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Post by boo on Apr 29, 2010 13:23:23 GMT -5
What does everyone recommend to waterproof a tent? Just bought a new one, and want to make sure it holds up. I will look at what kind i have at home and let you know when i get there...if i ever do...... try to take things out of the wrappers/pkgs before you go to cut down on trash and stuff |
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Post by boo on Apr 29, 2010 13:34:09 GMT -5
oh and another thing. for us smokers bring ashtray!!
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Post by terpklein on Apr 29, 2010 16:24:28 GMT -5
You can also buy cans of spray on waterproofing. I wouldn't recommend spraying your entire tent b/c that would be expensive and bad for the atmosphere, but using some around the edges where the tent is exposed to or near the ground works really well.
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Post by pruyn09 on Apr 29, 2010 21:49:13 GMT -5
i am a first timer and was just wondering a few things.
would buying excess cigarettes before arriving be of advantage?
and how much more am i gonna spend then i plan to? i try to keep it very conservative since im young and broke, but i see no way of me skimping these activities.
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Post by pimpmcgeorge on Apr 30, 2010 8:28:50 GMT -5
would buying excess cigarettes before arriving be of advantage? Oh heck yes you should. I'm not a huge smoker, but at festivals, I rip through butts like an unstoppable rebel force. Definitely buy a carton or two before you get there, because inside the gates, they tend to mark up the price per pack quite a bit. If you're driving through NH, maybe you can get 'em even cheaper, what with the no taxes and all. |
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Post by Dexxy on Apr 30, 2010 9:10:11 GMT -5
would buying excess cigarettes before arriving be of advantage? Oh heck yes you should. I'm not a huge smoker, but at festivals, I rip through butts like an unstoppable rebel force. Definitely buy a carton or two before you get there, because inside the gates, they tend to mark up the price per pack quite a bit. If you're driving through NH, maybe you can get 'em even cheaper, what with the no taxes and all. Yea come to my state and spend your money!! ;D Just so everyone knows there are some stores right outside the fair grounds so if all else fails you wont be stuck w/o butts |
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Post by boo on Apr 30, 2010 9:18:30 GMT -5
i am a first timer and was just wondering a few things. would buying excess cigarettes before arriving be of advantage? and how much more am i gonna spend then i plan to? i try to keep it very conservative since im young and broke, but i see no way of me skimping these activities. Yes buy smokes before you arrive they get a bit pricey! As far as how much spending money that depends totally on you and what you plan to do with your money. Are you bringing your own food and beverages? That will save a lot!! I recommend getting a piece if spicey pie a day. They 5 bucks a slice and totally worth it!! that’s what I eat for lunch and din din! |
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Post by thedemon on May 1, 2010 11:25:30 GMT -5
another tip for first time campers, if you decide to bring water bottles freeze them all, leave 15 or so unfrozen. that way you have plenty of ice to keep your stuff cold and not wet when it melts! generally you want to line the bottom of the cooler with them, pack your food, and then fill in the gaps on the sides with the rest of the frozen waters. to defrost just leave a couple in a nice hidden spot in the sun, wait about an hour and you're good to go. dont forget to include extra water for putting out your charcoal!(mini shovel helps too) and now.. a small section on cooking you want to plan your meals out so that your campsite doesnt munch too fast/too slow. I know it sound silly but it really helps to plan out a menu so you know when to start preparing things and don't get stuck 10pm trying to keep charcoal going. the most common way of cooking is just on a grill at festies obviously, but did you know you can wrap your meal in tinfoil and toss it right on the coals? that way you dont have to to cook in pots/pans or even bother cleaning them  which no one likes... veggies go in first then meat on top, start it meat side down on the fire for about 10-15 minutes and then flip and roast for another 10-15. if you're planning on bringing eggs but dont wanna do dishes heres a neat tip as well, cut an orange in half, eat it, dig it out so half of it intact just has white pulp put an egg in it mix it up put it right on the coals, done in about 10 minutes give or take a few. the greenest method of cooking is always going to be a solar oven (can be made with tinfoil+cardboard) only provlem is that it takes 4-5 hours to even heat up a cup of water, AND its gotta be done early am. deep frying anything isn't a very good idea. the main reason is rain and how it tends to "sneak up" on people and then before you know it there's a vast ever expanding wall of blinding rain annexing its way to your pot of oil. but if you wanna be a camp king go for it, just remember empty milk cartons for the COLD oil you're planning on re-using later  the easiest way to pack cloths is getting big ziplocks and making them packed w/ stuff per day. bring some empty ones just incase anything gets wet. if you get soaked don't put those damp cloths in a bag cause they'll mold ect ect it wont be good. rope (dental floss works too) for something you can hang your clothes up on to dry out. it always helps to bring baby powder too, nothing like armpit burn in 90f weather  |
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Post by iamwelting on May 2, 2010 16:46:08 GMT -5
another tip for first time campers, if you decide to bring water bottles freeze them all, leave 15 or so unfrozen. It really kills me when I see people show up with cases of bottled water. Fill up gallon jugs, and bring reusable bottles to drink from! Bottled water is the devil, and is actually a bigger issue in Maine than other places, because the Nestle corp. is raping the natural Maine aquifers to fill up Poland Spring bottles. Off topic, but I had to interject. On another note, the egg in the orange sounds intriguing. |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2010 5:05:32 GMT -5
So, real life story, I've been to many a show but Nateva is going to be my first festie, and the way this is panning out it looks like I may be going it alone.
(a) How (un)common is this? It's like the ultimate loner-at-the-show awkwardness I'm feeling
(b) Is it uncouth to sleep in my car? Is that going to be really uncomfortable? Should I pack a pup tent or single sleeper or sleeping bag or something instead?
(c) It sounds like the vehicle parking is going to be adjacent to or close to the campsite, is that about right? If that's the case I'll use the vehicle for essentials (food, water, etc.) and actually sleep outside if that's possible.
Oh yeah, did I mention it's my first time camping as well? :-\
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Post by mojo4395 on May 3, 2010 6:41:18 GMT -5
a) I did Rothbury 2009 by myself, but I camped with Camp Infobury. It's not all that uncommon. It gives you an opportunity to really do whatever you want without having to worry about someone else's schedule. Plus you'll meet a lot of people to hang out with. Festivals are pretty social, even for me, and I'm not the most social guy in the world.
b) That really depends on your car. I've slept in my car before for a variety of things, but I do prefer a tent. I would suggest bringing at least a sleeping bag or blanket, because it'll get cold no matter what.
c) I think that the camping will be next to the cars, so I'd absolutely expect that you can use your car for convenient storage.
Don't worry about coming alone. Make friends, hang out with folks, see the shows you want to see, and you'll have a good time.
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Post by natman on May 3, 2010 21:13:32 GMT -5
the most important thing I can think of is to bring extra socks , pants, and a wool sweater ( still keeps you warm even when wet) and leave them in your car for emergencies and nothing else. and prey you don't need them.
Also don't buy a two person tent they are too small for one person.
You will need something to keep you off the ground, an air mattress or quality mat is ideal, Blankets just don't cut it.
Bring a poly tarp ( thats the translucent kind) they don't have tiny holes and will keep all things dry. I know I talk a lot about rain but it is a reality when ever you are camping.
A small table can be nice. a Deck of cards is great way to make friends and pass some time. Extra propane tank, hat, sunblock, toilet paper, and an extra meals worth of food.
Basicly, Plan for the worst and pray for the best.
Also the 6 p's
Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.
Please leave the N2O and bad mojo at home.
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Post by Dexxy on May 4, 2010 16:50:49 GMT -5
Please leave the...bad mojo at home. Yea mojo, leave him at home ;D |
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Post by benstonecrowe on May 6, 2010 13:56:01 GMT -5
-Hammer (for hitting/removing stakes into the ground) This is a biggie... the first fest I went to, we didn't think to bring one. Contemplated using a frying pan to hammer our steaks into the hard ass Tennessee clay before a neighbor came to our rescue. If you're a guy, be sure to pack some Gold Bond...a long, hot day of dancing and walking around can lead to juuuuuuuust a little discomfort. Conversely, you can do what I do and invest in a pair or two of Under Armour thermal undies. Those things are life-savers. I invested in some of these last year and they're awesome. Although, I didn't need them (or anything to fight chafing for that matter) at Rothbury. I'm hoping the Maine weather will be similar, but I'll definitely be prepared in case it's not. You'd be surprised how big of a damper this little bit of discomfort can actually cause you. And to go further on boo's shade suggestion... I'd suggest an EZ-Up or other shade 'tent.' We've always used one to protect our actual sleeping tent from the morning sun, and it makes sleeping in a little easier, even in the cooler climates. 5-day coolers and dry ice have always been a big help for us as well. Keeps water frozen, and mini-candy bars ice cold for a nice afternoon surprise on a warm afternoon. ;D does anyone know where to buy dry ice and about how expensive is it? how long does a certain amount last? |
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Post by iamwelting on May 6, 2010 15:06:14 GMT -5
Also don't buy a two person tent they are too small for one person. I don't know, I have a two person tent and it is plenty big for me as well as someone else, and I'm six feet, 190 lbs. |
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Post by thedemon on May 6, 2010 17:26:40 GMT -5
i got yelled at for wanting to bring water bottles because they steal water from maine, even though i drink fiji water ( probably a lot worse ) im just gonna fill up soda bottles w/ water and freeze those also, i can only show you the secret egg-orange technique if you're down to chill for a bit  , im gonna end up bringing a pretty huge ass tent, now i know a lot of people get all upset with this saying its too big for one person but its really the only tent i have in my possesion and i cant really afford another tent atm. no worries i bring home what i take, and that includes all trash ;D i even bring a little dirt/grass seed mix to fill in the holes that i make for my tent if i have to. im gonna suggest everyone read up on lnt.org/ !!! anywho, yeah man you're welcome to come chill at my site with my hammoch tent and orange eggs  |
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Post by acschapiro on May 6, 2010 22:14:49 GMT -5
becoming friends with your neighbors is so important. my neighbors at bonnaroo saved our tapestry when it almost blew away in the wind. another great thing to have: battery-powered fans. they saved me in the agonizing morning heat! bug spray's a good idea too
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Post by dandylion on May 7, 2010 14:28:23 GMT -5
^Oh yeah I was going to ask about the bug situation. Any locals care to enlighten us on how buggy it gets up in Maine?
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Post by millennium101 on May 7, 2010 16:49:50 GMT -5
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Post by iamwelting on May 10, 2010 17:11:59 GMT -5
i got yelled at for wanting to bring water bottles because they steal water from maine, even though i drink fiji water ( probably a lot worse ) im just gonna fill up soda bottles w/ water and freeze those also, i can only show you the secret egg-orange technique if you're down to chill for a bit , im gonna end up bringing a pretty huge ass tent, now i know a lot of people get all upset with this saying its too big for one person but its really the only tent i have in my possesion and i cant really afford another tent atm. no worries i bring home what i take, and that includes all trash ;D i even bring a little dirt/grass seed mix to fill in the holes that i make for my tent if i have to. im gonna suggest everyone read up on lnt.org/ !!! anywho, yeah man you're welcome to come chill at my site with my hammoch tent and orange eggs Sorry about the bottled water rant, I just get really passionate about environmental stuff. Glad to see you're taking the filling up bottles route. As for the tents, I'm not saying there's anything bad about having a large tents, the bigger the better as far as I'm concerned. I'm totally down for some orange eggs  |
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Post by dandylion on May 10, 2010 19:14:04 GMT -5
Thanks, techie and millennium ! I'll definitely bring bug spray but I'm glad to hear that the fairgrounds are less buggy... What about ticks? (I promise I'm not really bug-paranoid; just here in southern VA the bugs are pretty rampant)
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Post by mattinthehat on May 11, 2010 0:10:50 GMT -5
Techie207's advice is spot on. You don't need to worry about the bugs carrying you off. The black flies should be gone by July, unfortunately, to be replaced by mosquitos. They are only bad at night. That being said, they are going to have 14,999 other tasty morsels (plus staff) to choose from. I went to Up North, and bugs were not a problem at all. The problem, as correctly identified by techie, is the ticks. If you go into the woods, DO NOT go there without DEET. Lime disease is a serious and possibly life-long problem. If you insist on going into the woods, you should spray your pant legs, shoes, etc. I have lived here for a very long time, and I don't even go into the woods until it is cold enough to eliminate this issue. As a side note, I don't go into the Maine woods without a firearm. I have had a couple of potentially dangerous encounters with wildlife here, plus other experiences that I know of, and all I can say is, rookies should stay planted on the festival grounds. All of you need to be aware that Maine is a place that is loaded with wildlife, and they are unpredictable. The primary point here is, with all of the great music at the fest, plus all of the side activities, and the craft/food vendors, and all of the people watching and meeting possibilities, why do you want to wander around in the forest? Enjoy this amazing fest, and stay out of the woods!
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Post by scamn on May 11, 2010 5:02:05 GMT -5
lol. Plan on a few bugs, especially around dusk, when it starts to cool down. The tick thing is not worth being overly paranoid about. If you feel something crawling on you, just check it out. The firearm ferocious animal thing, well... the amount of noise we will be making should be better than a 12 guage at keeping our wildlife away. I've lived here my whole life and I'm still alive, lost an arm to a gray squirrel once, but I still survived. |
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Post by dandylion on May 12, 2010 15:25:33 GMT -5
Hahah okay, thanks y'all. I'll be sure not to wander (and I'll keep an eye out for any hungry-looking squirrels) (:
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Post by iamwelting on May 18, 2010 21:53:31 GMT -5
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which no one likes... veggies go in first then meat on top, start it meat side down on the fire for about 10-15 minutes and then flip and roast for another 10-15. if you're planning on bringing eggs but dont wanna do dishes heres a neat tip as well, cut an orange in half, eat it, dig it out so half of it intact just has white pulp put an egg in it mix it up put it right on the coals, done in about 10 minutes give or take a few. the greenest method of cooking is always going to be a solar oven (can be made with tinfoil+cardboard) only provlem is that it takes 4-5 hours to even heat up a cup of water, AND its gotta be done early am. deep frying anything isn't a very good idea. the main reason is rain and how it tends to "sneak up" on people and then before you know it there's a vast ever expanding wall of blinding rain annexing its way to your pot of oil. but if you wanna be a camp king go for it, just remember empty milk cartons for the COLD oil you're planning on re-using later 
, im gonna end up bringing a pretty huge ass tent, now i know a lot of people get all upset with this saying its too big for one person but its really the only tent i have in my possesion and i cant really afford another tent atm. no worries i bring home what i take, and that includes all trash ;D i even bring a little dirt/grass seed mix to fill in the holes that i make for my tent if i have to. im gonna suggest everyone read up on 
