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SPARTAN sui · 06-08-2012, 07:25 PM

Hey guys, I'm an avid paintball player. Unfortunately around my general area we don't have a field where I can go play. So I don't get to get out as much as I would like. Fortunately there's this great event that happens every year, it's known as the World's Largest Scenario Paintball Game. I'm talking about Oklahoma D-Day. Every June OK D-Day Adventure park hosts the D-Day event, which is a week's worth of camping, paintball, and finally on Saturday an 8 hour long game known as D-Day. This game is huge! I'm talking 2,500+ players participating on 700 acres of playing field. I imagine the experience is about the closest thing to real warfare that you can get.

But there's a downside, I live all the way in North Dakota. At the very top of the state 10 miles from the Canadian border. So can you say ROAD TRIP!? This is will be my first time traveling this type of distance in my Camaro. Though from what I heard it's actually not a bad vehicle for long drives. I've driven 4 hours in it before and it felt just fine. I wasn't too worried about that. I was a little worried about space. Camping in the woods and hauling all my paintball gear could be a challenge. On top of that, I'm not going alone. One of my friends is coming with me, so I have to get all his gear in my car also. Low and behold, it went better than expected. Cue the pictures!

Here's all my gear, camping and paintball gear plus carry on luggage full of clothes.

I opted to put my stuff in the back of the car instead of the trunk. It's a little more difficult to load my gear, but I knew I would be careful loading it. Plus I know all my gear is clean, haha.

Filled the foot wells in the rear with my tent and air mattress. I'm bringing a two person tent, which is fine for me.

And still plenty of room for my friend's gear.

I'm taking off at 10:00AM tomorrow morning, I'm stoked!

Just wanted to share, feel free to share pictures of your Camaro packed full of camping gear or the like.

Edit: I should also mention, both seats are pushed back at their normal spot. I was really surprised that I could fit almost all my gear just in the back seat.

AdamZ · 06-08-2012, 07:28 PM

I PROMISE you. There is a big ass field closer than 1000 miles away haha

. I hope you have a great time bud. Drive safe.

Dtrimpi87 · 06-08-2012, 07:32 PM

Sounds like a great time!! I used to play paintball a lot but now all my "friends" are broke ass losers that spend all there money on alcohol and cigarettes so they can never afford to go. Oh well. Have a great time man!

dustinwe1 · 06-08-2012, 07:34 PM

Hell ya!!! taking the Camaro on a 1,000 mile road trip, and get to shoot a few hundred people!!! Your living the American Dream LOL

MoeIv · 06-08-2012, 07:44 PM

Pictures of the trip when you come back!

007s 'Vert · 06-08-2012, 07:45 PM

I shoot people too....but with a camera.

Wow! 1000 miles!...... I do at least that every two weeks on average!

Avenging Orange · 06-08-2012, 07:55 PM

Camaro is very good on the highway. I made a 4700 mi roadtrip, most fun I've had in a long time. Enjoy!

SPARTAN sui · 06-08-2012, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamZ

I PROMISE you. There is a big ass field closer than 1000 miles away haha

. I hope you have a great time bud. Drive safe.

Hahaha, yeah there's no doubt about that! It's a little more fun to play on a paintball field with trees and brush. We'd be able to see each other, but our markers wouldn't be able to shoot far enough to hit each other!

Will do! I'll report back with MPG also, if I remember to reset my average, but I'm going to try and track it on paper too. Thanks man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil'BlueCoupe

I shoot people too....but with a camera.

Wow! 1000 miles!...... I do at least that every two weeks on average!

Man, that's crazy! Glad to see you enjoying your Camaro to the max!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoeIv

Pictures of the trip when you come back!

Oh trust me, I will. I'm going to try taking more this year!

Thanks guys, I'm glad to hear you all had great road trip experiences in your rides.

orangejuice · 06-08-2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamZ

I PROMISE you. There is a big ass field closer than 1000 miles away haha

. I hope you have a great time bud. Drive safe.

lmao

KidKilowatt · 06-08-2012, 09:18 PM

That's a lot of junk in your trunk!!!

ewynn9 · 06-08-2012, 09:35 PM

Wish I was going there this year. I haven't been since 06.

What side and division are you?

Dawn55430 · 06-08-2012, 09:40 PM

Took mine 1000+ miles, Minneapolis to Upper Michigan after only having him 3 days. Not a bad ride at all. Next trip is Colorado, we leave next Thursday. That should be about 3000+ miles by the time we get back.

Have fun and drive safe.

SirZeusor · 06-08-2012, 09:46 PM

bad ass!
Drive Safe!

SPARTAN sui · 06-08-2012, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewynn9

Wish I was going there this year. I haven't been since 06.

What side and division are you?

Man, you're missing out! This year is going to be the 15th year anniversary, and a new thing for this year is finally dog tags. If you get caught cheating or doing anything inappropriate, you lose a dog tag. If you lose both, you can't play anymore. Hopefully there will be less cheating this year.

Anyways, this is my 3rd year, I'm fighting for the Allies, 82nd Airborne, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Able Company.

Our group last year

Playing gear

06-08-2012, 07:25 PM	#1
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,161	Car packed, ready to travel 1,000 miles cross country! Hey guys, I'm an avid paintball player. Unfortunately around my general area we don't have a field where I can go play. So I don't get to get out as much as I would like. Fortunately there's this great event that happens every year, it's known as the World's Largest Scenario Paintball Game. I'm talking about Oklahoma D-Day. Every June OK D-Day Adventure park hosts the D-Day event, which is a week's worth of camping, paintball, and finally on Saturday an 8 hour long game known as D-Day. This game is huge! I'm talking 2,500+ players participating on 700 acres of playing field. I imagine the experience is about the closest thing to real warfare that you can get. But there's a downside, I live all the way in North Dakota. At the very top of the state 10 miles from the Canadian border. So can you say ROAD TRIP!? This is will be my first time traveling this type of distance in my Camaro. Though from what I heard it's actually not a bad vehicle for long drives. I've driven 4 hours in it before and it felt just fine. I wasn't too worried about that. I was a little worried about space. Camping in the woods and hauling all my paintball gear could be a challenge. On top of that, I'm not going alone. One of my friends is coming with me, so I have to get all his gear in my car also. Low and behold, it went better than expected. Cue the pictures! Here's all my gear, camping and paintball gear plus carry on luggage full of clothes. I opted to put my stuff in the back of the car instead of the trunk. It's a little more difficult to load my gear, but I knew I would be careful loading it. Plus I know all my gear is clean, haha. Filled the foot wells in the rear with my tent and air mattress. I'm bringing a two person tent, which is fine for me. And still plenty of room for my friend's gear. I'm taking off at 10:00AM tomorrow morning, I'm stoked! Just wanted to share, feel free to share pictures of your Camaro packed full of camping gear or the like. Edit: I should also mention, both seats are pushed back at their normal spot. I was really surprised that I could fit almost all my gear just in the back seat. __________________

06-08-2012, 07:34 PM	#4
dustinwe1 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Transformer Edition Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PA Posts: 106	Hell ya!!! taking the Camaro on a 1,000 mile road trip, and get to shoot a few hundred people!!! Your living the American Dream LOL Last edited by dustinwe1; 06-08-2012 at 07:54 PM.

06-08-2012, 07:45 PM	#6
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	I shoot people too....but with a camera. Wow! 1000 miles!...... I do at least that every two weeks on average! __________________

06-08-2012, 07:55 PM	#7
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Camaro is very good on the highway. I made a 4700 mi roadtrip, most fun I've had in a long time. Enjoy! __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

06-08-2012, 09:18 PM	#10
KidKilowatt Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Race City, NC Posts: 502	That's a lot of junk in your trunk!!! __________________ 2011 LLT RS Black on Black Loaded. [x]Showstopper 45th Anniversary inspired Camaro RS Stripes, [x] MPD1 Spoiler, [x] GM Heritage Grille. [x] Removed RS and Bowtie Emblems. [x] 30% Tinted Headlight Armour DRL's. [X ] Ruff Racing R954 Wheels [X] Solo Cat Back Mach X-LLT Exhaust [X ] Vmax Ported throttle body [x] Halo SC Reverse Hood Kit [x] Showstopper Painted, Modded Engine Cover [x] Cold Air Inductions CAI [x] Tinted Tails and Black Bezels [x] Megan Racing Street Series Coilovers [x] Belltech F&R Sways Check out my build thread! http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212178

06-08-2012, 07:28 PM	#2
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	I PROMISE you. There is a big ass field closer than 1000 miles away haha . I hope you have a great time bud. Drive safe.

06-08-2012, 07:32 PM	#3
Dtrimpi87 Banned Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 & 2011 1LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,491	Sounds like a great time!! I used to play paintball a lot but now all my "friends" are broke ass losers that spend all there money on alcohol and cigarettes so they can never afford to go. Oh well. Have a great time man!

06-08-2012, 07:44 PM	#5
MoeIv Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Qatar Posts: 702	Pictures of the trip when you come back!

06-08-2012, 09:35 PM	#11
ewynn9 Drives: IOM 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McKinney TX Posts: 596	Wish I was going there this year. I haven't been since 06. What side and division are you? __________________

06-08-2012, 09:40 PM	#12
Dawn55430 Drives: 2023 Radiant Red 2LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 283 View My Garage	Took mine 1000+ miles, Minneapolis to Upper Michigan after only having him 3 days. Not a bad ride at all. Next trip is Colorado, we leave next Thursday. That should be about 3000+ miles by the time we get back. Have fun and drive safe.

06-08-2012, 09:46 PM	#13
SirZeusor Drives: 2012 Camaro LS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dunedin Florida Posts: 142 View My Garage	bad ass! Drive Safe!