N0ZYC's checklist for loading up the Explorer for Field Day: version 2022.06.26.A Eplorer should already have: - canopy - one lawn chair - Solar Pink 100ft drop cord - Feld Day RF Tote - talk-in radio box - 50ft RG-8 - 50ft RG-58 - 2x RG-240UF with adapters - orange guy lines - super tuner - MFJ 100w tuner - fly zapper - sunscreen - Feld Day Power Tote - 1500w inverter - 3x small white power strips - APC power bar - orange reel extension cord (100ft of 14/3) - 2x 12v fan - 12v USB-C power adapter - SB50 pigtail - small audio ziploc - small dist amp - 1/4" to 2.5mm adapters - scissors - earbuds - 7300 SD cards - Feld Day Food Tote - portioned styrofoam plates - paper plates - paper and plastic cups - box of silverware - electrolyte packs - napkins Load days before: - generator (if needed) - test (test it even if not needed) - load into explorer - gas for generator - folding table - deep cycle from basement - solar panels - Solar Controller Tote, includes: - solar controller - solar controller remote and cable - panel combiners and meter - 9 and 2x 3 panel solar folders - sine inverter remote and cable - UHF/VHF antenna - 24ft extendable pole - dual band antenna on blue mount - Solar Wire Tote - various lengths of #10 CCA with powepoles - box of inline meters and powerpole blocks - box of powerpole adapters, battery clamps, and powerpole adapters - Solar Extras tote - Solar Filter Tote Recharge spark batteries Check Explorer: - check tires - check gas - run test engine Load evening before: - transfer stuff from escape to explorer - deep cycle battery box (if operating overnight) - lawn chair - soldering bag - first aid bag - collapseable roller cart - green sine inverter (if no 120vac on-site) - RF tote - RF adapters plano - wattmeter - MFJ-249 - 6ft grey coax - nano-VNA - big dummy load - assorted RF pigtails - inline mini SMA meter - small dummy load with adapters - Misc tote - multimeter - HT - camera - RavPower power bank - purple bag of USB-A adapters - tools (screwdrivers, vice grips, crescent wrench, pliers, wire cutter) - long and short velcro ties - push-up pole - push-up pole on luggage rack - tent stakes - axe/hammer - 3x 55gal drum liners for trash Load before heading out: - 100AH lithium battery - spark - IC-7300 (if being used for field day) - MBP (if being used for logging or digital) - windows macbook (if being used for ?) - fill water cells with water, plan to pick up ice for cooler? - lunch bag with water, ice, pop, snacks, and eating utensils