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bajajudy
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THE LIST
Ok you are going out into the desert, off to find a secluded beach for camping, to try to find those hot springs everyone has told you about, to try
to find that water falls with the swimming hole....whatever. You are going on a Baja adventure.....what do you pack?
1- THE book bag containing Almanac map book, Baja Plant Field Guide, Baja Adventure Book, Roadside Geology....others?
2-shovel
3-at least one can of flat tire fix and of course at least one spare
4-water for radiator
5-one quart oil
6-one qt trannie oil
7-tow rope(or chain according to the size of your vehicle)
8-cooler full of whatever you like...dont forget the water. If you get stuck and the beer runs out, water will taste real good! No matter what fish do
in it
9-snacks, lunch....food
10-2 dog leashes,2 dog bowls, 2 dogs(Mochi and Julieta)
11-Swim suit and sweater and jacket. Ready for any climate change.
12-Binocs, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, perhaps a tarp for sitting under if(when) you get stuck.
13-when you get to be my age...reading glasses so you can find all of the above.
WHAT ELSE
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Bruce R Leech
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a GPS unit is good and a list of way points you can get from David Ks website.
also an open Mind and a bag full of politeness.
if you run in to trouble few Americans or Canadians will stop and help but the first Mexican to come by will stop and help you.
Bruce R Leech
Ensenada
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bajajudy
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Jeez how could I have fogotten the GPS.
You all know the difference between an adventure and an ordeal, I am sure:
Attitude
[Edited on 3-23-2005 by bajajudy]
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yankeeirishman
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I carry a three day supply of freeze dried package food, and a few cans of fruits in my car. I think you may have forgotten the first aid kit, some
extra gasoline, and matches......
What control freaks there are here. Don\'t believe that post you just read!
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bajajudy
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This was what I was hoping for....you are helping me get ready!
My husband is in charge of tools. I thought that I was doing pretty good with the car stuff.
Thanks
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bajalera
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This is a silly little thing, but on a long drive we always take along a package of old-fashioned lemon drops. Refreshing, and not much in the way of
calories.
Lera
\"Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest never happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.\" -
Mark Twain
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Cyndarouh
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backpack or sm cook stove
extra fule
Patch kit for sm leaks in tires
extra belts for car/truck
sm tent just in case you have to stay a while
air matress for comfort with car or hand pump
extra blankets/pillow
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yankeeirishman
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Oh oh oh!
You were asking what YOU needed! I thought you were just doing an survey. Well.....if you are going "off road" ...carry a second spare tire!
Otherwise....you will be cutting short a planned trip. The other I always insist on: Photographs of all who is going on this trip, copies of
everyone's D.L.'s or Passport or Birth Doc.s. Place all of this in a hidden spot of the car, where all in the car knows where it is to be found.
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DanO
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Two words: Duct Tape
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Cyndarouh
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Pompano, I am a Women and I have 1 and a half rolls in my car right now. I just always have it for got to put it on this list. LOL it has helped many
times. You never know when you will need it also a roll of tie wire and cutters help.
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Neal Johns
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Extra key hidden OUTSIDE the vehicle.
Fan belts.
My motto:
Never let a Dragon pass by without pulling its tail!
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bajalera
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I once saw a TV special in which a couple of guys pointed out that there is only one thing duct tape is no dang good for--taping ducts.
Lera
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BajaDanD
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what to bring
Tarps, trash bags, bug spray for the noseeumms. Try to go to somewhere that you have never been but do it on the spur of the moment duiring your
trip. Our plan is to have no plan, maybe a final destination but we like to deture on the fly and explore. GPS helps for this for sure. OH Yeah
Hand Held VHF Radio Too
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jeans
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Bunjee cords...all sizes in a heavy plastic zippered bag.
Old sheets. I use them for ground cloths, entry ground cover in front of my tent, or privacy/ shade walls
A big container of hand- (or whatever body-part) wipes
Headlamp for hands-free lighting. Makes my hair look funny, though, but hey...it's dark!
When camping I usually keep a spare car key on a string around my neck, because I can misplace keys in a heartbeat.
But even faster, I can lose my reading glasses...so they go around my neck as well...I usually have two or three pair in the truck.
Electric fly swatter....fries all the bugs in the tent or camper in record time.
I crack eggs into a plastic pint jug. When we get to where we're going, they are pre-scrambled and ready to pour into the pan.
Leather gloves - for changing tires, gathering wood (watch for scorpions), hiking & rock scrambling. (can't be breaking nails in Baja...how far to the
nearest Nail Salon?:lol
Plastic 5-gallon bucket. 101 uses
Don't rely on those trigger fireplace lighters. They break easily bouncing around.
Port-a-potty 
Hope this helps.
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Debra
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Toilet paper (and a match)........leave only foot prints 
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N2Baja
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How about also some extra batteries, rope, waterproof matches, powerbars and a few cans of fruit (along with a can opener!)
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Packoderm
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sunscreen
toothbrush and paste
Hair brush
rake for clams and cleaning camp
camp stove, instant coffee, and Jiffy Pop
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David K
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Tea Tree Oil (Oil of Melaleuca Alternifolia)... It is a first aid kit in a bottle... hundreds of uses for skin and mouth injuries... neutralizes
poisons from insects...
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bajagrouper
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Mood: happy and retired
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12 guage flair gun
As I do quite a bit of camping off the beaten track I always carry one of those Olin Marine Flair Kits,it comes with 3 hiway flairs,3 air flairs and
flair gun..I also put one of those small strobe lights in the kit( clip onto the end of my surf pole,can be seen for miles if broken down) If it is
found a the check point I just state it's for my boat and they just shrug their sholders and let me pass...
I hear the whales song
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Bruce R Leech
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Location: Ensenada formerly Mulege
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Mood: A lot cooler than Mulege
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satellite telephone.
Bruce R Leech
Ensenada
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