STOLEN

Large amount of climbing gear stolen from my truck near Gold Bar on the way to Index, Washington.

My gear: in a red Patagonia duffel
Mostly marked with pink nail polish
Double Rack BD C4 and CCH aliens
White BD helmet
TC bros 
Patagonia fly fishing waders

Buddies gear: in a yellow BD packPretty much same as above but with new ultralight BD cams

Damn man,
I’m sorry, I’ll keep eyes out for ya 

Damn, really sorry about that. How was it stolen? About to head west and thinking about the best way to hide/keep my gear secure while not in use

It was a classic smash and grab.  We’re pretty sure it was a couple of sketchy bros who parked next to us and followed us while we fished for an hour.  

Simon - not sure what I would do differently besides not parking in a sketchy town.  I drive a 2016 Tacoma and we locked all our gear in the cab.  Not much one can do about rock vs. window.  My recommendation is keep a low profile and maybe use one of those big lockable commercial tool chests.  It seems extreme but short of driving a tank, a truck/car can always be broken into.  Glass is weak.

Like he said, if you have a truck; a commercial box on the back would be best.

I plan on making a platform for the back of my 4runner to put a mattress on, and I plan on making locking cabinets on it. That would make it somewhat harder to rob me, I think

Dylan B. wrote: Why do I never hear about these kinds of smash & grabs out East? Maybe the general public is less aware of the value of climbing gear. Or maybe it’s just confirmation bias.

Less meth 

I think in the west it's more common for people to have high value outdoor goods in backpacks in cars and the resale market is strong.

That sucks. I guess it's a good reminder for others though about the dangers of thieves. Keep an eye on eBay for your stuff!

Another thing for the youths. If you have over $1000 invested in your gear, you should get renters insurance on your place. This will keep you safe from fires, break-ins, etc. It's cheap per month, but if you use it just one time it can cover thousands of dollars of your stuff. Just take pictures of your belongings to prove you actually had the gear. 

Ouch man, that sucks!

Hey I remember reading this and someone else recently posted about some suspicious post selling gear out of Seattle.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/spo/d/federal-way-huge-lot-of-mostly-new-pro/7133961390.html

M LP, its been removed

Here’s the MP post
https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/118967575/fs-stolen-gear

Dylan B. wrote: Why do I never hear about these kinds of smash & grabs out East? Maybe the general public is less aware of the value of climbing gear. Or maybe it’s just confirmation bias.

When a sorry excuse for human DNA decided to feed his junk habit in Brooklyn and broke my window all he got was an empty sun glasses case. I got $1300 in damage.  Clever junky was probably hoping for change not remember ethics or common decency.  Not really a classic anecdote nor an opportunity to hope MPers would send me money to repair my window, trim and paint. 

I do find it surprising that people still leave their stuff in cars.  Obviously cars are convenient places to put stuff and cars are personal property, so leaving things in cars is reasonable in many senses. 
But since junkies had cars and nice stuff before they became junkies, they know the reasonable arguments about keeping stuff in cars and take advantage when they can. 
The inconvenience of not keeping stuff in cars is just a small price we pay to ensure the Sacklers enjoy enormous wealth.  Next time you are carrying a bag full of things that aren’t in your car, remember you are doing it so someone you don’t know and probably won’t meet can be inordinately rich. East coasters learned this already, that’s why you don’t see posts. 

M LPwrote: Hey I remember reading this and someone else recently posted about some suspicious post selling gear out of Seattle.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/spo/d/federal-way-huge-lot-of-mostly-new-pro/7133961390.html

Thanks for the lead.  Looks a little sketch but not my stuff...this time.

Rush Dunawaywrote:

Less meth 

Bruh you live in Ashburn drive 2 hours south into the Valley we got plenty

Shiraz N wrote: Homeowners insurance and renters insurance almost always covers property stolen from your car. Always take a time stamped picture of anything you leave in your car. File a claim. Buy new gear.

Something I learned as a motorcycle rider, insurance is the best anti theft device.

Yup.  Just bought myself some renter’s insurance.  10$ a month.  Cheaper than bulletproofing my truck.