Tips And Tricks For Cab Organization

I'm aware that this is usually my first mistake: I'm going to try to be helpful.

In my experience as a previous offender, I will hazard a guess that posts come across as 'bringing too much stuff' when mattresses, coolers, small appliances and multiples of anything are mentioned. Like me with my three sleeping bags. What can I say.

I also think that you'll be lucky to find someone with the generous, hospitable and level-headed approach to training that you wish. Pullin for you, though. Pullin for me too.

My nutri bullet was mentioned for when I'll have my OWN truck. Not when I'll go into training. My "stove"....is literally the size of a coffee mug, if not smaller. It's made for back packers. SUPER small. My pot and pan with dishes? The size of a small Rubbermaid container (again, all specialized equipment made for back packers/hikers, it all fits one inside the other) and I won't bring a cooler bigger than a 12 cans of soda. It might "sound" like a lot, but it really is not. If back packers can carry that stuff on a walking journey, it has to be small and light. If I team up, my stuff can go from my bunk to the floor while I'm sleeping. My trainer would be driving anyway, so it's not in his way. If we both sleep at same time, I can put my bag on my passenger seat. Simple as that. *sigh*

I'm aware that this is usually my first mistake: I'm going to try to be helpful.

In my experience as a previous offender, I will hazard a guess that posts come across as 'bringing too much stuff' when mattresses, coolers, small appliances and multiples of anything are mentioned. Like me with my three sleeping bags. What can I say.

I also think that you'll be lucky to find someone with the generous, hospitable and level-headed approach to training that you wish. Pullin for you, though. Pullin for me too.

I hear you. I think the average joe has never gone camping or better, hiking or kayaking. You can't bring a lot of big or heavy items on those trips. You have to pack light. There are so many wonderful gadgets nowadays for people like us, that it makes those journeys much more fun and comfortable. My "mattress" is so small and weights nothing. It's an inch thick inflated, and the size of a beach towel once rolled up. Granted, that equipment is usually very expensive to buy, so a lot of people don't buy it. I work and can buy some, and I ask for these items as birthday or Christmas presents. So in the end, I'm very well equipped. It's the "little" things! :)

Hey Vamp, would you mind pointing me/us in the direction of the items you're talking about? I am considering a lightweight truck when I go to Prime, which will mean I won't have near the space a regular truck will have. (No shelves, cabinets, top bunk, passenger seat, etc.) I already have a couple of things in mind but am interested in what you are talking about to possibly add to my list of things to consider purchasing.

I am I'm a lightweight truck with Prime and I am constantly moving things around,except for my normal everyday needs my dew,cigs,etc. I have a fridge w a huge plastic bin filled with food and snacks and a George foreman and crockpot (saves tons of money eating in the truck!)....

Miss Miyoshi asks:

Hey Vamp, would you mind pointing me/us in the direction of the items you're talking about?

Errol butts in: Walmart had a lot of backpack stuff. The best place is online: REI.com. They have everything. Lifetime membership (not required) is $20, and you get 10% back at the end of the year. Top quality stuff - and there may be a "real" store nearby.

Yeah, I know about the stores that sell the equipment. I was hoping for specifics. I'm actually on REI right now, and there is a store that's in my area as well. Another great store was Hudson Trail Outfitters, but they've closed all the stores near me. I think they shuttered the business entirely.

Hey Vamp, would you mind pointing me/us in the direction of the items you're talking about? I am considering a lightweight truck when I go to Prime, which will mean I won't have near the space a regular truck will have. (No shelves, cabinets, top bunk, passenger seat, etc.) I already have a couple of things in mind but am interested in what you are talking about to possibly add to my list of things to consider purchasing.

Sure thing, Miss Mi. One of my preferred stores for shopping those items is EMS (Eastern Mountain Sports). The little cooking "stove" is a MSR whisperlite universal stove. It can be used with different kind of fuels, ask well. Very versatile. You might also want to look into the Jetboil cooking system or the MSR pocket rocket canister. The pot/pan/dishes set that I have is something line the GSI bugaboo cooking set, for two people; one of the smallest kit, everything fits inside the pot (the drinking cups, plates, etc) it's super compact. My sleeping pad is the Therm-a-rest. I also have a bottle of Castille soap which is very versatile; you can use it to wash anything, even your body. (Although I prefer my own body wash and shampoo). But you can use it to wash surfaces, dishes, hand wash laundry (which I plan to do for underwear and bras so I don't have to pack too many). "Sea to Summit" drylite towels are very nice. Soft, super absorbent and dry very quickly. Very thin and takes very little room compared to regular home bath towels.

Other stores you might want to look at for hiking gear is LL Bean, Cabela's, Bass Pro Shop, Field & Stream, etc.

REI! Yes, that's the other specialized store for hikers/back packers, asides from EMS. :)

Sweet. Thanks for the info! I'm going to look them up now. And I LOVE Dr. Bronner's magic soap. I pretty much use that for everything while on tour, and I'll likely have it with me again on the truck.