The Rover-Landers of BC

Okay, so next Thursday it is. I really have no preference as to where we meet, should we stick to Ricky's to keep things simple or would you guys prefer somewhere else? How's 7:00?

PS: This is certainly not a closed meeting, if others are interested in talking about the Canol, of course you and your ideas are welcome! The help and input I've been receiving from those not able to join us for the trip are very much appreciated.

This is inspirational.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2yv2pnJAKA

Thursday works. I'll be at Ricky's around 6 for dinner.

Hi guys,
Below is a list of items that EACH VEHICLE must have for the Canol. This is only a starting point, comments on potential additions are welcome:

Shovel - Full size
Fuel cans - Enough for 500km gravel + 600km trail + reserve (less the fuel in the vehicle's tank)
Recovery points - Front and rear
Spare tire
Jack
Passport (if you're considering a visit to Hyder, Alaska)
VHF/CB
Wet gear for wading into the river
Set of common hand tools
Spares for your vehicle
Snatch strap
Shackles
First aid kit
Food and drinking water rations for at least 2 weeks

Hi guys,
Below is a list of items that as a group we must have for the Canol. This is also only a starting point, comments on potential additions are welcome. Please let me know or post items that you can help with.

Thanks,
Pete

Min. required
2 - Chain saw ....................... Kris, Dave F.
2 - Axe .................................. Kris, Dave F., Norman
2 - Ground anchor................. Pete, TBD
1 - Satellite phone ................ Pete
1 - SPOT transmitter ............. Norman
2 - Video camera .................. Pete, Dave F.
3 - Air compressor ................ Kris, Pete, TBD
1 - Welder ............................ Pete
1 - Boat ................................ Mark, TBD
8 - Large ratchet straps ....... Kris, Norman
20 - Small ratchet straps ...... Pete, Norman, TBD
3 - FRS, walkie-talkie, etc ..... Dave F.
2 - Sankey trailer .................. Kris, Mark, Dixon
2 - Traction/bridging plates .. Pete
4 - Winch .............................. Pete, Kris, Mark, Dave F., Shawn
Extension winch cable .......... Pete, Kris, Mark, Norman

I've added what I've got and can bring.

Doc Tari wrote:Hi guys,
Below is a list of items that as a group we must have for the Canol. This is also only a starting point, comments on potential additions are welcome. Please let me know or post items that you can help with.

Thanks,
Pete

Min. required
2 - Chain saw ....................... Kris, TBD Dave
2 - Axe .................................. Kris, TBD Dave
2 - Ground anchor................. Pete, TBD
1 - Satellite phone ................ Pete
1 - SPOT transmitter ............. TBD
2 - Video camera .................. Pete, TBD Dave
3 - Air compressor ................ Kris, Pete, TBD
1 - Welder ............................ Pete
1 - Boat ................................ Mark, TBD
8 - Large ratchet straps ....... Kris, TBD
20 - Small ratchet straps ...... Pete, TBD
3 - FRS, walkie-talkie, etc ..... TBD Dave
2 - Sankey trailer .................. Kris, Mark, Dixon
2 - Traction/bridging plates .. Pete
4 - Winch .............................. Pete, Kris, Mark, TBD Dave
Extension winch cable .......... Pete, Kris, Mark, TBD

Added them, thanks Dave.

Hi All,

Found this on the web...although Pete's list is a "MUST HAVE", this list is complimentary to his and quite good.

1) complete set of tools to handle trail repairs
2)Emergency repair kit
A)Emergency fan belt(or a complete set of fan belts)
B)Hose repair kit
C)JB Weld
D)Gas tank repair epoxy
E)Starting fluid
F)spare nuts and bolts
G)lock tite
H)WD-40
I)multi-meter
J)electrical wire
K)Wire crimp connectors and crimper(optional)
L)Duct Tape(good quality)
M) Bailing wire
N)fire extinguisher
O)Road flares
P)Road triangle
Q)jumper cables
R)spare bulbs and fuses
S)electrical tape
T)Repelling rope- for hill rescue work
U)wheel chocks
V)Spare wiper blades
W)High pressure hose to fit over all your tubing with clamps
X)Hand Cleaner
Y)Rags
Z)Spare Batteries
aa)Hack Saw
bb)small tubing cutter
cc)Silicone gasket maker
dd)Spare spark plug and wire
ee)Tie Straps(wire ties)
ff)U-joints
gg)Axle Shaft or repair sleeves with welder
hh)Spare tune-up stuff--wires,plug,points,condenser,coil,ect
ii)Tire repair kit--I recommend Safety Seal


3)Spare axles if appropriate
4)Spare motor oil, gear oil, brake fluid, anti-freeze mixture and tranny fluid
5)Shovel for digging out(not the clapsable one unless you have no choice)
6)ax
7)Saw(i find more useful than an axe)Chain saw if you could carry it
8)full size spare-2 would be better
8b) a WINCH:
a)Snatch block-consider 2
b)Tree strap-get the widest one you can
c)Choke Chain
d)Tow Strap ****EVERYONE SHOULD CARRY ONE OF THESE****
e)Shackle-consider 2
f)Work Gloves

9)Gas/Jerry Cans for fuel
10)5 gallon water can- at least(remember you need 2 qts per person per day just to survive)
11)Solar shower for those so inclined
12)7 days of food per person. Do your home work on back packing food
13) two sets of clothing, in case first gets wet.(All layers)
(note: wool or fleece will still keep you warm when wet)
14)Rain gear
15)fire starter and kindling
16)tent-unless you have room to sleep in the rig-or if you can't afford see tarp
17)sleeping bags(appropriately rated)
17)sleeping pads. The ground will suck the heat right out of you.
18)Mud boots
19)Fording clothing(waders what ever you want to get wet)
20)Tarp(has a multitude of uses including shelter)
21) Parachute cord
22) REAL emergency Medical Kit
A)CPR Mask
B)Disposable airways
C)3x36 burn bandage
D)4x4 burn bandage
E)sterile burn sheet - *optional
F)Band aids
G)1" Adhesive tape
H) elastic bandage
I)4 oz eye wash- *optional
J)Eye pads(can use gauze)*optional
K)2" Gauze wrap
L)6-10 4x4 Sterile Gauze pads
M)1 ABD Pad(5x9)
N)1 Trauma Dressing(10x30)
O)4-8 triangular bandages(splinting)
P)Alcohol preps
Q)Ammonia inhalents- *optional-note never stick this IN someones nose
R)Triple anti-biotic ointment
S)Bandage scissors(EMT shears)
T)BP cuff- *optional-note pulse at the wrist BP is atleast 80/? neck 40/?
U)Charcoal -for poisoning
V)Cold packs
W)Large emergency blanket(80x54)
X)C-colar- *optional
Y)glucose tube- *optional
Z)OB kit -*optional
AA)no rinse hand cleaner- optional
BB)Pen light-you should already have a working light
CC)Iodine wipes
DD)1 bottle of saline
EE)Scaple/suture kit(disposable)
FF)Stethescope -optional
GG)splinter forceps and magnifying glass- *optional but annoying
HH)syrup of epicac -*optional for inducing vomiting
II) some kind of small splinting device-I use a wire splint in a 1x3" box
JJ) for the non-professional I recomend a small field guide
KK) if you have room or for groups an oxygen tank and masks- **optional
LL)personal prescription medication
MM) Benedryl- I prefer liquid
NN)Psuedofedrine HCL--this is the closest thing to carrying epinephrine
OO)Imodium AD--Anti-diaretic
PP)Burn Cream
QQ)cortisone/anti-itch cream
RR)Asprin
SS)Tylenol
TT)Anti-biotic
UU)Pain meds

23)Small back pack and water bottles/canteen, in case you need to walk out
24)Topo maps of the area
25)Compass
26)GPS unit(optional)
27)small survival manual
28)mechanic book on vehicle
29)High lift jack-if no winch:
A)choke chain
B)a way to connect choke chain to top of jack
C)a length of winch cable(wire rope)
D)2 shackles
E)tree strap
f)gloves

30)Board for placing under jack
31)Cooking gear. I recommend back packers stove and pots
32)CAN OPENER
33) knife-you do not need Rambow knives
34)Garbage bag
35)lighters(matches are a pain)
36)water proof matches(because butane works horrible at altitudes and in the cold)
37)Emergency fishing kit
38)Snare
39) emergency fire arm(I usually carry a shot gun)(optional)
40)Some type of Emergency communication device
A)CB-who knows it may work
B)cell phone(who knows it may work)
C)Ham Radio
41)Recovery points front and rear. These should be mandatory for any 4-wheeling
42)fire extinguisher
43)Wheel chocks
44)Book Where there is No Doctor
45)Book Where there is no Dentist
46)Book Survival
47)Overalls- for working on rig
48)Toilet Paper
49)Signal whistle
50)Insect Repellent
51)Sun Screen
52)Flashlight
53)Tire chains
54)Tire Gauge--accurate for airing down
55)Lug Wrench
56)Weather Radio
57)Garbage Bags
58)
59)Air Pump
60)Binoculars
61)Camera and Film

Thanks Norman, I've added your items to the list. It's great that you've got a SPOT transmitter, I think a fair number of people will want to follow our progress.

Regards,
Pete

Another crazy group...

Very Cool!

This is a neat photo from the North Canol Road ...
An earlier conquest maybe?
Anyone recognize this Rover???

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/phot ... 468795.jpg

Here is another shot taken on the Canol road from the same trip, the dates suggest 1971 so this truck must of been quite new at the time

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/phot ... 468809.jpg

Beat you to it Andy....

Page #3 of the Canol Post, 3rd comment down.

Yikes! Your right Dave (found it on page 2) :oops:

This thread is so long its going round in circles!

Andy

This is what you guys need, Of course, this is more practical,

OK, I am finally back online, although with dial-up, so very slow.

We have settled in to the cabin in Sunshine Valley (just past Hope on Hwy 3).

It was good to meet a few new faces at the club meeting last week. As I mentioned at Ricky's, I am very keen to bring my 110 on this trip, and have received a pass from the wife.

I have a lot of great offroading in my new "backyard" including river crossings and a lake we can use if we want to do some equipment testing.

Cheers

Ray
:D :D

Welcome Ray,
Glad you're on board for our trek over the Canol. I've added you to the list of participants in the first posting. If you haven't already done so, you may want to read through the thread to get caught up on the plans and some of the details and if you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask. If you're able to help with any of the gear listed that we'll need, let us know. I think we may need to talk about the raft and your track width since you may be wider than we planned... No big deal, just need to sort a few details.

Regards,
Pete

OK, went through the list of stuff, here is what I have, so I am sure we dont want to take too many of each but I am happy to put my stuff into the pot:

Min. required
2 - Chain saw ....................... Kris, Dave F. Ray
2 - Axe .................................. Kris, Dave F., Norman, Ray
2 - Ground anchor................. Pete, TBD
1 - Satellite phone ................ Pete
1 - SPOT transmitter ............. Norman
2 - Video camera .................. Pete, Dave F., Ray
3 - Air compressor ................ Kris, Pete, TBD, Ray
1 - Welder ............................ Pete
1 - Boat ................................ Mark, TBD
8 - Large ratchet straps ....... Kris, Norman, Ray
20 - Small ratchet straps ...... Pete, Norman, TBD, Ray
3 - FRS, walkie-talkie, etc ..... Dave F., Ray
2 - Sankey trailer .................. Kris, Mark, Dixon
2 - Traction/bridging plates .. Pete, Ray
4 - Winch .............................. Pete, Kris, Mark, Dave F., Shawn, Ray
Extension winch cable .......... Pete, Kris, Mark, Norman, Ray

I have a lot of other gear from my previous expeditions, and would love to sit down and talk through what I have found works well and what hasn't at some point.

Ray

So here's our progress on the raft, it's pretty much done
We should be ready for a sea trial in few weeks.


Pete hard at work
http://gallery.me.com/kris.m/100008/IMG_0116/web.jpg

Will it hold?

http://gallery.me.com/kris.m/100008/IMG_0135_2/web.jpg

http://gallery.me.com/kris.m/100008/IMG_0138_2/web.jpg

http://gallery.me.com/kris.m/100008/IMG_0139_2/web.jpg

Yup, it held!

http://gallery.me.com/kris.m/100008/IMG_0137_2/web.jpg

http://gallery.me.com/kris.m/100008/IMG_0254/web.jpg

http://gallery.me.com/kris.m/100008/P6070423/web.jpg

http://gallery.me.com/kris.m/100008/P6070446/web.jpg


Here's link to canol raft gallery
http://gallery.me.com/kris.m#100008&vie ... ack&sel=48

Cool! Can't wait to see the sea trial. You are welcome to bring it up to the Ranch July 1-5 and test it in the ponds here.

cheers, Dave

You bet it's still on!!
I believe the dates have been confirmed few months ago,
it's the last two weeks in August and first week of September

The departure date from the Lower Mainland is expected to be August 15 and the return September 5. At least that's the plan...

Cory,
I've heard that you may bring a 101, rumor or fact? If so, please measure the track width (distance from outside to outside of the rear tires) so I can ensure it will fit on the raft.

Thanks,
Pete

As Kris has posted, the raft is nearing completion. But, we're still missing a Zodiac (or other inflatable boat). Any help with this will be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks,
Pete