rockchic 1 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Ok as the title suggests this year is my first (other than a day trip to hyde park to see the strokes at wirelessfest cant remember what year) and im camping (scaredmuch!) I would like tips and tricjs to make sure I survive , other than mud and skanky bogs im not sure what to expect , my vision is old school rave but on a larger scale and totally different music??? Im scared of camping , never done that b4 either :/ lived a sheltered life! What do I really need to take , I dont wanna be the only idiot that turns up withfull camping kit and not a single other person does , id rather go without than stick out LOL! Eating , ive got a thing about eating , really dont think I wanna eat scuzz burgers etc , my body would die , do people cook in their camps ?? These questions have been keeping me awake at night , anyone care to put me out of my misery??? Plz :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemosabe Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Right ok im on my phone and dyslexic so please forgive any spelling problems First i would say that about 20+% of everyone at R&L will be new that year so you wont stand out dont worry !! I will deal with camping first... Take a tent (preferably 2/3 man as its more comfertable) and make sure it has a poarch and is double skinned!! That means if its muddy you are in the best position to have a great festival As for food - there is loads of choice from Mexican to Chinese to some really posh Ostrage Burgers (with everything in between!) but its really expensive so i would say bring you own food and snacks... We all survive so dont worry (mostly on £1 salvation army soup and roll but thats another story!) You do what you want at a festival and nobody will say anything... If you want to cook at you camp go for it! If you want to go rave all night go for it!! If you want to neck a bottle of Vodka and throw up everywhere dont bother its not a nice saturday night trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemosabe Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 As for tips to survive; make sure you pack for all weathers especially mud and rain. Belive me if it hits it sucks not to have a coat or even worse Wellies! Also other tips i would say is dont camp near a walkway or too near any attractions or bottom of a hill Finally just embrase your time there... Its just a few days and it could be best few days of the year if your willing to get muddy, tired and loosen up (not you in perticular just everyone), or it could be the worse if you sit in your tent moaning so just embrase everything and have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockchic 1 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Haha thats ok, I have trouble spelling without dyslexia, yeah cash will play a big issue eating on site id rather buy a tshirt lol!! Above tips noted thankyou for speedy replies . Last question are you going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtourette Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) Ok as the title suggests this year is my first (other than a day trip to hyde park to see the strokes at wirelessfest cant remember what year) and im camping (scaredmuch!) I would like tips and tricjs to make sure I survive , other than mud and skanky bogs im not sure what to expect , my vision is old school rave but on a larger scale and totally different music???Im scared of camping , never done that b4 either :/ lived a sheltered life! What do I really need to take , I dont wanna be the only idiot that turns up withfull camping kit and not a single other person does , id rather go without than stick out LOL!Eating , ive got a thing about eating , really dont think I wanna eat scuzz burgers etc , my body would die , do people cook in their camps ??These questions have been keeping me awake at night , anyone care to put me out of my misery??? Plz :/ Edited April 2, 2014 by mrtourette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtourette Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 We all survive so dont worry (mostly on £1 salvation army soup and roll but thats another story!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyquack Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Tourette and Kemosabe have covered most bases tbh - some excellent advice there. I can't stress enough the importance of bin bags and baby wipes though. Bin bags because they can be used for so many things and wet wipes because there's no other better way, other than a shower, to stay clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaosmark2 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 A few more tips: If you cook, buy your kit beforehand, make sure you have an EASY way of washing it up, check your stove is valid in the regulations, and probably don't camp in the nearest campsite to the arena. Unless you really can't afford to buy food at the festival though, I'd just get a mass of snack and then buy one hot meal a day, it'll be far more relieving and as your first time you really won't want an extra level of hassle/worry in terms of preparing food. I'd recommend NOT getting a pop-up tent. They are really easy to put up, but they're a nightmare to put down, and they're a lot less resilient in terms of wind and rain. Sleeping mats are less hassle than airbeds. When you pitch your tent, you either want to be lengthways down any slight slope so you're sleeping with your head upwards, or on flat ground. Check for large rocks underneath where you'll pitch as well, because they're the primary way you'll end up sleeping uncomfortably. Don't buy a padlock for your tent. That's just a hint to thieves that there's something valuable inside, and then they'll slash your tent to get in and you've lost stuff + your tent is damaged. As well as being prepared for wet and cold weather, be prepared for a scorcher even if it seems unlikely. Suncream/light clothes/sunglasses/etc. Whatever you need in such situations. Do not take any form of open-toed shoes. Some people wear sandals/flip-flops at festivals, and invariably, they accidentally got trodden on at some point. It's too crowded to wear them, trainers/boots/wellies are your best bet depending on the weather. I'll also remphasise everything tourette and kemosabe said. It's all good advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Placid Casual Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Take a shit load of pills and you won't even need a tent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantwagon Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Don't know if you're going to Reading or Leeds, but if it's Leeds, bring gravy. Lots of gravy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Placid Casual Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 In all seriousness though, what GWEB said, gravy, and lots of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantwagon Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Especially if you're worried about standing out from the crowd, you'll look extremely out of place without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattgimmeshelter Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) Berocca is second to your ticket and tent. Ticket, Tent, Berocca are your three PRIORITIES. Edited April 2, 2014 by mattgimmeshelter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtourette Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Berocca is second to your ticket. Ticket, Tent, Berocca are your three PRIORITIES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattgimmeshelter Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 It appears tent is second to your ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisque Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Pack plenty of johnnys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaosmark2 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Berocca is second to your ticket and tent. Ticket, Tent, Berocca are your three PRIORITIES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemosabe Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Haha thats ok, I have trouble spelling without dyslexia, yeah cash will play a big issue eating on site id rather buy a tshirt lol!! Above tips noted thankyou for speedy replies . Last question are you going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucci Piggy Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 A loaf of bread is good on the first night, for eating and rolling into balls to throw at your neighbours if they look like c**ts (mine did). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattgimmeshelter Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Vitamin tablets are a decent idea. I only bother if I'm going for 4-5 days as opposed to 2-3, but they definitely help, particularly with hangovers or sunstroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaosmark2 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 A loaf of bread is good on the first night, for eating and rolling into balls to throw at your neighbours if they look like c**ts (mine did). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaosmark2 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 take a berocca every morning and your hangovers just go away! twin that with a bacon butty and it's non existent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucci Piggy Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 If you bring food, make sure it's something nice. I brought shitloads of food last year, but it was like 10 trays of Tesco value flapjack and loads of shitty biscuits. After one or two days I couldn't look at the stuff, and ate no more of it. I always have a tin of fruit for lunch and then buy a meal (sometimes two) in the arena. I also lose loads of weight at every festival, despite already being awfully skinny beforehand. Hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemosabe Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Sunglasses/Lucazade (fizzy)/ Paracetamol is my tip for hangovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucci Piggy Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) Look like or act like? Edited April 2, 2014 by Will-2609 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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