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2 cases of water 1 case of Gatorade 1 case of Red Bull Protein bars, granola bars Bagels, bread, peanut butter, turkey ramen soup, can chicken, celery, carrots dehydrated bananas, and apples. Turkey Jerky Shells and cheese Camp stove, gas, paot and pans, forks. two coolers beer and smokes.
Tent, tarps, PVC pipe shade set up (That I still have to fix) Chairs, rope, tent pegs, pillow, blanket. TP, baby wipes, soap. Towels, tooth brush, tooth paste.
Hat, shorts, tshirts, rain jacket, Sunscreen. Camera, film. Tickets
I miss anything? I need someone to backcheck me. Other wise I'll forget and be screwed
Post by Capttrips25 on Jun 6, 2004 22:19:19 GMT -5
Yep you missed one thing, GOLD BOND, Think about it, You are going to be hot, wet and unshowered, your crotch is going to be one bad rash because of the walking and dancing and your feet are going to be trashed.
Anyone else want to post their list we can compare and double check, I'd hate to see some one there going "crap where's my toothbrush?" I'm a kind guy but my toothbrush, I wouldn't even use my Ex's and we were getting married, I went to the store and bought one. I get strange about some things.
Post by TimewarpShakti on Jun 6, 2004 22:57:30 GMT -5
I'm flying in -- then driving -- so I'll have with me:
5 day cooler inside a Rubbermaid Plastic Bin tent tarps seam sealer duct tape bungees nylon rope scissors/knife extra stakes air mattress/pump sheets/pillow case (I'll pick up a cheap pillow at wal-mart on the way in) sleeping bag or small blanket (I don't know which yet) tent fan sunscreen bug repellent mosquito coils batt operated mini fan/mist bottle tp/tissues wet wipes hat tevas (in case of mud) flip flops (double as shower shoes) sarongs (they work as everything from a skirt to tent curtain to blanket to sit on) el cheapo dollar store shower curtain to use as a liner to sit on at the shows if the ground is wet camelback (a small one that will go in my day pack - -so I can bring in a liquid other than water to the shows if I want). chair small (read: itty) table flashlights head light rain ponchos towels day pack batteries (will pick up at walmart on the way in) garbage bags paper towels large beach umbrella (for over my chair -- so I can have a bit of shade if I can't get a tarp up -- big lots has the umbrellas for $6). ziploc bags wash cloths shower kit (soap/shampoo etc) toiletries (toothbrush, floss, paste, face wash, tweezers, deiderant, body wipes, contact stuff, glasses, sunglasses, q-tips, foot pumice, benadryl, benadryl cream, neosporene, super glue, razors, shampoo, conditioner, soap, body lotion.) clothes rum juice/food/gatorade from wal mart on the way in camera/batteries/media cards glow wires vitamins pen/paper powder plastic bowls/utensils (I'll get cereal/fruit/yogurt at walmart for breakfast) water
Comfort and living: Tent, reflective tarp, tarp for under tent, canopy, tarp to go under canopy, lounge chairs, sunglasses, fold out table to eat on (or prop up feet), duct tape, citronella candles, MacGyver knife, tent fan, Mag Lite, and air bed for wifey and I to sleep on.
Food and waste: Beer, liquor, smokes, cooler, LOTS of ice, waterproof matches, camp grill, propane, cases of water, cooking utensils (spatula, tongs, etc), chicken to grill, hamburger meat to grill, bread, thin-sliced turkey, MANY trash bags, mixers, Red Bull, Gatorade mix, french press, latte mix, cooking pots, eating utensils, paper plates, plastic cups, and cooking pans.
Toiletries: Wet-wipes for No. 2, baby wipes for rash prevention, cleaning towels in lieu of an actual "shower", toothpaste, hand sanitizer, toothbrush, extra boxer shorts, Aleve, Pepcid AC, powder, first-aid kit, and body deodorant spray.
Entertainment: Gameboy, magazines, mp3 player, digital camera, more beer, more liquor.
Things I won't bring: Inhibitions, dignity, cares for the outside world, bad vibes.
I miss anything? I need someone to backcheck me. Other wise I'll forget and be screwed
A sheet/blanket to sit on, ideally waterproof on one side or a shower curtain/tarp to put under it? Comfier than no sheet/blanket and keeps chiggers outta yer privates. ;D
Bring a dark towel. Seriously. Dark blue or brown, and make sure it will cover your head. When the sun comes up at 5:30am, you will want this to block the light and grab another hour or 2 of shut-eye before your neighbors start up their generator, or drum circle, or a loud and x fueled recounting of the best show they ever saw, or some other totally annoying and loud activity.
Post by xjenNjuicex on Jun 7, 2004 16:29:26 GMT -5
The only thing that I hate about going on trips like this is packing! It really stresses me out! I'm alway so worried that I'll forget something important...and I usually do. I can't wait to be there!!!!!! ;D
Post by theroadsplit on Jun 7, 2004 23:33:45 GMT -5
You all bring silly large amounts of things. I know Bonnaroo isn't exactly roughing it with the onsite restaurant, showers, etc., but damn. I thought I had packed EVERYTHING until I read this post. Now my list pales in comparison.
A sheet/blanket to sit on, ideally waterproof on one side or a shower curtain/tarp to put under it?
They sell these blankets at Wal-Mart called "Neat Sheet." They are waterproof and have small weights in the corners to keep it from blowing away. They're about $6, and usually in the summer/seasonal aisle. ;D
Post by funkykunky on Feb 22, 2005 20:00:13 GMT -5
I found this check list online somewhere...i cant remember where, but here's what it has on it....
necesities: tickets water cash shoes coffee walkie talkies full gas tank sunglasses sun block road atlas directions extra car key
camping gear: air matress axe or mallot blankets bungee cords camp-chairs citronella candles flag or banner flashlights ground pad or air matress tools hats head light hoodie knife lanterns matches neat sheet percolater/french press pillows propane/stove fuel rain gear rope sheet sleeping bag something w/ wheels for ice transport spray/mist bottle stove swim trunks tarp tent tent fan towels waterproof matches
Staple supplies: back pack batteries bucket camelbacks cell phone charger clothes line duct tape garbage bags gas can sponges hygiene stuff paper towells platic mirror rags safety pins seam grip sewing kit shampoo soap super glue toilet paper trash bags umbrella wash cloth zip loc bags
food and beverage: beer charcoal cooler food drozen water/tea/juice in gallon jugs grill ice lighter fluid snacks dry ice
recreation: big floppy hat binoculars books camera cards/games cd's for trading costume for parade football frisbee glow objects instruments mini stereo pen and paper
medical: bug spray ear plugs first aid kit handywipes/clorox wipes lotion neosporin peroxide powder skin so soft vitamins aloe
utensils: bowls cups plates pots/pans silverware spatula tongs can opener
"I guess of all my uncles, I liked Uncle Cave Man the best. We called him Uncle Cave Man because he lived in a cave and because sometimes he'd eat one of us. Later on we found out he was a bear."
HI, FIRST POST, ALTHOUGH I HAVE BEEN READING AND GETTING LOTS OF GREAT TIPS FOR A WHILE NOW. I JUST WANTED TO ADD SOMETHING I LEARNED TO ADD AFTER DRIVING HOME FROM DEER CREEK WITH ONE EYE CLOSED ONE YEAR. AFTER LOTS OF DUST AND DIRT AND THREE DAYS OF IMPROPER CARE, THEN LOSING ONE, AN EXTRA SET OF CONTACTS OR EVEN MY BACK-UP GLASSES WOULD HAVE BEEN MOST HELPFUL
Yup, fine advice on the lenses. Oktoberfest a few years back a girl I met had some early am cottonmouth & chugged the glass of water next to my bed -- the one with my soaking lenses. That was a fun day.
Seriously think about taking moleskin. My wife and I went last year and she got horrifying blisters that cracked and bled, and she and I only got to see ONE show the entire time due to the condition of her feet. I stayed with her trying to console her, but believe me, when you have blisters that feel like someone is stabbing your feet with an icepick, it's no fun.
On a related note, the medical tent responded to my request for moleskin with, "We got band-aids and water."
Oh man have I been there (although it sounds like your wife might have been in worse shape than me). I'm not familiar with the term moleskin but I assume they are those band-aid type things specifically for blisters(?).
The most important thing here is bringing the right shoes. In 2002 I wandered away from my car while waiting for 12 hours in traffic at the precise moment that we got waved around and into the site. It was about 10:00 in the morning, I had no hat, no sunscreen and cheap new sandals on that I had just thrown on. By the time I walked the mile into the site, my feet were trashed for the weekend (I managed to survive with many band aids, some inadvisable foot fashions, and lots of beer).
Some people are advising against Birks or things that might get stuck in the mud which is a good advice if it rains and gets muddy (it really was never too muddy in 2002 or 2003). If it isn't muddy, I know my Birks will be my most comfortable, durable, worn in footwear option.
Bring many pairs of shoes that are broken in. Bring ones that you wouldn't mind if they get trashed, bring ones that will hold up in mud, bring ones that will be comfortable and durable if its dry. My idea to buy a few pairs of cheap, trashable sandals the first year was a really bad one, because that's a recipe for blisters.
Yah I think we're talking about the same thing. I wised up this year and got a pair of day-hiking shoes for cheap from an online camping outlet for $38. I've already started breaking them in.
Last year I wore flip-flops EVERYWHERE. I didn't get blisters tho because I'm blessed (or cursed) with flat feet, so the impact on my feet was spread out over a much larger area than someone (my wife) that has a normal arch. I didn't get a single blister, even with walking around on flip-flops for 4 days.
I'm also bringing a CamelPak this year, and debating on whether or not I bring an RV. $1000 for a week, even split among 4 people, is still a lot of money. Unless someone knows where to get an RV rental in Arkansas for less than $1000, I'm thinking we'll have to just deal with the heat again, and not shower for 4 days.
So, if anyone knows a place in Arkansas to get an RV rental for a week for under $1000, I'd LOVE to hear about it. ;D
Post by helterskelter229 on Mar 1, 2005 17:31:23 GMT -5
You can never bring too much, as long as it fits in your vehicle. We were pretty prepared last year, except for the rain, so that is the one thing I will be adding to my list this year. Anything to use just in case it rains again, that caught us off gaurd. We'll probably bring less food and more drugs, but thats about it. God, I cant wait for the copius amounts of ganja food!
Post by helterskelter229 on Mar 1, 2005 17:36:02 GMT -5
I forgot to mention, last year I brought tylenol PM to knock my ass out at night, or early morning I should say. That was a life saver. I was able to sleep till around 10 am every morning through the blistering heat. So any kinda sleep agent is money.
Post by helterskelter229 on Mar 1, 2005 17:38:43 GMT -5
I dont know why it say "i disagree" up there, that is not what I typed. What it is supposed to say is "my as*". Weird. For some reason you cant type ass?