poor man's BOB contest? and the winner is . . .

[2now]

AND THE WINNER IS . . . .

After serious consultation and examination of all of the entries, the judges {woodswalker and myself] have determined a winner.

First let me say that all of the entries were really good under difficult conditions. They all had great ideas and tricks to show folks that a workable BOB need not cost more than a used car.

You should all take pride in your entry, they will all help other people on a limited budget get started. Your work might even help save a life someday.

So thank you all!

Now . . .drum roll please.

In the “just too good to not get mentioned” category is the entry by xxxDarksidexxx. Great entry well thought out with lots of good tips and ideas for those on a limited budget.

And the winner of the Poorman's BOB contest [and all of the bragging rights attached thereto] is the entry by:

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ForgeCorvus !

Despite camera problems and a last minute entry, this BOB seemed very reproducible and one anyone would be happy to have in a pinch.

Congratulation to ForgeCorvus and to all those who participated.

[shrimpwd]

Congratulations ForgeCorvus!

[ogreboy]

Congratulations ForgeCorvus!

May you never need to use it and always find an opportunity to test it out.

[maldon007]

Good job man, congrats!

[elkhills]

Congratulations ForgeCorvus and Darkside!

Great kits from both of you

[ForgeCorvus]

Well, bugger me
Thanks guys, it was my first BoB as well as one on a budget
I'm glad that you seem to think my efforts worth while

However, I'm putting my 50p kukri back in now.....and getting a better bag

Crow

[Browning 35]

Congratulations guys, well done.

[xxxDarksidexxx]

damn you ForgeCorvus with your late entry!

congrats on the win bro!!! if we were at a bar i would buy you a pint!

there were a lot of good entries in this competition. i had a couple favorites. it looks like maldon007 added some items to his, and if i read right is his first BOB he has built. good work bro! some others also got some ideas and made kits for their families, so i think the goal for the competition was achieved.

congrats to all who posted up a kit!

( now its time to get to work on that damn mag pouch PSK )

[ForgeCorvus]

damn you ForgeCorvus with your late entry!

if we were at a bar i would buy you a pint!

Would that be a real pint.....or a 16floz one ?

there were a lot of good entries in this competition. i had a couple favorites. it looks like maldon007 added some items to his, and if i read right is his first BOB he has built. good work bro! some others also got some ideas and made kits for their families, so i think the goal for the competition was achieved.

congrats to all who posted up a kit!

+ Lots, I'll be nicking ideas for upgrades to mine anyway

( now its time to get to work on that damn mag pouch PSK )

Me too.......may the best Englishman win

[Bubba Enfield]

Congratulations. And thank you to all who posted an entry. This is truly a great thread, one that belongs in the Hall of Fame.

[xxxDarksidexxx]

damn you ForgeCorvus with your late entry!

if we were at a bar i would buy you a pint!

Would that be a real pint.....or a 16floz one ?

there were a lot of good entries in this competition. i had a couple favorites. it looks like maldon007 added some items to his, and if i read right is his first BOB he has built. good work bro! some others also got some ideas and made kits for their families, so i think the goal for the competition was achieved.

congrats to all who posted up a kit!

+ Lots, I'll be nicking ideas for upgrades to mine anyway

( now its time to get to work on that damn mag pouch PSK )

Me too.......may the best Englishman win

it would be 16oz of american beer....sam adams!

goog luck to you sir on your mag pouch entry!,,, best englishman... im half english on my mothers side ( wales englend ) and im half puerto rican on my fathers side! what a mix...!

[shrimpwd]

Well, if it's best Englishman, maybe I still have a chance? I'm 3/8 English... (3/8 Scottish and 1/4 Italian as well)

[ForgeCorvus]

it would be 16oz of american beer....sam adams!

Ok then, I'll risk it

goog luck to you sir on your mag pouch entry!,,,

And to you sir

best englishman... im half english on my mothers side ( wales englend )

Shut your mouth, never say that Wales is England (not if you want to live ). My SOP is 1/2 Welsh and I've learnt the difference (the hard way )

and im half puerto rican on my fathers side! what a mix...!

Thats what some people say about jam and peanut butter

Shrimpwd, not bad credentials. I am told I have Manx ancestors......beat that !!