As my list gets longer, I start asking myself... "why am I doing this?".    But of course it is for the adventure, and much of this is an investment for the future trips I have begun to plan.  Well... here is my complete list of things in hand or needed before I leave.

1. Tow Vehicle - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
2. RV is an Aliner equipped for all season touring/camping including offroad package.
3. Adjustable hitch to ensure proper leveling when towing.  Tools to make adjustment.
4. Full tire and wheel spares, 2 for the Jeep and 1 for the Aliner
5. Gorilla Lub nut wrench for torquing Trailer and Jeep(Jeep Jack tested and works for both)
6. Battery for the Aliner. (deep cycle heavy duty RV)
7. Extra Fuses - Especially for the Power Outlet that passes through to the trailer.
8. 25 foot "drinking water approved" hose for water connection.
9. Good Sam's ERS for US, Canada, Alaska.
10. Coleman portable cooler for refrigeration use in Jeep and camper.  Camper has Ice Box.
11. Thetford high capacity electronic Porta Potti, with chemicals.
12. Extra Large sleeping bag (long) that for the bunk.. Sheet and Pillow.
13. Hospitality chairs for sitting outside the camper.
14. Tools - wrench for LP tank, roll of wire, duct tape, grease gun for trailer wheel bearings, miscellaneous tools.
15. Long battery starter cables, and battery recharge kit. 
16. First Aide kit - aspirin, cold/flu medicine, iodine/bandages, and remedies for upset stomach, insect bites, bear bites.
17. Plastic storage boxes to pack "stuff" in the trailer storage areas.
18. Bucket and sponges to clean up, and catch gray water.
19. Shower kit - clogs, towels, soap/shampoo bag.
20. Kitchen Stuff - small frying pan, Pot for heating water/soup, basic utensils, can opener, dish soap and towels, plastic draw string bags for garbage, spatula for cleaning plates, plates.
21. Food - Ramen, dried foods, tuna, baked beans, fruit, slim fast (milk substitute), cereal, bottled water, diet coke, Boy Scouts guide to edible plants and berries and how to recognize bear tracks.
22. Bathroom stuff - biodegradable toilet paper, soap dish, extra chemicals, night lantern.
23. CB Radio to contact Canadian Mounties and other RVers.
24. Cell phone (not sure what good this is going to be in Canada).
25. Digital camera for shooting bears, and laptop to upload the evidence to this web site.
26. Road Warrior Telecoupler II for Internet connection from pay phones.
27. IBM.net for e-mail and web site, with international dialer.  Local numbers throughout Canada.
28. Clothes - sweat suits, jeans and sweatshirts...  laundry bag and soap.
29. My Snoopy fishing pole with dare devil lure.
30. Portable 5" TV/radio... Might catch Oprah if I can get to camp in time, plus I like to watch the late show. Wonder how reception is at Coldfoot?
31. ??

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