Stickers. I know you asked for useful stuff but I collect stickers when I’m traveling.

I’ve found some non-heat clothing and gear patches that are washer and dryer safe are handy to have.

I always had to come back to aq to do that. Are you saying we can do that in the app now?

I found my grandfather's old letterhead -- on onionskin!-- from back when he had his own painting business. It looked great next to the old typewriter clack clack CHING zzzzzzzzttttt

We've done a lot of canoe camping up in the BWCA. Things we bring along include detailed maps, binoculars, good flashlights, butane lighters, fire starters, (we make our own from egg cartons, dryer lint and melted wax), rain gear, waterproof bags, lots of rope, first aid supplies, and lightweight backpacking hammocks.
A must-have luxury item for me would be my Aero Press coffee maker - it's lightweight, simple to use, and is very easy to clean.

That just took me back to typing class in high school.

If you are refering to the colored backgrounds on the clue lists for found, attempted, and planted then yes, it is still there. I was not logged in the AQ thru the app at the time. As soon as I logged back in the colors were there.

Thank you for those suggestions. No, we will not have a full, refill station, yet the other fuel ideas may work. There are more campgrounds up and down the road to Gatlinburg than I can think of.

Haha...I got you. 👍

Yes. I understand -- not only SHTF survival preparedness but also real world survival knowledge. 100%.

That you mentioned the personal locator beacon caught my attention because we just had a class about flashlights, and that was one thing the speaker discussed -- including for a canine companion.

Thank you for the thorough and thought out response.

Thank you for your ideas and suggestions. The coffee maker is an idea to consider, too. 🤔

This has been a helpful thread!

I'm not sure I saw it mentioned, but perhaps have some feminine hygiene products. Sometimes Auntie Flow sneaks up on us or you forgot to grab some pads. Also, if you have Tylenol, have Motrin too, see above, plus sometimes the concept of above the shoulders Tylenol, below, Motrin is a good one to know.

For example:
ACR ResQLink 400 - SOS Personal Locator Beacon with GPS and Global Coverage

No subscription required.

I like to follow this guy, Steve. He goes to some interesting places. In this video, he discovers what looks like to be a bear canister with a set of numbers in it. I don’t believe it’s a plant by Steve. But these days, who knows. What’s the Mystery of the Mojave!?

Link to video (skip to the 11:00 minute mark if you are impatient).
https://youtu.be/A5vp8TtGVcg?si=piFeVzKKJwzZm7r_

And here’s a screenshot:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/gs-geo-images/f3d679d6-a055-4a5d-9aaf-6d878c3a7835_l.jpg

Any ideas?

If anyone is interested, I'm selling a copy of the 1998 Smithsonian Magazine that has the "They Live and Breathe Letterboxing" article in it. As most here know, that article is widely seen as helping to usher in the hobby into the USA. The magazine is in very good condition and as they say, "It's a must have for any true letterboxing devotee.." Whoever "they" is... lol. This magazine is getting harder to come by nowadays. If you search on eBay for "Smithsonian Magazine Letterboxing" it should pop right up. If there is interest I have another copy that I may list as well. I'll be donating the proceeds to my local humane society where our last several cats have come from.

Well I sort of solved the mystery:
https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxIwrxeb07KoAKS1lArQ2vSSSvRh50Nv2t

However... why!? It's not viral marketing, not enough people see it. As one of the comments read, who ever put it there is legend!

I am not so sure that is the solution. Maybe I am looking at it wrong but if you write the letters under the numbers the numbers are 1 short and 11 seems to be an e, an r or an n

I’ve watched few of his videos. I haven’t seen that one.

I've had a couple inquires, so just for review:

The proceeds of the sale (if sold) are going to my local humane society and after ebay fees and tax there's not alot left over so the price will not be going lower ;)

It's a worthy cause, if you'd like to help out the cats and dogs - and get the cool magazine too

Hello all, I just looked through all the boards and I was wondering if anyone could give me some help finding a specific patch. ThimbeLinda is back active in boxing with me, and she was looking to replace missing patches. The one she really wants is the Nightboxing patch. She originally bought the patches, so I have no idea where she got them. Any help to point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

AQ mail sent.

How cool is this! Our son (20yrs old) gave us a together gift for Christmas.

Wrapped up was a crossword puzzle and a clue to solve that lead to a letterbox with a stamp that he hand carved.. of the four of us!! (2AD, 1K, 1D) And it came with a first finder prize too!
How creative and thoughtful and fun. And for someone who doesn’t carve it’s pretty nice. 🫶🏻

Wishing y’all a lovely Christmas Season, Happy Boxing Day, and a fantastic Season of Holidays! 😊
Hope you can get out for some Letterboxing on Boxing Day today! 💌📦❤️

Last call for year of giving 2026 tracker

Last call for Great Lakes Letterboxing Bingo! You have by midnight tonight to submit your card! I don't want to skip anyone who would have wanted to play. I've responded to everyone whose card I have received, so please let me know if you think I missed yours. You can contact me with questions, concerns, or updates at GreatLakesBingo@gmail.com.

Anxiously awaiting the first call!! Surely I will win something this year. :)

I'm getting twitchy too!


Personally, I have the comfort of knowing I can't do any worse than last year. :)

Dawnkey, 2025 Bingo Biggest Loser

I don't know. Maybe finishing in the spot just above the Biggest Loser would make someone a bigger loser than if you won Biggest Loser. So, goals for 2026?

Now I’m feeling cursed!

That’s adorable!

Hysterical!!
Came across her stamp in a log book recently and it made me giggle...now I'm sitting here chortling.