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Sasquatch! Survival Tips
« Thread Started on May 21, 2010, 6:33pm »

Here's a link to a page with some fun sasquatch! tips: http://vinyldream.wordpress.com/2010/05/....uatch-festival/

Some of them are pretty familiar.

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Re: Sasquatch! Survival Tips
« Reply #1 on May 21, 2010, 6:58pm »

This being my fourth `Squatch, most of that article sounds like pretty basic common sense. But I remember my FIRST `Squatch -- 2006, the year of the End of the World hailstorm -- and it occurs to me how easy it is to overlook some of these things.

-Bring LAIRS of clothing. And plenty of extra socks.

-PONCHO dudes. Cheap-o plastic poncho. Five bucks. For the love of God you'll be one sad fucker if you don't bring a poncho.

-Hydrate or die. There's drinkable water readily available; drink as much as your body is able. You wanna be pissin' clear at the end of the day or you're not doing it right.

-Remember the wisdom of Mr. Show: "Never take more than you can handle, and ALWAYS KNOW YOUR DEALER."

Every year around 5:00pm on Saturday I see some kid who doesn't know how to handle his shit go white as a sheet and then keel over on the ground. Take care of your shit, people. I'm fairly certain there haven't been any deaths reported at any previous Sasquatch! (I checked earlier today). That's a reputation worth keeping.

DRESS WARM STAY DRY DRINK WATER STAY COOL
cuz we gonna have a party at the Gorge

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Re: Sasquatch! Survival Tips
« Reply #2 on May 22, 2010, 1:16am »

While I don't usually find gramma's posts useful in any way, I must say this one definitely is. All his suggestions are spot on. They're things that are commonly overlooked but can make or break your festival experience. I cannot overemphasize bringing a poncho. They cost next to nothing, fit in your pocket/purse, and will save your ass if it precipitates. Drinking water seems obvious but is often forgotten about. If you do nothing else next weekend, drink lots of water. And yes: we most definitely are going to have a party!

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Re: Sasquatch! Survival Tips
« Reply #3 on May 22, 2010, 1:25am »

May 21, 2010, 6:58pm, Horned Gramma wrote:

DRESS WARM STAY DRY DRINK WATER STAY COOL
cuz we gonna have a party at the Gorge

I want to make shirts that say this.

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If [The Black Keys] are there, they will be headlining.

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Re: Sasquatch! Survival Tips
« Reply #4 on May 22, 2010, 1:26am »

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Re: Sasquatch! Survival Tips
« Reply #5 on May 22, 2010, 1:37am »

Also, some acceptable tips in there. Reminds me that I need to look into getting a tarp. After last year's near-heatstroke, 2006's hail storm (and even 2008's light rain) seems far off and almost impossible. Gotta recheck the reality here.

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Re: Sasquatch! Survival Tips
« Reply #6 on May 22, 2010, 10:37am »

May 22, 2010, 1:25am, interstateeight wrote:

May 21, 2010, 6:58pm, Horned Gramma wrote:

DRESS WARM STAY DRY DRINK WATER STAY COOL
cuz we gonna have a party at the Gorge

I want to make shirts that say this.

That would be the sickest shirt in the universe. I'm convinced I need to make one.

...made one the other day - It's this yellow t-shirt with some trees on it. I put Smoke Trees on the front, and on the back I put Raising awareness for controlled burns. ha I thought it was sort of original

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Re: Sasquatch! Survival Tips
« Reply #7 on May 22, 2010, 11:42am »

May 22, 2010, 1:37am, interstateeight wrote:

the rain in 2008 was much appreciated since it seemed to mostly hold off long enough for the mainstage headliner to finish up. for those of us that were up in the front of the crowd most of the time, it was a very refreshing end to each day.

i think to briefly summarize what everyone should bring, you should just plan for the possibility of any kind of weather. hell, i think there was even a tornado in the vicinity the other day.

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Re: Sasquatch! Survival Tips
« Reply #8 on May 23, 2010, 4:02pm »

i was thinking about getting an ez up shade tent, those are nice to hang out under in the rain or sun when back at camp. will probably bring crocks to wears, they are good if its wet and muddy. bring some snack foods fruit beer wine and water, buy vendor food for a couple meals. will probably bring enough money to spend between 50 and 100 bucks each day, might spend less though.

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Re: Sasquatch! Survival Tips
« Reply #9 on May 23, 2010, 4:10pm »

gold bond, ducktape, camp chairs, and blankets to sit on are other good things to bring. mini kegs are fun

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Re: Sasquatch! Survival Tips
« Reply #10 on May 23, 2010, 10:43pm »

"Tip #5 Bring drink mixers. I don’t care how hard-core you are; eighty-degree alcohol does not go down well. That’s not to say that eighty-degree alcohol mixed with crystal light goes down much easier, but it certainly helps. Even if you continually drink water throughout the festival the gorge heat will keep you pretty thirsty and you’ll probably prefer something that you can sip on, rather than grin and bear. But, then again, if you are hard-core, and fiery-hot booze is your thing, then kudos to you."

This is my favourite because it's so true.

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Re: Sasquatch! Survival Tips
« Reply #11 on May 25, 2010, 2:06am »

Are there any water taps? Is the only option to buy water, or can I bring my nalgene and fill it up?

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Re: Sasquatch! Survival Tips
« Reply #12 on May 25, 2010, 2:29am »

May 25, 2010, 2:06am, theos1 wrote:

Are there any water taps? Is the only option to buy water, or can I bring my nalgene and fill it up?

Yes, there are at least three I can think of. You are allowed to bring in a water bottle, sealed, and fill up with as much free water as you like. If you forget your bottle though, you will have to purchase one for $4, and they won't give you the cap. It is tough stashing water in your pocket without a cap.

You are not allowed to bring in a container unsealed that holds liquid, because most of those hold alcohol. You might get lucky though.

Edit: Empty containers are cool to bring in.

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Re: Sasquatch! Survival Tips
« Reply #13 on May 26, 2010, 12:46am »

Here's one of my tips that has served me well:

Go to QFC (or your preferred grocery store) and buy a 20 back (or whatever the number is) of generic brand water bottles. This lets you wash your hands/face and brush your teeth at the campsite, because let's be honest, fuck waiting in lines. Also that's probably enough water to last everyone counting in the refills (see: knowidyuh's post). And it's mostly cheap!

WOOOO SO FUCKING SOON

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Re: Sasquatch! Survival Tips
« Reply #14 on May 26, 2010, 12:56am »

May 26, 2010, 12:46am, interstateeight wrote:

Go to QFC (or your preferred grocery store) and buy a 20 back (or whatever the number is) of generic brand water bottles.

This is what I do too. These bottles are also the optimal size for putting sneaky gin/vodka/other clear spirits in. Depending on your tolerance, one of those puppies will be good for 1-3 Sasquatch festival goers. Per day, that is.

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