Jim37F
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Achievement unlocked: went down a size in my turnouts 
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What about helmet size?Achievement unlocked: went down a size in my turnouts
Jim37F
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Same outer size, the density inside the helmet is a whole other story...
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I'm trying to decide whether to say screw it and stick with tents for camping, or if I wanna build a very simple, very minimalist camper (basically just an enclosed trailer with doors, windows, and beds)
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Tents more versatile but I've moved on to tarps, ponchos and hammocks. Less weight, more versatile.
But camper means carrying less on your back.
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Bed of a pickup with a cap is a good option for a minimalist camper setup. You can also keep a tent and such tucked away in there in case you don't feel like sleeping in the truck, or can't quite get your truck to the place you want to camp.
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This was my jam when I lived in the PNW.
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All great options
my wife and I have also considered those tents that mount to the truck bed when set up. Some of the gear we like to bring there's more portable versions of, but as of right now we have differing opinions on that subject matter.
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My wife and I love camping but I've gotten old and soft so I really like to be off the ground on a real mattress and to not have to worry about setting up or taking down a tent, especially in the rain. Also, having at least a fan is really nice when it's hot. So I thought about getting a cap for my Tundra and building out a small bed platform with storage, a battery bank, lighting, etc but ultimately we sprung for a camper van. If it were just me I probably would have saved a ton of money and done the truck bed but you know how it goes....I know all about "differing opinions"All great options
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We went whole hog and bought a pull behind camper. Hot showers, a king size bed, AC and an air fryer really make a difference.
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I believe that is now referred to as "glamping"
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Well, I currently live in/drive a semi truck with a sleeper, so I essentially get paid to camp in my vehicle. That's why I've set my kits up to be more versatile and less reliant on the truck. I have a military recon buttpack set up for 2 days normal activity or 4 days of oh crap I'm lost, and a backpack set up for 4 days normal activity, or 7 days of waiting for rescue. I carry a H2Go global purifier with probably over a year worth of sea salt to purify water so food is the only limiting factor. each kit does contain a fishing kit made from a snap lineAll great options
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Pics of both kits and snap line fishing reels. total weight between the two is about 30lbs
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Right now I have my backpack set up as a ready ruck, but it's still only set up for short term bug out situations. If money allowed I wouldn't mind getting a chassis cab Chevy 3500 and putting a chassis mount camper module on it (like in the picture but with a 3500 instead of a 1500). But my wife hinted at me that if we do anything larger than a teardrop/squaredrop size, we gotta have all the bells and whistles.
On another note, she's out fishing with our son while I'm on shift
On another note, she's out fishing with our son while I'm on shift
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It is…but it’s really nice. We even have one of those nugget ice makers. I’m spoiled.
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Had a CPR case last night, like 2am. Wife woke up to husband breathing really "funny", wasn't responding, so they called 911, and apparantly while on the phone with Dispatch, husband coded. So they started bystander CPR, which they were doing when we arrived (according to the timestamps ~10min after Dispatch started pre-arrivals in the notes).
One of our guys had the foresight to set down a Megamover and our Lucas device's backplate in the living room (plenty of room to work) figuring the Pt would be in a tight spot, which indeed there was barely enough room for me next to him at the foot of the bed to take over compressions, so as soon as the next guy came in, we dragged him out and set him up. Got the AED on at the same time as the Lucas, immediately hit "Analyze" and lo and behold "Shock Advised!" Been a long time since we had a code that wasn't Asystole or PEA or something else non shockable, so that was really gratifying. EMS came in right after we shocked and got the Lucas running.
Switched to their Zoll, they got an IV started, delivered another manual shock on the next round, Medic went to intubate, had a hard time, and immediately recognized the tube wasn't placed properly, so he just pulled it and dropped a King with no issues. A third shock, and we got ROSC!
Rode in to help with BVM and by the time we go to the hospital, guy was almost awake, starting to breath on his own, moving around and everything (on a later call we had with the same medic, he said the guy had an NSTEMI and was already going to ICU)
All in all felt pretty dang good. Been a long time since we had a save like that.
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Congratulations @Jim37F getting ROSC like that is always something to be proud of! Good job on your save man
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I can't afford that, in politically correct terms I'm "financially challenged"