2015 questions (already)

IMO 
We went VIP tent rental this year and I have to say, I'd do it again. Not even considering the VIP part of it, having a tent all set up when we got there was nice. Being able to just walk away from it Monday a.m. was priceless. 
Tent big enough to stand up and walk around in. Queen size mattress(brought our own sheets). Or 2 twins.
A little more elbow room with your neighbors. Some of the car camping seemed really tight.

Cons-Don"t expect the tent to look like it does on the website. 
  All of the tents looked well-used. Minor mold spots- Our floor wasn't attached to the walls in spots(duct tape handy).

As for the VIP part- Welcome BBQ on Thurs.-Brunch on Sunday-Late night munchies every night.(food was OK but served in a shaded,air conditioned tent with beer that was $2 cheaper (adds up)- and the best value... Clean,air conditioned bathrooms. And showers. sometimes hot.

How much would you pay to not have to set foot in a full porta-potty? In the blazing sun. For 4 days.

And you get to walk right to the front of the stage. Although the sound was better on the viewing platforms.

i'll take none of your amenities. i'll take that extra $500 and hit up another festival. don't get me wrong, it sounds nice, but i would gladly rough it to hear more music. i don't mind not showering for 5 days. i  can sit in my car for the occasional a/c break in the late morning before i run to the main stage. honey pots were really not that bad, and even if they were i'll survive.

if i had an unlimited income, i would totally roll vip. but i dont, so i put that vip money towards more music elsewhere!  

Sneake...When you start pushing 60 yrs. old and have a wife and daughter with you, and your life choices have made it so you can really only choose one festival a year to go to...your view might change. 

Sneake, I promise you there is a girl out there for you who would rather do four festivals GA than one VIP. We exist! ;-)

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i just hope i'm still going to festivals when im 60. i may find a wife, but sure as shit won't be having kids. my life choices will always involve staying free enough to see awesome music. to each his own

see previous post. found her, lost her, lol

seven this year?! wow. i'm so jealous. i wish i could afford that. i thought i was doing well with 3, lol. i really wanted to go to festy or watermelon park, but then my clutch took a shit and ate up the rest of my festy fund.

About $80. That's what it cost for a shit/shower tent and a bucket potty.


Do you work at most of them? I'm considering (after corrective surgery on my ankle) do that to get to more fest. Most of 'em don't have quite the tight lineup that Lockn does.


Well, there's your problem <ducks shoe thrown by Sue>.

Sorry--I think I'm waaaaay past cougar age! Although he IS my type...maybe he can be my show sherpa-set up my tent, fix my coffee in the morning  and give me foot rubs every night.


Worfrat-
I volunteer at Floydfest, but pay to go to the others. I always buy early bird and save a lot of money that way-the most I've paid is $90 and the cheapest was $30. Most of them don't charge for camping. All of them are within a 3 hour drive or less so gas isn't too bad. I have Bonnaroo on my bucket list and probably will do it next year--I ain't gettin any younger--but will definitely volunteer there.

I liked RV...but I could easily do the tent camping too, I am 49 and would make an excellent sherpa...I found the porta's to be tolerable all four days...but to each their own...I cannot justify that expense for VIP our gas to get there and back was $540 alone. I like shopping, trying beers, eating different foods, t shirts. beers again....lol...we all have our own individual needs and corresponding budgets...nice that there is a level for all economic scenarios...

Parties are the best in car camping...yeah the RV section was quiet and partying was very low key. cept our site....

mcjeff was suggesting that the group rental on a RV with about 5 others was the way to go. Financially it seems right and at 52 the comfort is attractive. However, I think VIP tickets are worth trying and was fairly happy sleeping on the soft ground of triangle stage the one night I stayed in. Plus my brother in law said he wants the room off site so that would put me hunting for five people to share an RV. Probably will go with tent and VIP next time but am still considering options. Don't have to decide this until tomorrow. Your discussion helps me lean that way thanks!