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Post by stumblebee on Jan 19, 2011 9:15:53 GMT -8
Hats! one of my favorite fashion accessories at any time, but necessary and functional for Sasquatch.
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Post by stumblebee on Jan 19, 2011 9:40:28 GMT -8
Also, as for any concert, I suggest you not wear your cutest "flippy floppies" if you have any intention of getting close to the main stage. Not only will they get trashed (if you can even find them after), your toes will too.
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Post by Catherine Sun Chips on Jan 19, 2011 12:39:15 GMT -8
Not only will they get trashed (if you can even find them after), your toes will too. No kidding! Your feet look disgusting after a long day of jammin' and walkin'
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Post by unifiedscene on Jan 20, 2011 17:01:37 GMT -8
Thanks for starting this thread Catherine. I think it's a great idea. My 1 'girly' tip would be to pick up a $10 camp solar shower before the festival. I have never used the real showers at Sasquatch. Lineups are too long. Between a camp shower and a healthy supply of baby wipes you can save yourself much time and frustration trying to shower.
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Post by Horned Gramma on Jan 20, 2011 17:03:53 GMT -8
You can save yourself much time and frustration by just acknowledging that you're at a festival and nobody cares if you don't shower.
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Post by Snorlax on Jan 20, 2011 17:06:47 GMT -8
Haha is it gross if I say I wasn't really planning on showering considering it's Sasquatch?
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Post by topspin on Jan 20, 2011 17:07:55 GMT -8
I steadfastly tried not to post in here, and I agree that you're a douche if you keep complaining about not being able to shower at a festival. But a girl wanting to figure out a way to get a jimmyrigged shower is much more attractive to me than one relishing in the fact that she doesn't have to.
Edit: snorlax I was in no way directing that at you. we posted that at the same time. I have no reason to believe that you relish in not having to shower.
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Post by Snorlax on Jan 20, 2011 17:26:31 GMT -8
Haha none taken. I mainly meant if I can get a shower, great! If not, awesome! I'm going to be at Sasquatch!
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Post by unifiedscene on Jan 20, 2011 17:44:54 GMT -8
I never feel the real lack of personal hygiene at sasquatch until I am on the ferry going home, and realize that pretty much everyone around me has showered sometime in the last 4-5 days, and I have not. Or in last year's case, spending an hour and a half at the border trying to convince the border patrol that I am not smuggling drugs, while they did through my dirty laundry.
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Post by stumblebee on Jan 21, 2011 8:31:34 GMT -8
Nair~ or the equivalent generic brand hair remover. Or dry shave cream. But remember, if you're "anibacterial/baby wipe showering" that shit stings when you try to shave with it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2011 1:54:24 GMT -8
Hey ladies! It'll be my first year this year, and it's looking like I'll be going solo! Any and all help is welcome!
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Post by Catherine Sun Chips on Jan 25, 2011 10:27:22 GMT -8
Props for doing this alone. Once you get there, though, you wont feel like it. Promise. You're going to have a blast. I have friends who go to Bonnaroo and I've been to Lollapalooze and Sasquatch. From what I've heard and compare, Sasquatch is way better than the other two.
If you're camping, get to know your neighbors. People at these festivals are usually pretty chill and are willing to help you out. We had good neighbors last year.
For a general suggestion, when the line-up is released, try to get really organized and know what bands you're going to see, know the stages, and know how long their sets are. That way, you can eliminate unnecessary traveling around the area. The more organized you are, the more bands you'll be able to see.
As far as food goes, the food area has a lot of choices, but try to keep it simple with pizza and stuff--nothing too exotic or fancy. There was an overwhelming salmonella outbreak at Sasquatch last year. Gross.
Last year was my first and I got really lucky with the weather. Apparently in years past, there has been very unpredictable weather. Prepare for the worst and pack a change of clothes with you when you get into the festival.
I can't stress enough the importance of comfortable shoes. Try tevas or sanuks. I usually wear flip flops, but after awhile the thong between your toes will start to hurt.
Remember to stay super hydrated. Drink more water than you need to--they usually say that once you're thirty, you're already dehydrated.
I'm more of a craft beer/micro-brew drinker, but be prepared to literally pay an arm and a leg for domestic beer. Last year, I drank the good stuff at my campsite and occasionally shelled out the $9 for PBR.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2011 11:01:45 GMT -8
Some awesome info! Thank you! I feel like I kind of know what I'm doing cuz I've done roadtrips for concerts, and camped the whole time, but this is going to be a lot different I think. I'm really really excited for this. Do they usually release the schedule at the same time as the lineup?? I know some festivals don't release the schedule until really late, which is frustrating and a half!
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Post by unifiedscene on Jan 25, 2011 17:21:30 GMT -8
The schedule isn't released until much later. Usually early May. Looking back at last year I think it was around May 10th.
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Post by crcmayo on Jan 25, 2011 19:05:43 GMT -8
Hi Ladies So, I will be at the Sas this year (my first), and I am so happy to find this thread! I've actually been to Bonnaroo the past 4 years, and have found many many MANY tips for ladies on the Inforoo.com "The Girly Fashion Thread." However, knowing that this fest is pretty different from Roo (temperatures alone...) then I hope to hear some good tips regarding clothing etc as Sas approaches. One thing I can say if you are a dress-wearer like me, at Austin City Limits last year, it would definitely get really chilly at night. But low 80s during the day. So I'd rock a sundress, and pack leggings in my camelbak and tie a hoodie to the pak as well. So when the sun dropped, I was covered. Any thoughts from any of the Lady Sas vets out there? <3
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2011 21:52:22 GMT -8
I want to do Bonnaroo so bad!! I was going to go this year, but I thought I should probably do one a little closer to home for my first festival.. Plus I should probably get a new car before I attempt to drive it 37 hours away.. 14 isn't so bad.
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Post by unifiedscene on Jan 26, 2011 9:04:13 GMT -8
It does get quite cold at night. Bring layers. Leggings are a good idea. They are warm and take up next to no room in your bag. They also can be put on under your dress in a fairly public area, which is a good thing, because trying to change a complete set of clothes in a honeybucket in the dark is less than ideal.
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Post by dottie on Jan 26, 2011 9:17:16 GMT -8
What a great thread! Glad to see it's not just the dudes who have the Internet. Hi Ladies So, I will be at the Sas this year (my first), and I am so happy to find this thread! I've actually been to Bonnaroo the past 4 years, and have found many many MANY tips for ladies on the Inforoo.com "The Girly Fashion Thread." However, knowing that this fest is pretty different from Roo (temperatures alone...) then I hope to hear some good tips regarding clothing etc as Sas approaches. One thing I can say if you are a dress-wearer like me, at Austin City Limits last year, it would definitely get really chilly at night. But low 80s during the day. So I'd rock a sundress, and pack leggings in my camelbak and tie a hoodie to the pak as well. So when the sun dropped, I was covered. Any thoughts from any of the Lady Sas vets out there? Just one. Dont call it 'Sas'. Abbreviations are dumb. But seriously, Yes to Leggings and layers! Nights are chilly - so be prepared.
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Post by Catherine Sun Chips on Jan 26, 2011 9:17:34 GMT -8
Ha! The honeybuckets cracked me up last year
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Post by dottie on Jan 26, 2011 9:19:17 GMT -8
Wonderful shirt!
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