Economic Woes!! - Reducing Costs

I like to start by saying "Hey!" to every real Jeeper out there reading this. I really look forward to every Jambo I get to attend. Unfortunately it's nowhere near the amount I'd like. Which brings me to my subject. I have a hard time coming up with all the money for these events. I'm sure I'm not the only one in this situation. First there is the entry fee, then all the little things that really add up, quick. For me, I always camp. I pull a little pop-up behind my Jeep to all my overnight events. So there is camping costs. Of course food, and then GAS!! Sure, it is coming down, but still. Then there are Jeep parts to buy...either before, during or after the event. I talk to a lot of peolple around and that's the biggest hurdle I hear. "COSTS"
So my thought is this...."How can we reduce the JJ costs??" I was really happy when the costs came down a bit with the "just trails" catagory. But what else can be down? I'd like to hear from anybody and everybody on suggestions.