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The field is in a low lying area. Remember - there's a retention pond at the end (what would have been 'behind' the stage last year). You also get dew as the night moves along - same reason your tent gets moist. Not to mention the fog that can set in the low areas as well! What I mean is...one that you put in your car. It has a moisture barrier as well as a soft side! Please note: This forum is in no way officially associated with Lockn' Festival or its promoters.
Post by veryorange on Aug 10, 2014 8:37:01 GMT -5
Does anyone recommend a blanket to bring into the show? Easy carry, lightweight..suggestions would be appreciated..thank you
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Post by Sneake on Aug 10, 2014 9:49:05 GMT -5
i've got one that is sort of rubbery/plasticy on one side and soft on the other that work really really well. dont remember where i got it, but it fits in a backpack just fine.
also managed to pick up one of these for $3 off of a daily deal website. i'm sure you can find something similar somewhere else:
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Post by veryorange on Aug 10, 2014 9:55:43 GMT -5
Very cool.. Thank you
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Post by smosey wales on Aug 11, 2014 9:42:33 GMT -5
Twister Mat. Not kidding.
On a grass field, if it's dry, I'm happy to sit on the grass. If it's wet, I don't want to sit on a wet blanket. So the blanket thing
doesn't do much for me. Then again, I don't sit on a towel at the beach either.
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Post by suebhunny on Aug 11, 2014 10:41:59 GMT -5
And blankets DO get wet at Lockn' in the evening hours...rain or not. The ground somehow holds a lot of water that comes up and attacks you after the sun goes down. I don't understand the science, but I'm prepared to bring my chair into the venue at night this year to avoid sitting on a wet blanket like I did last year. If you're using a blanket, make sure there's some kind of moisture barrier between it and the ground after the sun goes down!
Post by gratefulone on Aug 11, 2014 10:53:45 GMT -5
And blankets DO get wet at Lockn' in the evening hours...rain or not. The ground somehow holds a lot of water that comes up and attacks you after the sun goes down. I don't understand the science, but I'm prepared to bring my chair into the venue at night this year to avoid sitting on a wet blanket like I did last year. If you're using a blanket, make sure there's some kind of moisture barrier between it and the ground after the sun goes down!
So, with that I'd suggest a dog blanket!
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Post by mccjeff on Aug 11, 2014 12:03:53 GMT -5
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Post by rockinghorse94 on Aug 11, 2014 13:28:27 GMT -5
Go for a Tarpestry, they're the best! Part tarp, part tapestry, it is comfortable and will keep you dry on wet ground. They even sell straps for carrying and you can add extra grommets so that you can use it on your easyup.
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Post by Sneake on Aug 11, 2014 16:57:05 GMT -5
sweet product, but $100?! Go for a Tarpestry, they're the best! Part tarp, part tapestry, it is comfortable and will keep you dry on wet ground. They even sell straps for carrying and you can add extra grommets so that you can use it on your easyup. 
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Post by rockinghorse94 on Aug 12, 2014 7:21:47 GMT -5
Totally agree that $100 is steep, but so far it's been well worth it for is. We got ours before Mountain Jam this year and in a few months we have already used it for many shows, tailgating in the lot, picnics, and dogs riding in our car. We have had lots of cheap little blankets over the years of going to festivals that have ended up ruined, the tarpestry will last us for a long time and is much more functional than the others we have had. Not cheap, but for us it has already been well worth it!
Also, is it September yet? Can't wait to get down to the farm for an amazing weekend of music!
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Post by Andie Bee on Aug 13, 2014 16:53:20 GMT -5
Thanks for this heads up. I like the idea, but it was the "dogs in the car" that got my attention. I have 2 labs who really love to swim. Perfect idea! Oh and for festivals when the ground is a little wet... Wish there were more patterns though... Thanks again.Go for a Tarpestry, they're the best! Part tarp, part tapestry, it is comfortable and will keep you dry on wet ground. They even sell straps for carrying and you can add extra grommets so that you can use it on your easyup.
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Post by rockinghorse94 on Aug 14, 2014 15:22:02 GMT -5
Tarpestry seems to change up their patterns often, there are a few other online places that sell them, if you search around a little bit you will probably be able to find some other/older colors/patterns than those available on the tarpestry website.
