Video: Fall 2013 Men's Gospel Camp Out

**FireInMyBones** · 10-23-2013, 07:37

This trip introduced a few new people to hanging. I show off my fist hammock (from back in 2006) and my first attempt at making my own tarp (again ~2006).

We had about 14 of us. With last year's trip in mind, and a new game plan, several of my friends join for an overnight at John Rock in Pisgah for some fellowship, food, gear talk, and Bible study.

A surprise visit from ~30 boy scouts made for an interesting evening.

Since the trip was in Pisgah, no one should have been surprised when we had some misting rain early in the morning. Some hangers without tarps ended up ground dwellers under the tarps that were available.

**Cranky Bear** · 10-23-2013, 08:07

Looked like it was a great trip out with like minded folk. Thanks for posting it FIMB.

**STinGa** · 10-27-2013, 19:15

Originally Posted by Yoda

Looked like it was a great trip out with like minded folk. Thanks for posting it FIMB.

What he said ^^^^^^^^. Thanks for sharing the trip.

STinGa

**Firebird** · 10-23-2013, 08:27

Ah, John Rock and hot dogs! Looks like your group all enjoyed themselves despite the drizzle. Does it ever rain in Pisgah??? I'm sure they appreciated the outing FIMB. Thanks for posting.

**flyhang** · 10-23-2013, 08:50

glad you had a great trip
thanks for posting and sharing it

**harrellt** · 10-23-2013, 09:26

Looked like fun! Been thinking of something akin to this for the fellas at my church.

**FireInMyBones** · 10-23-2013, 12:17

Originally Posted by Yoda

Looked like it was a great trip out with like minded folk. Thanks for posting it FIMB.

It certainly was. Welcome you are, Yoda.

Originally Posted by Firebird

Ah, John Rock and hot dogs! Looks like your group all enjoyed themselves despite the drizzle. Does it ever rain in Pisgah??? I'm sure they appreciated the outing FIMB. Thanks for posting.

It is rare for it to not rain in Pisgah, but we prevailed.

Originally Posted by flyhang

glad you had a great trip
thanks for posting and sharing it

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Originally Posted by harrellt

Looked like fun! Been thinking of something akin to this for the fellas at my church.

It is quite the adventure to be kept accountable for more than just the trip logistics. Check the link in the video description on YouTube for a little extra.

**aboyd** · 10-23-2013, 13:39

Thanks for sharing. Our church men do this a couple of times a year. Most are just car campers, so no hiking in yet...but I am working on it. Great way to enjoy God's creation and study His Word.

**Dead Man** · 10-23-2013, 14:35

Thanks for posting that Jeremy. Always a good thing to hear from you. Praying I can lead men in my church in this way as well.

**BillyBob58** · 10-23-2013, 16:04

FIMBones, I loved everything about that! What a great group! Makes me want to make the way long trip to SC to join you on one of your trips! Or, you and some of your gang could come way over here ( Like MacEntyre and Doug the Elder and other folks from the Carolinas did a few years ago) to join us for a Sipsey Wilderness adventure!

Also, that camp area looked like hammock hanger heaven! So many usable trees in one spot for a big group!

So, you had campers that dared an overnighter without tarps or tents? Oh well, that is the glory of a hammock under a tarp: room for others to ground dwell under the hammock or to the side!

Thanks for making and posting that video!