Elko, NV Labor Day Camping Meet (Aug 29th-Sept 1st)

[nfpgasmask]

I was thinking last night, and I just want to make sure that everyone on the list here knows that this trip may turn out to be several nights of REAL CAMPING.

At minimum, that means:

1) No showers
2) No toilets
3) No water
4) No gas stations for miles

If we camp on BLM land Friday night, and then go south Saturday to the Ruby Mountains area, there may be "Campsites" there. I have not researched it fully, but I will get on that now.

I just want everyone to be prepared. I will be bringing 10 gallons of extra gas, and probably 10-15 gallons of water. Personally, I love being detached from civilization for as long as possible, but I will have the wife with me so I will probably be procuring some sort of camp shower so we can rinse off. I also have a portable crapper now that works pretty good, which is something you guys can consider getting. Or, if you want to use mine, just bring 2-3 WAG BAGs for each day of camping, depending on how much you poop:



REI carries them or you can get them online. Or you can just go the old fashion way.

Has anyone ever been to the Ruby Mountains area? I hear it is really beautiful, but I honestly have no idea what to expect. I'll post more info about the area as I find out.

Bart

[taylorRichie]

I haven't done any other kind of camping for a long time...

I'll bring a shovel if the dirt will be provided. And of course plenty of water, and I need to get some decent gas cans and get that system worked out.

Bart can you link me to your buddy in Chicago who does the CO2 kits? I think I'll get a 10# kit in the next couple weeks.

Never been to the Ruby Mountains...

[nfpgasmask]

Here you go:

http://www.4wheelair.com

Tell him I sent you. His name is Tom.

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

Along with my shotty, I will have the little guns with me too! My childhood silhouette shooter - Ruger Mark I .22 and an air gun I just ordered... what can I say, I want to shoot at home! Check it out though... the Russian Baikal IZH-61: http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537...+previous+post)

Damn, that this is pretty sick looking. What does it shoot? Pellets? BBs? Airsoft BBs?

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

Hey everyone,

I have been talking to a couple guys on this forum:

http://www.banginbones.com/forum.shtml

One of the guys seems to know the area pretty well and offered to show us around. I didn't agree to anything yet, as I wanted to get a consensus from everyone who is coming. I have no idea who the dude is, but he seems somewhat keen to meet us and our VXes. I have no opinion either way, so I just wanted to see what you guys think before I reply with a yes or a no on having him give us a tour...

Bart

[snowtrooper1966]

What does he drive?

[nfpgasmask]

Since we are going in pretty much blind it might be a good idea to have a... um... good idea... of where we could and/or should go. When he says "tour", I would like to know more about what that means... so color me curious.

I'll reply back and see if I can get a little more info on what/where he would like to take us. Honestly, I would like to see some of the natural areas out there, so maybe it would be a good idea.

What does he drive?

Well, considering his name on that forum, I would say a Hummer.

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

OK, so this area is north about 1.5 hours from Elko and looks nice. I found this campsite:

http://www.campingguidenevada.com/cg...ecrossing.html

They have vault toilets there. So for the ladies going along, can you guys handle this? I looked at all the other campsites in this area and none of them seem to have running water or showers.

http://www.campingguidenevada.com/cg...arbidgerd.html

Then there is the Ruby Lake area south of Elko, I think this area is about 2 hours south, and here we have piped water and vault crappers.

http://www.campingguidenevada.com/cg...rubymarsh.html

This one also looks nice:

http://www.campingguidenevada.com/cg...ctions/b7.html

Personally, I would not mind camping 2 nights at one site, and then moving to another site for the 3rd night so we can see more of the area. I have absolutely no idea how crowded it will be there, but I will try to get an idea from HummerBoy.

I am trying to find spots where my wife will be more comfortable so she can come along.

Bart

[snowtrooper1966]

Thanks for the hard work, Bart!
I am not too sure about the first campsite. No trees and it says it's very bust during hunting season.
I would prefer to stay @ one site so as not to spend too much of the limited vacation time setting up and breaking camp.....

[nfpgasmask]

Thanks for the hard work, Bart!
I am not too sure about the first campsite. No trees and it says it's very bust during hunting season.
I would prefer to stay @ one site so as not to spend too much of the limited vacation time setting up and breaking camp.....

Yeah, I suppose, with a tent like yours I don't blame you!! That's fine with me. This one is the one I would like to stay at:

http://www.campingguidenevada.com/cg...pcode=NVELKTHO

Its supposed to be one of the most scenic campsites in Nevada. I looked at all the sites and they are all first come-first served so I am trying to see if maybe HummerBoy can help out.

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

.177 Match pellets - I think at 750 fps.

Ouch. Those would sting and then some probably. My brother wants me to buy an airsoft gun so we can shoot eachother.

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

HAHA! Did your brother move to Reno too?

Yeah, he's here...

Bart

[Ascinder]

My brother wants me to buy an airsoft gun so we can shoot eachother.

So are you going to?

[nfpgasmask]

Well, who is left now?

I need to know since I already fronted up money to reserve the campsites and now I am gonna be out that money or at least a cancellation fee for the sites. Please RSVP with your absolute response so I can call on Monday and see if I can cancel 1 or 2 of the sites.

Thanks - Bart

[CrnCnn]

Well, who is left now?

I need to know since I already fronted up money to reserve the campsites and now I am gonna be out that money or at least a cancellation fee for the sites. Please RSVP with your absolute response so I can call on Monday and see if I can cancel 1 or 2 of the sites.

Thanks - Bart

if your going to be out money because of us let us know how much and we will work it out.