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Post by CreativeUnderclass on Feb 10, 2008 17:04:10 GMT -5
What are your patented ways not to lose things that you need to keep on you? Or just other Bonnaroo "hacks"...
Here are a couple I developed:
my first year I bought two cartons of cigs on the way, because they are far far far cheaper down south than they are in NYC! I found myself losing several packs a day when I tucked them in my jeans pockets, so I started duct-taping my red 100's to my arm! not only was it a fun conversation starter, but I never lost them again.
Here's another one: trying to conceal valuables of some sort? *Edited this part. If you want to conceal valuables, don't tell the world where Good idea though!*
your turn!
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2010 - my fourth trip to Bonnaroo! (2006, 2007, 2008)
Post by Good-Chicken on Feb 10, 2008 17:29:12 GMT -5
Zippers!!!
i wear cargo pockets that have zippers on the front and back pockets and velcro on the side pockets. that way i don't have to be paranoid of losing my shit when i am dancing around or sitting in the grass or catching a nap.
I'm really sorta OCD about making sure I have everything at all times. If you see me walking around I'm usually feeling all my pockets. I do it at least every half hour, even when i'm not at roo.
Post by localweather on Feb 11, 2008 10:28:26 GMT -5
Does anyone have a foolproof system as to when to arrive/what route to take to get a good campsite? In '05 we had a great location, in '07 we were by the gates like 1.5 miles from Centeroo.
Does anyone have a foolproof system as to when to arrive/what route to take to get a good campsite? In '05 we had a great location, in '07 we were by the gates like 1.5 miles from Centeroo.
If someone can come up with that - they can prolly make alot of money - LOL
Does anyone have a foolproof system as to when to arrive/what route to take to get a good campsite? In '05 we had a great location, in '07 we were by the gates like 1.5 miles from Centeroo.
If someone can come up with that - they can prolly make alot of money - LOL
Or would keep it a secret so that the good spots don't get taken.
I'm really sorta OCD about making sure I have everything at all times. If you see me walking around I'm usually feeling all my pockets. I do it at least every half hour, even when i'm not at roo.
Post by localweather on Feb 11, 2008 12:32:48 GMT -5
bos1969 said:
If someone can come up with that - they can prolly make alot of money - LOL
Yeah, that's kind of what I thought, I just wanted to make sure that there wasn't some kind of secret floating around out there.
I walked to and from Centeroo at least 12 times last year, so that's like walking 18 miles, not counting all the walking I did besides the transit walks. I know I probably walked a total of close to 30 miles if you were to track my whole progress.
I think this year I am going to bring my little gps deal and see how much I actually walk a day.
We met a guy last year with a GPS tracking dart that was going to do just that when he got back, see how far he walked total.. and try to piece together those late night wanderings.. I might try that this year
Post by spookymonster on Feb 11, 2008 12:57:01 GMT -5
wooz said:
We met a guy last year with a GPS tracking dart that was going to do just that when he got back, see how far he walked total.. and try to piece together those late night wanderings.. I might try that this year
You need a GPS transponder tag... like the ones they use to track the migration habits of polar bears. I can't begin to tell you how many times I heard last year, "Where's Wooz? He was just here a minute ago..."
You're the Bonnaroo version of Keyser Soza... and then >POOF<... he was gone....
We met a guy last year with a GPS tracking dart that was going to do just that when he got back, see how far he walked total.. and try to piece together those late night wanderings.. I might try that this year
You need a GPS transponder tag... like the ones they use to track the migration habits of polar bears. I can't begin to tell you how many times I heard last year, "Where's Wooz? He was just here a minute ago..."
You're the Bonnaroo version of Keyser Soza... and then >POOF<... he was gone....
I agree - Wooz and I texted for a long time on Saturday I think - trying to find each other - LOL
Post by StreetBum87 on Feb 11, 2008 13:54:24 GMT -5
fhqwhgads said:
I velcro my brain to the inside of my skull, so that when my mind is blown, I'm not left hunting around for it later.
lolololol karma....all i can think about...tenacious d "I did not meeeaaann....to blow your mind....but that should happen to it.....ALLL OF THE TIIIIIIIIIIIIME"
Post by CreativeUnderclass on Feb 11, 2008 19:45:54 GMT -5
Here's one, though I guess it's not fool-proof because usually around saturday afternoon they catch on: if you simply walk into the phone charging tent and ignore the people at the door, you can chill on the couch and just plug in to one of the outlets by the chairs/couches. This can potentially work in other tents.
I use a backpack myself. I tend to leave camp around 10 or 11 in the morning and don't return until the end of the late night sets (napping periodically throughout the day in Centeroo) and I like to keep all of my crap with me. (Plus it makes a decent pillow for said naps.)
Last year I kept my balls stuck to my leg the whole weekend. Worked like a charm. Sure didn't lose 'em. But yeah, cargos are extremely helpful as well as a solid camelbak, preferably one with webbing on the side to hold odds and ends (hat, beers, so forth)......
Last year I kept my balls stuck to my leg the whole weekend.
I suggest Gold Bond in that case buddy.
Another trick I have is that I put most things in zip lock bags. My smokes, my cash, my cell phone, and most important my schedule. Although I didn't make it out of 04 dry, all my smokes and schedule were.
Post by spookymonster on Feb 12, 2008 8:16:39 GMT -5
thedrugsdowork said:
Another trick I have is that I put most things in zip lock bags. My smokes, my cash, my cell phone, and most important my schedule. Although I didn't make it out of 04 dry, all my smokes and schedule were.
Last year, I found some waterpoof, tearproof inkjet paper at a local camping supply store (Campmor). The stuff works great! Once you print it out, it cannot be smudged, soaked, or ripped (it can still get dirty, however). I used it for my schedule and other important papers last year, and it survived a leaky Camelbak, a run thru the fountain, and an impromptu fall in a mud puddle. It's expensive, but I only use it for special occasions (like 'Roo, of course!).
Good idea though!*
