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[hoyden]

Well, thanks to Machinebuilder for putting that bug in my head, I bought the damn thing. It'll be here tomorrow. 

 

My poor Tacoma....

 

So, I'm looking at how I can shave weight elsewhere. Thinking I'll leave the (inflatable) kayak behind. 

 

Not sure what else I can leave?

My axe or hatchet? Which will be more useful?

I took the rear seats out a couplea years ago and I'm pretty sure the platform is quite a bit lighter than those.

Not gonna leave my tools or first aid kit. 

Books? Does 6 add much weight? :-D 

Water? 

Food? 

Not gonna leave the dogs. Well, Argos maybe. He sheds everywhere

[knoxswift]

I trailer 1 or 2 motorcycles all the time. Now that I'm "older..." This is the best solution.

 

Also on the Dog Comment, that's why I call my FWC the most expensive Kennel.

 

I trailer out spend 10-14 days somewhere BLM Land or State Park or whatever and ride around that area the dog waits in camper just like if I was going to work.

 

tongue weight added with 2 motorcycles was 90#.

 

Edited by knoxswift, 12 July 2018 - 05:13 PM.

[PaulT]

Not sure what else I can leave?
My axe or hatchet? Which will be more useful?

Leave both. Take a saw. It’s safer. https://survivalcomm...a-survival-kit/

Paul

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Leave both. Take a saw. It’s safer. https://survivalcomm...a-survival-kit/
Paul

Yes! Here’s the version I carry... https://www.boundary...-pack-saw-41029

[hoyden]

That's a neat saw! I have a folding one! 

 

How do you keep that covered?

[Wandering Sagebrush]

It breaks down. Takes about 2-3 minutes to assemble or disassemble.

[hoyden]

Comes apart for packing up? Nice! 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Comes apart for packing up? Nice!

Yup, three pieces, the blade is in the longest piece. I’ve cleared a few roads and fed a few fires with that saw. It’s well worth the $80.

[hoyden]

Very cool! I'll add that to my list! 

[Machinebuilder]

Well, thanks to Machinebuilder for putting that bug in my head, I bought the damn thing. It'll be here tomorrow. 

 

My poor Tacoma....

 

So, I'm looking at how I can shave weight elsewhere. Thinking I'll leave the (inflatable) kayak behind. 

 

Not sure what else I can leave?

My axe or hatchet? Which will be more useful?

I took the rear seats out a couplea years ago and I'm pretty sure the platform is quite a bit lighter than those.

Not gonna leave my tools or first aid kit. 

Books? Does 6 add much weight? :-D 

Water? 

Food? 

Not gonna leave the dogs. Well, Argos maybe. He sheds everywhere

 

I'm glad to be of some assistance................

 

I saw on Facebook where you have canceled the order,  

 

I had been having a similar dilemma concerning traveling with both the bike and my dogs. unfortunately my travel plans got postponed do to my young GSP having puppies unexpectedly.

 

I carry a Kindle instead of books, IMHO its the best fo traveling.

 

for a saw I have a pruning saw, the teeth are similar to a chainsaw and it cuts much better that any bow saw I've had.

I got a Stihl axe this year (made by oxhead) it's a great camping axe.

 

Food...there are stores all over the country, Water yes I carry plenty,

 

good luck with your travels, HAVE FUN