Preparations Underway for Mountain Survival Equipment Showcase
Preparing for the Mountain Readiness Expo in Harmony, North Carolina
Get ready for an exciting adventure as you embark on a road trip to the Mountain Readiness Expo, taking place from May 2-4, 2025, at the Van Hoy Campground in Harmony, North Carolina. This three-day event is filled with classes, demonstrations, and vendors showcasing survival, tactical equipment, firearms, and outdoor preparedness.
To ensure a smooth journey, here are some recommended items and preparations for your trip:
- Outdoor and readiness gear: Since the event is military and readiness oriented, it's essential to pack suitable gear for mountain or tactical activities. This may include multi-tool flashlights with extra batteries, waterproof insulated gloves, hideaway jackets, and any personal readiness or tactical gear.
- Vehicle preparation: Given the long trip and mountain terrain, it's crucial to ensure your vehicle is road-trip ready. Check your tires, spare tire, vehicle emergency kit, and navigation aids. Don't forget to carry snacks, water, and a first aid kit for the journey and onsite.
- Camping and lodging supplies: If you're planning to attend over multiple days, bring camping or lodging supplies appropriate for the local conditions. Double-check event updates for any special requirements.
- Essential gear: Some other items to consider include the Nemo Double Haul 30 Liter for carrying your clothing, toiletries, a small laptop, and camera gear; the Powertac SOL Keychain Light for reliable lighting options; and the Tuff Possum Nick and Scrapes Pouch for first aid and bleed kit essentials.
- Power sources: The Dark Energy Poseidon Pro is a rugged weather-proof power bank offering numerous advanced features, while the Fenix PD25R is a compact yet powerful flashlight that clips comfortably to a pocket. Both are rechargeable and ideal for your trip.
- Tickets and navigation: Purchase your tickets for the Mountain Readiness Expo on the Mountain Readiness website, and plan your route to Harmony, NC, considering accommodation if the expo is multi-day.
- EDC bags and kits: The Vert-7 is a compact EDC sling bag designed for quick access to essentials, while the PNWBUSHCRAFT EDC Travel Tray 3.0 houses basic EDC tools. The Badger Claw Outfitters Scout EDC Pouch contains a miniature field kit with essentials for fire starting, water purification, signaling, and quick shelter.
- Safety and security: A portable hard drive is useful for keeping sensitive data and documents offline but accessible, and a large robust folding knife like the Zero Tolerance 0308 CF can be a valuable addition to your gear.
- Basic vehicle emergency equipment: Pack a spare tire, tire repair kit, jack, flares or signaling items, jump cables, basic hand tools, work gloves, tow strap, basic first aid kit, flashlight, a Pod Xtreme jump starter, Gerber E-Tool, wool blankets, a custom built trauma kit, stand-alone GPS unit, toilet paper, weather gear, Jackery Portable Generator, solar panel, Grayl Geopress, food and water, and a Princeton Tech Helix LI Lantern.
Remember, although specific official preparation lists for the Mountain Readiness Expo aren’t cited explicitly, these items reflect both the general outdoor readiness advice from related mountain biking and tactical equipment recommendations and the nature of the expo as represented by participants at previous events. The Mountain Readiness Expo is open to the public and is family-friendly.
So, pack your bags, and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Mountain Readiness Expo!
While preparing for your road trip to the Mountain Readiness Expo, consider adding a Travel Educational Guides book to your luggage to learn about the history and culture of North Carolina.
After setting up your camp at the Van Hoy Campground, don't forget to schedule a day for exploring beautiful North Carolina landscapes in a rental car. Ensure proper car-maintenance before the journey and carry a car-maintenance toolkit for any potential repairs on the road.
