ATXZJ Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, Sluggo said: The wife thinks we need a gun. I grew up with guns, but I don’t own one. Any suggestions on what we should look for and concerns when traveling with a gun through different states? Thanks. X2 on being committed to either killing or being killed with your gun. Learned the best fight is the one you can avoid and anyone who has fired a weapon with the intent to kill, will tell you the same thing. I'd recommend looking at these options https://www.mace.com/collections/long-distance-pepper-sprays-gels-and-guns Edited January 24, 2021 by ATXZJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I used to carry pretty much everywhere, but now it's a tactical whip in the truck along with pepper spray. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Thanks for the input. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 We had an eventful glamping trip and didn’t even have to go anywhere. We’re happy to finally have water again. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 On 1/23/2021 at 7:51 PM, Barry said: Major concerns. Specifically look at the convoluted laws for each state through which you plan to travel. Seriously don't travel through some states with a hand gun not registered in that state. In several states you're better off with an ounce of good than you are a handgun. That’s actually not great advice. Most states have reciprocity agreements when it comes to registered firearms and a License to Carry permit. You have to go a fair way from Texas before you hit a state which doesn’t have such an agreement. I travel with a firearm, am highly trained in its usage, and generally feel comfortable having it with me - especially when camping in remote locations! So caveat - don’t just buy a gun and travel with it. Either become trained with it, or stick to your can of bear spray. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 @TAF many states I'm sure, but not all.. I certainly suggest you steer clear of NY in particular. I mean, not only for this reason, but definitely for this reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 NY and California are the two *fuck you* states for me. I loved California in the '70s and '80s. You can't even buy or shoot nitro lacquer there anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 https://www.gunstocarry.com/ccw-reciprocity-map/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 12 hours ago, Barry said: @TAF many states I'm sure, but not all.. I certainly suggest you steer clear of NY in particular. I mean, not only for this reason, but definitely for this reason. Yup, you need to be very aware which states are reciprocal. CA and NY are way out of my driving range, so I'm not really concerned. I do know some RVers who have elaborately concealed handgun lockers just in case they are traveling through the 'red' states on the map. I also know some people who 'collect' concealed carry permits, such as NY and CA - although technically, you really should remain a resident for them to be valid. For my purposes, I'm in good in the state of Texas, all the states which touch Texas, as well as Colorado, Kansas and Arizona - all of which I have driven to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I seriously considered building a sort of bed/ storage system for my Fit. packing the tent just makes a lot more sense. the window of weather where camping is tolerable is rather narrow though. we drove up to Broken Bow, OK late last summer and it was GROSS. so hot and humid. almost no sleep. We went to Caddo Lake later in the fall and it was splendid. rode bikes some, slept well, paddled all over the place until our arms fell off, hiked around with the weener dog in tow. good times. still no need for a glamping vehicle, but we've not gone camping for more than 3–4 days at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 This is a bit pricey for me, but it keeps you from having to empty everything from inside your car. I might be doing a few overnights until we get this whole covid thing stamped out and a tent designed for the back of the car is kinda sweet: https://parts.nissanboerne.com/p/Nissan__Rogue/Hatch-Tent-10-x-10/79578600/999T7-XY100.html?partner=googlebase_adwords&kwd=&origin=pla&partnerDevice=c&userLocation=9028280&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj9iBBhCJARIsAE9qRtD_Zplp9JFBei0pmqeZUYLdx2cwAo7tfYKZrDYKovAyuatj4MYqQGIaAqTEEALw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) On 2/22/2021 at 9:44 PM, TheX said: You can't even buy or shoot nitro lacquer there anymore. yet newsome authorized 48 fracking permits while his state burns🙄 Family and I have spent many years residing in CA, and they are pretty much getting what they deserve. Edited February 24, 2021 by ATXZJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, AustinBike said: This is a bit pricey for me, but it keeps you from having to empty everything from inside your car. I might be doing a few overnights until we get this whole covid thing stamped out and a tent designed for the back of the car is kinda sweet: https://parts.nissanboerne.com/p/Nissan__Rogue/Hatch-Tent-10-x-10/79578600/999T7-XY100.html?partner=googlebase_adwords&kwd=&origin=pla&partnerDevice=c&userLocation=9028280&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj9iBBhCJARIsAE9qRtD_Zplp9JFBei0pmqeZUYLdx2cwAo7tfYKZrDYKovAyuatj4MYqQGIaAqTEEALw_wcB I saw someone running their car AC to cool one of those tents, although I think they said you shouldn't run it all night long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Based on the location of the exhaust, that seems pretty foolish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 On 2/22/2021 at 7:47 PM, TAF said: Either become trained with it, or stick to your can of bear spray. Gonna go with wasp spray and a machete. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Sluggo said: Gonna go with wasp spray and a machete. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 5:07 PM, Sluggo said: Gonna go with wasp spray and a machete. I'd recommend against wasp spray. I was researching alternative deterrents this summer before my big 'walk-a-bout' trip. I saw a video of a guy who used this on himself and it was NOT effective enough. I'd 2nd the bear spray. (He may have used that on himself too, can't recall for sure) But the bear spray was POTENT! -CJB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 We started doing stealth car camping in NY. We would go to Ellicottville NY, ride the trails- park in an abandoned parking lot half a mile from the brewery for post ride dinner -back to the car to sleep on an air mattress in the back of our Jeep with the bikes locked to the rack. The second day of our trips, we would hit up Jakes Rocks Pa. In Texas we started doing a little car camping in the interior of BBRSP. I do a bit of solo car camping- Barry really was hung up on running water for a while. This winter we upgraded to a tent and queen sized air mattress from the full size that we were limited to in the Jeep. Most camp sites have showers so this is a pretty good plan until we upgrade to a 5th wheel. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Sluggo said: Looks like a Civil War hospital. Obviously, I mean that as a compliment. Like, I'd do some opium in that tent. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Found a photo of our tent. We run an extension cord/power strip from the Jeep to fill the tall Q air mattress and charge phones. Propane burners from Hannah Mart is easier than a grill imho. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 This is our overnight tent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbike85 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) Late to this party it seems. In 2017 I had enough of tent camping for all of my life and was dating a gal (now my wife) who I wanted to make comfortable too. I found a killer deal on Craigslist for a Little guy 5 wide. It’s been a great purchase and I recommend a teardrop for people not wanting to deal with a huge camper but wanting a touch above a tent. As far as the gun goes, if you really want one you should train and she should too. As others have said, study reciprocity. You should be fine in most of the southeast and the mountain west, but make sure prior to departure. It is as good a time to be a gun owner as it is a bike owner. Technology has really advanced the last 10 years. Excellent options at all price ranges. Edited April 6, 2021 by bestbike85 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Three night test run at RPR went well, the tent handled the wind and I didn’t have to murder anyone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 36 minutes ago, Sluggo said: I didn’t have to murder anyone. That's great. RPR would be a tough place to dig a hole. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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