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swatt13 · July 22nd, 2006, 23:32

well i confirmed im going to keystone, this is my first overnight extended play game. im not certian and havent really found any threads assisting me on what to take. ive always played short/mid length games, with a ready zone that you walk back to after the games if necissary. im invisioning that you wont have that option at ks, so im looking for advice.

what are you guys taking with you to the event, what are you useing at the event, what would you reccomend not taking with you on the field ect.

extra pair of goggles, speed loader, hydration bladder, are all good things to take with you. but what else? backpack? rain cover? post what you take on the field with you and what youd think youd need but really dont - help those who are not wise in the extended game area out.

666 · July 22nd, 2006, 23:44

Tent
Tarp, goes under your tent
Sleeping pad/air mattress
Sleeping bag
Rain gear
First aid kit
Food
Water
E-tool
Spare clothes/socks
Watch
Bug juice
Compass
Whistle, in case you will get lost

Pretty much same thing you take for a camping trip.
For longer games I usually pack medium sized ruck. Enough water/food/bb's/batts/tools to last me whatever time I stay out of the camp.

swatt13 · July 23rd, 2006, 00:12

so would you carry all that gear out on the field with yuou, or would you leave it at a designated area, and return to it when needed. like in my head seeing as i have no experience with these sort of games, am thinking that once your out there, you want to be continually advancing on your objective. you dont want to get so far, then be like ah well shit its too late now, lets go back and tryu again tomorrow. imthinking you move and camp enroute to the objective.

am i right or have i watched black hawk down and tears of the sun too many times?

666 · July 23rd, 2006, 00:34

Tent and all camping gear stays at the camp site, anything you might need in the field goes wherever you go during the game.
By anything else I mean water supply, some food, poncho/rain gear, first aid kit etc. It also depends on game rules. If you will be playing non stop for 24 hours, sleeping/eating/reloading in the field than you pack enough supplies to survive for 24 hours.

Deathcom4 · July 23rd, 2006, 00:41

swatt13 just gout and buy a hydration pack if you don`t have one yet and bring food rasions yea theres some that are grose but they fill you up bring a swiss tool just incase
extra batteries for flash light
bandades
smoke grenades if you have them incase your lost pop one of those

Greylocks · July 23rd, 2006, 00:48

Toilet paper.
It's when you dont have it that it becomes important.

Deathcom4 · July 23rd, 2006, 00:56

thats one thing i forgot to pack damm

attack-beaver · July 23rd, 2006, 00:59

basicly from the advice i've been given from players that have played 24 hour games is take 1-2 bags of bb's, camal back and canteen (all the water you can take is good), extra socks and shirt, extra battery, multi tool, and small amounts of food now thats just stuff u carry with you in a ruck sack. large items such as tents, larger amounts of food if you need it and a complete change of BDU's (if you got any), back-up gun, and gas (thats if you dont want to take it in your ruck sack) would be kept at a camp area or CP if the game rules allow for that.

swatt13 · July 23rd, 2006, 01:06

HA! see theres something woudl have never thought of, toilet paper. ill bring some of my daughters baby wipes.

Deathcom4 · July 23rd, 2006, 01:33

you might want to bring wipe naps or watever there called

666 · July 23rd, 2006, 01:39

Roll of old school toilet paper never failed on me

Deathcom4 · July 23rd, 2006, 01:40

maybe a fly swatter as well because you never know

tsuru · July 23rd, 2006, 01:50

I saw this and was thinking "Hydration bladder? Try a 20 gallon barrel."
Unlike last year's Keystone which was cancelled due to the field looking like a lake Manitoba has been un-seasonally warm this year. If the current trend keeps up expect to be playing in ~30C weather.
Just thought I'd give the guys heading out a heads up.

Goldman · July 23rd, 2006, 01:51

Extra Skivies and Socks For the Win.

Greylocks · July 23rd, 2006, 10:40

The general idea is that you badly need; shelter (can be a tarp). A way to stay warm at night and something to sleep on/in (sleeping bag). A way to stay dry if it rains, and a backup plan if all you own gets wet.
Food and water that requires nothing much to prepare.
A way to start a fire, a way to have light, and triple-check your vehicle before you take a long trip. Have a decent first-aid kit with you.

There are lots of neat things that require no batteries available these days, look into them. Some of the better camping/outdoors stores are full of excellent equipment you could use at other times.

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July 22nd, 2006, 23:44	#2
666 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Tent Tarp, goes under your tent Sleeping pad/air mattress Sleeping bag Rain gear First aid kit Food Water E-tool Spare clothes/socks Watch Bug juice Compass Whistle, in case you will get lost Pretty much same thing you take for a camping trip. For longer games I usually pack medium sized ruck. Enough water/food/bb's/batts/tools to last me whatever time I stay out of the camp. __________________ Op Woodsman. Biggest WW2 event in Ontario.

July 23rd, 2006, 00:34	#4
666 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Tent and all camping gear stays at the camp site, anything you might need in the field goes wherever you go during the game. By anything else I mean water supply, some food, poncho/rain gear, first aid kit etc. It also depends on game rules. If you will be playing non stop for 24 hours, sleeping/eating/reloading in the field than you pack enough supplies to survive for 24 hours. __________________ Op Woodsman. Biggest WW2 event in Ontario.

July 23rd, 2006, 01:39	#11
666 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Roll of old school toilet paper never failed on me __________________ Op Woodsman. Biggest WW2 event in Ontario.

July 23rd, 2006, 00:41	#5
Deathcom4 Banned Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alberta	swatt13 just gout and buy a hydration pack if you don`t have one yet and bring food rasions yea theres some that are grose but they fill you up bring a swiss tool just incase extra batteries for flash light bandades smoke grenades if you have them incase your lost pop one of those

July 23rd, 2006, 00:48	#6
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	Toilet paper. It's when you dont have it that it becomes important.

July 23rd, 2006, 00:56	#7
Deathcom4 Banned Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alberta	thats one thing i forgot to pack damm

July 23rd, 2006, 00:59	#8
attack-beaver Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: calgary	basicly from the advice i've been given from players that have played 24 hour games is take 1-2 bags of bb's, camal back and canteen (all the water you can take is good), extra socks and shirt, extra battery, multi tool, and small amounts of food now thats just stuff u carry with you in a ruck sack. large items such as tents, larger amounts of food if you need it and a complete change of BDU's (if you got any), back-up gun, and gas (thats if you dont want to take it in your ruck sack) would be kept at a camp area or CP if the game rules allow for that.

July 23rd, 2006, 01:33	#10
Deathcom4 Banned Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alberta	you might want to bring wipe naps or watever there called

July 23rd, 2006, 01:40	#12
Deathcom4 Banned Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alberta	maybe a fly swatter as well because you never know

July 23rd, 2006, 01:50	#13
tsuru Trader rating Join Date: May 2004 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I saw this and was thinking "Hydration bladder? Try a 20 gallon barrel." Unlike last year's Keystone which was cancelled due to the field looking like a lake Manitoba has been un-seasonally warm this year. If the current trend keeps up expect to be playing in ~30C weather. Just thought I'd give the guys heading out a heads up.

July 23rd, 2006, 01:51	#14
Goldman Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto	Extra Skivies and Socks For the Win. __________________ Maybe you'll find someone else to help you. Maybe black mesa... THAT WAS A JOKE, ha ha, fat chance. My Buy/Sell 1337ness rating

July 23rd, 2006, 10:40	#15
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	The general idea is that you badly need; shelter (can be a tarp). A way to stay warm at night and something to sleep on/in (sleeping bag). A way to stay dry if it rains, and a backup plan if all you own gets wet. Food and water that requires nothing much to prepare. A way to start a fire, a way to have light, and triple-check your vehicle before you take a long trip. Have a decent first-aid kit with you. There are lots of neat things that require no batteries available these days, look into them. Some of the better camping/outdoors stores are full of excellent equipment you could use at other times.

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