What is in your Black Friday arsenal?

**bigjimslade** · **7-21-2009, 2:51 AM**

Every year alot of veterans and newbies come onto the site and one of the most asked question is what do I bring to camp out in line with. It all depends on where you are and what the weather is. So post what you have in your arsenal and maybe it will help others!

Big Jim Slade BF Arsenal

4 Tents - 4 person tents
6 Propane Catalytic Heaters
40 Bottle of Propane
Sleeping Pads
4 Cots
4 Ice Chests
Two Way Radios
2 Propane Stoves with Pots and Pans
Grill
Sleeping Bags
Laptop
BF Ads
Box of Hand Warmers
Rain Gear

**bigjimslade** · **7-21-2009, 4:46 AM**

I forgot chairs!

speeddiva · **7-21-2009, 7:05 AM**

Hand warmers & credit cards

DramaQueenLucy · **7-21-2009, 8:54 AM**

Lets see if I am camping we take

1 Tent
1 Full Size Air Mattress
2 Portable Heaters
Hand warmers
Blankets
2 Coolers (1 for drinks and 1 for food)
Portable Grill (yes I BBQ on BF...lol)
Laptops
Camera
Car power adapter thingy
Chairs
Card Table
Book
Warm Fuzzy Slippers (cause I hate socks)

samisma · **7-21-2009, 11:12 AM**

fold-up lounge chair
blanket
camel pack and/or bottled water
bf ads
calculator
cell phone
insulated book bag w/breakfast & snacks
copies of store policies in regards to price matching (since there have been disputes in past)
past years i've brought a portable dvd player, but this year i'm bring a laptop

luckily in az i don't really have to brave the elements although year before last it got REALLY cold for here. so i bundled up then.

***freesia39*** · **7-21-2009, 11:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by DramaQueenLucy

Lets see if I am camping we take
Portable Grill (yes I BBQ on BF...lol)

I'm coming over to your tent!

firegirl719 · **7-21-2009, 5:04 PM**

I'm in the middle of no-where NY, so not a whole lot of lines here to have the need for camping gear.

I do bring:

My hubbie, brother, and my sis in law

BF Ads
FANNY pack. (seriously, it's bedazzled and everything with the my nickname "The Dealer of BF 2009. No, I did not make it for myself)
Walkie Talkies, good up to 25 miles. (just in case we need to seperate for deals)
Cash. (this way I don't go over what I allot for myself)
Cell Phone
Starbucks

That's all I really need, that and a good attitude!

Ravenseye · **7-21-2009, 6:01 PM**

SNUGGIE!

-Mike

josetann · **7-22-2009, 12:07 AM**

RV

Planned on taking it last year, but due to family illness we had to skip TG and BF. Assuming we don't get stranded on the way back from Alaska, should be back in time to use it this year.

Of course we'd still be in line too, so at least one tent, plenty of blankets, heaters (camping heaters plus a couple electric, if we can keep the gen running on the RV), maybe some chairs, etc.

berry1014 · **7-22-2009, 8:46 AM**

COFFEE
handwarmers
BF Ads / shopping list
Money
cell phone

JohnnyLaRue · **7-22-2009, 1:27 PM**

a small snack, money, cell phone, my "green" bag so I dont use plastic bags. O! and t-shirt and shorts and comfy shoes.

arci122 · **7-22-2009, 2:01 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by firegirl719

I'm in the middle of no-where NY, so not a whole lot of lines here to have the need for camping gear.

I do bring:

My hubbie, brother, and my sis in law

BF Ads
FANNY pack. (seriously, it's bedazzled and everything with the my nickname "The Dealer of BF 2009. No, I did not make it for myself)
Walkie Talkies, good up to 25 miles. (just in case we need to seperate for deals)
Cash. (this way I don't go over what I allot for myself)
Cell Phone
Starbucks

That's all I really need, that and a good attitude!

Live in Upstate as well. Don't forget the BF Gottadeal T-Shirt and the book of ADS!

stacy0479 · **7-25-2009, 6:56 PM**

We don't camp, so ads and money!

katkat777 · **7-27-2009, 6:27 PM**

For me I buy spiral bound index cards. I have one for each store I take the sales ad and cut out what I am interested in and glue them to the index cards. Then I go to each store with the appropriate index card pack..No more fighting with those pesky paper ads. I just flip thru my cards.

I also take a big purse so I can put bottle water, snacks and hand warmers in it!!

fluresentcrayon · **7-27-2009, 10:54 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by katkat777

For me I buy spiral bound index cards. I have one for each store I take the sales ad and cut out what I am interested in and glue them to the index cards. Then I go to each store with the appropriate index card pack..No more fighting with those pesky paper ads. I just flip thru my cards.

I also take a big purse so I can put bottle water, snacks and hand warmers in it!!

I really like your index card trick! I spend every Thanksgiving afternoon/evening sitting on the floor with all of my ads, a notebook, and a pen and write down the stores I'm going to and in what order but then I always have to take the ads with me and sort through them which can be frustrating! I'm going to try your idea this year!

DramaQueenLucy · **7-28-2009, 7:59 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by freesia39

I'm coming over to your tent!

I started to BBQ I think about 5 years ago we all got hungry and everything was closed so I had someone run to the house for the camping grill/burgers/buns It has now evolved to something much bigger 2 years ago we had shish kabobs and depending on the sale ads this year we may do the same. Last year I didn't get in line just hit Walmart at 4:00am so no BBQ then....lol Worked out better for me did more shopping online then in the stores even got DS11 his skateboard online.

***Marcster*** · **7-28-2009, 8:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by Ravenseye

SNUGGIE!

-Mike

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MikeyBFTrooper · **7-28-2009, 10:01 PM**

I don't have much of an arsenal, its usually just me with my sister at some other store. As long as I have warm clothes on it's fine. However, would be nice to have a place to use the bathroom while waiting. It's tough for me since no one can hold my spot. Oh well. Guess I better avoid too much tea and coffee before hand.

mgmckny · **7-29-2009, 5:52 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyBFTrooper

I don't have much of an arsenal, its usually just me with my sister at some other store. As long as I have warm clothes on it's fine. However, would be nice to have a place to use the bathroom while waiting. It's tough for me since no one can hold my spot. Oh well. Guess I better avoid too much tea and coffee before hand.

Go to Texas, hang out with BIGJIMSLADE, he rents a portapotty. He will only charge a little for you to use it. Or stay where you are at and do the same, if you are hard core enough....LOL

**bigjimslade** · **7-29-2009, 10:46 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgmckny

Go to Texas, hang out with BIGJIMSLADE, he rents a portapotty. He will only charge a little for you to use it. Or stay where you are at and do the same, if you are hard core enough....LOL

Someone remembered! Yes I do rent a port a potty. When you wait in line for 4 or more days it comes in handy!

Miss Star · **7-29-2009, 6:46 PM**

Usually it's just me and mom with money and ads, I always carry a messenger bag full of stuff i might need tissues, hand sanitizer, gum, chapstick, my usual purse stuff lol

I am definitely going to steal the index card idea, it sounds ideal

mgmckny · **7-29-2009, 7:45 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjimslade

Someone remembered! Yes I do rent a port a potty. When you wait in line for 4 or more days it comes in handy!

How could I forget you! You are a legend (okay maybe only in my mind...)

sweetdiggity · **7-29-2009, 7:49 PM**

Check card, cash, ads, list of what I'm getting and where, cell phone, coffee, elbow pads, running shoes, and a helmet.

Well, most of that stuff is true.

cassgurlie04 · **7-29-2009, 9:31 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgmckny

Go to Texas, hang out with BIGJIMSLADE, he rents a portapotty. He will only charge a little for you to use it. Or stay where you are at and do the same, if you are hard core enough....LOL

Our walmart rents 3 portapotties and puts them out the day b4 thanksgiving

mgmckny · **7-30-2009, 5:45 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassgurlie04

Our walmart rents 3 portapotties and puts them out the day b4 thanksgiving

Your Walmart is very enlightened....

**bigjimslade** · **7-30-2009, 12:17 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgmckny

How could I forget you! You are a legend (okay maybe only in my mind...)

Thanks!

Renting a port a potty like I do every year can give you a little extra cash. I made $400.00 extra dollars last year.

***Marcster*** · **7-30-2009, 12:36 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjimslade

Thanks!

Renting a port a potty like I do every year can give you a little extra cash. I made $400.00 extra dollars last year.

What do you charge? And are the rates for #1 and #2 different?

stacy0479 · **7-30-2009, 1:31 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjimslade

Thanks!

Renting a port a potty like I do every year can give you a little extra cash. I made $400.00 extra dollars last year.

How much is it to rent a port a potty?

josetann · **7-30-2009, 2:35 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcster

What do you charge? And are the rates for #1 and #2 different?

A buck a dump.

Gporter34 · **8-3-2009, 11:18 AM**

walkie talkies
money
ads

Our WM is open 24 hrs., so no need to camp, but I do pull a chair from sporting goods and have a seat if I am going to be in there all night or waiting in line for something. If the line is in electronics department, they will usually put different movies on all night so we at least have some entertainment, lol.

7-21-2009, 8:54 AM	#4
DramaQueenLucy Survey Mod Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 8,077	Lets see if I am camping we take 1 Tent 1 Full Size Air Mattress 2 Portable Heaters Hand warmers Blankets 2 Coolers (1 for drinks and 1 for food) Portable Grill (yes I BBQ on BF...lol) Laptops Camera Car power adapter thingy Chairs Card Table Book Warm Fuzzy Slippers (cause I hate socks) __________________ "I'm frustrated and inhibited, and no one understands me."~Lucy

7-21-2009, 6:01 PM	#8
Ravenseye Member Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 427	SNUGGIE! -Mike __________________ Merry ChrismaHanukwanzikayule Everyone! (I know it's early, but it's the best time of year, and it should last well beyond when it's fashionable!)

7-29-2009, 6:46 PM	#21
Miss Star Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 273	Usually it's just me and mom with money and ads, I always carry a messenger bag full of stuff i might need tissues, hand sanitizer, gum, chapstick, my usual purse stuff lol I am definitely going to steal the index card idea, it sounds ideal __________________ *my lips are glossed but my heart is weak*

8-3-2009, 11:18 AM	#30
Gporter34 Member Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Paris, Texas Posts: 4,847	walkie talkies money ads Our WM is open 24 hrs., so no need to camp, but I do pull a chair from sporting goods and have a seat if I am going to be in there all night or waiting in line for something. If the line is in electronics department, they will usually put different movies on all night so we at least have some entertainment, lol. __________________ "It's the most WONDERFUL time of the year...!!!

7-21-2009, 2:51 AM	#1
bigjimslade Black Friday Mod Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Mayor of Black Friday Tentcity Posts: 2,725	Every year alot of veterans and newbies come onto the site and one of the most asked question is what do I bring to camp out in line with. It all depends on where you are and what the weather is. So post what you have in your arsenal and maybe it will help others! Big Jim Slade BF Arsenal 4 Tents - 4 person tents 6 Propane Catalytic Heaters 40 Bottle of Propane Sleeping Pads 4 Cots 4 Ice Chests Two Way Radios 2 Propane Stoves with Pots and Pans Grill Sleeping Bags Laptop BF Ads Box of Hand Warmers Rain Gear __________________ Follow GottaDeal.com on Facebook - facebook.com/gottadeal

7-21-2009, 4:46 AM	#2
bigjimslade Black Friday Mod Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Mayor of Black Friday Tentcity Posts: 2,725	I forgot chairs! __________________ Follow GottaDeal.com on Facebook - facebook.com/gottadeal

7-21-2009, 7:05 AM	#3
speeddiva Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Calabama USA Posts: 753	Hand warmers & credit cards

7-21-2009, 11:12 AM	#5
samisma Disney Addict Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,950	fold-up lounge chair blanket camel pack and/or bottled water bf ads calculator cell phone insulated book bag w/breakfast & snacks copies of store policies in regards to price matching (since there have been disputes in past) past years i've brought a portable dvd player, but this year i'm bring a laptop luckily in az i don't really have to brave the elements although year before last it got REALLY cold for here. so i bundled up then.

7-21-2009, 5:04 PM	#7
firegirl719 Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 26	I'm in the middle of no-where NY, so not a whole lot of lines here to have the need for camping gear. I do bring: My hubbie, brother, and my sis in law BF Ads FANNY pack. (seriously, it's bedazzled and everything with the my nickname "The Dealer of BF 2009. No, I did not make it for myself) Walkie Talkies, good up to 25 miles. (just in case we need to seperate for deals) Cash. (this way I don't go over what I allot for myself) Cell Phone Starbucks That's all I really need, that and a good attitude!

7-22-2009, 12:07 AM	#9
josetann Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 144	RV Planned on taking it last year, but due to family illness we had to skip TG and BF. Assuming we don't get stranded on the way back from Alaska, should be back in time to use it this year. Of course we'd still be in line too, so at least one tent, plenty of blankets, heaters (camping heaters plus a couple electric, if we can keep the gen running on the RV), maybe some chairs, etc.

7-22-2009, 8:46 AM	#10
berry1014 Member Joined: Oct 2005 Location: South New Jersey Posts: 324	COFFEE handwarmers BF Ads / shopping list Money cell phone

7-22-2009, 1:27 PM	#11
JohnnyLaRue Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Currently residing on the Left Coast Posts: 2,040	a small snack, money, cell phone, my "green" bag so I dont use plastic bags. O! and t-shirt and shorts and comfy shoes.

7-25-2009, 6:56 PM	#13
stacy0479 Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 537	We don't camp, so ads and money!

7-27-2009, 6:27 PM	#14
katkat777 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 42	For me I buy spiral bound index cards. I have one for each store I take the sales ad and cut out what I am interested in and glue them to the index cards. Then I go to each store with the appropriate index card pack..No more fighting with those pesky paper ads. I just flip thru my cards. I also take a big purse so I can put bottle water, snacks and hand warmers in it!!

7-28-2009, 10:01 PM	#18
MikeyBFTrooper Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 24	I don't have much of an arsenal, its usually just me with my sister at some other store. As long as I have warm clothes on it's fine. However, would be nice to have a place to use the bathroom while waiting. It's tough for me since no one can hold my spot. Oh well. Guess I better avoid too much tea and coffee before hand.

7-29-2009, 7:49 PM	#23
sweetdiggity Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 136	Check card, cash, ads, list of what I'm getting and where, cell phone, coffee, elbow pads, running shoes, and a helmet. Well, most of that stuff is true.