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i have had good luck with the big containers of diaper wipes and clorox disinfectant wipes. take out the bulk of the wipes but leave the one that comes up through the dispenser hole. you can fit alot in those containers and they never wanna search your poopy accessories. i ahve taken actual pringles in and never though about putting beers in em. thats a good idea.
Last year I snuck two cold ones in with me in a Pringles can every time I went into Centeroo.
great idea. This pas year I came up with something similar. I took a mostly empty sunblock container and cleaned it thoroughly, like let it sit some for a day and then rinsed it thoroughly. After I was sure it was clean, I used it to transport alcohol, such as vodka or whiskey. I'd just squirt it into a lemonade or a coke and security was never thewiser, because everyone brings sunblock. Do bring real sunblock also, I had my GF bring the real bottle with her.
1. Is there enough space in regular camping to have an ez up shade and a 2 person tent side by side? 2. Is the water they give out for free alright for drinking? Is there a bad taste? Is the taste bearable? 3. What's the best way of bathing? Is there a way? 4. When's the best time to arrive? Least amount of traffic, but also get a good spot. 5. What spots should I avoid camping in? 6. How much do they search one's car upon entry? 7. anything else you think would help a first timer?
I've already read Leo's guide and it was great. Thanks this is such a great helpful forum.
1. What we've done is wait until the parker goes down the row a bit, and then have everyone in your group back their cars up about five or six feet. Then we start setting up the tents, wait until the parker puts the next row behind us, and then drive our cars forward again, giving us that extra few feet of space to work with.
2. Water's fine. Add gatorade if you think it tastes weird.
3. Last year I brought my shampoo, soap, an empty cup and toothbrush to the trough and washed there. You will have to wait in line for ten or fifteen minutes, but it's freezing cold water, and that feels really good after standing in the sun.
4. As everyone else said, no clue. You can't really stress about it, because there's no way of knowing.
5. Above. Anywhere you camp will have its advantages and disadvantages, but you'll still have loads of fun wherever you are.
6. They most likely will not search your body unless you give them a reason to. They have never looked through our bags, just our coolers.
7. To add or reinforce what people have said above, do not wear flip flops. Crocs really are excellent because they're light, they adjust for possible heat swelling of your feet, and they're easily washable. I also had a pair of Keens last year, and they were great too. -Try your hardest not to get sunburned. If you get sunburned on the first day, it makes the other days not quite as fun. -Bring wipes for the toilets. The port-a-loos are not too fun if you have to go #2 and someone has peed (or worse) all over the seat. Also bring some tp for Centeroo, especially. -Hand sanitizer is good for right before you eat. -ziploc bags for your map/schedule. Keep that thing dry at all costs. -Don't bring any questionable food. My friend got wicked food poisoning last year and ended up having to leave a day early. -Earplugs are good to have if you want to catch a nap. There will never be a time when the campgrounds are completely quiet.
Hey all..i'm also a newbie to the whole bonnaroo experience. but i can't wait!
i have a few questions to add to this (although this has been so helpful already). i can't believe i'm already starting to prepare haha.
okay numero uno: when you get there, how do they know where to put you: do you say "i want tent only" or what?
num 2: what about a camper? if you wanted to bring that where would you put it? do they have hook ups for it? it's not an RV..it attaches to the back of a car....
num 3: somebody said no flip-flops...what about birkenstocks or chacos (both with no backs)?
num 4: i am going with a few of my friends and boyfriend..everyone is 21 except my good friend is just 20. do you think she'd still be able to drink if she had a fake or no? how do they establish who is able to drink and who isn't?
i can't wait! i'm sure i'll think of a million more questions.
they just park you where they want and you can either set up by your car or carry your stuff to tent only. with your camper you will be in rv land. i think it requires purchasing an rv pass. all that info will be on the website soon. and the no flip flop thing is just someones preference. just make sure you can walk for miles in them. i have crocs and they work perfectly for me. and your friend will have no problems. your id is not required at any time. drinking in the campgrounds is whatever you bring and inside centeroo id will never be required.
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Post by areyoukind on Jan 21, 2007 10:07:41 GMT -5
there are no electrical hookups in the General Admission camping. i don't even think they have electric in the RV section; you have to bring a generator
*i like coconuts, you can break them open they smell like ladies lyin in the sun** *Hell I don't even know where I am** *for now I must sit here and ponder the yonder: The herbivores did well cause their food didn't never run** *We listen, if it feels good We shake** *You made a big impression for a girl of your size, Now I can't get by without you and your big brown eyes.**
Your friend should have no trouble trying to drink, they are sellin beer all over the place in the camp ground. They might card you in the Budwieser tent if you look real young, but all the other beer vendors are just sellin beer they dont care.
Ya...the drinking thing is no big deal. The police won't stop you unless you're really, really crazy. Even then, they usually leave people alone. They're more concerned with stopping people from selling drugs and stuff.
The flip flops thing is mostly because of the mud. Once you step in mud in those things, they fall apart. Chacos are great, birks are great. Something comfortable that will hold up for four days, potentially four muddy days.
Post by crazykittensmile on Jan 21, 2007 14:18:14 GMT -5
i think another problem with flip flops is that most don't have any arch support, walking around all day for 4 days is more than most of our feeties are used to, so that can be a foot killer. comfortable/sturdy footwear is a must, be sure to bring an extra set. my chacos served me extremely well last year, but they're pretty pricey. i've heard good things about crocs, too.
*edit* reread your question, i'd be hesitant to wear chacos with no back in the mud because they might get stuck in the mud and slip off. but during dry weather, i'm sure they'd be fine
*i like coconuts, you can break them open they smell like ladies lyin in the sun** *Hell I don't even know where I am** *for now I must sit here and ponder the yonder: The herbivores did well cause their food didn't never run** *We listen, if it feels good We shake** *You made a big impression for a girl of your size, Now I can't get by without you and your big brown eyes.**
ah thanks this was really helpful! i'll probably bring these rainboots i have in case it rains...i hope it doesn't though! but if it does i guess it would just be like a free shower.
Post by areyoukind on Jan 22, 2007 11:58:46 GMT -5
a few more tips:
on your way to bonnaroo (especially once you are in Tennessee) GO THE SPEED LIMIT. cops love to pull over people on the way to this event. also, once you get really close, cops will be pulled over to the right side of the road every 100 yards or so. PULL TO THE LEFT LANE to pass them. this is a trap and they will pull you over if you pass in the right lane.
bring bugspray. bring extra of something... whatever it is you that you have, someone will need and will trade for
*i like coconuts, you can break them open they smell like ladies lyin in the sun** *Hell I don't even know where I am** *for now I must sit here and ponder the yonder: The herbivores did well cause their food didn't never run** *We listen, if it feels good We shake** *You made a big impression for a girl of your size, Now I can't get by without you and your big brown eyes.**
ya id say baby wipes is the most important thing. i bring a box for 'roo showers' and a box for poopin. and i get one of those big clorox wipes things for cleaning the porta potty as best i can. i am seriously getting one of those toilet lids that snap onto 5 gallon buckets this year. i hate porta potties.
I definitely brought those Clorox wipes with me last year to disinfect the port-a-pots. I think a bucket and a seat might be a little inconvenient to empty not to mention you'd need a bathroom tent to use it in.
ya id just throw the buckets lid back on it and put it in a couple industrial trash bags. or they do make bags that you can put in the bucket. and i will have to get a shower tent or something. although i do have a big van takes me back to 05. waking up to our neighbor screaming because someone pooped in his pan, in his van, aand just left it there as a present. it was like some twisted roo dr seuss " damn who pooped in my pan im my van, man!!!" it was made even better by the fact that his friends had shaved his hair all patchy while he was out and he didnt realize it yet. ahh good times.
ya that would suck. altough i guess you could dump it inot a porta potty if you had to. i hate the grosser facts of life. in a perfect world we could just eat and drink less and avoid all this hassle.
takes me back to 05. waking up to our neighbor screaming because someone pooped in his pan, in his van, aand just left it there as a present. it was like some twisted roo dr seuss