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smosey wales
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campsite security Jul 24, 2014 7:19:38 GMT -5

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Post by smosey wales on Jul 24, 2014 7:19:38 GMT -5

I am so glad I found this forum! Can't wait for my first festival.

just wondering from other's experience about securing stuff at the campsite while off seeing the shows. I get that the obvious stuff like electronics and liquor goes in the car.

But what about folding tables and chairs--cable lock them like outdoor restaurants do?

tapestries, lights/lanterns, stoves, other camping gear? Supplies?

How about coolers? I hate to have to keep them in a hot car, especially food coolers. My strategy is to have several small coolers packed tight and sealed until needed.

I'll be in VIP camping, if that matters.

seems to me that if I have to secure stuff, small locks "just enough to keep an honest man honest" would be OK. You can put a small padlock through the zippers on a tent or backpack. A small cable luggage lock can be useful to keep stuff from growing legs.

Thanks!

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campsite security Jul 24, 2014 14:20:29 GMT -5

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Post by mccjeff on Jul 24, 2014 14:20:29 GMT -5

Does thievery happen at festivals? Yes it does. Was it widespread at Lockn' last year? No it wasn't. I think someone on here had some stuff stolen but I can't remember. We were/are in RV camping and we didn't have any problems at all. None. Your best security is not to leave any big ticket items out in plain sight (we did) and to meet your neighbors. And don't be afraid to quiz people in your neighbors camp if you don't recognize them. A simple "Do you know who's camp this is?" is a great deterrent.

VIP should be NO PROBLEM AT ALL.

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banjer
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campsite security Jul 24, 2014 14:54:05 GMT -5

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Post by banjer on Jul 24, 2014 14:54:05 GMT -5

I do remember fondly the days of my wife laughing at me for putting a little luggage lock on the tent zipper. As if that would keep anyone with so much as a plastic spork out.

I'm generally of the opinion that the last thing anyone there wants to do is haul all of YOUR crap (I'm sure you have very nice crap, mean no disrespect) out, too. That said, I don't bring anything I would cry about if it walked.

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campsite security Jul 24, 2014 15:40:05 GMT -5

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Post by Sneake on Jul 24, 2014 15:40:05 GMT -5

Jul 24, 2014 14:54:05 GMT -5 banjer said:

I do remember fondly the days of my wife laughing at me for putting a little luggage lock on the tent zipper. As if that would keep anyone with so much as a plastic spork out.

i was actually going to suggest this very thing. i do it every fest i go to, and put a lot of my stuff in there. my thinking is that someone that is up to no good probably doesnt want to spend ten minutes trying to rip your tent open. if nothing else, it's a deterrent to thieves and says "hey buddy, why not go steal from a tent that is less trouble?" lol

btw, i was the one that had crap stolen last year. i was stupid and left my backpack under my ez up. wasnt exactly plain sight, but it was easily accessible. they also went through my cooler and took my liquor. that was a big bonehead move on my part, and i sure learned that lesson. that being said, im not one to worry about coolers or tapestries or tables or chairs. there's plenty of that crap just laying around for free when the fest is over, so i dont think the are too concerned with those items.

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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	campsite security Jul 24, 2014 21:00:05 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2014 21:00:05 GMT -5 I'm sure you all know this, but for those who don't, they make coolers that have molded holes for a padlock. We have one, and we intend to use it.

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campsite security Aug 3, 2014 18:17:07 GMT -5

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Post by drunkendave on Aug 3, 2014 18:17:07 GMT -5

I'm hoping the new layout will result in a decrease in theft as more of our neighbors will likely spend more time at base camp, as opposed to last year where a band of wooks could wander unopposed through the campsites, helping themselves to whatever they came across

"Somebody slips a little fuckin piece of paper in your fuckin Bud Light and u all of sudden start seein' all kinds of shit"

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campsite security Aug 3, 2014 18:28:47 GMT -5 WildBill likes this

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Post by smosey wales on Aug 3, 2014 18:28:47 GMT -5

plus with the weapons ban, no one will take seriously my "We don't call 911" sign

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WildBill Long Distance Runner https://www.facebook.com/groups/lockn/ Posts: 443 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Neil Young Number of LOCKNs attended: 5	campsite security Aug 3, 2014 18:48:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WildBill on Aug 3, 2014 18:48:16 GMT -5 If I were to ever find anyone rummaging thru my stuff, they won't know what hit em until the next day when they wake up with a loud ringing in their ears and a bad limp.

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campsite security Aug 4, 2014 2:06:22 GMT -5 via mobile

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Aug 3, 2014 18:17:07 GMT -5 drunkendave said:

I'm hoping the new layout will result in a decrease in theft as more of our neighbors will likely spend more time at base camp, as opposed to last year where a band of wooks could wander unopposed through the campsites, helping themselves to whatever they came across

You make a very good point. with the amount of non stop music and distance, there must of been so many open campsite. When we had those burn outs come through our camp last year hastling us for our liquor it was during the panic set on Sunday. they even made a mention of why are you here and not in there with music. there are bad apples everywhere. I use tent locks too. I agree that if anything it will just move the douche onto the next campsite. s

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campsite security Aug 4, 2014 2:37:52 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by longhairdontcare on Aug 4, 2014 2:37:52 GMT -5

Aug 3, 2014 18:17:07 GMT -5 drunkendave said:

I'm hoping the new layout will result in a decrease in theft as more of our neighbors will likely spend more time at base camp, as opposed to last year where a band of wooks could wander unopposed through the campsites, helping themselves to whatever they came across

You make a very good point. with the amount of non stop music and distance, there must of been so many open campsite. When we had those burn outs come through our camp last year hastling us for our liquor it was during the panic set on Sunday. they even made a mention of why are you here and not in there with music. there are bad apples everywhere. I use tent locks too. I agree that if anything it will just move the douche onto the next campsite.

smosey wales
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campsite security Aug 6, 2014 16:48:50 GMT -5 Sneake likes this

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Post by smosey wales on Aug 6, 2014 16:48:50 GMT -5

sorry to be redundant, repetitive and saying the same thing twice but I thought this fits better under this topic, as this device
would also secure chairs and such at the campsite:

I have a home-made lock for locking things to the roof (or outside) of a car, made originally for windsurfing gear.

get a long length of plastic coated cable, maybe 1/4"

Two wooden blocks, and drill two holes side by side in each.

When the cable end is threaded in one hole of a block and back out the other, you can't pull the cable through; it binds. Use one at each
end of the cable.

You run the cable through your possessions, drop the two blocks in the car door, slam it shut and lock it. No one can pull the cable
out the car dor seal due to the jammed blocks. You could probably just tie a big old knot in the cable and slam that in the car.

Adjustable and can be as long as you want. But it requires something to run the cable through the possessions or a really tight tie-off.

All you need is enough to keep an honest man honest. The casual thief (included judgment impaired grabber) typically will not pause
for a second to cut, break or undo anything.

Read more: lockn.proboards.com/thread/497/solar-chargers#ixzz39eQMw24c

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Feb 12 Billy Strings NFK
Feb 18 Marshall Tucker Band Philly
Feb 25 Marcus King Band NFK
April 6 Rosanne Cash NFK
April 15 James McMurtry NFK
April 20 Little Feat VaBeach
April 21 Blackberry Smoke NFK
July 2 Last Fair Deal w/John K VaB
July 23 Dave Mathews Band VaB
July 26 Robert Earl Keen C'ville
July 28-31 Floyd Fest BFE
Sept 24 Southern Culture on the Skids VaB
Nov 19 Dark Star Norva
Dec 3 Sky Dog VaB

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