Camping At CPX

[StygShore]

TOTAL TENTS: 10
TOTAL CANOPIES: 10
TOTAL TABLES: 8

About half of the group going with me is going to go for the CPX camping - We will need space for at least 4 pretty good sized tents -

I will not be arriving until late Afternoon Friday and would like to try and camp relatively near some AOers I can finally put names to faces with until the alcohol kicks in.

Can someone flag off 4-6 good sized sites for my crew?

Can you park near your camp site or are all vehicles sent to the parking lot?

Thanks for any assistance

Assuming a Tent + personal space area to be roughly 10X10 I will try and keep a running tally based on replies to this post to how big a chunk of real-estate we need-

StygShore - 4 tents + 2 Table +2 Canopy
BTAutoMag - 2 tents
Skipdogg - 2 tents
Andrum85 - 1 Tent 1 Pop Up Canopy
BBotts77 - 2 Pop up Canopies for common area
Syko89 - 2 Tents
Nobody - 1 Canopy +1 Table
Andrum85 - 1 Tent +1 Table +1 Canopy
RT Lover - Relaxing in the Pool
Flatliner - 1 Canopy + 2 tables
Vintage - 1 Canopy + 1 table



Assuming camping space will also be staging space based on the newly published maps I know several people have contacted me and said they are no longer camping but wish to maintain their space for staging

If anyone lives close and has extra staging gear, I'm sure there are a lot of people travelling that don't have the luxury of hauling that stuff around with them.

[BTAutoMag]

Yes. We need a list of people camping to make sure were together.

[bbotts77]

Yes. We need a list of people camping to make sure were together.
Good call. We also need to know how many tents they will be bringing.

[BTAutoMag]

yes. a couple of us will be there thursday with fence posts and rope

[StygShore]

how big are the camping spots? or is it just a big open field? Can you park vehicles at the camping area or do they have to stay in the parking lot? Currently we need enough space for 4-6 decent sized tents, and we are going to try and bring along a raised fire ring so we can have a campfire at night.

[bbotts77]

how big are the camping spots? or is it just a big open field?
It's just a big open field. Fires are only allowed in grills and portable fire pits, but I think that's what you're talking about when you say "raised fire ring."

[skipdogg]

Camping areas are large, they are open spaces. But they are not sectioned off into individual campsite areas. Its first come first serve. They fill up quick though. You have to park in the parking lot with your vehicle. The only exception is if you have a RV. then you park in the RV area, and could have your vehicle nearby too. We can rope off a AGD campsite Thursday for everyone. We need a accurate tally of tents before then.

[StygShore]

Do we stage out of the camping area or is there a staging area up closer to the action?

[skipdogg]

Prior years their was staging. This year, the prior staging area is in the field of play. So staging this year is out of the campsite or parking lot :(
We can get the campsite area closest to field of play if everyone wants to do that.

* closest may not have decent shade though. So distance vs. shade may be something to consider.

[StygShore]

That would make the most sense to me - I always hated Michigan Monster game and the hike/ride back to the campsite if you forgot something or needed to load up more paint.

Maybe a spot close to the field of play, but not right on the main road so people are not cutting through our site. Is there a map of the field layout already?

[skipdogg]

I dont think there is a offical map yet...

[BTAutoMag]

nope. I ask him... alot... about it

Styg edit your first post with a list. I'll be there with 2 tents... MAX. maybe just 1

[skipdogg]

2 tents

[bbotts77]

I'll have two pop-up canopies and a couple of tables that we can use as a common area/staging, since I'm not camping.

[StygShore]

Couple of local players want to camp with us ( playing for the Empire ) I think they went Empire just because their team jerseys are Blue :)


Styg

[Andrum85]

I'm going to be joining the campers, I will have a tent , I can bring a canopy tent and a table to if we could use it?

[BTAutoMag]

Yes

[Syko89]

Well wife's rich friend is taking her on a cruise so I am driving out Thursday afternoon so if anyone can save room for 2 let me know

[Syko89]

You think we could get away with a big old satellite dish and say its just a fire pit

[StygShore]

Probably could, someone bring the flatscreen and a generator as well :)

[bbotts77]

Probably could, someone bring the flatscreen and a generator as well :)
There's usually at least one camp that has a generator, projector, and video games. It really wouldn't be a problem if you guys seriously did want to bring all that stuff.

[BTAutoMag]

...you guys seriously want to bring this stuff?

[Syko89]

I was jk no TV for me unless TV is code for beer

[BTAutoMag]

we could watch Tom's Tech tips with directors commentary

[rukh013]

we could watch Tom's Tech tips with directors commentary

+1

[Syko89]

we could watch Tom's Tech tips with directors commentary

+1

[StygShore]

Anyone else camping, this is a pretty short list if AO is supposed to have an Army attending this event.... or we are all soft and rented out the hotels :)


Styg

[bbotts77]

Don't forget camping chairs, even if you don't plan on camping. It's always nice to have a place to sit. They'll be safe over night in our common area.

[Andrum85]

Question about camping and LL in general , is there good for sale or do I need to bring a camping stove ?

[StygShore]

They will have concessions there according to Sean Scott - But doesn't hurt to bring a few snacks and extra waters. I assume the concessions will have "captured audience" type pricing :)

Styg

[skipdogg]

They will have concessions there according to Sean Scott - But doesn't hurt to bring a few snacks and extra waters. I assume the concessions will have "captured audience" type pricing :)

Styg

The Concessions are pretty legit. Decent food/portions/prices. They dont gouge just for the event. But you'd be on your own for breakfast. I dont think it opens up until lunchish time.

[Andrum85]

Thanks guys good to know

[bbotts77]

They usually have bratts, burgers, hotdogs, pizza, italian beef, chicken boobs, and few other things I'm surely forgetting. It's good food and the prices aren't too bad.

That being said, I usually bring a small grill or three to cook my own, slightly more healthy food. I'm guessing we (as a group) will have a few grills and if you bring your own food, there would be room to drop it on one of the grills. I am currently planning to have at least one little Weber Smoky Joe and another small charcoal grill. I also have a small gas grill on its way to me. So, I'll probably bring that, too, if it makes it here by then.

CPX really isn't close to any stores. If you're staying in a hotel, there will be stores near there. If you aren't staying in a hotel, you can probably convince someone to drive you to a store, who is. Just ask around.

[Andrum85]

Well I'm driving up and camping and I'll be bringing a small camping grill and some good food and my dad has decided to join me for his first ever time playing paintball and I know he will bring food and he might end up cooking for people cuz he likes to cook lol

[bbotts77]

Well I'm driving up and camping and I'll be bringing a small camping grill and some good food and my dad has decided to join me for his first ever time playing paintball and I know he will bring food and he might end up cooking for people cuz he likes to cook lol
I typically bring some extra food, too. But, don't count on it because I won't have enough for everyone. ;)

[RT Lover]

add me to the list idk if we will have 2 tents or one big one but there is 5 of us, one committed to sleeping on a hammock lol, i would love to be able to park close to our camp whats the word on that? i would like to have some contact info so when i get there im not runing around like a wounded duck, which im wounded but well lol im coming still!!! a few of u know of my accident back in feb but thats only slowing my forward movement not my finger lol

and good advise on tents or anything i should know/ bring/ have to make our stay decent? Im looking forward to meeting u guys!

[Syko89]

Glad to hear that you are going to make it man. Lol speaking of tents I still need to get a tent but keep spending my money on parts

[RT Lover]

I hear u lol

[RT Lover]

what area r we looking at?

http://livinglegendsofpaintball.com/ll7/lodging-2/

[bbotts77]

what area r we looking at?

http://livinglegendsofpaintball.com/ll7/lodging-2/
Linked from First time at LL (http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?267425-first-time-at-LL&p=2860818#post2860818)
This is the far NW corner of Campland #1. It really is the best place to camp and stage out of. The trees on the left block the afternoon sun and it puts us right on the netting and near the air fill stations/bus pickup.

[RT Lover]

Linked from First time at LL (http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?267425-first-time-at-LL&p=2860818#post2860818)
This is the far NW corner of Campland #1. It really is the best place to camp and stage out of. The trees on the left block the afternoon sun and it puts us right on the netting and near the air fill stations/bus pickup.

yes sir! whats a hotel run?ty

[bbotts77]

yes sir! whats a hotel run?ty
I think I'm paying about $115/night for two nights. If you're considering a hotel and not camping, you better find a hotel, soon. They're mostly full already.

[RT Lover]

defiantly cheaper to set up a tent!

[RT Lover]

decided that a shower and hot tub with pool was better for me.... just need room for staging please!!

[StygShore]

decided that a shower and hot tub with pool was better for me.... just need room for staging please!!

seems to be the general consensus - most of my crew are now in a hotel, but we will still need at least enough space for staging since it sounds like we will all be staging from parking lot and camping areas

[Syko89]

Should be arriving this time next week. 1 week to go

[Andrum85]

Hey just wanted to let whoever is roping off area that my tent for me and my dad is about 14x10 and my pop up is 10x 10

[skipdogg]

Anyone who is arriving on Thursday and is either camping, or wants to help rope off the camping area, send me a PM.

For those camping and arriving after thursday, dont worry we will rope off space for you.

[StygShore]

Probably one of the last few times I am checking this thread before the event.

By the sounds of it, we need to prep a staging area for the whole AO Army and anyone on the Vandals.

Currently the numbers of people camping seems to be pretty light but we need to at least claim a string of space along the netting near the insertion area to make out staging as close as possible I would think.

Do we need to start just keeping tally of popups and tables as well?


Styg

[Andrum85]

I am camping and bringing a popup and two tables , one table for my tent and the other can be used in the staging area

[BTAutoMag]

I'll be there to help but I may be busy with the museum. any members who can help with this is greatly appreciated.

[Menace_AO]

I'm hoping to be there Friday around 2:00, give or take. Have a couple of technical errands to run when I get in, but apart from that plan to offer my services to whomever needs help setting up tents, tables, or whatever. So BT, if you need help with the museum, peachy. If someone else needs a hand, also peachy.

[Dayspring]

Roping off an AO staging area should REALLY be a priority if help isn't needed on the museum front.

[skipdogg]

I should be at CPX by 4:00pm on Thursday. I (and anyone else who will be there thursday) will rope off an area large enough for all of AO to camp and stage. Location will be in area #1. the exact size and location will be determined by what's already taken by others before I get there.

If anyone else is arriving Thursday, please PM me.

[BigEvil]

I should be at CPX by 4:00pm on Thursday. I (and anyone else who will be there thursday) will rope off an area large enough for all of AO to camp and stage. Location will be in area #1. the exact size and location will be determined by what's already taken by others before I get there.

If anyone else is arriving Thursday, please PM me.

Awesome. We will be rolling in Friday AM, hopefully early.

[StygShore]

Most of my group will be rolling in around 2pm Friday so a very big thank you for the guys roping off space for us. Are you thinking the staging canopies should all line up along the netting or just in a clump close to the entrance?

I have 10 people coming, Original plan was 1 canopy, but we will probably bring an extra for Saturday at least, several of our guys have to leave Sunday Morning


Styg

[Dayspring]

So long as the netting is tied down at the bottom, I don't see why not up towards that area (though you may get paint splatter).

[BTAutoMag]

Bbotts purchased a crap ton of 4' rebar and rope, I'll bring a sledgehammer

[StygShore]

Yeah agreed, we don't need people reaching under the net to grab our gear. Not having ever been there, I wasn't sure if that netting was in an off limits area or not. Is there anyone coming along just to hang out at camp that is willing to play security and kind of watch our staging area?

Styg

[RT Lover]

I plan to have a long folding table there will be 4 ish guys with me. Bt if u need help lmk I offer my services in any way. I do live like 40 min from the park...... I'm wondering if I will need a canopy? Or will there still be big one there?

[BigEvil]

I say whoever has an EZ-up should bring them. We can call the village of pop-ups Tom-Town.

[StygShore]

so far sounding like a bunch of 10X10s will make up the whole. Going to look like a hippy commune or a twisted craft show out there.

[Flatliner333]

I'm not "camping" per say but I am bringing a 10X10 pop up and a couple of fold out tables for the cause. I might be able to bring a generator from work so long as it is safe and it gets back home with me.

[kjcent]

We should be there early Friday. What time is good? Will there be a banner up by then so we can find Tom Town?

[skipdogg]

If anyone is unable to find the staging/camping area just go to the Museum and ask someone there. They will direct you to the camp/stage spot.

[BTAutoMag]

wait!... i"m at the museum!

[BigEvil]

If anyone is unable to find the staging/camping area just go to the Museum and ask someone there. They will direct you to the camp/stage spot.


wait!... i"m at the museum!

Looks like you should change your screen name to "They" :D

[skipdogg]

wait!... i"m at the museum!

Yup, and you will know where camp is.
"he is I and I is him..."

[vintage]

I plan on being there between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. bringing my pop up canopy, maybe a small table, depends on trunk space.

[vintage]

I just hope we can park close enough to unload and then move the vehicle to the main parking lot. I really don't want to make a bunch of trips back and forth.:D

[bbotts77]

I just hope we can park close enough to unload and then move the vehicle to the main parking lot. I really don't want to make a bunch of trips back and forth.:D
Not likely. They typically don't like vehicles on the grass over there because of the septic field.

[vintage]

so were staging with the septic tanks, sweet.:rolleyes:

[Menace_AO]

I say whoever has an EZ-up should bring them. We can call the village of pop-ups Tom-Town.

Or perhaps Kaye-Town. Which would make us, I suppose, the Kaye-Town Mafia. :D

[bbotts77]

so were staging with the septic tanks, sweet.:rolleyes:
LOL
No. They have it marked off, so nobody camps on it. But, they keep vehicles off the grass to prevent that one idiot from destroying the septic field and ruining the weekend for everyone.

[vintage]

having just checked the W word for this weekend i suggest those of you camping bring a lot of fire wood. i am now reassessing my clothing needs for this weekend.;)

[bbotts77]

The ******* forecast will probably change a few more times in the next two days. Chicago ******* during Construction (the season that isn't Winter), is pretty unpredictable.

Speaking of Construction, if you are planning on taking I-55 South to Arsenal Rd. to get to CPX, don't. Avoid that stretch. The bridges are under construction and it goes down to a single lane there. It'll be really nice for LL8, through.

[Bunny]

I haven't really thought about the ******* but i'm glad I checked.... I will be bringing a jacket :D