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6.04.2013

The Green Girl's Ragnar Chicago Packing List

The Green Girl is packing for Ragnar Chicago relay. Rain is tentatively forecasted for the weekend so in addition to rain gear/supplies, I am bringing a second pair of running shoes.

I'm not checking a bag for this trip. In addition to the list below, I'll also have clothing/personal items for an additional 2 days of sightseeing.

I'll be carrying on my North Face Recon backpack, Eagle Creek Load Warrior LT 22", and a REI Chock small messenger bag*. The luggage will be left behind in the trunk of someone's car and I will only take the backpack with me in the Ragnar van.

*I leave the messenger bag on my body during the entire flight and never take it off. I've only been asked to consolidate down to 2 bags a few times when boarding planes and in those instances, I just crammed the messenger bag into my backpack. For more carry on tips, refer to 'The Traveling Green Girl: Carry Ons'.

The Green Girl's Ragnar Chicago Packing List

Three outfit changes ([stored in individual gallon zip bags in which the dirty clothing can be sealed] in North Face Recon backpack)

Safety ([stored in a single gallon zip bag] in North Face Recon backpack outer mesh pocket)

Other items (also in North Face Recon backpack)

Nathan Intensity Race Vest

*Update: I was able to carry the instant ice packs onto the plane without any issues.
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4.16.2013

The Green Girl's Ragnar Packing List

The Green Girl is preparing for her second Ragnar Southern California relay.

The Green Girl's Ragnar Packing List

Three outfit changes ([stored in individual gallon zip bags in which the dirty clothing can be sealed] in North Face Recon backpack)

Safety (stored in a single gallon zip bag)

Nathan Intensity Race Vest

Other items (also in North Face Recon backpack)

Other hydration/food items (in small cooler)
  • Water
  • Chips
  • Meiji Gummy Choco
  • Avocado Roll Sushi
Posted by The Green Girl at 08:31 3 comments
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8.20.2010

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training

The Green Girl is currently enrolled in her local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program.

The CERT concept was developed by the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) to establish a well-trained civilian emergency work force.

The LAFD created the Disaster Preparedness Division to develop, train, and maintain a network of Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs). This program is open to all citizens.

As of January 2004, 50 states, three territories and six foreign countries are using the CERT training.

The CERT training covers basic disaster response skills:

CERT Level 1 Syllabus

   Unit 1: Introduction/Disaster Preparedness
   Unit 2: Fire Safety
   Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations—Part 1/2
   Unit 4: Light Search and Rescue Operations
   Unit 5: CERT Organization/Disaster Psychology
   Unit 6: Terrorism and CERT
   Unit 7: Course Review & Disaster Simulation

Last night, for Unit 4, we had to assess a building and if we deemed it safe to search, enter and look for victims while checking for hazards.

The exercise really demonstrated the importance of teamwork and good communication because we had to describe what we were processing to the person behind us so they wouldn't trip or get injured in the dark.

We also had to routinely report back to the Incident Coordinator with victim counts and any possible hazards we'd identified.

I had my Petzl Tikka Plus Headlamp with me as my emergency light source. I was surprised to see how much brighter it was relative to all the other flashlights. A few people noticed the brightness and asked me what it was.

The second drill was to rescue a hose victim that was trapped under a car by lifting the car by using a lever and fulcrum.

I monitored the hose victim's vitals while our team worked together to lift the car.

When the car was raised, it took four of us to pull the heavy hose victim out from under the vehicle.

I immediately saw that one of his legs had been severed so I quickly put pressure on his groin to stop the bleeding.

Next week, we will be having a 'Disaster Dinner' and I volunteered to bring Vienna Sausages for the feast.

Below is a short video clip of me putting out a fire during a Unit 2 exercise.

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3.28.2010

The Green Girl Has A Green Headlamp

The Green Girl went to her favorite store, REI this weekend because as an REI member, she received a 20% off a single item coupon and her annual dividend check this week.

For those of you not familiar with REI's membership program, the lifetime benefits include discounts and yearly dividends - typically about 10% of your purchases. My local REI's offer free classes on basic bike maintenance and hiking for beginners.

I've been coveting the both the Petzl Tikka 2 in Storm Gray (it has some green accents) and the Petzl Tikka Plus 2 Headlamp in Pistachio for months now. The price difference between the 2 models was $10.

After I explained I wanted a headlamp for trail running at night, the REI salesperson recommended the Plus model over the Petzl Tikka 2 because of the high-output LED and the red LED. The Tikka 2 has 4 LEDs but no high-output LED. She said the Tikka Plus 2's red light is convenient when you need to focus on something up close like reading a map. I was very pleased to hear this because the Tikka 2 had a green strap but a grey lamp whereas the Tikka Plus 2 lamp was actually green.

The Tikka Plus 2 is about the size of a pedometer. It runs on 3 AAA batteries. With the batteries, the lamp weighs 83 grams.

I also purchased the Petzl Poche Tikka 2 Pouch which has a pocket to store spare batteries.

When I got home, I noticed how convenient the packaging was. Instead of having to wrestle with the plastic, they pre-cut a tab in the back that you simply push through and then pull out. I was able to extract the headlamp from its packaging within seconds.

The design of the Tikka Plus 2 is very intuitive. I was able to pop it open easily to insert the batteries.

In its default position, the headlamp shines straight ahead but its angle can be adjusted to point downwards. According to the documentation, the white LED delivers 50 lumens in maximum mode and lights up to 35 meters. In economic mode, it is supposed to reach a burn-time of 140 hours.

The Tikka Plus 2 features 3 white lighting modes: maximum, economic and flashing mode. It also has 2 red lighting modes: continuous and strobe. To switch between the modes, you simply press the button on top but you do have to cycle through all the modes to get to your desired mode. One nice feature is that if selected, the lamp stays in red LED mode when you turn it off, so it is in red LED mode next time you turn it on.

The headlamp is supposed to be IP X4 water-resistant. I discovered IP stands for 'Ingress Protection' and the 2 digits following the IP X4 indicate degrees of protection.

The first digit of the IP code indicates the degree that persons are protected against contact with moving parts (other than smooth rotating shafts, etc.) and the degree that equipment is protected against solid foreign bodies intruding into an enclosure. The second digit indicates the degree of protection of the equipment inside the enclosure against the harmful entry of various forms of moisture (e.g. dripping, spraying, submersion, etc.). IP X4 means 'Protection from splashed water'.

Hopefully, I don't encounter a downpour when I am out with my Pistachio Tikka Plus 2.
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