What to bring?

hwy hawk · 05-24-2012, 07:06 PM

I'll be entering my first local compitition next month and was wondering what I'll need to bring. Any help?
Thanks,
Tony
Road Runner BBQ

TTNuge · 05-24-2012, 07:07 PM

http://www.smokingunsbbq.com/docs/checklist.pdf
http://www.smokingunsbbq.com/docs/Co...Check_List.pdf
http://www.patiodaddiobbq.com/2009/0...-101-gear.html

motoeric · 05-24-2012, 09:16 PM

Are you referring to the Alpers event?

Eric

Brew-B-Q · 05-24-2012, 10:38 PM

Probably less than you think. Each competition we do I find that we bring less as we realize that we don't need 3 rolls of paper towels, 4 boxes of gloves, etc. We cook out of a van or truck, depending on the event, and space is at a premium. Make sure to have a list of what you need at a minimum and go from there. If you don't have a trailer, the worst part of a comp is unloading and packing back up, so try to make that easier on yourself.

Then, take notes at the comp on what you used, didn't use, and what you wished you had. Refine your packing list for the next comp.

I'm still guilty of packing too much. I bring two sets of tongs to every comp and I can't remember the last time I used even one pair. If you can, do a practice cook at home and take notes on what you really need and what you can live without.

That said, a few things I've found valuable are: extra clothes to change in/out of as the weather dictates, clock/watch to keep up with turn-ins, more fuel than you normally use just in case, more beer than you think, advil, antacids, first-aid kit, and a charger for your phone. Other than that, you should be good :) Nothing is worse than running out of beverages, except perhaps not having the meds to help out Saturday morning.

G$ · 05-24-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Brew-B-Q

Probably less than you think. Each competition we do I find that we bring less as we realize that we don't need 3 rolls of paper towels .

You only use three rolls of paper towels????

bmanMA · 05-24-2012, 10:47 PM

Do what we all have done - practice run in the back yard. Pack what you think you need and then log what you had to run inside for.

Harbormaster · 05-24-2012, 11:38 PM

This is gonna sound stupid, but some of the things I brought to my first comp were: humility, an open mind, and a desire to do my best and have a good time.

Big Mike · 05-25-2012, 07:01 AM

You have to bring a 12pk of beer and bottle of whiskey for each of the neighbors on either side of you.

05-24-2012, 07:06 PM	#1
hwy hawk Got Wood. Join Date: 08-09-11 Location: port washington n.y. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What to bring? I'll be entering my first local compitition next month and was wondering what I'll need to bring. Any help? Thanks, Tony Road Runner BBQ

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bmanMA is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-02-10 Location: Lunenburg, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do what we all have done - practice run in the back yard. Pack what you think you need and then log what you had to run inside for. __________________ Pork Butt and Chicken Legs

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Harbormaster Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-14-06 Location: Wyocena, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is gonna sound stupid, but some of the things I brought to my first comp were: humility, an open mind, and a desire to do my best and have a good time. __________________ Clark My Boys: Joseph (EI); Andrew (EE); Daniel (EE) My Toys: 10 WSMs (B, C, DH, DA, EZ, DZ, EO, DU, DR, EE/DU mutt); Brinkman Cimmaron; Chuckwagon Cooker; 22.5" OTG (DT); Two 22.5" Bar-B-Kettles; One 18.5" Bar-B-Kettle; Red OTS (H); Smokey Joes (A, K); Genesis Silver C (DU); 3 WGAs (EZ, DE, N); 3 SJPs (DT, DU, DR). "For when democracy becomes tyranny, those of us with rifles still get to vote"

05-24-2012, 10:38 PM	#4
Brew-B-Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-27-08 Location: Round Lake IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Probably less than you think. Each competition we do I find that we bring less as we realize that we don't need 3 rolls of paper towels, 4 boxes of gloves, etc. We cook out of a van or truck, depending on the event, and space is at a premium. Make sure to have a list of what you need at a minimum and go from there. If you don't have a trailer, the worst part of a comp is unloading and packing back up, so try to make that easier on yourself. Then, take notes at the comp on what you used, didn't use, and what you wished you had. Refine your packing list for the next comp. I'm still guilty of packing too much. I bring two sets of tongs to every comp and I can't remember the last time I used even one pair. If you can, do a practice cook at home and take notes on what you really need and what you can live without. That said, a few things I've found valuable are: extra clothes to change in/out of as the weather dictates, clock/watch to keep up with turn-ins, more fuel than you normally use just in case, more beer than you think, advil, antacids, first-aid kit, and a charger for your phone. Other than that, you should be good :) Nothing is worse than running out of beverages, except perhaps not having the meds to help out Saturday morning.

05-25-2012, 07:01 AM	#8
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