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That's what we are doing this year because of our past experiences. The first year we went ('04), the tent worked out okay for the first couple of nights, but when the rain hit, it flooded big time! Last year we stayed in a hotel, and we definitely don't want to do that again because we both feel like we missed out on ALOT and there is even more this year that we don't want to miss out on. So, we've decided just to not worry about the tent and camp out of the car. We are planning on setting up some kind of shade set-up over the top of the car and over just some open ground so that we have a shady place to sit sometimes. Also, we are hoping it will keep the car at a reasonable temp. if it gets hot out. (The night we slept in our car before was actually really nice, but we figure a little added protection can't hurt!)
I don't know what kind of car you have, but unless it's a van with a bed, there's no way I'd be more comfortable than in a tent. Set up your tent on a tarp and turn the edges up if you're worried about flash flooding. Also, if you go crazy with the tarps and rope, you can create a pretty shady, comfortable spot that will stay cool until pretty late in the day.
Set up your tent on a tarp and turn the edges up if you're worried about flash flooding.
That will pretty much guarantee that your tent will turn into a lake if it rains bad enough. You want a tarp/ground cloth that is just a hair smaller than the dimensions of your tent so that it's not sticking out from the edges. Otherwise the water will fall from the sky, land on your tarp, have nowhere to go, and just pool there.
It looks like there are plenty of people who have done it and endorse it, but I wouldn't dream of going to Roo without a tent. It's important to remember that it may be rain-drenched or it may be sunny and hot. Last year, the weather was the most comfortable it has ever been for me, as it was overcast quite a bit. In '04 it was blazingly hot the first day and a half and rain soaked after that. The first two years it was pretty much just sunny and hot as I remember it.
Metal box=not where I want to be at 10:00 am when I'm trying to sleep and its climbing to 100 degrees and sunny with humidity. Tents get stuffy too, but with a tent fan, ventilation and good placement in the shadow of a car, shade tent or tarp it can be tolerable. Then there's the stink factor that could set in depending on the weather that could soak into the fabric of your car.
I guess it works for some people but I can't see why people wouldn't want to do the tent thing. Tents are your friend!
The important thing is that as much good sleep as you can get will be really, really valuable by the time your heading in to late night sets on Saturday night and you've been on your feet, in the sun, walking and dancing for about 30 of the last 36 hours.
Part of the thing for us is that we don't actually own a tent. I borrowed my brother's before, but I'm not currently on speaking terms (much less borrowing terms) with him right now. Also, we are already spending more than we can afford just to go to Bonnaroo, so buying a decent tent is probably out of the question.
The first year that I went to Roo, i took me, my ticket, a few changes of clothes, sleeping bag and my truck. Oh and some food and water of course. I put the sleeping bag on the front seat of the truck and I did just fine. Do, however, bring something to sit under in the wee hours. It's nothin like gathering under the tarp to chat with other Roo go'ers. Good luck whatever you choose and be safe. BONNAROO!!!!!!!!!!
Set up your tent on a tarp and turn the edges up if you're worried about flash flooding.
That will pretty much guarantee that your tent will turn into a lake if it rains bad enough. You want a tarp/ground cloth that is just a hair smaller than the dimensions of your tent so that it's not sticking out from the edges. Otherwise the water will fall from the sky, land on your tarp, have nowhere to go, and just pool there.
My tent's rain fly stakes out over the edges of my upturned tarp, for just this reason, I imagine. A ground cloth alone won't keep an inch (or more!) of water out of your tent in the middle of a Tennessee downpour.
my tent has never had a problem with water, it's not an expensive one either just a cheap eureka... i slept in the car one night at deer creek, i wouldn't recommend it unless you're comfortable putting the windows down... talk about a hot sticky mess
yeah, you want to make sure your ground cloth doesn't stick out under the tent... i'm sure there's exceptions like maniacks, but if you aren't sure make sure it's smaller than tent's footprint
Last Edit: Feb 11, 2006 22:20:12 GMT -5 by tyba - Back to Top
