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John Hauck

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:53 pm Post subject: Camping Gear

Hi Gang:



I've had a few folks lately, ask me about what they need to make a multi-day 

cross country flight in a Kolb.  Primarily, good high quality gear.  If you 

skimp on your camping gear, you may ruin your flight because you can't be 

comfortable and get a good night's rest.



I buy most all my gear at Campmor, on line.  Have been a customer for many 

years.  What prompted me to write this email was a sale notice I got from 

Campmor today.  They have their best Thermarest air mattresses on sale.  I 

bought one like this last year and paid $50.00 more than the current sale 

price:



http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___41003?ctm=1-41003



I also have a good quality 0 degree and a 40 degree sleeping bag.  There are 

times, like flying out West, also at Sun and Fun, that I carry both bags. 

Being too cold will ruin your night's rest.



I like synthetic fill bags.  Down is great until it gets wet.  Then it is 

like wet toilet paper.  Damn near useless.



I also take a cheap Walmart throw pillow, small in size.



You can spend as much as you care for a tent.  I have 2, 3, and 4 man tents 

I fly with, depending on how long I am going to be in one spot.  OSH I like 

a big roomy tent because I will be there all week.  Same for LAL.  On the go 

a lot, and a two man tent will suffice.



This is the tent I used on my last flight West:



http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___28103



I like free standing tents.  They work great on tarmac or inside a hanger or 

under a patio cover.  That way you can keep your gear dry and not have to 

roll up soggy tents in the morning.



I also have this tent in a 3 man version.  It is a little larger package and 

a little heavier, but gives one a little more room to throw your gear around 

inside the tent.  I like to put all my stuff inside with me.  Makes it east 

to get to if I need it.



I have a bunch of other lesser, but just as important stuff I take with me 

to make life comfortable and enjoyable.  I'll try and share some of the 

accessories at a later time.



Take care,



john h

mkIII

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John Hauck
MKIII/912ULS
hauck's holler
Titus, Alabama

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Joined: 16 Mar 2006
Posts: 247
Location: Mishawaka, In

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:59 pm Post subject: Re: Camping Gear

John,



Thanks for the info on camping gear. It's useful info like this that keeps me reading the list daily. Next time you get bored could you post a list of what you normally carry as far as emergency supplies? Not necessarily what you take to Alaska, just what you keep on-board for flights like you made last weekend. Thanks



Scott

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John Hauck

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:48 am Post subject: Camping Gear

Next time you get bored could you post a list of what you normally carry as 

far as emergency supplies? Not necessarily what you take to Alaska, just 

what you keep on-board for flights like you made last weekend. Thanks

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 Scott


	




Morning Gang:



After doing cross country flights in ULs for so many years, I have to stop 

and scratch my head to remember what I have on board, not only for emergency 

supplies, but what it takes to be comfortable and successfully get there and 

back home.  Remember, one does not have to train to be miserable.



First, a good set of tie downs.  Usually, in the East, I carry a set of 

titanium auger type with plenty of good, strong 3/8" rope to tie both wings 

and tail wheel.  Heading West, or anywhere I think I may be confronted with 

rocky soil, I have a set of homemade rebar stakes with a chain link welded 

to the top and a small hatchet to drive them.



I have a small took kit I carry in the Rotax tool bag.  Enough tools to take 

care of anything I might need while on the road.  Usually, I don't need much 

more than a screw driver and a pair of pliers with wire cutters.



A small amount of safety wire, tie wraps, and duct tape.



Spare fuel filter element and gaskets.



Personal Locator Beacon with internal GPS, in addition to the required ELT.



A weapon.  Handgun in the lower 48, and a small Marlin .22 cal survival 

rifle when flying into Canada.



A couple one liter water bottles.  Especially important during the summer 

months.



Energy bars.



Cell phone.



A can of Plexus and a clean towel to keep the windshield and doors clean.



For an over night or longer flight, I'll have a tent, sleeping bag, air 

mattress, pillow, a couple MRE's.  Flying in areas with scattered small 

airports without facilities, I like to have my gear to be comfortable should 

I be put down by weather or some other reason.



I'm pulling this info out of my head, so I may forget something. 

Ah..........I have a stuff sack with some important items in it:



A roll of toilet paper.  Many airports lock up the FBO and the toilets.



A can of bug spray.



I am a caffeine addict, so I carry a zip lock with Folgers Coffee Bags.



A few band aids.  I don't have a first aid kit, but should probably get a 

small one to keep on board.



Halon fire extinguisher.



Emergency blanket.  I use it for a ground cloth, poncho, and its there to 

help me stay warm should I need it.  Could also use it for a marker panel. 

One side is silver and the other is international orange.



When I had an exhaust system that required springs, I always had spare 

springs on board.



If I think I will need to change spark plugs while on the flight, I will 

have a set with me, pregapped and ready to install.



I don't carry spare engine oil.  Have never had to add oil to the 912 series 

engines.



A spare set of float bowl gaskets for the 912 is not a bad idea.  The 

original gaskets are cork and easy to get out of alignment.  They also tend 

to shrink after they get a little age on them.  If they get a leak, air or 

fuel, the engine will not run well.  The replacement gaskets are made of 

heavy, stiff card board, and not as apt to misform and malfunction.



I can't think of anything else right now.  If I do, I'll post it.



john h

mkIII   - 2,849.3 hours

912ULS - 280.8 hours

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John Hauck
MKIII/912ULS
hauck's holler
Titus, Alabama

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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:09 am Post subject: Re: Camping Gear

Hi John,



When your "out" and about.... What do you use more of , Cash or Credit card ?

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John Hauck

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:34 am Post subject: Camping Gear

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		   When your "out" and about.... What do you use more of , Cash or Credit 

 card ?

 > Mike
	




Mike:



Primarily, credit card.



However, I take plenty cash just in case.



Several airports I stop at are small and do not have a credit card system.



Another time, Dimmitt, TX, I bought gas from an ag operation where I waited 

out a thunderstorm.  Their private gas tank was the only fuel available.  I 

think I took on 21 gal 100LL.  When I asked him how much I owed him, he 

said, "How about $80.00."



The photo of your gear indicates you could use some nylon stuff sacks for 

packing little stuff.  I use red and blue ones.  One red one I write 

"laundry" on it for my dirty laundry.  Campmor has a good variety of sizes:



http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___48212

john h

mkIII

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John Hauck
MKIII/912ULS
hauck's holler
Titus, Alabama

planecrazzzy
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:51 am Post subject: Re: Camping Gear

Those look reasonably priced...

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Gotta Fly...

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 	  Quote: 	
		  The photo of your gear indicates you could use some nylon stuff sacks for 

packing little stuff. I use red and blue ones. One red one I write 

"laundry" on it for my dirty laundry. Campmor has a good variety of sizes:

slyck(at)frontiernet.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:18 pm Post subject: Camping Gear

Mike, he sprays the old underwear with bear repellent and he's good  

for another week.

BB

DO NOT ARCHIVE

On 15, Jul 2008, at 2:28 PM, John Hauck wrote:

 	  Quote: 	

> When your "out" and about.... What do you use more of , Cash or  

> Credit card ?

 > Mike

 Mike:

 Primarily, credit card.

 However, I take plenty cash just in case.

 Several airports I stop at are small and do not have a credit card  

 system.

 Another time, Dimmitt, TX, I bought gas from an ag operation where  

 I waited out a thunderstorm.  Their private gas tank was the only  

 fuel available.  I think I took on 21 gal 100LL.  When I asked him  

 how much I owed him, he said, "How about $80.00."

 The photo of your gear indicates you could use some nylon stuff  

 sacks for packing little stuff.  I use red and blue ones.  One red  

 one I write "laundry" on it for my dirty laundry.  Campmor has a  

 good variety of sizes:

 http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___48212

 john h

 mkIII

John Hauck

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:35 pm Post subject: Camping Gear

> Mike, he sprays the old underwear with bear repellent and he's good  

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		   for another week.

 BB

 
	




Gotta be tough to spray your drawers with pepper spray.  



john h

mkIII



DO NOT ARCHIVE

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John Hauck
MKIII/912ULS
hauck's holler
Titus, Alabama

NeilsenRM(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:05 pm Post subject: Camping Gear

I'm sorry I draw the line of four days with the same underwear!!!



After the first day rotate front to back.... after the second day turn 

inside out.... after the third day rotate front to back. After that you have 

to change....!



PLEASE DO NOT ARCHIVE !!!!!!!



Rick Neilsen

Redrive VW powered MKIIIC



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JetPilot

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1246

Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: Camping Gear

 	  John Hauck wrote: 	
		  



They have their best Thermarest air mattresses on sale.  I 

bought one like this last year and paid $50.00 more than the current sale 

price:



http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___41003?ctm=1-41003



john h

mkIII



	




I could not pass up the sale price on the air mattress so I got one.  It came in the mail today and its great !   Now all I need to do is fly somewhere for the weekend and try it out      



Thanks for the info John,



Mike

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