Bob Schafer
EF5
Seems like time for our annual discussion about all the stuff we take along with us, for the newbies, if nothing else!
Here's my checklist:
Spare batteries and vid tapes/film for everything
DeLorme maps + GPS
Inverter
Cellphone w/NWSFO (and nowcaster) #'s on speed-dial
Maps (I created) pointing the way to almost every library in The Alley
BRAND NEW tires and windshield wipers on the vehicle every March
Bright yellow jacket for standing roadside in adverse conditions (I certainly want to be seen by passing traffic!)
Spare batteries, come-along (winch-type thingy) and tow ropes, tire chains, flares kept in Ziploc bags, first-aid kit, plastic sheeting and duct tape (in case of window loss), plug-in spotlight, flashlight, tp, water, non-perishable food, gloves, "fix-a-flat", binoculars (though I've yet to actually use them), hygrometer, wx radio, walkie-talkies, blankets and pillows, tripod (the heavier the better...they will be in strong inflow), ruler (measure hail), window-cleaner, paper towels, installation discs for such laptop software as GPS, (re-chargeable) battery charger, quarters for toll booths, tire pressure gauge, fuses, hand cleaner, jumper cables, lighter, trash bags
Tim Vasquez's Storm Chasing Handbook (If nothing else, for the restaurant listings!)
Here's to everyone having a productive, safe, and fun season!
Bob
Here's my checklist:
Spare batteries and vid tapes/film for everything
DeLorme maps + GPS
Inverter
Cellphone w/NWSFO (and nowcaster) #'s on speed-dial
Maps (I created) pointing the way to almost every library in The Alley
BRAND NEW tires and windshield wipers on the vehicle every March
Bright yellow jacket for standing roadside in adverse conditions (I certainly want to be seen by passing traffic!)
Spare batteries, come-along (winch-type thingy) and tow ropes, tire chains, flares kept in Ziploc bags, first-aid kit, plastic sheeting and duct tape (in case of window loss), plug-in spotlight, flashlight, tp, water, non-perishable food, gloves, "fix-a-flat", binoculars (though I've yet to actually use them), hygrometer, wx radio, walkie-talkies, blankets and pillows, tripod (the heavier the better...they will be in strong inflow), ruler (measure hail), window-cleaner, paper towels, installation discs for such laptop software as GPS, (re-chargeable) battery charger, quarters for toll booths, tire pressure gauge, fuses, hand cleaner, jumper cables, lighter, trash bags
Tim Vasquez's Storm Chasing Handbook (If nothing else, for the restaurant listings!)
Here's to everyone having a productive, safe, and fun season!
Bob