bigjimslade Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 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 tents6 Propane Catalytic Heaters40 Bottle of PropaneSleeping Pads4 Cots4 Ice ChestsTwo Way Radios2 Propane Stoves with Pots and PansGrillSleeping BagsLaptopBF AdsBox of Hand WarmersRain Gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimslade Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 I forgot chairs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeddiva Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Hand warmers & credit cards:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DramaQueenLucy Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samisma Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia39 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Lets see if I am camping we takePortable Grill (yes I BBQ on BF...lol) I'm coming over to your tent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firegirl719 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenseye Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 SNUGGIE! -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josetann Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berry1014 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 COFFEE handwarmers BF Ads / shopping list Money cell phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLaRue Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 a small snack, money, cell phone, my "green" bag so I dont use plastic bags. O! and t-shirt and shorts and comfy shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arci122 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 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 AdsFANNY 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 PhoneStarbucks 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy0479 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 We don't camp, so ads and money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katkat777 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluresentcrayon Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DramaQueenLucy Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcster Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 SNUGGIE! -MikeShare the love -- get a Snuggernaut for you and your friends: [YOUTUBE]bdY7Adc1LRM[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyBFTrooper Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgmckny Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimslade Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 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....LOLSomeone remembered! Yes I do rent a port a potty. When you wait in line for 4 or more days it comes in handy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Star Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 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 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgmckny Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 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...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdiggity Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassgurlie04 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgmckny Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Our walmart rents 3 portapotties and puts them out the day b4 thanksgivingYour Walmart is very enlightened.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimslade Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcster Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy0479 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josetann Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 What do you charge? And are the rates for #1 and #2 different?A buck a dump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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