Open Me first Checklist

DangerMouse · Post by **DangerMouse** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 10:54 am

Here is what I have so far for my 'Open Me First' box for Playa Arrival.

Trail Mix/Granola Bars
Bottled water
MRE
Dust masks
Goggles
Sunblock
Sledghammer/Mallet
100-200' strong rope
Flashlight
Extra batteries for flashlight
Rain Poncho
First Aid Kit
Gaffer's Tape

Any additional suggestions?

Icepack · Post by **Icepack** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 12:48 pm

DangerMouse wrote:Here is what I have so far for my 'Open Me First' box for Playa Arrival.

Trail Mix/Granola Bars
Bottled water
MRE
Dust masks
Goggles
Sunblock
Sledghammer/Mallet
100-200' strong rope
Flashlight
Extra batteries for flashlight
Rain Poncho
First Aid Kit
Gaffer's Tape

Any additional suggestions?

Shelter?

DangerMouse · Post by **DangerMouse** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 12:52 pm

Good point...

tequila dave · Post by **tequila dave** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 4:06 pm

great list, but what the hell is gaffers tape?

_tears_ · Post by **_tears_** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 4:33 pm

Something i would want in my open me first box would have to be no doubt an extra pair of shoes. For me i drive in dare feet, so i would throw a pair of sandles,shoes,or socks, but i am just odd like that.

Also be sure your tent/shade is easy to grab, in or near your open my first.

I personally set up my small tent first, taking everything out of my car and putting it in it and then set up my sleeping tent.

Zulegoona · Post by **Zulegoona** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 7:07 pm

Gaffers tape is like duct tape except it has an adhesive that’s twice as good, but it is 5 times more expensive. It's usually black and is used for securing stage wiring for lighting and sound.

Isotopia · Post by **Isotopia** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 1:57 am

great list, but what the hell is gaffers tape?

Worth its weight in gold under certain circumstances.

DangerMouse · Post by **DangerMouse** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 5:52 am

tequila dave wrote:great list, but what the hell is gaffers tape?

Imagine Duct Tape, only, its not shiney, sticks twice as good, and doesn't leave glue residue all over everything it sticks to. Also, it doesn't peel off when it gets hot and leave strings of crap all over everything.

Then imagine it is 2-3 times the cost of duct tape but worth every penny of it.

Tiara · Post by **Tiara** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 12:13 pm

I'd put chapstick or some form of lipbalm with sunscreen on the list of things to have immediately on hand.

Piper · Post by **Piper** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 5:30 pm

I use one of those smaller plastic tubs, fits my “open first” stuff, my belt pouch and Camel-Bak,inside. Rides up front with me or very back if I carry people. This is always in my vehicle if I leave town, so it is not just a BM thing. And there is water in the Camel-Bak

Box
Inverter
Batteries
Lock and Chain
Paper towel
Garbage bags
Gaffer’s tape
Spray bottle
First aid kit
Single Jack
Screw driver (7 in one)
Vise-grips
Zipties
Broad brimmed hat
Cloak
2 cans of Slim fast
jerky
Coffee mug
Drink glass, plastic

Belt pouch
leatherman
pen light
pen
marker
cork screw

Camel-bak
Pad and pen
Small wet ones packages
Goggles/Mask
Front and back lights
Bandanas
Leather work gloves
Baby wipes
Saline nasal spray
Lip balm
Scout utensil set
Glad bowl and lid

Shelter is also right at hand, tent first and then shade.

_tears_ · Post by **_tears_** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 7:10 pm

Piper wrote:I use one of those smaller plastic tubs, fits my “open first” stuff, my belt pouch and Camel-Bak,inside. Rides up front with me or very back if I carry people. This is always in my vehicle if I leave town, so it is not just a BM thing. And there is water in the Camel-Bak

Box
Inverter
Batteries
Lock and Chain
Paper towel
Garbage bags
Gaffer’s tape
Spray bottle
First aid kit
Single Jack
Screw driver (7 in one)
Vise-grips
Zipties
Broad brimmed hat
Cloak
2 cans of Slim fast
jerky
Coffee mug
Drink glass, plastic

Belt pouch
leatherman
pen light
pen
marker
cork screw

Camel-bak
Pad and pen
Small wet ones packages
Goggles/Mask
Front and back lights
Bandanas
Leather work gloves
Baby wipes
Saline nasal spray
Lip balm
Scout utensil set
Glad bowl and lid

Shelter is also right at hand, tent first and then shade.

That is a very large open my first box..

diane o'thirst · Post by **diane o'thirst** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 7:46 pm

Here's mine. Designed to kick camp up and functional within an hour of Playafall:

•Hydropak (in the car, with me)
• Full water bladder, extra bladder, Vaseline, Sunblock, Lip balm, Nasal saline, Sunglasses/goggles, Lighter,
• Towel,
• Bottle of Dr. Bronner’s,
• First aid kit,
• 2 sarongs,
• Garbage bags,
• Battery Lantern,
• Headlamp,
• 3 Concrete stakes,
• Bungee cords,
• Skin lotion,
• 2 Solar showerbags,
• Pocket multi-tool,
• Mallet,
• Zip-ties.

Obviously one's OMF box is as individual as one's camp. It depends on what your experience is, your camp-pitching style and pacing, as well as providing for a night Playafall.

In addition: I'm going to pack my solar lanterns along the south (right, traveling in from the northwest) side of my roof rack so they charge up all day while I'm driving to the Playa. Ready to go when I land. Might also lay a full solar showerbag on top of the roof rack luggage so it'll do the same.

As for inbound food, I'll carry that separately from the OMF box. It, like the hydropak, will be up front with me. Probably smoked salmon, chocolate bark, et alia.

III · Post by **III** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 9:40 pm

hmm.

mine:
- water.
- skirt.
- lip balm.
- beer.
- handguns.

things that are already always handy in my truck anyway:
- 1st aid kit.
- sunglasses.
- trash bags.
- flashlight.
- smokes & lighter.

packed on top of everythihng else:
- shade.
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Piper · Post by **Piper** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 9:52 pm

_tears_ wrote:
Piper wrote:I use one of those smaller plastic tubs, fits

stuff

Shelter is also right at hand, tent first and then shade.
That is a very large open my first box..

12X16X22 inches,, cloak and hat do sit on top of it though.
Tent and Shade are in bags that are right at the back of the car

Fireman Jeff · Post by **Fireman Jeff** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 7:16 pm

III wrote:hmm.

mine:
- water.
- skirt.
- lip balm.
- beer.
- handguns.

things that are already always handy in my truck anyway:
- 1st aid kit.
- sunglasses.
- trash bags.
- flashlight.
- smokes & lighter.

Hand guns, III?

packed on top of everythihng else:
- shade.
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