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Bring or borrow a beach umbrella - - unless you selected Forest Camping. Camping chairs too, or similar. My experience at L1 was that Oak Ridge campgrounds were treeless and sky cloudless = hot sun; and rough terrain & sitting on the ground by our tent wasn't ideal. Unless that's changed in the last 2 years and new trees have planted/ sprung for intermittent sun relief, your experience'll be most definitely enhanced by *not* planting your dance-weary self in the red clay rough-mowed ground of your campsite during down time/ idle time when inside the tent is too stuffy and you'd like to rest in open air. We'd thrown in an old beach umbrella in our car on impulse, not knowing; and even today we agree that was the best last-minute item ever packed. Sun still rises early-ish late August here in VA and this years' temps supposed to reach 90 or more most days! I wouldn't rule out a battery-powered fan either, most take 4-6 D-cells. Please note: This forum is in no way officially associated with Lockn' Festival or its promoters.
Post by lolo on Aug 22, 2016 11:11:58 GMT -5
Never camped in my life and we are now staying over Saturday night. We have a tent and that's it! What do we absolutely need to bring, buy or borrow to make this an good experience? Thanks in advance for any advice!
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Post by Bird700level on Aug 22, 2016 12:02:35 GMT -5
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Post by luminary on Aug 22, 2016 12:25:07 GMT -5
Never camped in my life and we are now staying over Saturday night. We have a tent and that's it! What do we absolutely need to bring, buy or borrow to make this an good experience? Thanks in advance for any advice!
Last Edit: Aug 22, 2016 12:27:56 GMT -5 by luminary
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Post by buddy74 on Aug 22, 2016 12:25:58 GMT -5
If you're just staying one night, you really shouldn't need too awful much. You should be able to buy food from vendors. The festival checklist is very comprehensive and very good if you're staying multiple nights. You can probably peruse it and figure out what you need for the one night. Kind of depends on how basic you want to be.
Luminary's suggestions are valid.
Last Edit: Aug 22, 2016 12:28:16 GMT -5 by buddy74
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Post by mccjeff on Aug 22, 2016 12:33:11 GMT -5
Not really sure where to start. Condoms?
First, are you car camping or tent only camping or more likely single day camping (wherever that is)?
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Post by cherryghost on Aug 22, 2016 13:10:55 GMT -5
Yes, review the list and go from there.
Essentials are....
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Shade
Chairs
Cooler - food and drinks
Flashlights
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Post by banjer on Aug 22, 2016 13:26:46 GMT -5
its very important to set up your tent BEFORE you go to the show, no matter who you don't want to miss
bring something to sleep off the ground - walmart airmattress works great, just don't forget your rechargeable pump (and charge it before leaving home) because you can't plug it in.
gortex jacket, or equivalent. ya know, to make sure it doesn't rain.
tarp. 5 by 7 size. just have one.
mallet to pound tent stakes into the ground.
groundcloth for under tent. this is vital. it must NOT stick out from under the tent. if it does, tuck it under. again, this is just to make sure it doesn't rain.
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Post by lobster on Aug 22, 2016 17:23:15 GMT -5
groundcloth for under tent. this is vital. it must NOT stick out from under the tent. if it does, tuck it under. again, this is just to make sure it doesn't rain.
It is crazy how many tents you see set up with a few extra feet of tarp sticking out underneath. Common sense people...
Post by phpsocialclub on Aug 22, 2016 18:26:17 GMT -5
Put a tarp or easy up over your tent before you go to bed so the shade will keep the morning sun off you and you can sleep later.
Bring two or three coolers. One to keep ice in, one for drinks. , one for food. Transfer the ice over to the drink cooler as needed but keep the ice cooler closed and in the shade all the time. I wrap it in a solar blanket to be safe If you have a food cooler. Put the ice in a gallon zip lock so it does not soak everything. Or use water bottles that you free ahead of time.
Those are my two best festival tips.
Last Edit: Aug 22, 2016 18:28:28 GMT -5 by phpsocialclub
Post by karatedonkey on Aug 22, 2016 19:36:23 GMT -5
groundcloth for under tent. this is vital. it must NOT stick out from under the tent. if it does, tuck it under. again, this is just to make sure it doesn't rain.
It is crazy how many tents you see set up with a few extra feet of tarp sticking out underneath. Common sense people...
I'm ashamed to admit how many festivals it took me to learn this simple trick to staying dry. Now I try to be a good neighbor and tell my neighbors when I see it. Sometimes the are appreciate, most they just stare at me with a blank face.
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Post by lobster on Aug 22, 2016 22:37:19 GMT -5
It is crazy how many tents you see set up with a few extra feet of tarp sticking out underneath. Common sense people...
I'm ashamed to admit how many festivals it took me to learn this simple trick to staying dry. Now I try to be a good neighbor and tell my neighbors when I see it. Sometimes the are appreciate, most they just stare at me with a blank face.
Boyscouts are good for a few things, my dads idea of camping involves a hotel.
Post by dreamingtree on Aug 23, 2016 9:35:06 GMT -5
I'm ashamed to admit how many festivals it took me to learn this simple trick to staying dry. Now I try to be a good neighbor and tell my neighbors when I see it. Sometimes the are appreciate, most they just stare at me with a blank face.
Boyscouts are good for a few things, my dads idea of camping involves a hotel.
I would never have even thought having the tarp tucked under was necessary, until my Eagle Scout husband schooled me 
My camping expriences have been pretty good thanks to him 
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Post by dreamingtree on Aug 23, 2016 9:37:40 GMT -5
I learned the hard way at my first Bonnaroo that shade is a necessity. Sitting at your campsite in 90+ degrees is not pleasant with no shade
Shade tent/tarps/tapestries are mandatory!
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Post by smosey wales on Aug 23, 2016 9:46:21 GMT -5
Camping is so easy when all conditions are perfect; anyone can do it with minimal gear, skills and experience.
But that never happens.
Real camping is all about beating the natural challenges and staying comfortable, and it's a great sense of accomplishment when you win.
You only need to know how to address these few conditions, be equipped to do so, or know how to adapt other equipment instead:
too wet
too dry
too windy
too still
too hot
too cold
too dark
too sunny
Too rocky/lumpy
too hilly
too buggy
too far to get to X
too loud (fest camping)
too hard (ground)
too soft/muddy/slippery (ground)
Leaks, rips, tears, broken, melts, freezes, missing, wrong size, dead.
Otherwise, nothing to it!
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Post by mccjeff on Aug 24, 2016 5:39:49 GMT -5
And all of those can be overcome with the judicious application of cheap whisky in a plastic bottle. Temporarily anyways.Camping is so easy when all conditions are perfect; anyone can do it with minimal gear, skills and experience.
But that never happens.
Real camping is all about beating the natural challenges and staying comfortable, and it's a great sense of accomplishment when you win.
You only need to know how to address these few conditions, be equipped to do so, or know how to adapt other equipment instead:
too wet
too dry
too windy
too still
too hot
too cold
too dark
too sunny
Too rocky/lumpy
too hilly
too buggy
too far to get to X
too loud (fest camping)
too hard (ground)
too soft/muddy/slippery (ground)
Leaks, rips, tears, broken, melts, freezes, missing, wrong size, dead.
Otherwise, nothing to it!
Last Edit: Aug 24, 2016 5:40:25 GMT -5 by mccjeff
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What happens if I take both?
Post by wizard1 on Aug 24, 2016 6:01:43 GMT -5
I was thinking siting in the car for a little while fixes most of those
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Post by mccjeff on Aug 24, 2016 7:36:46 GMT -5
I was going to say "Sit in the car with cheap whisky in a plastic bottle." but that is seriously not good advice.I was thinking siting in the car for a little while fixes most of those
This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more.
What happens if I take both?
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Post by smosey wales on Aug 24, 2016 7:44:26 GMT -5
why, because multi-tasking?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2016 8:15:32 GMT -5
When we were leaving Bonnaroo this year, we were stuck in traffic on I24. A state cop on a motorcycle on the shoulder pulls up next to us and indicates for my wife to roll down the window. Uh oh. And then he says "Ma'am, you have half a bottle of whiskey sitting on your rear bumper. Pull off and remove it now". No ticket, a few chuckles.I was going to say "Sit in the car with cheap whisky in a plastic bottle." but that is seriously not good advice.I was thinking siting in the car for a little while fixes most of those
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Post by mccjeff on Aug 24, 2016 8:20:12 GMT -5
OMG!!! I don't even know what to say. That is AWESOME! Was it yours?Aug 24, 2016 8:15:32 GMT -5 @endless said:When we were leaving Bonnaroo this year, we were stuck in traffic on I24. A state cop on a motorcycle on the shoulder pulls up next to us and indicates for my wife to roll down the window. Uh oh. And then he says "Ma'am, you have half a bottle of whiskey sitting on your rear bumper. Pull off and remove it now". No ticket, a few chuckles.I was going to say "Sit in the car with cheap whisky in a plastic bottle." but that is seriously not good advice.
This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more.
What happens if I take both?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2016 8:23:40 GMT -5
Mine. Cheap whisky fortunately in plastic.OMG!!! I don't even know what to say. That is AWESOME! Was it yours?Aug 24, 2016 8:15:32 GMT -5 @endless said:When we were leaving Bonnaroo this year, we were stuck in traffic on I24. A state cop on a motorcycle on the shoulder pulls up next to us and indicates for my wife to roll down the window. Uh oh. And then he says "Ma'am, you have half a bottle of whiskey sitting on your rear bumper. Pull off and remove it now". No ticket, a few chuckles.
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Post by mccjeff on Aug 24, 2016 8:24:31 GMT -5
Aug 24, 2016 8:23:40 GMT -5 @endless said:Mine. Cheap whisky fortunately in plastic.OMG!!! I don't even know what to say. That is AWESOME! Was it yours?
Classic.
This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more.
What happens if I take both?
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Post by smosey wales on Aug 24, 2016 9:45:25 GMT -5
Despite all the bad vibes out there in the real world, cops can be cool. A good cop knows how to be cool. A smart cop knows when to be cool.
Other than those ABC agents a couple years ago--who aren't real cops IMO--the cops working Lockn' are not looking for trouble or to win prizes for the most busts. They'd rather avoid it, and most enjoy the good vibes of everyone having fun. Many enjoy the show--on stage, and off (Willie Nelson in L2 was a gift from management to the local LEO BTW). They, like everyone else, like some easy overtime.
So Lockn' gives us all an opportunity to relieve the tension brewing outside our playpen and go out of our way to be nice to the cops who are there, thank them, include them. It could pay back tenfold--especially Monday on the way out and home!
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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
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