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Raid Afrique of 1973

Raid Afrique of 1973

Raid Afrique of 1973

Figure 40

2CV - DYANE 6 - ACADIANE - MÉHARI

II. THE TEAM

E - EQUIPMENT
The equipment list below is not meant to be complete. It is suggested equipment for expeditions in hot, faraway countries, with nights spent outdoors.

Bedding
1 folding cot or a foam pad,
1 down sleeping bag as nights are often cold in the desert,
1 space blanket capable of serving during the days as a sun shelter.

Various equipment
1 heavy-duty snow shovel (light and practical for getting out of sand),
10 m of mountaineering rope, diametre 11 mm (can be used for towing),
1 sealed rubber electric torch with international cylindrical 1.5 V batteries,
1 all purpose camp knife with tin and bottle-opener, corkscrew, etc.,
1 plastic basin,
2 pairs of goggles with UV protection, number 2 green,
1 pair of high canvas boots (“Palla-rangers’), Metal canteen with felt cover
(may be moistened and hung outside on side mirrors),
1 mosquito net,
1 portable gas stove (camping gas),
1 set of saucepans that nest inside each other,
1 washing up liquid.

You’re not going off to war: don’t encumber yourself with a weapon; it will be of no use whatsoever. In the event you might have the absurd idea of bringing one along, it may only get you into a lot of trouble at border crossings. However, if possible take with you, a “Polaroid” type camera and fi lms. You will be able to offer “snapshots” to those whom you will meet at the crossroads of adventure and this will be for you like a passport for friendship. For transporting your equipment in convertible cars like the 2CV, removal of the back seat and the fastening in its place a metal chest, locked with two padlocks is recommended. The chest should be bolted to the frame of the car in such a way it cannot be removed without being opened (fi gure 40).

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Mai 1984

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