Keeping your gear organized, HOW? - Page 2

indianagriller · 04-03-2012, 07:42 PM

I am down to one tote, one cooler, one cambro, and a box for spices, plus cooker,ez upx2, chairs, and bedding, its nice to be done packing 20 minutes after last turn in.

rakerb · 04-03-2012, 07:49 PM

You don't bring any tables?

Brad
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LBGE, SBGE, 18.5 WSM (x2), Mini WSM, ECB, Gasser

indianagriller · 04-03-2012, 08:11 PM

I knew i forgot something, we have 2 4ft folding tables, but they stay under the truck box in between comps...

bmanMA · 04-03-2012, 08:23 PM

We bring 3 kids and a dog in a minivan and a 8' utility trailer. We are always the last out :(

NS Mike D · 04-03-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Buds BBQ

This is what I use....
http://www.homedepot.com/buy/strong-...te-298528.html

heads up. those aren't water proof, water collects on the lid and finds its way through the snaps

Gowan · 04-03-2012, 10:38 PM

A wise man once said "Everything you take out of the trailer you gotta put back in again". Experience will show you what you really need and what you are just lugging around for no reason.

Best piece of advice I can give you is always pack up before awards. If you don't get any calls you will be disgusted and deflated, and have no energy for the job. If you do get them you'll want to be able to enjoy the moment and celebrate without having to face a pile of dirty dishes back at camp.

Uncle Buds BBQ · 04-05-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NS Mike D

heads up. those aren't water proof, water collects on the lid and finds its way through the snaps

That's why I never leave mine out in the rain!

Pigs on Fire · 04-05-2012, 07:19 PM

We just show up looking like a yard sale. Keeps the riff-raff out of our site.

And most everyone else, too.

AustinKnight · 04-05-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CivilWarBBQ

A wise man once said "Everything you take out of the trailer you gotta put back in again".

I heard this same expression when I showed up with a drum and my tool box. the empty spot holds the digiq now :screwy:

jbrink01 · 04-05-2012, 09:32 PM

I just bought a $23,000 tool box...

CBQ · 04-05-2012, 10:10 PM

Wire shelving, pnematic wheels, resin bins...no unloading needed.

Uncle Buds BBQ · 04-05-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CBQ

Wire shelving, pnematic wheels, resin bins...no unloading needed.

Chris - That is a sweet set up! What brand bins are those? They appear to fit the shelving nicely.

Disconnect · 04-06-2012, 10:55 AM

We acquired a bunch of the top-loading double-door "shipping totes" from a friend (we didn't ask where they came from...) similar to what convenience stores and such use to get shipments. Each one gets a label top and side for what category of stuff ("Electrical / MEDICAL".. "Grill tools, Cutting Boards" etc) and they just stack. Pretty much the only thing that doesn't fit is full-size steam trays, although they might go diagonally with small items tossed in around them..

Storage is easy, since they stack - check each one for spoilables and mess (or mis-filed items) and stack them in the garage with a 50-gal drum liner over the top to keep dust/etc out of them. They aren't even remotely waterproof or anything, but they are really durable and pretty spill/bleach resistant.

We need to reorganize our packing list by tote label but otherwise its working great. (And as others said, stuff can go in coolers also. And try to avoid mixing of home/competition gear, makes packing tons faster and you don't have to worry about whether your main meat cooler got left out in the rain after the last cookout..)

rakerb · 04-06-2012, 12:58 PM

Chris,

I saw those bins in a store by us, are they worth $28? I was thinking of stacking them on a flat bed wagon with the tables strapped on the front and back for transporting. I figured I could pile up more large stuff on the very top of the bins.
Have you had any issues with rain getting in the tubs since they don’t have a true lid?

Brad
_________________________________
LBGE, SBGE, (2x) 18 WSM, Mini WSM, ECB, Gasser

04-03-2012, 07:42 PM	#16
indianagriller is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-03-09 Location: Columbus,Indiana	I am down to one tote, one cooler, one cambro, and a box for spices, plus cooker,ez upx2, chairs, and bedding, its nice to be done packing 20 minutes after last turn in. __________________ JAMBO Pit, 700 Club, 180 Chicken x 6,180 Ribs, 180 Brisket American Royal #WCO

04-03-2012, 08:11 PM	#18
indianagriller is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-03-09 Location: Columbus,Indiana	I knew i forgot something, we have 2 4ft folding tables, but they stay under the truck box in between comps... __________________ JAMBO Pit, 700 Club, 180 Chicken x 6,180 Ribs, 180 Brisket American Royal #WCO

04-03-2012, 08:23 PM	#19
bmanMA is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-02-10 Location: Lunenburg, MA	We bring 3 kids and a dog in a minivan and a 8' utility trailer. We are always the last out :( __________________ Pork Butt and Chicken Legs (semi-retired)

04-06-2012, 10:55 AM	#28
Disconnect On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-25-11 Location: Bowie, MD	We acquired a bunch of the top-loading double-door "shipping totes" from a friend (we didn't ask where they came from...) similar to what convenience stores and such use to get shipments. Each one gets a label top and side for what category of stuff ("Electrical / MEDICAL".. "Grill tools, Cutting Boards" etc) and they just stack. Pretty much the only thing that doesn't fit is full-size steam trays, although they might go diagonally with small items tossed in around them.. Storage is easy, since they stack - check each one for spoilables and mess (or mis-filed items) and stack them in the garage with a 50-gal drum liner over the top to keep dust/etc out of them. They aren't even remotely waterproof or anything, but they are really durable and pretty spill/bleach resistant. We need to reorganize our packing list by tote label but otherwise its working great. (And as others said, stuff can go in coolers also. And try to avoid mixing of home/competition gear, makes packing tons faster and you don't have to worry about whether your main meat cooler got left out in the rain after the last cookout..) __________________ [URL="http://facebook.com/CnDisBBQ"]Sie'n Dis BBQ[/URL]

04-03-2012, 07:49 PM	#17
rakerb Got Wood. Join Date: 01-25-11 Location: Kent, Washington	You don't bring any tables? Brad ___________________________ LBGE, SBGE, 18.5 WSM (x2), Mini WSM, ECB, Gasser

04-03-2012, 10:38 PM	#21
Gowan is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-08-07 Location: Cartersville, GA	A wise man once said "Everything you take out of the trailer you gotta put back in again". Experience will show you what you really need and what you are just lugging around for no reason. Best piece of advice I can give you is always pack up before awards. If you don't get any calls you will be disgusted and deflated, and have no energy for the job. If you do get them you'll want to be able to enjoy the moment and celebrate without having to face a pile of dirty dishes back at camp.

04-05-2012, 07:19 PM	#23
Pigs on Fire Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-20-10 Location: Marietta, GA	We just show up looking like a yard sale. Keeps the riff-raff out of our site. And most everyone else, too.

04-06-2012, 12:58 PM	#29
rakerb Got Wood. Join Date: 01-25-11 Location: Kent, Washington	Chris, I saw those bins in a store by us, are they worth $28? I was thinking of stacking them on a flat bed wagon with the tables strapped on the front and back for transporting. I figured I could pile up more large stuff on the very top of the bins. Have you had any issues with rain getting in the tubs since they don’t have a true lid? Brad _________________________________ LBGE, SBGE, (2x) 18 WSM, Mini WSM, ECB, Gasser