The Ohio BOB Critque Weekend (pic heavy)

[doc66]

So a bunch of Ohio ZS'ers got together this weekend for the Ohio BOB Critique Weekend, which turned out to be a day of fun and fellowship. there were ten of us (SimonZane where were you?), and it turned out to be a very informative time. Some pics to show that we really were all there.

There were the BOB's and gear...




A couple or three firearms....





Even some shooting... but since it was FREAKING COLD, the kid and I were the only ones to brave the weather to shoot the suppressed Ruger...

Yeah, see the stalks in the backgorund? that's the wind pushing them over!



There was food...


And domestic Dave. The grill froze so the burgers had to be moved inside. Ladies, he's taken!


Then once we had all gotten to know each other over the talk of guns and food, it was time for show and tell!







There was crap loads of parachord. We could have tied a rather large army up with all of it.





Even had the Junior BOB demo...


We had an election and guess what happened? You guessed it; we now have our own Dictator!

He says he's going to keep the fun and games going.

Seriously, we talked about what Charity Event we were going to have so we can have our very own Ohio ZS Chapter. Looking forward to more meetings and sharing of information with everyone. We all had a very good time I think and I enjoyed getting to know all the members from around the state.

Looking forward to the next one.

101 uses for Parachord and how to braid it into into boxer shorts; Special speakers, DavePAL84 and IllicitDreams.

Doc

[IllicitDreams]

Man... now I'm gonna have to get cracking on paracord projects.

[phil_in_cs]

what's up with the mail box on the table with the guns?

[congochris]

by the pipe, I'm guessing it's someones go at a stove. Hope it wasn't galvanised. Remember, galvy is toxic when heated.

[Tonto]

I need more para cord - at least another 150-200ft by the looks of what everyone else had.

I think the phrase of the day I heard most was... "and more firestarter... it is Ohio afterall."

It was indeed a good time, came away with a few ideas to modify my 72hr bag even more, great group of guys/gals!

Now, we just need a wood splitting party for Honorable Chairman TB so a real fire can be kept going in the fireplace - so... were those some trick logs? I personally think he soaked them in fire retardant for a couple days just so they wouldn't burn and make Doc look bad.

That was my attempt at making a low cost stove - it works great as a space heater under a 8x10 or 12x12 poly tarp shelter. Yes, it's standard duct work and I don't really care about 'toxins' coming off of it for one major reason. The galvanized section will be OUTSIDE the tarp shelter. If it was inside I'd change it. I don't see it as big of a issue especially if it's well ventilated - sorry. I went for low cost, available materials not requiring fabrication and useablity.

[Tactical Badger]

Man... now I'm gonna have to get cracking on paracord projects.

Uhhhh...yeah!! And, I thought we said we were going to weave paracord thongs. What happened to that plan?

Seriously though...my first official act as ZS Ohio Chapter Overlord is to pass a resolution that Doc NEVER be assigned to keeping the fire going.

... but since it was FREAKING COLD

My second official act will be to have this meeting be added to the records as The Ohio Chapter Day After Tomorrow BOB Critique.

DavePal84 gets my vote for the coolest BOB accessory.



Almost forgot..thanks to everybody who gave offerings of free stuff.

[IllicitDreams]

Man... now I'm gonna have to get cracking on paracord projects.

Uhhhh...yeah!! And, I thought we said we were going to weave paracord thongs. What happened to that plan?

I'm too fat for a thong...

[MikeCharlieUniform]

That looks like one well-prepared bag. Why am I not surprised it's DavePAL84's?

BTW, I thought I saw a nautical star poking out from under your jacket at the movie Saturday. You and I should talk ink at some point in the future - I want more.

Man, I'm sorry I missed this. I chose to go to the monthly CERT meeting here in Franklin County instead (I hadn't been since October, so I really needed to go). Next time, I'll move or skip any conflicts.

[Doctor_Zombie]

See! I knew I was going to be pissed because I missed it! Looks like it was fun for all...

So... when's the next get together?!?

[congochris]

That was my attempt at making a low cost stove - it works great as a space heater under a 8x10 or 12x12 poly tarp shelter. Yes, it's standard duct work and I don't really care about 'toxins' coming off of it for one major reason. The galvanized section will be OUTSIDE the tarp shelter. If it was inside I'd change it. I don't see it as big of a issue especially if it's well ventilated - sorry. I went for low cost, available materials not requiring fabrication and useablity.

As long as the mailbox isn't galvanised, it ought to be ok. And as long as the pipe doesn't get red-hot. Then it would be bad. Not only toxins, but that whole tent burning down thing would have to suck.

[doc66]

See! I knew I was going to be pissed because I missed it! Looks like it was fun for all...

So... when's the next get together?!?

Aprilish.

We've got the survival school in March and all that. So we're going to do something then. Suggestions will be welcome. A hsot as well. Shorty and I have too small a place for ten (or more) people at the moment. It was cool to see all of the guys walking in with firearms and BOBs. We were prepared for something.... But it was only allowed to last for 72 hours since most of us seemed to use that as the measure of carrying food.

Yeah, someone suggested knitting sweaters out of parachord, it went down hill from there.

Doc

[Mahatma Zombie]

Right on guys! Looks like a lot of fun was had!

-Grant

[Abacus]

This looks cool, very communal. It almost makes me wish my area didn't suck so much.

[toyotaman]

Did ya'll get out and hike with the bags?

[SimonZayne]

I really am sorry I missed it guys. Had something come up. Ask me about it over a beer sometime.

[Tactical Badger]

Did ya'll get out and hike with the bags?

Nope. It was more of a Show-and-Tell kinda' thing. We were pretty much the full day doing that.

Hopefully, we can get a BOB Shakedown Hike scheduled sometime in the near future.

[meanstreak]

Where was it held? Sounds like it was fun!

[doc66]

TB was kind enough to tell everyone where he lived and his wife was kind enough to let him. It was at his Sett in the wood and we didn't break anything that I know of, although the pipes in the lower bathroom froze it got so freakin' cold with the windchill.

It was a good time for all of us. The BOB weekend camp soundsl ike a good idea to me. I think that Maniac should be the leader on that one to take the pressure off of the Overlord. Then again, Ring had the weekend in PA as well. So many ideas and good things to look at and think about. Iwent out and spent $50+ today for the BOBs. You know, when you have 3 people to buy for, it just kinda gets pricey.

Doc

[Tactical Badger]

Where was it held? Sounds like it was fun!

It was at my place. Which, unfortunately for you, is at the opposite end of the state from you.

I don't want to speak for everyone else. But, I had a good time. And, I learned some really good things.

[doc66]

I really am sorry I missed it guys. Had something come up. Ask me about it over a beer sometime.

Did you get another cow story? Is that why you missed? Hmmmm????

Shorty

[SimonZayne]

Actually yes.
But this one included a couple of LEO's and a blood-sucking lawyer.

[Dave_M]

Had a great time and identified a lot of major shortcomings in my BoB. First thing first, I'm ditching that bigassed radio I had tucked in there and replacing it with the the cell phone charger and the small radio that TacticalBadger has--does the same thing as mine with about 1/10 of the size and 1/10 of the weight.

The roll-up vacuum bags that Illicit has are a great idea. I'm going to replace my now-failing food sealer bags of clothing with one of those. I need a real fixed blade in there like the rest of ya'll too (like Maniac's 3rd world badass cutting tool)

I also need more cooold weather gear. Damn mid-west!

Had a great time and finally got to put some faces to names. We need to figure out how to have a range day so we can have some more fun bringing out all the toys.

[Tactical Badger]

...First thing first, I'm ditching that bigassed radio I had tucked in there and replacing it with the the cell phone charger and the small radio that TacticalBadger has--does the same thing as mine with about 1/10 of the size and 1/10 of the weight.

Had a great time and finally got to put some faces to names. We need to figure out how to have a range day so we can have some more fun bringing out all the toys.

Yeah, but my stuff is limited to however many batteries I want to hump around. Yours has a crank generator. I've been looking at solar chargers, but haven't brought myself to part with the money it takes to buy a good one. Solar, and some rechargeable batteries would be the ultimate way to go I think.

A range day is most defintely in order. You know, as soon as global warming kicks back in.

[IllicitDreams]

Dave those are the Space Bag brand... I caught mine on clearance at Kmart, but I believe Walmart carries them. It's the carryon size that you want

I might have a couple extra I can part with if you want them.