Ok. So there’s been posts on logistics, the course, the weather, and the unique aid stations. Anyone have a packing list of essentials for the Wildflower trip? (Assume RV living for 3-5 days at the site and assume 1st time visitor. Not racing stuff, unless it’s a non-obvious item)
Bring all your own food and drink for those 3 days. WF is in the middle of nowhere and the store has a very limited selection . unless you plan on that one hour drive into town
Lounge Chairs w beer holders in the arm rests
Ice for the beer
warm clothes it has been darn clold at night low 40’s
insect repellant
sunscreen
Good Coffee, the Folgers stuff they have down there just doesn’t cut it
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I am tenting it and just picked up the mother of all tents at Costco - something like 18’ x 10’ with 3 rooms and a screen porch. Got an air mattress with a rechargable pump too. Making my own little condo - we are getting there Wednesday AM so we can find a place to set this beast up.
Other things on my short list are:
Firewood.
Warm clothes.
Coffee Maker
Big sign so I can find the coffee maker
Blender
Big sign so I can find the blender
Lantern
Mosquito repellant - yeah, lots of this.
I hope the blender and coffee maker are battery operated or you may be sorely disappointed. I bring the little Melita and a 1/2 lb of Peet’s. I second the folding lawn chair with the beer holders. A camping stove with some extra fuel and a couple gallons of bottled water.
Also, bring a flashlight or headlamp for late night visits to the outhouse. And sunscreen and a hat to keep the sun off.
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Yeah, mjpwooo! Let’s here some more stuff people are hauling up there. I know there’s got to be some more goodies in those campers and tents that others would love to hear about.
is there any TV reception up there if you don’t have a dish? Since I am making a vacation out of it, I may actually have a bit of spare time to watch a show or two for once.
I believe there is fuzzy reception of the NBC affiliate. Can’t remember getting anything else, unless you go down to the store and take command of their big screen. I’ll have a DVD/PS2 with me, since I’ll be getting there on Monday.