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Old 09-04-2002, 08:53 AM
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Folks, with less than 10 days now till the DragonBall Run 2002, I wanted to compile a list of items to bring with you.

Here are some items from a list we compiled during last year's DragonBall Run and the Outer Banks Run.

Also, w1ngman shared this link last year: What to Pack

You may find it very useful. . .
  • Cash
  • An FRS Handheld Radio (Walkie Talkie), Motorola's or others
  • Spare batteries for FRS radios
  • Light jacket (it can get cool in the late afternoon)
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Camera(s)
  • Film
  • Alarm clock (should be able to use the one in your hotel room)
  • Car cleaning products
  • Hangover Remedy
  • Maps
  • Cell phones will not work on the Dragon but they will work in Alcoa


Anything else? Please post here with your suggestions! Thanks!
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Tire pressure gauge.
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Don't forget the captain......




















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Sunglasses
Driving hat/cap/visor
Folding camp chair
Beach towel

I see FRS radios, but no mention of CB. Is anyone else going to use their CB?

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Food/snacks/energy drinks.
Umbrella and Rain-X.
Towel (every hitchhiker needs one of these.)
Ice chest (rooms don't have fridges.)
Get Out Of Jail Free card.
Radar detector.
Extra set of brake pads.
Tunes/audio books.
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audio books?
i can't even listen to the radio when im trying to concentrate!
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The majority of the folks that go on the Atlanta club drives have headsets for their talk-about radios. We also used them on the OBX run. They help A LOT because you can keep both hands on the wheel easier. I think they are pretty cheap (like $10?). It would be worth it!
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Mouthwash!!

No Dragon breath allowed.
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Originally posted by ccarnel
audio books?
i can't even listen to the radio when im trying to concentrate!
Remember, not everyone lives a few minutes away from the Dragon!
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muahahahahhhaaa.


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