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« Reply #1020 on Mar 29, 2012, 1:18am » | |
I'm trying to get my friend from Baltimore to come join me for this, but if that doesn't work out do I need to be overly concerned about camping as a solo female? You know, other than not announcing plans to wander off into the darkness alone to a bunch of bros? Or this mase fella I've seen mentioned.
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« Reply #1021 on Mar 29, 2012, 1:24am » | |
My opinion- no, you probably dont need to worry. Make friends with your neighbors though 
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« Reply #1022 on Mar 29, 2012, 8:51am » | |
Mar 29, 2012, 1:18am, imnotveryclever wrote:| I'm trying to get my friend from Baltimore to come join me for this, but if that doesn't work out do I need to be overly concerned about camping as a solo female? You know, other than not announcing plans to wander off into the darkness alone to a bunch of bros? Or this mase fella I've seen mentioned. |
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At a place like Sasquatch I'd say your only major concern would be yourself. Basically for solo female or male the only way you'll get into trouble is if you take more than you can handle or if don't take sun and hydration precautions. I'm sure you can pretty much depend on "the kindness of strangers" to call security if you are passing out on the lawn, but when you are solo you don't always have the luxury of someone telling you before it gets to that point that you "ain't lookin' too good and might wanna get some water".
One thing you NEED to do! Be sure you know exactly where your tent is. I mean, have a solid idea what row you're in, the closest Honey Buckets, and a good reference point. When you set up camp you may be tempted to look around and you may tell yourself;
"Wow, I'll never forget where I am. I'm next to three green cars"
(You may also tell yourself "This is not my beautiful house"
And you may tell yourself, "This is not my beautiful wife")
But once that sun goes down the only colour/color that will be visible in the campground will be the colour/color of LED and strobe. Those green cars will look like ALL of the cars. The tents will also look like ALL of the tents and you will suddenly realize that the canopy your neighbours/neighbors were using has somehow replicated and is being used by everyone with a canopy.
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« Reply #1023 on Mar 29, 2012, 9:25am » | |
yeah the honeybuckets have numbers on them. Know which one you're closest to. Write it on yourself in permanent ink if you have a bad memory. This advice could save your life.
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« Reply #1024 on Mar 29, 2012, 12:41pm » | |
I am always a friendly neighbor and my canopy should look quite different than the average canopy.
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« Reply #1025 on Mar 29, 2012, 5:43pm » | |
It's 54 degrees here and my car is already a death trap. I may not survive Coachella. Any volunteers to scrape my melted flesh up and ship it to my family?
Oops wrong thread. 
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« Reply #1026 on Mar 29, 2012, 9:45pm » | |
I don't get it.
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« Reply #1027 on Mar 29, 2012, 9:47pm » | |
I meant to post in the Coachella thread. It was barely warm here and I was already too hot, so I Dr. Garbanzoured I'll probably melt at Coachella.
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« Reply #1028 on Mar 30, 2012, 5:44pm » | |
Wait, 54 is hot? We've already discussed climate differences, I know, but that just sounds ridiculous. I need me a jacket in that weather.
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« Reply #1029 on Mar 30, 2012, 5:46pm via the ProBoards Mobile App » | |
It's not really hot, but it sure felt like it after 5 months of winter. It snowed today though.
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« Reply #1030 on Mar 30, 2012, 5:53pm » | |
Still can't get over that. It was 86 here today.
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« Reply #1031 on Apr 10, 2012, 11:17pm » | |
What would you say the 5 things are that first timers forget and regret to pack/bring?
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« Reply #1032 on Apr 11, 2012, 12:24am » | |
1. Warm clothes. It gets pretty cold at night and if you plan to stay up past midnight (which you should!) then you will need at the very least some pants and a hoodie.
2. Extra sunglasses. Two pairs is the bare minimum, I usually bring 3. You will probably lose at least one pair and going the rest of the fest without sunglasses is pretty much impossible. Obviously they should all be cheap sunglasses.
3. Extra booze. Assuming you are a drinker, you will be amazed how fast beer and liquor go. As a Canadian I find booze to be amazingly cheap in the states so we load up on it. If you have a bit leftover, no big deal, if you run out, it sucks. There is a store that sells beer there but it's a walk and ain't cheap by comparison to a grocery store.
4. Something to make shade. Not necessary, but if you have room for it then it make life more enjoyable. Make sure to tie it down good and consider taking it down when you go into the fest as it gets windy.
5. Vitamins. Considering that my diet usually consists fried food, booze and the odd veggie, vitamins help me not feel like death by the 4th day.
Most of the little stuff like salt & pepper, a cutting knife... can all be borrowed from neighbours.
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« Reply #1033 on Apr 11, 2012, 7:49pm » | |
Apr 11, 2012, 12:24am, davers wrote:1. Warm clothes. It gets pretty cold at night and if you plan to stay up past midnight (which you should!) then you will need at the very least some pants and a hoodie.
2. Extra sunglasses. Two pairs is the bare minimum, I usually bring 3. You will probably lose at least one pair and going the rest of the fest without sunglasses is pretty much impossible. Obviously they should all be cheap sunglasses.
3. Extra booze. Assuming you are a drinker, you will be amazed how fast beer and liquor go. As a Canadian I find booze to be amazingly cheap in the states so we load up on it. If you have a bit leftover, no big deal, if you run out, it sucks. There is a store that sells beer there but it's a walk and ain't cheap by comparison to a grocery store.
4. Something to make shade. Not necessary, but if you have room for it then it make life more enjoyable. Make sure to tie it down good and consider taking it down when you go into the fest as it gets windy.
5. Vitamins. Considering that my diet usually consists fried food, booze and the odd veggie, vitamins help me not feel like death by the 4th day.
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Ditto on the warm clothes.
The other 2 things I'm glad I had with me, that might not occur to newbies:
- a couple of decent flashlights
- ear plugs (for sleeping). You may get lucky and have fantastic neighbours, or you may wind up right next to the "all night dubstep emporium". Some people like that. Personally, I like to sleep at some point.
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« Reply #1034 on Apr 11, 2012, 8:49pm » | |
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Seriously. Do it. Especially if you're someone like me and wake up as soon as light touches your eyelids.
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