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I posted the following for the ladies in the Girly Fashion Thread, but I thought that I would share because it could help guys and gals alike:
I am a chronic over planner...REALLY...I should be medicated for it. But anyway, I was making my ultimate list of items to carry on my person in Centeroo, and I thought that I would share. (I am going with a group, so this makes the list much less daunting to know that we can all be responsible for something different.) There is so much good information on this board, but I thought that I would make a list of the things that I wish someone had shared with me for my first Bonnaroo.
The #1 MOST IMPORTANT thing on this list is WATER. - CamelBak, Water Bottle, etc *How you get water is up to you, but DRINK WATER. *If you bring a water bottle or CamelBak, the security guys always have the option to ask you to empty the contents and refill inside. Hopefully this won't happen. The water in Centeroo doesn't taste the best, so you may choose to bring Gatorade or other powdered drink mix to add to the water.
What to Carry Everything In: -Backpack, purse, stylish "fanny pack", etc *This is totally your personal preference, and there are benefits and drawbacks to each. Keep in mind that there will be rentable lockers this year, so if you are alone or just don¡¦t feel like carrying everything, you can stash your stuff in a locker and forget about it until you need it. One thing to keep in mind is that if you carry a backpack in and leave it in a locker, you will probably wear off any sunscreen that you applied, so now would be a good time to hit up an air conditioned place to dry off and reapply sunscreen. *A small extra bag stashed inside your main bag can come in handy if you buy more goodies from the vendors than you can carry.
Valuables: -Money -Phone -Camera -Map and Schedule -ID and any important Medical Tags
*Keep these items safe. If you are carrying a backpack do not put them in your back pocket where they are easily accessible to wookies. If you are wondering what wookies are, look this up on Urban Dictionary now.
Snacks: -Carrying a snack bar or two can help out in a pinch.
Sun Protection: -Travel size sunscreen to re-aply (leave the big bottle at camp) -Hat -Sunglasses -Long Sleeves or Lightweight Scarf -Small Umbrella (???- no official consensus on weather they are allowed, but I know large ones will be tossed to the side as always along with the too tall chairs. If you bring one, please please please be courteous to your neighbors during shows. -SPF containing lip balm
Staying Cool: -Pocket fans &/or Misters can be AWESOME on a hot day -Bring extra hair ties and bobby pins to keep your hair off your neck -Bandanas have many uses
Seating: -Blanket, Sheet, Towel, Sarong, etc to sit or sprawl out on -Layer of plastic to sit on and throw away if it rains *ex. Garbage bag, table cloth, mattress cover, poncho, shower curtain liner, etc (all are from the dollar store and can be cut to size to get the most for your money) -Optional camp chair *must be short...I suggest the Ozark Stadium Seats from Walmart. After reading mixed reviews on these chairs, I learned that the company improved the durability of the product. If possible, look for the ones with the gray metal, not the black metal frames. These seats weigh about a pound and can clip to your backpack with carabiners. It may seem like a lot to carry, but I can remember just praying to find somewhere to rest my back against anything.
On Your Feet: -Comfortable Shoes *One guy said that he used a pedometer and walked 40 miles before the weekend was over¡K so if you are wondering if your shoes will be comfortable, consider walking 40 miles in them the test. *Bring multiple pairs of shoes to your camp. If you get a blister, it is nice to have shoes that rub in a completely different spot, and you might want a different pair in rain than on a sunny day. -Blister protection *Bandaid Blister Covers (stay and heal better than mole skin) *Mole Skin *Extra Socks
Porta-Potty Success: -P-Style if it's your thing -Toilet Paper -Wipes and Coleman Brand toilet seat covers (Walmart camping section) can fix most porta-potty nightmares -Hand Sanitizer -Glow Sticks (HIDE GLOW STICKS FROM SECURITY entering centeroo) or LED light to see in porta-potty at night Rain Gear: -$1 ponchos or better to toss in your bag (leave the bulky jackets at camp unless you know it is going to rain) -Dry bag, zip locs, or at least some level of protection for valuables during the rain
Mini-First Aid Kit: -Leave the big kit at camp, but bring the necessities *Prescription Medications, Pain Killers, Bug bite/sting stick, bandaids and blister protection, Imodium and other stomach medications like pepcid in case the vendor food hits you wrong. *If there is anything major there are medical tents, but you really don't want to be without these basics.
Chafing Protection: -Any of the following work wonders for chafing *Bike Shorts under skirts *Monistat Ant-Chafe *Body Glide *Deodorant and Gold Bond
Hopefully this list has helped you be better prepared. Keep in mind that if you go with a buddy that you don't have to plan or pack every item on this list by yourself.
And one other word of caution, and this is incredibly important for us ladies: If you haven't tried it before Bonnaroo or you don't know where it came from, this might not be the best time to try it or test your luck. Please be safe in everything you do, and have fun. It helps to have a buddy, and even if you are brave enough to go alone, please show up to the Inforoo Brunch and make some friends to help look out for each other. I've even seen on other threads where some people are joining GroupMe. I don't know much about this app for phones, and I would use the app with caution if you don't know people, but it is also a good way to stay in touch, be safe and have someone to watch the shows with.
So they let you drag a cargo steamship trunk into centeroo? Mine is full of bodies.
Hahaha... I don't actually take every item on the list, and most of the items are tiny. I can fit everything but the stadium seat in a medium sized purse. I worked at a girl scout camp one summer, and I had to be prepared to take care of 20 homesick and clumsy girls in the woods at any time, and I carried pretty much this same list around all summer long... it's really not that much.
FYI: The phone charger station last year had power cords for just about EVERY type of phone, so no need to carry your own unless you want to.
Also, it might look nine kinds o' crazy, but WRAP THAT PHONE! even if you have to use a Ziploc sandwich baggie, it's better than getting it wet or - eeeew, godforbid - dropped in undesirable places! My local outdoor store sells a plastic phone case for $20 that's made of heavy-duty plastic but you can definitely text through it. It rocks!!! Here's a similar version: www.magellans.com/store/Landing_Pages___Adventure_TravelLP151?Partner_ID=FRGL
Oh, and another uber-OCD item to include: YOUR NAME, your general camp location (camp name/nearest Pod #) & maybe even some names/#s of people in your group who can be notified in case of...whatever. Again, it's better to have it & not need it than to take chances. Plus, if you lose anything (again, knock wood!) you have a better chance of gettin' yo stuff back.
PS: a note to the girls (guys, y'all can skip this!) - you never know when you might need supplies, so stash some extra, even if you don't think you'll need anything. Murphy's Law says you'll meet a female in need & you can be a real life-saver! it's a karma thing! also, personal pre-packaged wipes are another amazing item to randomly miracle to some poor soul standing in line at a porto without TP! seeing their facial expression of genuine gratitude when you give them one is enough to make you wish you'd brought a case! so that's my tip...spread karma, not germs! ;D
Great list Annabelle, thanks. Even though there's no way I would bring half of that stuff (knowingly, cuz Fawnmart would pack all that shit) it's great to pick some things out that you think could be important to you that you never thought of. Kudos and a Friday.
Yeah.. I just listed a bunch of options for each need I saw as important. I figure reminding people of the basic categories will help them know what is best for them or get them thinking about who in their group should carry what.
My local outdoor store sells a plastic phone case for $20 that's made of heavy-duty plastic but you can definitely text through it. It rocks!!! Here's a similar version: 
