Summer Mock Bugout Contest Entry Thread (winners announced)

[Tribunal Power]

I got my patch last week, and it's totally badass. I knew it was velcro, had no idea it would include the velco back to it also-- sweet!

[Woods Walker]

Entry number 5: Because I can.

My other uncle flew in from Marco and wanted “adventure” and that is what he got. The rain moved in around 3 pm and didn’t stop until 4 am. It rained so hard I couldn't hear anyone talk beyond 3 feet. I am just going to toss up some photos with a gear tip at the end.

Man made stuff.













Nature.













Some plants.











As stated it rained like crazy so decided to pack the large 10x12 tarp. I pitched a modified lean-to as there were 3 people and wanted extra hangout room. Even took the Parastove for a safer under tarp fire.



Good gear advice:

I don’t like cheap POS tents with marginal rainfly, leaky sidewalls and waterproof floors. These traits combine into a flooded shelter that will never dry. The more experience people slept in our hammocks but someone decided to ignore my advice with expected results.





Around 2 am during the full force of the storm, clad in cotton (warned against that as well) he dragged his bag and ground pads into the lean-to and got some sleep. The lean-to remained dry because I taken into account factors like proper drainage.



The moral of this story beyond not wearing cotton all day in cold driving rain is don’t buy a POS tent. Honestly if lost and somehow found one I would cut the floor out and use that for a larger rainfly.

[urban-survivalist]

Just saw this contest.

Even though I'm past the deadline, I thought I'd post for the heck of it anyway. As an added dimension, I thought it would be fun to keep this bugout urban.

http://www.the-urban-survivalist.com/72 ... ield-test/

[Canadian Guy]

Not a total fail, this just makes drinking water collecting that much easier

[xxxDarksidexxx]

Entry number 5: Because I can.

your a rock star!

i have 2 tents that look just like that one. but like canadian guy said, dual purpose gear!

i am now the owner of an ENO double nest as my buddy picked it up for my birthday after we had talked about hammocks before i left for NY. when we stopped at REI i picked up the ENO pro slap straps BEFORE reading reviews... turns out they suck! its all true, they stretch WAY to much. i tried them out between a couple oaks in grandmas backyard. great design, crappy materials! i quickly returned them before heading back to FL. i think i will go with a set of JRB tri glides.... any thoughts on those WW?

BTW i did hang for about 30 minutes in the backyard and got a little taste of what "hammoking" is like. i can see why hammocks are the cats ass ! cant wait to get a decent set of straps and head out into the woods!

[Rebel Pariah]

are the contest standings out yet? will there be a poll also?

[northernxposure]

Not a total fail, this just makes drinking water collecting that much easier

Was going to say - waterproof floor was advertised correctly! (Oi, that sucks. Been there, done that.. )

NXP

[KnightoftheRoc]

Not a total fail, this just makes drinking water collecting that much easier

I had this happen with my tent, after dragging it out of storage last year. I used the opportunity to show my girlfriend how to set up the tent, then it rained that night. I bought two cans of Camp Dry spray, dried out the tent and applied the Camp Dry- end of problem, and much cheaper than a new tent. To me, this just points out the need to maintain your gear on a regular basis- had a spray test been done at home with the garden hose, he could have had time to deal with the problem before it became one. I only had the same thing made apparent to me because I left the tent out, and it rained, so I got lucky, it wasn't smarts that saved me a bad trip.

[scurvy]

hell, I'd thow a line in there.... looks like a good trout lake.
















remindes me of my BIG TENT packin' frends that set up their shit in a stiff wind. . . . .






notice i photod' rather than helped. . lol. . .

[Woods Walker]

Canadian Guy.

Not only drinking water but habitat for manatees as it will never dry out and no power boats to run them over.

XxxDarksidexxx.

I have a Crazy Creek and HH Explore DLX so not sure. I was bone dry until forced to bail out and help my uncle in the rain. The larger DLX is more comfortable than smaller Hennessy hammocks for me and they all must be pitched correctly.

Erie Quiet.

Speaking for myself there are so many great entrees I will need at least a few more days to decide. The rest of the judges are also working on it. Not sure about the pole thing however.

NXP.

Yea the floors are waterproof. Best to cut the floor out and use that for a fly.

[Vanniek71]

Please do not quote in-line spam.

Looks like we got ourselves a SPIDER!

*sorry should have known better*!

[TacAir]

Entry number 5: Because I can.
(SNIP)
The moral of this story beyond not wearing cotton all day in cold driving rain is don’t buy a POS tent. Honestly if lost and somehow found one I would cut the floor out and use that for a larger rainfly.

In the name of all that odd in the middle of nowhere - what the heck it the massive (cement?) tower thing?

thx

[Woods Walker]

Entry number 5: Because I can.
(SNIP)
The moral of this story beyond not wearing cotton all day in cold driving rain is don’t buy a POS tent. Honestly if lost and somehow found one I would cut the floor out and use that for a larger rainfly.

In the name of all that odd in the middle of nowhere - what the heck it the massive (cement?) tower thing?

thx

It is high tower in a state park just off the AT on a green/red trail. The white cedar swamp was a few miles away but the rattlesnake swamp is much farther south if I remember. There was also some rumblings about a bear attack and one of the lean-to shelter/camping area was closed down as they looked for the bear which was shot the day before. I didn't like the idea of a wounded bear on the prowl but never got the full story.

[wrdslkrzrblds]

Got our patches today. Really happy with how nice they are. Thanks!

This was an awesome opportunity to:
1. To win the cache of good stuff.
2. Get a rad patch.
3. Go on the trip.

[uneekwahn]

I am giggling like a Japanese schoolgirl!!!

Got my patch today and it is absolutely awesome!

I'm going to name my firstborn (due in 4 weeks!) blackdog in honour of his legendaryness!

Here it is on my Sitka EDC (it's a bit big for the bag, but I like to think it takes pride of place!!!)



Thanks to blackdog for being so awesome!! I owe you beers and possibly even a free hooker!

[Woods Walker]

I am going though the entries to help with the judging and must say everyone did a great job.

[Rebel Pariah]

Any estimated time till the standings are published? No pressure

[Sicone]

I have my fingers crossed for victory (which smells like pie) if not it was a great trip and the competition was fierce. Good luck to all

[xxxDarksidexxx]

Any estimated time till the standings are published? No pressure

I have my fingers crossed for victory (which smells like pie) if not it was a great trip and the competition was fierce. Good luck to all

i have nothing to do with this contest, other than giving up a prize, but can say this since i ran the winter bug out contest...

the judges have a shit ton of information to go through. having read through all of the entries i know they have their work cut out for them since there were so many great entries. its tough picking a "winner" when the quality of the entries are so good.

anyone who posted a trip is already a winner as they got out and tested their skills/knowledge/gear... we can all read about it, but getting out into the woods and doing it is what its all about. for me it was about getting out and spending some time is the woods with my best buddy. i also got to hike, camp, use gear, and some skills in a great place, so as i said before i already win!

all you guys on the other hand posted up some AWESOME shit, so its all your fault the judging is taking so long! i just hope they get this done before the fall bug out starts!

[Rebel Pariah]

the judges have a shit ton of information to go through. :

I admit it, after page 8 I just started skimming

[Chase The hero]

Link to my semi-fail yellowstone BOB trip: http://zombiehunters.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=82847

i know its a bit late, but i figured that i might as well toss this in here for ppl to see.

[Blackdog]

The last batch of patches are done. I will swing by the shop later today and hopefully, if the MAN doesn't drop a big fat to-do list in my lap, start the mailing tomorrow.

[Takaaco78]

Cool right in time for my next campout next weekend!!

[aa1pr]

Ooops the boy did this event & I forgot to do his writeup as I thought the contest ended on the 31st my bad, ever so sorry