General
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What is the CB Radio 10-Code
Many folks are familiar with acknowledgement on radios with "10-4" but there are also many other codes that you can use. There are a lot of them but the most common are listed below:
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 10-1 | Signal Weak |
| 10-2 | Signal Strong |
| 10-3 | Stop Transmitting |
| 10-4 | OK |
| 10-6 | Busy |
| 10-7 | Out of Service |
| 10-8 | In Service |
| 10-10 | Negative |
| 10-18 | Urgent |
| 10-20 | Location |
| 10-22 | Disregard |
| 10-26 | ETA |
| 10-30 | Danger |
| 10-33 | Need Help Fast |
| 10-34 | Time |
| 10-100 | Potty Break |
Now you do not need to use these but you may hear these from time to time.
What is the Tread Lightly philosophy?
With the increase of vehicles on public and private lands, this can have a negative impact on these areas unless we all pitch in to do our part. Each time a person and/or vehicle destroys does not respect an area, this is more ammunition to lobbyists and environmental groups (and their lawyers) to close these areas down. The rules for Tread Lightly are actually quite common sense and will not put a damper on your fun.
- Stay on established trails
Do not go cross country or go on unauthorized trails. - Haul out your trash
If you bring it in, take it out. While you are there, if you see anyone else's trash, take it out too. - Be kind to the trail
Avoid actions that can chew up a trail unneccessarily. - Vehicle spillage
If you vehicle leaks, clean it up. I am not saying that if your truck drips a little oil but if you have an oil or coolant spill, pack it out. - Right of way
Give hikers, bikers, and horse riders the right of way. Slow down if you enounter any of these. Also, if it is really hot and remote, ask if they need any water. - Respect private property
If it says Private Property or No Trespassing, respect it.
Pretty simple really. Who knows, the hiker or biker that you let pass you by or offered water to could be the forest ranger's husband or kid. You never know.
What should be in my First Aid Kit?
Tricky question since it really depends on where you are going. For most of our trips, you do not need a complicated kit - just the basics. You can also purchase a complete kit that has almost everything you might need. A good place to start is the Red Cross. They have a Family First Aid Kit that has just about everything you need. You may want to add few things specific to your needs but it is pretty comprehensive.
Here is a list of things to consider if you want to build your own:
- Pain - Aspirin, Ibuprofen
- Stomach - Antidiarrheals, antacids, ipecac
- Antiseptic - Antispetic towelettes, hydrogen peroxide
- Bandages - Misc Band-Aids, Sterile pads (assort. sizes), burn pads, tape, gauze roll, butterflys, elastic wrap
- Tools - First-Aid manual, tweezers, scissors, cold pack, eyewash, case for kit
- Skin - Sunblock, hand sanatizer, anitbacterial ointment, hydrocortisone cream, antihistamine (stings, etc), burn gel
Again, this is not an exhaustive list but mainly things you might need on the trail.