Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring?

baltimoremule
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Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 1, 2014 22:23:09 GMT -5

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Post by baltimoremule on Jun 1, 2014 22:23:09 GMT -5

Well I am in! I have been going back and forth on whether or not I should do VIP for Lockn'. I knew I was going and simply came down to how much I wanted to spend and I am excited I went for it and go the VIP route. As of right now, I plan on going solo unless I find some friends who are going. I am not concerned since I went to Wanee solo this year and had a blast. I made some great friends and I am already planing next year's Wanee with them. They invited me to stay with them next year.

This will be my will be lucky number 13 festival for me and by far the one I am most excited about attending. Been to All Good 5X, '03 Mid-X, '07 Roo, '09 Mountain Jam, '13 Vibes, '12 and '13 Peach Fest and '14 Wanee. Any advice on what I should bring for this festival would be greatly appreciated. I got some amazing advice on what to bring to Wanee earlier this year and made my trip that much better. Based on the photos I have seen, I know I will need to invest in some type of EZ Up to get me some shade during the day. Other than that I got my gear, my cooler and my dancing shoes.

Look forward to celebrating this epic weekend with all of you.

Baltimore Mule

davharry Long Distance Runner Posts: 159	Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 1, 2014 22:40:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by davharry on Jun 1, 2014 22:40:49 GMT -5 look right above your thread to the checklist thread. everything you need to bring is on that list. Im going solo too this year but Im sure you wont be alone. Enjoy!!

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Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 1, 2014 23:07:49 GMT -5

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Post by Sneake on Jun 1, 2014 23:07:49 GMT -5

an ez up is one of the most important things you can bring for most festivals where you camp in a field. i did roo in '12 without one and it was miserable at camp. as davharry mentioned, i compiled a comprehensive list of everything you could need. you dont necessarily need to bring everything on the list, but it's there to give you some ideas.

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arlenentim Long Distance Runner avid concert goers . Try to get to 20 or more shows a year . Posts: 424	Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 2, 2014 8:21:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by arlenentim on Jun 2, 2014 8:21:39 GMT -5 Money, easy up tent, and ALL the rest of your primitive camping gear.

arlenentim Long Distance Runner avid concert goers . Try to get to 20 or more shows a year . Posts: 424	Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 2, 2014 8:36:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by arlenentim on Jun 2, 2014 8:36:56 GMT -5 Question for the mods why is this on two different threads ?

arlenentim Long Distance Runner avid concert goers . Try to get to 20 or more shows a year . Posts: 424	Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 2, 2014 8:39:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by arlenentim on Jun 2, 2014 8:39:05 GMT -5 Sorry coffee hasn't kicked in yet I see the difference .

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Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 2, 2014 22:28:44 GMT -5 Sneake likes this

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Post by baltimoremule on Jun 2, 2014 22:28:44 GMT -5

I reviewed the list and that is one impressive list. I have been to my fair share of festivals as I stated earlier and there are things on your list that I did not think to include but are great add ons. Sneake, thanks for putting that list together! Looks like an EZ Up is my next purchase.

Sneake The Answer Man Posts: 4,124 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Shakey Graves Number of LOCKNs attended: 7	Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 2, 2014 23:31:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sneake on Jun 2, 2014 23:31:52 GMT -5 i'm just happy that some people can get some use out of it!
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suebhunny Old Head Posts: 2,054 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Give me TTB or give me death! Number of LOCKNs attended: 3	Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 3, 2014 10:36:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by suebhunny on Jun 3, 2014 10:36:37 GMT -5 The EZ up is a great next purchase. We got ours before Lockn last year and it was a godsend. I recommend also bringing some sheets to tie to it to use for side shade.

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Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 3, 2014 11:17:37 GMT -5

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Post by waycha on Jun 3, 2014 11:17:37 GMT -5

I use 2 EZ ups. I have 2 wind walls that zip together to make a tent. A plastic tarp & a couple of rugs for a floor, a cot, a camping table, hang a mirror & lamp & you have a tent. You can zip up one or both sides if you want during the day & a EZ up to hook to one side of the other one to sit outside for shade then you camp in comfort. When I get up I like be able to stand up & stretch out.

mccjeff Merry Prankster Look, a squirrel! Posts: 7,848 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something	Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 3, 2014 11:59:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mccjeff on Jun 3, 2014 11:59:22 GMT -5 If you don't need one immediately 10x10 Coleman EZ-ups go on sale at Target at the end of summer for like $105 instead of the typical whatever they cost.
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Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 3, 2014 12:53:15 GMT -5

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Post by waycha on Jun 3, 2014 12:53:15 GMT -5

I get my EZ-ups at Dick's Sporting Goods. I get the Quest Q100 10x10 for $99.98. They do have some for $59.98 that is also 10x10. They also have a 12x12 screen house for $69.99 made by Quest. Lots of options out there.

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Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 3, 2014 14:31:12 GMT -5

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Post by mccjeff on Jun 3, 2014 14:31:12 GMT -5

I like how sturdy the Colemans are. But if you need one now, those sound like good prices.

I would recommend the Q100 10' X 10' Dome Canopy for 99.98. It is the straight leg version. The Quest 10' x 10' Instant Up Canopy is the slant leg version and the canopy is really only 8' X 8'. No big deal right? Wrong, that is 64 sq ft vs 100 sq ft. Only 64% of the shade.

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Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 3, 2014 16:45:50 GMT -5

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Post by waycha on Jun 3, 2014 16:45:50 GMT -5

Most all my camping equipment is Coleman. When I went to look for a EZ-up I wanted to see a display so I can see it & mess with it to see how good it is. Nobody had a Coleman in my area I could check out so that's why I ended with the Quest Q100. I've had it for 5 years & can't complain but if you have the money you can't go wrong for $105.00. I'm buying a second one so I may go that way. If Mccjeff recommends it that's good for me. How long have you had it & how is it in the changing weather?

vsct Dire Wolf Posts: 67	Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 3, 2014 18:29:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vsct on Jun 3, 2014 18:29:12 GMT -5 A good time to buy ezups is fourth of july weekend. Most stores put them on sale.

vsct Dire Wolf Posts: 67	Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 3, 2014 18:30:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vsct on Jun 3, 2014 18:30:35 GMT -5 You can also purchase something like this...I found it on Amazon

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Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 3, 2014 18:34:22 GMT -5

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Post by baltimoremule on Jun 3, 2014 18:34:22 GMT -5

Thanks for all the great advice. I def going to get an EZ Up and plan on checking out all the ones each of you have suggested. I plan on getting some tapestries from a head shop my buddy owns to have as walls. One thing I did buy which I plan on bringing is this tent. I use it all the time when I am at a beach. I think it would be great to have in the stage area but only if I find some people who I can trust to watch it.

www.amazon.com/Lightspeed-Outdoors-26951-CE-PARENT-Tents-Shelter/dp/B00AHP1DOK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_or_23?ie=UTF8&refRID=066B9JX22SMEA5KSJPMD

Sneake The Answer Man Posts: 4,124 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Shakey Graves Number of LOCKNs attended: 7	Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 3, 2014 19:29:34 GMT -5 waycha and neenerneenerneener like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sneake on Jun 3, 2014 19:29:34 GMT -5 ya, those half tents are pretty awesome. just PLEASE do everyone a favor and sit in the way way back. dont spoil anyone's view of the stage
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Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 4, 2014 6:43:42 GMT -5

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Post by WildBill on Jun 4, 2014 6:43:42 GMT -5

Jun 3, 2014 19:29:34 GMT -5 Sneake said:

ya, those half tents are pretty awesome. just PLEASE do everyone a favor and sit in the way way back. dont spoil anyone's view of the stage

Yeah, I'm with sneake on this one. Most of them I saw last year were near the back and that's cool, but I saw some kinda close to the front and they can get really hard to maneuver around, especially when your carrying 3 or 4 beers.

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Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 4, 2014 12:00:34 GMT -5

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Post by mccjeff on Jun 4, 2014 12:00:34 GMT -5

If you already have one of the Q100's I would get another exactly like it. I have 2 of the Colamans. MY wife and a friend took ours to Floydfest one year and it came home... damaged. You can get a new canopy but other than that spare parts are non existent. I bought another Coleman exactly like it. We got it on sale and it cost about what a new canopy would and that isn't what was damaged on mine. Now I have a parts EZup. If something goes wrong I now have repair parts. If the canopy goes bad I have another one ready to go. If your Q100 has lasted 5 years I would just get another one and stash the old one in the basement.

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?

waycha Old Head Posts: 1,341	Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 4, 2014 12:24:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by waycha on Jun 4, 2014 12:24:53 GMT -5 Thanks Mccjeff. Good advice that's what I'll do.

doctorrob Dark Star best day of my life Posts: 29 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Santana	Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jun 4, 2014 14:31:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by doctorrob on Jun 4, 2014 14:31:08 GMT -5 Everything on the list plus more beer!

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Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jul 23, 2014 23:05:05 GMT -5

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Post by smosey wales on Jul 23, 2014 23:05:05 GMT -5

do you also need mosquito netting or screen tents inside the EZ Up for sleeping? How were the bugs last year?

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suebhunny Old Head Posts: 2,054 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Give me TTB or give me death! Number of LOCKNs attended: 3	Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jul 24, 2014 7:11:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by suebhunny on Jul 24, 2014 7:11:51 GMT -5 I don't remember having any issues with bugs last year. But I'm lucky. They seem to be much more interested in chomping on my husband than on me. ;-)

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Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring? Jul 24, 2014 12:11:33 GMT -5

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Post by mccjeff on Jul 24, 2014 12:11:33 GMT -5

Jul 24, 2014 7:11:51 GMT -5 suebhunny said:

I don't remember having any issues with bugs last year. But I'm lucky. They seem to be much more interested in chomping on my husband than on me. ;-)

That is as good a reason as any to keep him around. With us it is my ability to cook grits that keeps me from being homeless.

And I don't recall any problem with skeeters either. Thinking about it I developed a theory about that.

There are so many mosquitoes in a given area. When we overwhelmed them with an extra 25,000 warm bodies the females went crazy slurping up blood for their egg development. But since there were so many of us your chances of getting bit were extremely low.

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?

Just bought my VIP ticket. What should I bring?

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