ManCation Meal Plan

I posted my meal plan last year and it seemed to help some of you so here you go for 2009! I have almost got all that's on my list! As I write it's strewn across my couch. We are now approximately 1 month out from our trip so it's good to start thinking about these things.

Our ManCation '09 Trek

Hey Guys!
I hope you can make all this out! Looks like a pretty solid plan.

ManCation Trip Dates

Hey guys!

Here is the finalized trip dates (again!) for the Man-fest that is ManCation!

July 23-29 (Thursday-Wednesday)

More info will come as we approach our trip date.

Peace!

The Gorge-ous Mini ManCation!

The Red River Gorge trip was a huge success! We had 7 guys of varying backpacking experience hike the Swift Camp Creek Trail and enjoy the night by Pooch's Turtle Falls. Great Adventure!

Man-Beast

I will never again complain about any of my hair related issues!

July...Weather you like it or not!

As you can see from the chart above there is still a fair amount of rain fall in GSM during July so we'll need to pack our rain gear.

As you can see, in July temperatures are normally around 86-58 degrees, but could be as high as 95 and as low as 40. Knowing this is important because it tells you how to pack. I don't think I'll be packing a sleeping bag this time, but maybe just a nice bag liner.

It gets very hot, so you'll also be needing very light, sweat wicking clothing, and sunscreen.

We'll be camped near water most of the time but it's important to have good hydration gear with you!

The Bear Necessities!

So we are officially 2 months out from our big trip to the Smokies and I'm already thinking of our protection. Driving back from FL I dropped into Nashville's R.E.I. store and purchased a counter assault bear spray (Bear Mase). Not that this will work, but it makes me feel safer. This is a reminder that you to need to be thinking of the bear necessities. I recommend that you all buy small air horns and odor proof food sacks (OPSak). I will also be purshasing a bear bag for hanging our food (URSack) this year.

Bromantic Destinations

For those unfamiliar with Mancationing, please click here for a taste of what it's like.

1st Trip: April 17th - 19th (3 days, 2 nights) to the Red Rive Gorge

2nd Trip: A week in July (6 days, 5 nights) Smoky Mountains

3rd Trip: 1 weekend in either Sept. or Oct. (3 days, 2 nights) Michael Harrington will probably pick the dates and the destination.

Leave a comment if you're interested in coming to any or all of these trips or if you just want info. concerning them.

Unconventional Camping Anyone?

Hey guys!

For years I have desired to go to the Icthus Music festival and camp out with friends, but for many different reasons it has never happened.  Maybe this will be the year to rock out!

Here is the info.  Check her out!

New ManCation Calendar

Hey guys!

I have just created the first ManCation Google Calendar and have given many of you the rights to edit and create events.  We need to start getting organized with our bro-mance.  When you add events to the calendar they will appear on the ManCation Blog and send out reminders through email.  Thanks!

Here is the Link to our calendar