For the first time in the history of me, I will be attending the Bonnaroo Music + Arts Festival, where I have to - get this - CAMP for four days! For those who know me, know despite my third-worldliness, I am not outdoorsy. It’s the truth. Internet, gas station food, air conditioning, these are things I know and love.
I need some advice here, what should I expect? What should I look out for? If the cookies don’t say Chips Ahoy, should I still eat ‘em?
Now you might ask, Luis - if you are not a camper, then what makes you think you’ll be a happy camper?
1- The Police
2 - The White Stripes
3 - The Flaming Lips
4 - Wilco
5 - The Black Keys
6 - Tim Fite
7 - Manu Chao
And like 30 other reasons. It’s an amazing lineup, I get a couple days off from the familiar, and who knows, I might end up getting some sun on the pasty shade of white that are my legs these days.
Seriously though, I need tips on the whole camping thing.
At least the Jam bands are limitied this year - Here is a sample of what I will be listening to. ENJOY!
[mp3] Wilco - Sky Blue Sky
[mp3] The White Stripes - You Don’t Know What Love Is (You Just Do As You’re Told)
[mp3] The Black Keys - Black Door
June 11th, 2007 at 7:38 pm
Advice for camping:
Two words
BUG REPELLENT
Get yourself a gallon full of bug repellent especially for the evenings.
If you’re allowing me 4 words then my next two words would be:
WET NAPS
Perfect for cleaning up, sanitizing, etc. Those camp ground loos are going to be pretty grotty after a 4 day concert.
Thanks for the music!
Cheers
June 11th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
tell the flaming lips i say hello.
baby wipes are cheaper than wetnaps. and those “Brush ups” are pretty awesome (the disposable toothbrush thing that goes on your finger…)
bring plenty of water. it’s easier to get dehydrated out there.
June 11th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
You don’t have to camp, you know. I’m not.
Hooray for showers and continental breakfast…
Take lots of water and be prepared to get up early, because your tent will be like a greenhouse in the morning by 8ish.
Wouldn’t bother with much food. You’ll probably be on the concert grounds all day anyway. We brought back most of what we took last year. The exception is granola bars and stuff you can shove in your pockets and snack on during the day. Make sure you have trash bags and flashlights.
Meet your neighbors — they’re good for company and neighborhood watch as long as they’re not douchebags.
June 12th, 2007 at 9:18 am
Thanks guys! you’re awesome. Rich, I am very jealous of this not camping thing, but WTF, im sure i will survive….
June 12th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
Oh, and take shoes (sneakers) to wear. You will walk a lot, and you will walk through mud, garbage, and vomit. Your feet will get stepped on at the crowded shows. There will of course be lots of people in flip-flops or barefoot, but I’d refrain from that.