Does anyone have any information about what to expect and also what to pack for 12C reclass at Devils Lake, North Dakota?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:04:55 -0500

Does anyone have any information about what to except and also what to pack?

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Dec 2 at 2020 11:03 AM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 11:03:37 -0500

Cold weather gear! I was born in ND and my extended family still farms near Devils Lake. The terrain is mostly flat. My Mom always said, "There isn't anything between Devils Lake and the North Pole except a few barbed wire fences." If you're going there to learn how to build bridges, I'm guessing you'll be doing outdoors work. If your training is anytime between now an April 2021, I'd say pack cold weather gear, both military and civilian. There's not a lot of entertainment in the local area or any large towns. Suggest you take your favorite movies or TV shows on MP3 or similar device. Don't know about web access in the area. It's very rural--didn't get electricity to my Grandparents farm until 1947. Picture was taken at Coe farm in winter less than 25 miles from Devils Lake.

Response by MSgt Mark Bucher made Dec 2 at 2020 1:45 PM

MSgt Mark Bucher — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:45:10 -0500

Warm clothing, very warm clothing! Used to live 20 miles away, so bring your’ Arctic issue. Ice fishing gear too. Walleyes and giant perch through the ice are great. DL is a premier ice fishing destination. But stay on the plowed roads!

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2020 10:35 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 22:35:23 -0500

Bring your marshmallow suit! It's worth it!