6-8 Sept 2019: Bill Burke Training - Flat Tops, Colorado

[krice118]

@Mendocino Thanks. I figured as much. Trying to see if it is worth it for me. 8 hr drive (From Jackson WY) to Flat Tops then I have to be in sheridan for work Monday..

Basically seeing if its worth multiple 8 hr drives...... Judging by Jackson's prompt responses to any BB training I will say it is worth it

 

[Mendocino]

@Mendocino Thanks. I figured as much. Trying to see if it is worth it for me. 8 hr drive (From Jackson WY) to Flat Tops then I have to be in sheridan for work Monday..

Basically seeing if its worth multiple 8 hr drives...... Judging by Jackson's prompt responses to any BB training I will say it is worth it

Bill Burke is awesome. You will learn a tremendous amount. As a side bonus, Bill is extremely entertaining!

 

[Stuckinthe80s]

Bill Burke is awesome. You will learn a tremendous amount. As a side bonus, Bill is extremely entertaining!

Especially when he starts talking about recovery gear!

 

[krice118]

thanks @Mendocino and @Stuckinthe80s I was able to shuffle some stuff around. Cant wait to learn from BB.

 

[Mendocino]

First post updated. Time to pay the deposit.

 

[Mendocino]

I talked to Bill yesterday and he is looking forward to this event. Please send your deposit. We can also take one or two alternates.

 

[jps8460]

I talked to Bill yesterday and he is looking forward to this event. Please send your deposit. We can also take one or two alternates.

All paid up

 

[Mendocino]

First post is updated after I talked to Bill this morning. @krice118 we will be done at about 3 or 4 in Glenwood Springs on Sunday the 8th.

 

[krice118]

Thanks @Mendocino

any suggestions on carrying out our human waste? this is a new thing for me....

 

[Mendocino]

Thanks @Mendocino

any suggestions on carrying out our human waste? this is a new thing for me....

I (and many others) use a Pett Toilet and Wag Bags. I would also suggest that you have a Trasharoo or some way to carry the waste externally and not inside your vehicle. You can read this thread for more info on this, or maybe just ask @Stuckinthe80s.

 

[DaveInDenver]

Thanks @Mendocino

any suggestions on carrying out our human waste? this is a new thing for me....

Potty mouth.

So you want to be a well sorted overlander or just a vehicle camper?

The cheap solution is the Reliance seat that snaps on a 5 gallon bucket ($12).

https://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Pro...=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0000B13MT

The get your favorite WAG bag ($18 for 6). Any type will work, it's just a double plastic bag with a gelling agent. This ain't rocket surgery.

https://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Pro...doodie&qid=1561641217&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-2

The key thing is stash about half a dozen of these everywhere. This is probably a close second to using and storing the WAG bags properly.

 

[Stuckinthe80s]

Yeah, the seat on a bucket works like a champ! However, it does take up quite a bit of space. The gelling agent certainly changes the smell but it doesn't make it any more tolerable. To be fair, I didn't use the double doodie that @DaveInDenver mentioned. Regardless of if I'm storing the "packages" inside or outside next time, I'm going to give those a try.

 

[DaveInDenver]

FWIW, the dirt bag solution I use for storing fouled WAG bags is an old ammo can that fits inside the bucket. Trashroos are great but that $50 went to better (well a *different*, depends on perspective) use in Bud Lights and a few music CDs.

 

[Mendocino]

@DaveInDenver ...and a few music CDs.

What, is this 1990? You are a Luddite.

 

[DaveInDenver]

What, is this 1990? You are a Luddite.

Well, naysayers, a $4 used CD ripped at 320kbps compared to paying $2/song to buy an album digitized at 128kbps? This Luddite is taking it to the bank and polishing the MP3 turd for use in the truck.

Second Spin for the win. There is (or was, I dunno) one on south Colorado just north of I-25 back years ago. I'd walk out with an armful for $40 on pay day.

 

[rover67]

we use the reliance bags and get them at walmart. Toilet seat on a bucket. The bucket tends to smell gross after a while so it rides in the trasharoo if it's not totally full. Huge fan of the trash a roo for poopy everything and leaky beer cans. Keeps the stink out of the truck. Shovel and cat hole if it's a real low pressure area.... But done right. None of this toilet paper visible on the ground BS and ladies don't dump TP after peeing pack it back and toss in fire or trash.

 

[Mendocino]

Bump. Please get your deposit(s) in.

 

[Mendocino]

First post updated.

 

[jps8460]

I’ve verified that Megan will not be joining me.

So, I have an open passenger seat for anyone who wants to split the cost.

Cheers!

 

[Mendocino]

1st post updated,