2011 Virginia Snow/Winpocalypse-after-action report

[mattdcknsn]

I just bought a Golite Shangri-La 5. It weighs like two pounds and change so if somebody wants to leave the tent behind I'll have the room. I might leave my stove if someone will let me use theirs, I could carry fuel if need be I have white gas/ Coleman fuel.

Sweet. I've been looking at those for a little while. Have you had a chance to set it up yet? Curious about their claim for 5 person sleeping. I was thinking about one of these for the family when we go backpacking.

[Redemption]

No I haven't set it up yet I was going to wait until I got the nest (floor,netting)for it.
I only gave $210 for it new from Golite with the coupon code bsf10. The downside to me is that it's as yellow as big bird, but if you wanna pay $350 you can get the green one.
As far as five people go every review I've read said three to four (adults) comfortably.

How's the vehicle thing going? Did you buy one or what?

[mattdcknsn]

No I haven't set it up yet I was going to wait until I got the nest (floor,netting)for it.
I only gave $210 for it new from Golite with the coupon code bsf10. The downside to me is that it's as yellow as big bird, but if you wanna pay $350 you can get the green one.
As far as five people go every review I've read said three to four (adults) comfortably.

How's the vehicle thing going? Did you buy one or what?

Ok, that should be good enough. I'm searching for a family sized tent for backpacking with the kids. There would be 4 of us, 2 adults, 2 kids. That should fit the bill.

Yeah we bought a highlander. Its AWD, I wanted the 4runner but highlander had a hell of a lot better interest rate.

[Redemption]

Did they take your knocking trade?
I don't have much experiance with the Highlander, hope it works out for you.
I'm still looking at crew cab Tacomas, I just really love my Jeep and Suburban (not the gas mileage though).

The Shangri-La 5 should work out with your Family (just watch the kids around the pole)from what I've read. I'll get it out pretty soon and try to get some pics of it.
Don't forget, it has no floor, after the $210 you still have to spend $150 on the nest.
You are more than welcome to test it if we both end up at the same bugout.

[Murph]

So who wants to organize the April thing, and who will do the May thing?
And which is the backpacking and which is the camp 'n shoot?

And why am I sooo confused?

[stimpy321972]

So who wants to organize the April thing, and who will do the May thing?
And which is the backpacking and which is the camp 'n shoot?

And why am I sooo confused?

Look, keep you camp-chair-breaking-ass calm,

[MaxRite]

Regretfully, I had some family emergency that might prevent me from attending April event. Nothing is certain yet... dont have the dates. But I might have to go to Russia much earlier than August and for a whole lot less fun reason than an airshow. I'll keep you guys posted as much as I can. And esp. as soon as I have the travel dates. I should know a bit more in a week or so.

[Redemption]

Regretfully, I had some family emergency that might prevent me from attending April event. Nothing is certain yet... dont have the dates. But I might have to go to Russia much earlier than August and for a whole lot less fun reason than an airshow. I'll keep you guys posted as much as I can. And esp. as soon as I have the travel dates. I should know a bit more in a week or so.

Sorry about that brother, hope everything works out.

[NYKh]

Before the weekend is out I will have a thread going to start the planing process for the:

Zombie Eradication Partisan Ranger spring BOB shake down challenge. 

[Resolute]

Oh, nice, the ZEPRSBOBSDC!

[MaxRite]

Zombie Eradication Partisan Ranger Tactical Operator Spring BOB Shake Down Challenge.

[surgecj7]

SLMFAOATO!!!

[ahenry]

Im looking forward to some backpacking! I hope the weather will be nice. I want to try out my hammock.

[Redemption]

SLMFAOATO!!!

ok "lmfao" I get, the rest, I don't... I googled and ended up with a link back to this thread.
This is the first time I've had to google to try to figure one out.

[surgecj7]

SLMFAOATO!!!

ok "lmfao" I get, the rest, I don't... I googled and ended up with a link back to this thread.
This is the first time I've had to google to try to figure one out.

I made it up in the spirit of things! So Laughing My F@cking A$$ Off At That One

[Redemption]

Understood!

[NYKh]

Before the weekend is out I will have a thread going to start the planing process for the:

Zombie Eradication Partisan Ranger spring BOB shake down challenge. 

viewtopic.php?f=38&t=77206

[stimpy321972]

Ok, not sure if I will be able to make the hike trip, so, lets get on to the spring camp -n-shoot. I need available dates for May from everyone interested in going. After I get a time frame, I will start a thread.

[Redemption]

I'm open to any date in May so far.

[Murph]

Weekend of May 14
And
Weekend of May 21
Are good for me I think... I don't have my calendar in front of me.

[NYKh]

The weekend of May 14-15 is no good. It's the weekend of the MEGA Mill surplus flea market and tank show in Aberdeen.

[surgecj7]

I am super good with the weekend of the 21st.

[Murph]

The weekend of May 14-15 is no good. It's the weekend of the MEGA Mill surplus flea market and tank show in Aberdeen.

What if for the May "Camp-out" we turn it into a May "Tail-gate."

[stimpy321972]

Ok, so anyone have a problem with the weekend of the 21st ????????????????/

The weekend of May 14-15 is no good. It's the weekend of the MEGA Mill surplus flea market and tank show in Aberdeen.

What if for the May "Camp-out" we turn it into a May "Tail-gate."

huh ???????? what are you talkin bout murph ???????/