhispanicious'' comes up,,,,an auto-correct for anything with 's-p-i-c' in it!
[Edited on 1-26-2015 by micah202]hombre66 - 1-26-2015 at 09:43 AM
I am trying to love it, but am still in the annoyance stage as a JNSkipjack Joe - 1-26-2015 at 09:56 AM
Years ago my wife and I were driving through Peten region of Guatemala when the guerillas were active. At a military checkpoint they found my canteen,
a canteen I had bought years ago as a boy scout and used it in the sierras. Boy did they get peeed.woody with a view - 1-26-2015 at 10:35 AM
I take my 50 pounds of fishing gear Lures weights hooks etc. to Baja and back in a army surplus green camo digital pattern backpack. Never had anybody
say anything and they looking at all the time. To see leave the AMMO canisters at home.AKgringo - 1-26-2015 at 10:47 AM
Woody, it is interesting that you mentioned an ammo can. I have marveled at the fact that on the last four trips down the length of Baja, neither the
Mexican inspection points, or the US border agents have asked to look in the ammo can I carry fragile items in! It is in plain sight behind the
passenger seat, but nobody has asked about it, much to my surprise.
In fact, I really have had very few inspectors look into anything out my reach from the drivers seat. bajabuddha - 1-26-2015 at 10:59 AM
I've used large and small ammo cans for 20 years; started while river running, have several for fishing gear or anything I want water-proofed. They
stack well, chain together well for security, and never had a problem. An occasional military inspection may want to peek inside, but never a hassle
in any way. I've spray-painted 'em all white to keep the internal heat down too. My '70s original machete and scabbard are always in plain sight on
the back seat floorboard too. woody with a view - 1-26-2015 at 11:07 AM
My machete is tucked in right next to my driver seat and the console. when they ask I say Ratones and they laugh.Russ - 1-26-2015 at 11:12 AM
My machete is tucked in right next to my driver seat and the console. when they ask I say Ratones and they laugh.
And then you hear about the cops making a bust for a 3" pocket knife. Pompano - 1-26-2015 at 11:21 AM
Fun stop at an army checkpoint many years ago.
A hobby of mine is painting and, among other things, I've enjoyed doing a few hunting themes on some Suburbans and trailers. The only time my
camo-truks created any commotion at a Baja army checkpoint was when a commander politely advised me that the camouflage colors were normally
reserved for the Mexican Army.
He and the rest of the soldiers got a good laugh out of the two 'retrievers' I had painted next to the gas cap. He grinned and told me to have a good
trip. Like music, humor is usually a good ice-breaker.
woody with a view - 1-26-2015 at 01:13 PM
Russ, it's a tool. Military guys are not hung up on a 3" knife. It the city cops looking for lunch money.
