Preparing for Texas

Santa Claus is not the only person making a list and checking it twice. I'm working on my list for my upcoming hunt in Texas with Savage Outdoors.

Rifle Case (rifle, shells, strap, locks)

Backpack 
Chest strap

Tools (adjustable wrench, pliers)
Tray

Headlamp 

Rangefinder 

Knife 

Balaclava (heavy and light)

Boonie hat

Poncho 

Para cord 

Duct tape 
Zip ties

Hunting license 

Roho pump

Extra BMF Trigger's

Emergency bars, snacks 

Cathater bags (leg, day, night)
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, razor, deodorant)

Bed pads

Bowel program supplies 

Prescription medication
Goose down jacket 

Black shirts 

Camo Columbia jacket 

Black sweats

Black tee shirt 

Socks

Shoes 

Wallet

Ipad 

Phone and chargers

Hat

I have not been on a plane in several years but I still remember the difficulty traveling with a power wheelchair and being a quadriplegic. The airlines certainly don't make it easy. Airplanes are not what I would call Wheelchair accessible.

Wheelchairs are checked like baggage which means I will have to remove my seat cushion and sit in a regular plane seat. This will make it impossible to weight shift on the 3 1/2 hour flight. Because I have no trunk control, I had to make a chest strap to attach to the airplane seat. This will keep me from falling forward in the seat. It's amazing what you can buy on Amazon and put together.

I made the decision to ship down my shooting mount and wheelchair battery charger with UPS.  Trying to handle that equipment through the airport would be too difficult along with my rifle case and other luggage. I'm thankful I have a backup charger to keep at home.

Traveling with a disability brings a whole new set of problems. I try to imagine what I cannot live without for a few days and that's what I plan on taking on my carry-on in case the airline loses my bag. Of course there are all kinds of restrictions on what I can take in my carry-on.

I am also taking back up trigger activators from BMF. If the airline loses my rifle for a few days I can borrow one from the outfitter, attach my trigger activator and still be able to complete my hunt.