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1. Dry ice works well in the bottom of the cooler. 2. Wet wipes are your friend. 3. SUNBLOCK! Even if you don't burn! 4. We spent more time at camp than we anticipated. Should have took more snacking food and more gatorade. 5. If you are taking more beer than water, you might be wrong. 6. Bug spray. I didn't think we would need it, but we were camped right by the tree line and ticks were a serious problem. 7. Being camped far out isn't so bad. There were awesome eats and vendors between Centeroo and our campsite @ Egon Spengler ($1 grilled cheese, anyone?) 8. Bandanas! I sweat. Bad. All that moisture is like a nice magnifying glass for the sun to burn you. 9. Take it easy! If you start out early and try to see everything and everyone, you might burn out. Pace yourself. Take some time to cool off. The sponsored tents may have free crap, and its out of the sun. The cinema tent is dark and cool, and you might catch something funny. 10. Don't ignore bands that aren't on your "list". There is good music out there. Even if it is music you don't like as a rule of thumb, you might be in for a treat. 11. Talk to people! 12. Where there are interactive installations, participate! 13. Take jumper cables. Even if you don't need them, someone will. 14. Take extra chairs for camp if you have them. 15. Take a ton of pictures! 16. Drink water. Even if you aren't thirsty, drink water. Constantly.
These are just some of the things I want to do better at or noticed or feel helped my experience. Any other new people care to add?
1. Dry ice works well in the bottom of the cooler. 2. Wet wipes are your friend. 3. SUNBLOCK! Even if you don't burn! 4. We spent more time at camp than we anticipated. Should have took more snacking food and more gatorade. 5. If you are taking more beer than water, you might be wrong. 6. Bug spray. I didn't think we would need it, but we were camped right by the tree line and ticks were a serious problem. 7. Being camped far out isn't so bad. There were awesome eats and vendors between Centeroo and our campsite @ Egon Spengler ($1 grilled cheese, anyone?) 8. Bandanas! I sweat. Bad. All that moisture is like a nice magnifying glass for the sun to burn you. 9. Take it easy! If you start out early and try to see everything and everyone, you might burn out. Pace yourself. Take some time to cool off. The sponsored tents may have free crap, and its out of the sun. The cinema tent is dark and cool, and you might catch something funny. 10. Don't ignore bands that aren't on your "list". There is good music out there. Even if it is music you don't like as a rule of thumb, you might be in for a treat. 11. Talk to people! 12. Where there are interactive installations, participate! 13. Take jumper cables. Even if you don't need them, someone will. 14. Take extra chairs for camp if you have them. 15. Take a ton of pictures! 16. Drink water. Even if you aren't thirsty, drink water. Constantly.
These are just some of the things I want to do better at or noticed or feel helped my experience. Any other new people care to add?
1. Dry ice works well in the bottom of the cooler. 2. Wet wipes are your friend. 3. SUNBLOCK! Even if you don't burn! 4. We spent more time at camp than we anticipated. Should have took more snacking food and more gatorade. 5. If you are taking more beer than water, you might be wrong. 6. Bug spray. I didn't think we would need it, but we were camped right by the tree line and ticks were a serious problem. 7. Being camped far out isn't so bad. There were awesome eats and vendors between Centeroo and our campsite @ Egon Spengler ($1 grilled cheese, anyone?) 8. Bandanas! I sweat. Bad. All that moisture is like a nice magnifying glass for the sun to burn you. 9. Take it easy! If you start out early and try to see everything and everyone, you might burn out. Pace yourself. Take some time to cool off. The sponsored tents may have free crap, and its out of the sun. The cinema tent is dark and cool, and you might catch something funny. 10. Don't ignore bands that aren't on your "list". There is good music out there. Even if it is music you don't like as a rule of thumb, you might be in for a treat. 11. Talk to people! 12. Where there are interactive installations, participate! 13. Take jumper cables. Even if you don't need them, someone will. 14. Take extra chairs for camp if you have them. 15. Take a ton of pictures! 16. Drink water. Even if you aren't thirsty, drink water. Constantly.
These are just some of the things I want to do better at or noticed or feel helped my experience. Any other new people care to add?
Post by jade~natasha on Jun 16, 2010 12:54:28 GMT -5
we brought two cases of beer and left with one. It's just too hot to drink.
Also, if someone comes up to your campsite or even in Centeroo and says they'll give you x amount of $$ for a beer, cigarette, or anything... if you have it to give, just give it to them. Don't make them pay if you have plenty. It brings good karma, and It also motivates that person to maybe do something nice for someone else.
1. Dry ice works well in the bottom of the cooler. 2. Wet wipes are your friend. 3. SUNBLOCK! Even if you don't burn! 4. We spent more time at camp than we anticipated. Should have took more snacking food and more gatorade. 5. If you are taking more beer than water, you might be wrong. 6. Bug spray. I didn't think we would need it, but we were camped right by the tree line and ticks were a serious problem. 7. Being camped far out isn't so bad. There were awesome eats and vendors between Centeroo and our campsite @ Egon Spengler ($1 grilled cheese, anyone?) 8. Bandanas! I sweat. Bad. All that moisture is like a nice magnifying glass for the sun to burn you. 9. Take it easy! If you start out early and try to see everything and everyone, you might burn out. Pace yourself. Take some time to cool off. The sponsored tents may have free crap, and its out of the sun. The cinema tent is dark and cool, and you might catch something funny. 10. Don't ignore bands that aren't on your "list". There is good music out there. Even if it is music you don't like as a rule of thumb, you might be in for a treat. 11. Talk to people! 12. Where there are interactive installations, participate! 13. Take jumper cables. Even if you don't need them, someone will. 14. Take extra chairs for camp if you have them. 15. Take a ton of pictures! 16. Drink water. Even if you aren't thirsty, drink water. Constantly.
These are just some of the things I want to do better at or noticed or feel helped my experience. Any other new people care to add?
Yes Yes Yes!!!!!!!!!! We came with a 24 pack – we came back with 20 cans. We brought more pepsi/sugar drinks than water. I didn’t think it through. We did have some gallons that we kept filling up at the water stations and cups so that helped out. I spent A LOT of money on lemonade & iced tea. I must of drank 3 camelbaks full of water a day – We filled them with ice before going into centeroo that helped SO MUCH. Whenever we had drinks we put the ice into the bladders too. I slathered myself and those at our camp with sunblock we all left with color – I’m a nice golden tone
Things I would do is get dry ice, LOTS of water bottles no pepsi, another tent fan.
Post by dirtmcgirt on Jun 16, 2010 18:22:56 GMT -5
Great list. I personally dont plan on coming in early Wednesday again. Camping in Pod 1 was a little inconvenient until they opened up the gate to the main stage on Friday.
Post by monkybunney on Jun 17, 2010 9:13:10 GMT -5
First timer myself, and this list is totaly accurate. I am a professional booze hound and I realized very quickly that boozeing it up early in the day would be a terrible idea! I submit one other suggestion for the list;
17. Consider bringing a hand held GPS unit (not a phone app, but a dedicated GPS unit). It will help you find you camp those first couple of days. Also if you're group is watching a show and one person has to use the portos or wants to grab a beer you can hand them the GPS and they'll be able to easily and quickly locate their party again, even in the throngs of 1000's of people.
Post by katimus528 on Jun 17, 2010 11:52:33 GMT -5
Great List!! I feel like we were pretty prepared thanks to the inforoo crew and all the research we did before going. 1 thing to add to number 8... bandanas are also great to wet and put on your shoulders or head. It not only cools you off but keeps the sun from hammering down on your shoulders
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One of the most important lessons I learned at my first Roo in 2009 was to leave the tent at home (or set it up for gear storage) and bring a cot and EZ-up instead. Tent = hot, cot = not.
Great list. I personally dont plan on coming in early Wednesday again. Camping in Pod 1 was a little inconvenient until they opened up the gate to the main stage on Friday.
I disagree about Pod 1 being a pain. Yes, it was far to walk on Thursday and home late night the rest of the nights, but it was SO close to take a quick walk back during the day. I made the mistake (multiple times over) of going into the fountain too late in the day and then the sun would go down and I would NEVER dry and be chilly.. (Ok, I'll add that to my lessons learned!!) A quick 20-25 minutes, and I could go back to my tent, change, and be back in Centeroo for more music. Also, good for those who don't want to spend the moolah on Centeroo food- they don't need to waste an hour plus in order to go back to their site. Another good thing about it was the first half of the day Sunday, my friends had trouble moving... It was nice that we could hear What perfectly while lounging in the shade or playing some frisbee.. Pod 1 Rocks in my opinion and will def head in Wednesday night again. To each their own, depends on what you are looking for.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
18. Wear a hat unless hanging in the shade somewhere. Wide brimmed preferred. 19. If you have a few extra bucks, bring one of those fake green grass carpets you can get at Home Depot. they make it much easier to go barefoot in the campsite. If it is dry that grass can be harsh on the feet! 20. Don't sit down and lean against the outer walls inside Centeroo for shade. That cozy spot was probably used as a bathroom the evening before. 21. Say no to Red Bull and most energy drinks. They will dehydrate you faster than you think. If you need an energy boost, the 5 hour energy are better because they are primarily a dose of B vitamins, and smaller amounts of caffeine. 22. As bad as it sounds, consider drinking light beer. It actually tastes better in the heat (to me at least) and is less likely to dehydrate you. 23. Care for your feet! You will walk more than you had ever imagined. Bring already broken-in shoes. Bring more than just flip-flop's. They are fine for chillin', but you need else something for heavy walking. Sanuk's, Keen's, and/or sneakers are good choices.
Post by flymordecai on May 19, 2011 19:15:44 GMT -5
After missing shows for my first time ever due to the heat last year, I'll be bringing a wide-brimmed hat and will finally buy one of those spray-mister things.
Someone above mentioned filling up their camelbak with ice. Word on that. Gives you cool water all day long.
Never be afraid of ditching your group for a show.
Get your bearings before going to Centeroo for the first time. Memorize the flags by your site, what balloon you're under/name of your campsite, etc.
Make friends with your neighbors. (If you do this while setting up camp it may lead to a much better and bigger camp site for everyone.)
but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal. 
