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How about the top five things you'd carry with you for use throughout the day? We're not camping .
1. Spray on Sunscreen - I agree with strumntheguitar, you don't want to rub a coat of dust into your skin 2. Baby wipes! Even if you aren't camping, you're feet/arms/face/body will get so dirty that you'll want a little refreshment during the day. Baby wipes are like a portable shower. 3. Toilet paper - usually the portastanks don't have any, and you'll also want something to line the seats. May be substituted for more baby wipes. 4. Blanket - there is no shame in sitting for a show, especially when you're out in the hot Tennessee sun all day. It's the only way you'll make it to late night sets. Plus, blankets can provide instant shade if set up properly. 5. Comfy shoes - whatever kind you're comfortable in, that's what's for you. Lots of people recommend crocs, but really anything will do. One thing you have to realize, though, is that you'll be standing/walking for probably a good 10 hours or so (at least!), and you don't want your feet to fall off. 6. (Because 5 isn't enough) A large water bottle or camelback. You won't survive being out in the sun and heat without being properly hydrated. Save your money, don't buy beer there. Alcohol will only slow you down and you'll be too exhausted too fast. At least wait until the sun goes down for your fix.
And, like most people said, be sure to bring a positive attitude! You'll be meeting tons of fun people and seeing tons of fun things, but that doesn't mean nothing bad will happen. As long as you keep positive you'll have a glowing 'Roo experience.
Last year we took the wrong way out of Wal-Mart and had to wait in an extra 15 miles of traffic. It took us about 5 hours. It SUCKED, but we tried to stay positive through it. After we got in to the 'Roo, we ended up in a camp site that was a 5 minute walk from the Centeroo side gate. If we hadn't taken that wrong turn, we could have been 30 minutes or more away from Centeroo. Good things can come from your mistakes, you just have to view it in a positive light.
Post by spookymonster on Dec 10, 2007 13:50:22 GMT -5
Camelbak backpack - stores everything you're hauling, keeps you hydrated.
Hand sanitizer sprays & baby wipes - come in handy with all the portapotties and finger food.
Neat Sheet - water-proof, tear-proof ground cloth. Can be used in a pinch as a rain poncho. Light, soft, easy to fold. About $10 on Ebay.
Spray-on sun & bug lotion - Not that bugs are a problem at 'Roo, but a little extra protection never hurts, especially if you're out in BFE near the woods.
Crocs/Tevas/comfy shoes - Don't get cheap on your shoes.... knock-off foam footies look good when you're in Walmart, but you'll be in a world of hurt after a few hours of hiking. I had a half dozen blisters on my feet because I figured my cheapy, ill-fitting garden sandals would do the trick for 4 days this year. I've since learned my lesson.
I didn't realize Camelback made backpacks. And the shoe thing...I usually wear closed-toe shoes. The thought of port-a-potties and flip flops nauseates me to no end . Another tip is to pick up a packet of moleskin (Dr. Scholls) for the first sign of blisters. That stuff saved my life at ACL this year.
Post by spookymonster on Dec 10, 2007 14:27:42 GMT -5
sassbox said:
I didn't realize Camelback made backpacks.
Here's one similar to what I used this year at 'Roo- Camelbak Lobo. It's got a small pocket, just barely large enough to hold the essentials...:
Here's what I used for the Voodoo festival - Camelbak Cloud Walker. Tons of storage and pockets. Easily fits a Neat Sheet, couple bottles of beer, a sweater, and plenty more. Not much bulkier than the Lobo, really:
[edit] That's not the same Lobo I have... the new models apparently bumped up the reservoir to 100 oz.... mine has less than 70...
most vendors will give ya a cup of ice for free(i offer a quarter or something, very few actually took the quarter) and you can drop that ice down into the camelbak, you can't do that as easily with bottled water
Great tip. I froze water for ACL this year and it was a mess with the condensation (not to mention ridiculously bulky). Also, does anyone take chairs in to Centeroo?
There's a link earlier in this thread that has some *cheap* Camelbak generic brand for like $15. It's on sale until Dec 31, but the price before the sale was only like two dollars more. It comes in either a 70 or 100 oz size, for those who are interested.
Post by bamadancer on Dec 12, 2007 14:48:59 GMT -5
Not sure I've posted in this thread before, but... 1) A sweatshirt or a light jacket. It does get chilly at night and you will want one. It always makes me sad to see girls at 3 AM still in their bikinis freezing to death! 2) A blanket or towel to sit on/nap on. You don't always want to lie in the grass 3) HAND SANITIZER - I was the only one to bring this this year, and my friends thanked me for it 4) A spray fan - you will be happy, and so will everyone around you if you share. Also a great way to get free corn 5) Plastic bags - Just bring an array of grocery bags/trash bags/zip locs. You will need them
and because it's always more than 5: 6) Port-o-potty survival kit - I kept some clorox hard surface spray in a little bottle, baby wipes and some TP in a big ziploc baggie and took it with me to the portos. It makes the experience so much better
There's no way I would have survived Roo last year if we didn't have a blanket to lie down on during the afternoon shows, like Michael Franti and Damien Rice. Or without our own toilet paper and hand sanitizer. You have no appreciation for clean skin until you've been outside on a farm with no sink to use for four days!
1. small water bottle spray mister, nice to spray in your face while you're waiting in line 2. tarps for below your tent in case of rain & above your tent to keep cool 3. dry ice in your cooler before you leave, or freeze gallons of water for your cooler 4. flag or hoola hoop (did anyone see this girl?) so you & your friends can find your tent and for finding your friends in the crowd at a show 5. comfy shoes! a must.
1. small water bottle spray mister, nice to spray in your face while you're waiting in line 2. tarps for below your tent in case of rain & above your tent to keep cool 3. dry ice in your cooler before you leave, or freeze gallons of water for your cooler 4. flag or hoola hoop (did anyone see this girl?) so you & your friends can find your tent and for finding your friends in the crowd at a show 5. comfy shoes! a must.
I definitely agree with the dry ice, or get one of those 5-day coolers. Last year we had to buy ice just about every day, and the Roo people are getting away with murder at the prices they're charging to keep your stuff cold.
Also, the flag is a really great idea. We put up a flagpole last year (I followed the construction guide by Leo, I believe it was...) and we put a UofM flag up, a flag with a beer mug on it, and also a windsock parrot. Never had trouble finding our tent!
my girlfriend is trying to tell me she wont like one of those. I just laughed at her and said chya, right. Obviously she's never been to Bonnaroo
I was the only one in my group without a camelback. I just had my big Nalgene and it almost never left my hand, though I had a little backpack for when I didn't want to lug it around. But that didn't bother me at all and is probably what I'll do again this year.
My sister's camelback was a small one with just a little pocket. But she stuck soft thing like TP in with the bladder and then brought a thin blanket/sarong type thing and stuffed it in the bungee straps on the back. It was plenty big enough.
Post by cajuninsaudi on Dec 12, 2007 22:33:52 GMT -5
I've got a CamelBak M.U.L.E. which I've used for both Bonnaro and Voodoo. It's got plenty of room to carry everything but not so much that I'm tempted to bring 20 pounds of crap with me. One nice feature of this one is the outside clip straps. It was easy for me to roll up my fest blanket and string it through the straps. No worry about mud in the pack and was easy to unclip at each show. It also has an I-pod pouch which is fairly protected for those essential you just don't want to get wet. Another bonus is there are enough pouches that security won't find things. I snuck 500 glow sticks into Centeroo in it one night.
I know this sounds like a sales review but the Camelbak and my Crocs made the farm extremely comfortable.
Ditto to everyone on the flag thing too. I flew the flags in my avatar above our camp and we could always find our way back, plus I sent a photo text of it to some friends telling them how to find our camp which took them only ten minutes.
Last Edit: Dec 12, 2007 22:38:13 GMT -5 by cajuninsaudi - Back to Top
my girlfriend is trying to tell me she wont like one of those. I just laughed at her and said chya, right. Obviously she's never been to Bonnaroo
Personally, I prefer a small nylon backpack with just a bottle of water, frozen to start out with or at least partially. That way I have room for the hand sanitizer, toliet paper (they sell the small rolls in the camping stores now - really cool!) handi wipes, money, misc other goodies, etc. Camelbacks are too limiting......
my girlfriend is trying to tell me she wont like one of those. I just laughed at her and said chya, right. Obviously she's never been to Bonnaroo
Personally, I prefer a small nylon backpack with just a bottle of water, frozen to start out with or at least partially. That way I have room for the hand sanitizer, toliet paper (they sell the small rolls in the camping stores now - really cool!) handi wipes, money, misc other goodies, etc. Camelbacks are too limiting......
Am I the only person who pre-tore her toilet paper at home? I thought it was a fab idea - no fumbling with a roll inside a really hot plastic box.
Post by Good-Chicken on Dec 13, 2007 17:35:21 GMT -5
pre-tore ur toilet paper that is hilarious. and i mean that in a good way. onto my 5: hat/sunglasses camelbak smokes beer shorts with zippers on the pockets so i don't lose my nuts
pre-tore ur toilet paper that is hilarious. and i mean that in a good way. onto my 5: hat/sunglasses camelbak smokes beer shorts with zippers on the pockets so i don't lose my nuts
hahahahaha - love that you found it hilarious! I felt kinda dumb doing it, but it was such a lifesaver! ;D
my girlfriend is trying to tell me she wont like one of those. I just laughed at her and said chya, right. Obviously she's never been to Bonnaroo
Personally, I prefer a small nylon backpack with just a bottle of water, frozen to start out with or at least partially. That way I have room for the hand sanitizer, toliet paper (they sell the small rolls in the camping stores now - really cool!) handi wipes, money, misc other goodies, etc. Camelbacks are too limiting......
As far as the small rolls camping stores sell.. if a while before roo you just stop using a roll whenever it gets down 3/4 of the way and stash it for roo, it does the same job. Although I've seen some camping stores that sell them in a hard plastic case that looked almost waterproof...
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