Comp Advice

There are a couple of good checklists out there, maybe someone has a link to them or Google "barbecue competition checklist" so here you go:

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KEY is to practice. Set up in your driveway, backyard and cook just like you do in a contest. Get a notepad. Everytime you run into the house, add that to your checklist.

Key is how much or how little you want to take. I know teams that have it all in the back of a pickup and others that need a 40' trailer and an RV to pull it.

Thanks a Bunch! Is there electricity at the majority of the comps, or do you guys use genarators or what?

Most comps have power for the pro division, the backyard teams normally don't get any. A deep cycle and an inverter will do the trick for the FE. As for stuff to bring??? Smokin is right about making a list. My first comp was a hometown event and it took me 3 trips to get all the STUFF to the cook site. Then after I got home and saw the small amount of STUFF I really needed I felt silly!!! As you practice, keep up with what you use in detail. Then you can do it again later with less stress. Good Luck!!

Smokin',Linda Hopkins/Smoking Guns BBQ in KCMO[I thunk] posted a couple good ones about 10 yrs ago.
We modified them to our team needs, over the years with experience.

Ribdog probably has them on computer if someones messages him.

I remember talking to Phil at the AR, after you had pointed him out to me Tom. Really a nice fella, and has a good product in his Smoking Guns Hot Rub.

Anyway, I went to his sight, checked it out and remember, now that you brought it up, about him posting a comp list