im a noob to the az run and im looking foreward to meeting alot of good people. i have no idea what its like, and im not sure what to expect, so if you guys could make some suggestions of some useful things to bring along i would appreciate it.
i bought a cot tent and a 20* sleeping bag. i plan on bringing a cooler with food, probably some hot links, a case of water, non perishable food, extra clothes.
i have a gerri can, but i was also wondering how far the nearest gas station is. the 35's on the frontier is not what you would call gas efficient.
'preciate it.
mike

Bring everything for a week long camping trip, and everything for a SERIOUS offroading trip with expected breakage. Basically, bring everything =)

Here's a link from last year. Read up on the 2nd post.

stuff to bring

Food

Chair

Buzz

Sleep

150 miles of gas (we gas up at the start)

Real warm and cool clothes

KY hahahhahahahah

I survived on Gatorade and Chex mix mostly. Bring all the stuff you think you need and then all the stuff you think you don't need.

You'll be wanting to bring your camera and your sense of humor. What goes on the trail stays on the trail.

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stuff you think you don't need.

key words....

This quote by DR has always stayed in the back of my mind:

"Trucks need to be in solid mechanical condition. If there's something that's been needing fixing, do it BEFORE the run so we can minimize trail breakage. I can't emphasize this enough!"

very good. 'preciate some of the ideas!

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Originally posted by Reserector:
This quote by DR has always stayed in the back of my mind:

"Trucks need to be in solid mechanical condition. If there's something that's been needing fixing, do it BEFORE the run so we can minimize trail breakage. I can't emphasize this enough!"

I alway think he was talking to Me, haha.

Roastbeef and Mashed Potatoes, you do have a CB, right? That's mandatory.

Otherwise bring everything you need to live in the desert for a week. You'll definitely need your jerrican full for the first 3.5 days.

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although Keith did his best to weld the axle back together a couple times unsuccessfully

I felt so inadequate not being able to keep those axle tubes together and all I needed was something to build a make-shift truss. Oh well, at least Stone's driveshaft held up. This year I am bringing spare steel, although I know I won't be doing any welding on your truck

There was way too much stress there for any weld to hold up. We should have just ratchet strapped it together from the get-go.

It had nothing to do with your welding skills.

I did burn my hair off while under your truck which was worth the adventure! Oh man I cannot wait for this Friday!!!

Yes, you did get a sweet haircut out of the deal. You can't pay for quality like that

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Originally posted by Desert Rat:
Roastbeef and Mashed Potatoes, you do have a CB, right? That's mandatory.

Otherwise bring everything you need to live in the desert for a week. You'll definitely need your jerrican full for the first 3.5 days.

yes, i have a cb. i will also be buying another gas can.
stupid question, but is there a campfire every night?

Yes

There hasn't been in years past due to dry conditions, but this year it shouldn't be an issue.

cool. im planning on bringing a bunch of stuff that doesn't require cooking, but a litte heat would be cool.

another thing, i don't know anything about where we are meeting. i looked around, but didn't see any info. it might be right in front of my face but i don't see it.
i have gps and i will be using it to get there. an address, intersection, or lat/long would be cool.