Oshkosh - I wish I had thought of that

[wirejock]

Another tip
Sweetie and I each carry a mesh backpack. The security folks can see through them. They weigh nothing and carry a the stuff others posted plus all the swag we pick up.

[Neal@F14]

Originally Posted by Gingerdawg

Flip-flops or water shoes for the showers

+1

Most under-recommended item on the list

[RogerG]

Hey thanks a lot everybody! This is good, and helpful information. Oh and loved the Christmas like poem Bill. This first trip does feel a little like Christmas, and can't wait to see all the surprises. Maybe I'll even get to sit on Santas lap when I get there and talk about all the cool avionics I have on my wish list.

Looking forward to meeting many of you. Thanks again.

Roger

[Whitman]

Originally Posted by RogerG

Maybe I'll even get to sit on Santas lap when I get there and talk about all the cool avionics I have on my wish list.

Maybe Dan Horton will volunteer to be Santa, haha. Just kidding, good ideas guys. Look forward to flying up with you Roger G!

[mv031161]

Ill like to add:

Tarp. One for below your tent and one small one for the top.

Clorox Wipes..you will need them in case of unscheduled BR emergency use...OSH does a good job keeping all of them clean, but.......

.baby wipes as well for a good refreshing mopping! As someone mentioned...OSH TP is tough as nails!

[RickWoodall]

Get one of the easy to figure maps, spend a few with it, while you have a cold beer and a hightlighter. Mark your camp spot. Have a look and understand the diff trams colours and where they do and dont go. If plane camping, find the showers, cans, and water stations and even wifi spots if from out of country like me. Find SOS bros tent, find the bus parking lot where the church food stand is. The x roads work very well when tired and trying to expedite a retreat to the tent! Even looking at how to get to end of back 40 camping so you can sneak out the fence hole to the real world for a decent meal is nice to plan out ahead.

If you understand the layout...you will find what you are looking for, have shuttles close when gassed, not get lost, and have somewhat decent food if needed without being stuck eating $10 gut bombs.

Its a big place. Have a bit of a plan until you get the lay of the land. A pair of decent binoculars is handy too...those, a lawn chair and a scanner is a ton of fun when its busy and you just want to enjoy the craziness of the flight line.

[jmbrwn]

Myron- which type solar charger did you get? I've noticed many brands marketed and most not rated very high.

Originally Posted by woxofswa

One of the most cherished things I had was a solar phone charger with an internal battery. I just left it clipped to the tent all day and it charged our phones at night. They have charging stations but they have long lines and so many units plugged in the current flow was sloooooow, and the charging stations are often downwind of the honey pots as you stand there waiting for the stupid thing to charge. Some people would just leave their phones for a while and come back later. I didn't hear of any thefts, but I did hear of peeps unplugging someone else's phone to plug theirs in. Plus there is always a battle for charging shelf space as the phones compete with laptops, camping lights, tent fans, jumper batteries, kindles, flashlights, and a few items I didn't want to know what they were. If it has a rechargable battery, you'll see it piled up on the charging shelf.

[woxofswa]

I got the solar monkey. It was rated highest in one of the outdoor magazines.

One's without an internal battery are worthless. Fully charged, this unit will charge up two depleted Iphones or half of an Ipad. (does a better job on the top half of an ipad than the bottom). It will charge anything with a USB cord. Charged wifey's Kindle right up. Fully charged and in the sun it works even better. It will take most of a sunny day to fully charge but you can also plug it in if an opportunity arises. I have been quite happy with it and glad I had it at OSH last year. Sitting at the plane with it on the wing, I had several cash offers for a charge up.

It is a little tempermental on cords and likes the genuine iphone cables better than knockoffs. Sometimes the device you are charging will say "not charging" and you have to unplug and replug. It definitely doesn't like fully depleted Ipads and can't run one directly with no charge on itself, but it does just fine on a iphone. It got us through the week just fine and it has a prominent spot in my flight bag. It fits nicely on the glareshield to top off on your way (if you don't have a 12V plug on the panel).

[Smilin' Jack]

Two Items..
You can not take it all but almost....
My wife Packs a big 3X2X2 1/2 box with the goodies that make the trip nice for her.... air bed, sheets,, fans, LED lights, Fluffy pillows, Frog Togs Rain wear snacks.
You get the idea... then ships it to Oshkosh from her work.... very cheap using her company UPS to ship it... like 20 dollars.
In the plane we only take the necessities incase the box does not arrive.
tie down stakes, tent, chairs. sleeping bags. cloths for a couple of days. shower items.
If your flying in....to MKE. call UHaul... and reserve a moving truck... cheap....
Load up your big suitcases with everything for camping and then You can drive up to Camp Scholler(SP)
and park in camping..... and have a ramp to get up into the truck... take an extension cord with you for the nice things. If you need to run to town... just unhook and go... a week for a UHaul is about 400 dollars but a Motorhome rented in Milwalkee is almost 1700 for a week.... .
Just a couple items...
Jack

[Mike S]

What everyone else said about good shoes--------------BELIEVE them.

Mole skin ------if you tend to get blisters.

Food there is extremely expensive, so be prepared.

Realize up front that you can not see it all in only a short time-------takes the entire week to do it right. If you are going for a short stay, make up a "must see" list and map out your route. If you plan to do any forums----------plan them well, as they are huge time eaters.

Good luck, its gonna open your eyes