Tennessee Riding For A Soldier's Child at AOP

Brianj5600 said:
@Chris I could not figure out how to add surrounding states. Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi would be good. Thanks.
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I wish there was a way to add more than one, unfortunately there’s not. You could always post this a few more times for the missing states.
 
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@Brianj5600 you going to this?

My son and I are departing first thing Monday, Mar 14 for a spring break backpacking trip so I am not sure I want to "bring this up" to my wife, but I have done stupid stuff before, so....... Either way, I will spread the word here in Memphis.
 
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gasiorv said:
@Brianj5600 you going to this?

My son and I are departing first thing Monday, Mar 14 for a spring break backpacking trip so I am not sure I want to "bring this up" to my wife, but I have done stupid stuff before, so....... Either way, I will spread the word here in Memphis.
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I will be there. This would be a good event for new to off road people.
 
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Lots of warm clothes!

This is from SFWDA, Southern Four Wheel Drive Association, below. They will not turn you away if you don't have everything. My first event I had no idea what to bring and was not at all prepared. A hand held FRS/GMRS radio is handy. There are a few threads on this forum discussing radios. Do you have recovery points front and rear?

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Brianj5600 said:
Lots of warm clothes!

This is from SFWDA, Southern Four Wheel Drive Association, below. They will not turn you away if you don't have everything. My first event I had no idea what to bring and was not at all prepared. A hand held FRS/GMRS radio is handy. There are a few threads on this forum discussing radios. Do you have recovery points front and rear?
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Yeah I've got the stock hooks on the front bumper and rear stock hook on the frame. I've got a Fire extinguisher and FAK. I do have a Beofeng and my license for it. Securing the battery I'm not sure about, its stock in there but I could probably tie it down with paracord if need be. My big concerns were that I didn't have a winch or kinetic rope or anything like that
 
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Yeah I've got the stock hooks on the front bumper and rear stock hook on the frame. I've got a Fire extinguisher and FAK. I do have a Beofeng and my license for it. Securing the battery I'm not sure about, its stock in there but I could probably tie it down with paracord if need be. My big concerns were that I didn't have a winch or kinetic rope or anything like that
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You can buy a tow strap at tractor supply, or Amazon. Good to have at least something.

AOP is no joke. If you’re new to wheeling, stick to the main paths.
 
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I've helped with beginner rides at AOP and there is some fun and not intimidating. Usually there are well equipped and extra more experienced jeeps in the group. The rain/snow could make it difficult though.
 
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