off the wall, newbie, backyard comp question

AUradar · 10-31-2011, 12:21 PM

okay, stupid question here. I'm doing my first comp in two weeks, will be in the backyard division.

I'm taking my camper to set up and stay in overnight.

Is this typical for the backyard comps? Do people set up that much? Most of the comps I can find are an hour or two away so it seems I couldn't particapte unless I go with a camper. But at the same time, i'm afraid thats overkill for that level of competetion.

Ron_L · 10-31-2011, 12:32 PM

Most backyard competitions around here are set up as one day events with turn ins late enough in the day that you can arrive early in the morning, set up and start cooking. It's rare that you see anything more than an EzUp and cookers at backyard events.

AUradar · 10-31-2011, 12:41 PM

the one I'm doing has meat inspection by 5 on Friday. Cook meeting at 5 on Friday, and first turn in at 11 on Saturday.

If I do a butt for people's choice it has to be turned in by 10 on Saturday.

I figured the grill needs to start at 10, 11 latest on Friday night.

Lake Dogs · 10-31-2011, 12:56 PM

You're about right there. Most backyard comps dont do brisket nor pork shoulder/butt because of the over-night factor. I think it's perfectly normal to bring a camper to the one you're talking about.

RX2006JE · 10-31-2011, 12:59 PM

I competed there 2 years ago in the backyard and some brought campers and some tents and some nothing but chairs, so bring what you will be comfortable in, its probably gonna be cold again at night. Good luck and have fun

AUradar · 10-31-2011, 01:15 PM

thanks. was getting paranoid about doing to much.

wife won't go with me unless I bring a toliet, shower, and warm bed. hence the camper verses a tent with a cot.

sitnfat · 10-31-2011, 06:55 PM

Take the trailer a lot of the guys that do back yard around here camp out and party like crazy friday night

WhiskeyBentBBQ · 11-01-2011, 12:34 AM

You see plenty of backyard guys in campers in our backyard contests, take it and be comfy. Good luck!

Sledneck · 11-01-2011, 12:36 AM

Go big or go home!

NRA4Life · 11-01-2011, 05:38 AM

Sleeping comfort at a comp is invaluable.

Dale in GA · 11-01-2011, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AUradar

okay, stupid question here. I'm doing my first comp in two weeks, will be in the backyard division.

I'm taking my camper to set up and stay in overnight.

Is this typical for the backyard comps? Do people set up that much? Most of the comps I can find are an hour or two away so it seems I couldn't particapte unless I go with a camper. But at the same time, i'm afraid thats overkill for that level of competetion.

If there is bad weather you will thank your lucky stars for a camper to dry out and catch a cat nap in. That said, I usually catch a short nap in the back of the pickup truck...make sure you get some rest where ever you can catch it.

rksylves · 11-02-2011, 06:21 AM

Backyarders run about 50/50.

About half are there to party like there's no tomorrow and they will bring their zero-grav chairs, satellite TV, EZ-Up or three, the handle of ???, the handle of ???, the handle of ???, and the handle of ???. Oh yeah, they might remember a cooker or two.

The other half are there to cook the competition the very best that they can. They may not do all the categories but they take the competition very seriously. They come equipped almost as much as the pro teams.

So bringing a camper is absolutely not out there or weird. Getting decent rest when you can and having your own facilities is worth quite a bit.

Russ

fnbish · 11-02-2011, 02:56 PM

Wish I would have had a camper when we started out this year. Also I wish I had a camper now

Podge · 11-02-2011, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AUradar

thanks. was getting paranoid about doing to much.

wife won't go with me unless I bring a toliet, shower, and warm bed. hence the camper verses a tent with a cot.

My wife is the same. You probably ought to go ahead and find one to buy over the winter. The sooner you do it, the better off you'll be.. because after this contest, you'll be hooked and money will start to fall out of your pocket.. just embrace it and go on.

10-31-2011, 12:21 PM	#1
AUradar Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-02-10 Location: NW Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	off the wall, newbie, backyard comp question okay, stupid question here. I'm doing my first comp in two weeks, will be in the backyard division. I'm taking my camper to set up and stay in overnight. Is this typical for the backyard comps? Do people set up that much? Most of the comps I can find are an hour or two away so it seems I couldn't particapte unless I go with a camper. But at the same time, i'm afraid thats overkill for that level of competetion.

10-31-2011, 12:32 PM	#2
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Most backyard competitions around here are set up as one day events with turn ins late enough in the day that you can arrive early in the morning, set up and start cooking. It's rare that you see anything more than an EzUp and cookers at backyard events. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Saber Cast 500/Weber Gasser (RIP)/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

10-31-2011, 12:56 PM	#4
Lake Dogs Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You're about right there. Most backyard comps dont do brisket nor pork shoulder/butt because of the over-night factor. I think it's perfectly normal to bring a camper to the one you're talking about. __________________ Hance - Lake Dogs Cooking Team - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from everywhere)

10-31-2011, 06:55 PM	#7
sitnfat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-06-09 Location: Centerville TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Take the trailer a lot of the guys that do back yard around here camp out and party like crazy friday night __________________ Rub Won Out BBQ Team,Brisket 180 club

11-01-2011, 12:34 AM	#8
WhiskeyBentBBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-17-10 Location: Lakeland, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You see plenty of backyard guys in campers in our backyard contests, take it and be comfy. Good luck! __________________ Chad - Whiskey Bent BBQ

10-31-2011, 12:41 PM	#3
AUradar Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-02-10 Location: NW Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	the one I'm doing has meat inspection by 5 on Friday. Cook meeting at 5 on Friday, and first turn in at 11 on Saturday. If I do a butt for people's choice it has to be turned in by 10 on Saturday. I figured the grill needs to start at 10, 11 latest on Friday night.

10-31-2011, 12:59 PM	#5
RX2006JE On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-16-09 Location: Anniston, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I competed there 2 years ago in the backyard and some brought campers and some tents and some nothing but chairs, so bring what you will be comfortable in, its probably gonna be cold again at night. Good luck and have fun

10-31-2011, 01:15 PM	#6
AUradar Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-02-10 Location: NW Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thanks. was getting paranoid about doing to much. wife won't go with me unless I bring a toliet, shower, and warm bed. hence the camper verses a tent with a cot.

11-01-2011, 12:36 AM	#9
Sledneck is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-04-05 Location: Wantagh, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Go big or go home! __________________ BBQ Illuminati Blog Disclaimer: The poster does not take any responsibility for any bad feelings or sense of exclusion that the reader of this post may have-whether real or imagined. Reading threads poses inherent risks. The poster of this thread would like to also remind readers to make sure they have a functional sense of humor before they visit any discussion board.

11-01-2011, 05:38 AM	#10
NRA4Life is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-07-09 Location: Newark, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sleeping comfort at a comp is invaluable. __________________ - Kevin Team: Smitty's Real Pit BBQ KCBS CBJ 2 Custom Built Reverse Flow Stickburners 22.5" WSM Weber 26.75" OTG Weber 22.5" OTS Weber Blue 2000 Stainless Performer

11-02-2011, 06:21 AM	#12
rksylves Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-28-09 Location: Melbourne, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Backyarders run about 50/50. About half are there to party like there's no tomorrow and they will bring their zero-grav chairs, satellite TV, EZ-Up or three, the handle of ???, the handle of ???, the handle of ???, and the handle of ???. Oh yeah, they might remember a cooker or two. The other half are there to cook the competition the very best that they can. They may not do all the categories but they take the competition very seriously. They come equipped almost as much as the pro teams. So bringing a camper is absolutely not out there or weird. Getting decent rest when you can and having your own facilities is worth quite a bit. Russ __________________ Lead Cook 'Second Star BBQ' using a Big Orange 'Prince', 22 OTG, SJS FBA & KCBS CBJ

11-02-2011, 02:56 PM	#13
fnbish is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Buford, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wish I would have had a camper when we started out this year. Also I wish I had a camper now __________________ -Jason 22.5 WSM Backwoods G2 Party Backwoods G2 Chubby Big Green Egg XL Weber 18.5 Kettle "Tenacious Q" Competition Team Follow Tenacious Q on Facebook!! KCBS CBJ

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