r/ElectricForest • u/lsdryn2 light chaserο½₯οΎβ§ • May 23 '17
Contest Spicy Pie Giveaway
Its that time of year again folks! The wonderful folks at Spicy Pie have been generous enough to sponsor another giveaway, wait, no, TWO MORE GIVEAWAYS!!π₯ππ₯ππ₯π
20 slices will be awarded to one winner per weekend! that's an insane amount of pizza!π±
So heres the deal:
Submit a comment in this thread with one tip for someone attending forest this year.
I'll pick the winners at random on Tuesday May 30th! They will have 24 hours to claim their prize by messaging me. Should they fail, I will choose someone else.
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u/midnightDOLPH1N Year 5 May 23 '17
Want easy food and no problems with melting ice. Mountain house or backpackers pantry dehydrated food and a jet boil. Full all day and it was ridiculously delicious
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u/stOAKed919 May 29 '17
Leave a good chunk of free time to explore the forest and find music you might have never thought to enjoy! See y'all in the forest!!
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u/lpv_sage May 24 '17
Get one of those huge mylar balloons, like the ones that say Happy Birthday on them, and attach a couple small LED lights to them.. fly this from the antenna of your car or something else stable at your camp. Trust me this will make finding your tent much easier when it's late at night and everything is getting a little bit weird. See you in the Forest!!
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May 27 '17
Body Glide is your best friend for extending the number of hours you can dance and your ability for your legs to recover for the next day. Use with adult body wipes for a refreshing porta-shower while inbetween shows.
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May 26 '17
My one tip for someone attending this year would be to bring a canopy for you campsite. As someone who made that mistake my first festival waaaay back in Bonnaroo 2006, trust me you don't want to be baking in the heat with no shade when chillin' at your campsite. Two years ago our neighbors not only didn't have a canopy, but none of them brought chairs either. That was the ultimate.
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u/stophias May 23 '17
Bring a disposable camera! You won't worry about breaking it/having it stolen, and you'll have some amazing prints for a photo album when you get home :)
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u/Wagneo May 23 '17
Wow this is an unreal giveaway, whoever wins will be able to hook their group up fat!
My piece of advice is to make a schedule, then burn it when you get to the festival because you wont need it. Catch the couple big sets you're looking forward to, but I guarantee you'll leave with a new favorite artist if you stray away from your usual music taste.
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u/ImBBQ May 24 '17
Don't get too wrecked until you have a good sense of where your campsite is. Partying can happen all the time but you don't want the party to go sour when you can't find your campsite.
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May 23 '17
If there's a line at spicy pie, they're just spun, walk right to the front
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u/theone1800 β¨πCult of Star Pillowπβ¨ May 23 '17
Leave some dry clothes, towels and some water in your car. You will be dirty, thirsty and possibly wet when you leave this magical place, but you'll be happy!
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u/mynameisjackattack it's time for snail down May 23 '17
If you don't already, start taking a multivitamin/drinking water/generally taking care of your body now. We're under the 30 day mark, and you really don't want to end up sick before or during Forest!
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u/RoachinRay May 29 '17
Bring a camel pack, not only will it keep you hydrated but it can also carry your belonging! Don't forget your pizza pouch either, so you can carry around an extra slice is Spicy Pie!
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u/robdonrun May 23 '17
Bring a comfortable pair of shoes and pace yourself during the middle of the day.
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u/kmaniewski May 29 '17
Pedialyte every morning and evening for hydration! Dry Ice for keeping your stuff cool!
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u/Lurking_stoner Mrleafygreens May 23 '17
my one tip is say hi to everyone and make friends because everyone is family in the forest
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u/eholland7188 Year 5 May 23 '17
Remember to PACE yourself! It is not a contest. Stay hydrated and take breaks(hammocks are great!). Be kind to those you meet and make lots of friends! And most of all, HAVE FUN!!! β€β€β€ See you all in the Forest!
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u/glowskir May 24 '17
Bring little gifts to give to people you meet as you're traveling through the forest to spread the love. Doesn't matter what it is, wrapped candy, bracelets, art, flowers, anything! π²ππΈπ
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u/Lostpoliticians May 27 '17
Do NOT forget to bring a bandanna or some sort of mask to cover both your mouth/nose because forest is one dusty festival, you'll thank me later when you get back from forest and aren't hacking up a lung or chunks of green/yellowish goo.
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u/MusicBomarc Year 1 May 27 '17
Don't drive home overtired after the festival. Take an extra day to take it easy and make sure you arrive home in 1 piece.
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u/gimmewub May 24 '17
greet everyone w a smile and a high5/hug, immerse yourself as much as possible
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u/fanboyfanboy Year 9 May 23 '17
Everyone get a camelback! They are lifesavers versus filling up a water bottle constantly. Staying hydrated is rule #1 :)
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u/hoppinga Wolf Pack May 23 '17
Take it slow and easy with the party favors, don't burn yourself out.
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u/Caylaris May 24 '17
Pace yourself; it's a marathon, not a sprint. And bring baby wipes!!! You'd be surprised at how many different uses they have.
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u/jhams13 Year 5 May 27 '17
Emergen-c or Pedialyte every morning will replenish those electrolytes after a day of dancing in the hot sun.
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u/tigon2020 May 23 '17
If for any reason you're not feeling spicy pie, don't be afraid to ask people for food recommendations. Chances are you'll find something pretty good ;)
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u/SleepingWithRyans Year 9 May 23 '17
Bring wet wipes for to the porta potties for both the seat and for your goodies (use different wipes for both- don't make it weird).
Also, make sure to take in the whole spectacle of the forest, even if it means ditching your friends for a while. There's so much greatness to find in the forest, but some things require paying close attention.
Remember to just stand in awe of everything a few times per day. Just take a deep breath and realize that you're home.
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u/bauncehaus The Big Dipsters May 25 '17
Make sure you get into a fight on the first day or else people will think you're a punk.
On a serious note: goldbond/baby powder can be a lifesaver, and morning Gatorade/pedialite/recovery drink of choice can be a godsend.
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u/ChrispB15 May 27 '17
Be open to exploring the forest on your own or with strangers, it's the different perspectives that make EF so amazing
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u/michigandank May 24 '17
Bring a hammock and buy one of those blow up chairs if you hate standing or walking without a nice place to sit. Sometimes I'd wait 3 hours for a show I'd want and sit on the ground and always wish I had a nice comfy chair or Matt
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u/ce_squared Year 3 May 23 '17
If you are storing your phone in your hydration pack, tuck it in a plastic bag or waterproof case! Accidents happen and you wont want to lose all those amazing pictures!
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u/sailor_marss Year 7 May 23 '17
Take some time to explore. Some of my best forest memories have nothing to do with watching sets! Also wear sunscreen _^
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u/Iliketoboofitboofit The Dab Shack May 23 '17
Pedialyte is a LIFESAVER. I can't tell you how many times last year I was convinced I would wake up with a hangover the next morning, but didn't because of this miraculous substance.
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u/SanltarYNAPkin Camp Hype Train May 23 '17
When you enter the venue don't fill up your camelbak at the first fill station, go to the one at Ranch arena and there's almost always no lines (except when the headliners are playing)
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u/Liqwid-Vicodin May 24 '17
Make sure to get in good with your neighbors, at the festival your neighbors are your friends and friends are your family at EF they'll look after you and your site when you can't, and besides why wouldn't you wanna bond with em?
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u/design_daze May 24 '17
Lake Michigan is only a ten minute drive away, free bath if you can spare time away from the forest.
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u/leiferslook The Kaleidoscope Guy May 25 '17
when ya gotta poop, do it in one of the vacuum toilets, they had them near the ranch and over by the hangar. no smell, no splashback, they even have a built in light at night and are well maintained throughout the festival
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u/HornedFrog2 May 24 '17
Don't be afraid to talk and interact with the actors. They can lead you to some pretty cool hidden things!
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u/mythbreeder Year 4 May 24 '17
If you think you should pack something... pack it. It's always better to have more than you need than to wish once you are there that you brought something!
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u/quietbulldog Year 4 May 23 '17
Take part in anything and everything you can! There's so much happening around you. Pick a direction, diving right in and make some life long friends along the way.
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u/nav_arch_angel Taters May 26 '17
Clean yourself. Cleaning your nose, ears, brushing your teeth, wear a bandana around your face, are all ways to avoid the festival flu afterwards
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u/HussarCaptain Year 8 May 24 '17
Bring something that will delight the experience of others, and by extension yourself. Examples include bubble blasters, mist fans, coloring books, etc. Be creative.
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u/henlokittin Year 2 May 23 '17
Don't stress yourself out by scheduling set after set. Spend hours exploring!
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u/baconator223 May 25 '17
set up a designated meeting/time spot with your crew in case you get separated!
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u/raisinbrandt Year 2 May 23 '17
The forest may close at 1 or 2 but the party keeps going with secret sets in good life and other sets in GA. Party til the sun comes up!
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u/tydy_ Year 7 May 24 '17
Help thy neighbor, do not ask for anything in return because we are all family at the forest.
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u/vicscobb Year 2 May 23 '17
Magnesium and B12 help you feel better throughout whatever you decide to do/not do. π
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u/Jakk_Pack Year 6 May 24 '17
At camp shade is a must! If you don't have a shade pavilion or something similar, try to make friends with a neighbor that does.
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u/TheM1337 The Human Totem May 23 '17
Don't worry about making it to every single artist you plan on seeing - let the forest take you where it will
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u/musasolo May 23 '17
Tip: If you're walking through the forest and suddenly something just calls to you (an art installation, the sound of music, a certain vendor, etc) go and check it out! Don't worry too much about following your plans to the letter and let the forest guide your path. Also go try Spicy Pie it's π
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u/voodooxlady May 23 '17 edited May 23 '17
DO NOT FORGET SUNSCREEEEEENNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!! Unless "face peeled off" is your aesthetic
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u/Goodlordbadlord May 23 '17
Leave your group for a few hours!! Festivals by yourself are an entirely different experience... you'll learn about yourself infinitely more :)
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u/mortythealien Year 2 May 23 '17
Don't stick to a planned schedule, let the forest do with you as it pleases. But don't let yourself go the whole weekend without catching a Cheese set!
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u/kyler000 May 29 '17
For each stage designate a group meeting spot near a landmark. That way if you get separated during a show, or in transit, everyone knows where to meet up after. It makes getting lost much less of a nightmare!
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u/belladex88 Facemelting technician May 23 '17
Hydrate well and when pooping while under any influence start a timer on your phone. so you don't think you have been in there for too long.
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u/Dhabi Year 2 May 23 '17
its going to be my first year at forest but i can already say that the headlamp i bought has already been a live saver in my everyday life a few times, gonna be even more useful in the forest. you should get one.
excited to try this famed pizza for myself!
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u/JaeTee08 May 23 '17
Wet-wipes, dry shampoo, and deodorant. The days are long and its difficult to avoid being dirty, but cleaning yourself up will help you stay positive!
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u/The_Ent420 May 26 '17
Bring a water gun. When you see your fellow exhausted festival goers give em a lil spritz of cool refreshing water to cool them off.
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u/kstameris May 23 '17
Bring TP, meditate, and stretch every day. Keep that mind, body and spirit on point in order to fully bask in the ambiance!!
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u/Eterni May 25 '17
Bring lots of water! If you think you're bringing enough, you should probably bring more. Also wet wipes are a godsend. Happy Forest!! :)
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u/hosea0220 The Mod Cult | Year 7 May 23 '17
My best advice is to make your schedule, and then throw it out the window (except for a few can't-miss sets). Just go with the flow, and see where the forest takes you. I regret sticking to my schedule too much last year!
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May 23 '17
Bring lots of socks, change them at least once a day if you can. Makes a world of difference
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u/tsells613 May 23 '17
Be ready for it to rain... Hard. Dont miss a set you want to see. Always go for a new set over someone you've seen before. Everyone is your friend, just ask for help if you need it. And baby powder... Gets hot out there,milk might be a bad choice
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u/Doonski May 23 '17
Don't be the guy/girl/group that ruins someone else's experience. We're all there to have a good time and enjoy each others company so ELE (everybody love everybody)
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u/bootstraps_bootstrap Year 9 May 23 '17
Start saving clear milk/water cartons and clean them out. Fill them with water and drop glow sticks in them to turn them into lanterns for camp at night!
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u/cru0 shenanigans May 25 '17
Look for landmarks to get back to your camp. Look for either balloons or stuff people setup because ga is huge.
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u/theyyycallmekiwi May 27 '17
This will be my first time at Electric Forest! I am so excited to experience this and I hope I meet some new friends!!
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u/Unicornqueen13 Pasta Vibes Only βπ» May 23 '17
Don't get caught up in what your squad wants to do. Go where the forest takes you!
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u/beatsandbuds May 23 '17
Trust yourself! If someone is giving you cool energy go and talk to them! If you feel uncomfortable with someone or thing walk away!
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u/OceanBrees May 24 '17
Make sure to spend lots of time in the actual forest itself. Especially at night. Even if that means missing parts of dope sets!
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u/slowestmojo Year 1 May 23 '17
This is my first forest, my tip would be to please show this newbie some love!
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u/Wiegand6 Year 5 May 24 '17
Don't be afraid to go off alone. I feel to many people feel they NEED to be by their friends. Gives you a chance to go listen to music you really enjoy and is a great way to make new friends.
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u/jguay Year 5 May 23 '17
Bring baby wipes, gold bond, and soooooooooo much water. Those 3 things will save your life.
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u/zo_ram Year 7 May 24 '17
to shower you need to buy tokens first and thats what the line is for. So on your first shower day or durring unpopular shower times, go buy shower tokens for later so you can skip the line.
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u/Wall_Of_Bass May 24 '17
Don't forget to make time for seeing the forest, especially at night! π
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u/iampineapple May 23 '17
Bring a memory foam mattress pad to cover your cot/air mattress/tent floor. Sleep is vital so you might as well pamper yourself.
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u/blendedjuice Good Vibe Tribe May 26 '17
Plan like crazy, for everything, down to what you think is the last detail, and then the minute you walk into those gates- let everything go. All of it. All that matters is you, this experience, and the people around you. Flow. Smile. Say yes. In this weird world we're in now, leave these days up to whatever happens to fall into your lap.
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u/timbomcgee May 23 '17
Stop by my RV!! We'll be having big pre games and I'll be cooking pretty much the whole festival. First come first serve for leftovers π
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u/Koha23 Year 3 May 23 '17
Bring baby wipes, they're a life saver if you don't want to walk to / pay for a shower everyday
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u/Starfish808 May 28 '17
Staying in your shell means you're going to miss out on 90% on what you can experience at the forest. So be yourself, and don't be afraid to put your real genuine you out there! (words to myself as much as anybody else lol)
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u/kaleidoscopeminds May 24 '17
My mantra at festivals is a good one to live by: "Water is life, stretching is key"
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u/Jpot Year 8 May 26 '17
Hydrate hydrate hydrate! Don't overdo it on the first night or two either - it's a marathon, not a sprint!
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u/WhoStoleMy_MoJo Year 9 May 23 '17
HAVE THE BEST TIME OF YOUR LIFE!! :))
and do so while also being respectful of other foresters, the festival grounds, and the beautiful people that have worked so hard to make Electric Forest the accepting and amazing place it is!
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u/Mpedz12 May 23 '17
PRO TIPS:
My tip would be to get a camel bak (only put water in it) and drink lots of it
Don't bring a ton of food (you never eat it all, and there is ton of good reasonable food at the venue.)
If you have a group bring a telescoping flag pole (it is easy to put away when you want to dance, and easy to pull out when someone from your group wanders to the bathroom and needs to find you)
Sleep at least 4 hours a night (bring ear plugs and a sleeping mask to block noise and light) Melatonin helps too
Bring a canopy - if it rains you will want shelter to still hang with your group - if it sunny you will have shade
Test Kit - check out Dance Safe
Make friends with your neighbors - have them look out for your site and you look out for theirs
Go to Saturday Night Cheese - even if Jam isn't your thing
Explore artists before you go to forest (you will find tons of artists you like, and haven't heard of before)
Go to the Water Park
Take time to explore the forest and get lost (it is easy to run from artist to artist and never explore the forest)
Bring an external battery pack to charge your phone
Bring warm clothes (it can get cold at night)
Chafing Spray (you walk, a lot)
Tums (especially if you are drinking)
Tarp for under your tent (it helps with rain/moisture in the tent)
Some sort of rain gear (I was at TomorrowWorld and will always have some sort of rain gear from now on)
Print off the schedule and keep it with you
Oh and eat Spicy Pie!
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u/therealjubjub May 23 '17
Wristbands are designed to not come off. Don't put them on right away out of excitement when they show up.
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u/redhot314 wook sweat May 23 '17
If it's your first forest wait until it gets dark the first night before you go into sherwood
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u/AmaniArk May 25 '17
Put a shower curtain on the floor of your tent inside so in case it rains and water comes in your tent your stuff will be dry
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u/GryphonEDM Year 7 May 23 '17
Don't forget to eat! Dancing takes a lot of calories, don't find yourself on the ground passed out from low sugar cuz you didn't eat for 12 hours while partying hard.
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u/itmekasper swamp squad May 23 '17
If you don't know what it is, just boof it
Nah but really bring your own toilet paper and make sure to scope out the porta potty cleaning schedule, take a dump when its fresh
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u/Gibulon1000 May 27 '17
Bring your own toilet paper and go to the ports pottys in the morning as they will be more clean.
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u/notacobell May 29 '17
Remember to stay hydrated, a camelbak is a great investment, be kind to others, bring lots of baby wipes and comfortable clothes and just have immense amount of fun!
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u/Heartless19 Year 3 May 23 '17
A Tennis ball will do wonders for your feet after a long day(s) of dancing and walking :)
Drape your toes over the tennis ball and massage the backs of your toes. Then work your way down the sole of your foot, all the way back to your heel. Roll along the inner and outer arches. Keep rolling for at least two minutes
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u/_azsedo Year 5 May 23 '17
Bring something to leave at the giving tree! A note, a drawing, a cape, anything. Leave that and not your trash
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u/ajWoody May 26 '17
Breathe through your nose for 7 seconds hold for 4 and breathe out of your mouth, tongue behind your two front teeth for 10
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u/samuelqdaniels May 23 '17
Moonmats are a wonderful thing to have at electric forest. be ready to love everyone you meet because everyone will love you. get ready for the most magical experience of your life
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u/danielleca10 May 23 '17
Baby wipes are a must! All the dust will make you dirty and you won't even realize. Also, Kleenex is a must for the dust as well!
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u/SwinglingTraveler May 23 '17
Allow the novelty and uniqueness of the experience to take you. Live and love with abandon safely. You are among friends and we take care of our own. Be your truest self without fear or shame and you will find riches no amount of money could ever buy. Have confidence and smile got you fam. π€
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u/Supersighs β¨πCult of Star Pillowπβ¨ May 23 '17
Find those Amish Pretzels and just enjoy them while they last. Share them with friends.
Also, freezing big jugs of water instead of buying ice is a good way to utilize cooler space.
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u/muzikmouse May 23 '17
bring ear plugs for sound and sleeping! and maybe one of those face sleep masks! last year we camped under a spotlight and never saw the night at camp the entire time..
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u/Skribbert Year 2 May 27 '17
surround yourself with battery powered fans when you go to sleep. its amazing
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u/wonderllama Camp Reddit GL Rave Dad May 23 '17
Bring local beer from where you're from. Trade for beer that's not local to you.
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u/juxslapme Year 9 May 23 '17
my favorite tip I ever got was to put your pillows/blankets/sleeping bags in the car during the day so they aren't gross and clammy at night!
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u/basicpuppymom Year 1 May 27 '17
Bring some sort of ear protection. If nothing else you may want them when you finally decide to get some sleep!
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u/Nate_Dogg100 May 24 '17
Take pictures with new people and put them on a map to see how many states you can meet different people from!!!!
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u/yoyomeow May 25 '17
Bring and wear plenty of sunscreen! And don't forget to reapply throughout the day! You won't want to end up crispy after one day, we only want our pizza crust crispy! ;)
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u/Wyndul Year 3 May 23 '17
Definitely get a Camelbak, and try to avoid the knockoff Walmart brand if you can - the mouthpiece leaks after you start using it.
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u/Basshigh May 23 '17 edited May 23 '17
Bring water flavors to make the water taste better if u dont like regular water like me it will make you want to drink more.. .Make sure to change lock screen of ur phone to a friend's phone number in case it gets lost this way they dont have to dig through the phone to find ur info so ur more likely to get it back :)
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u/gamefreak027 Festival Dad May 23 '17
If you're uncomfortable in a situation at any point for any reason leave. It sounds simple but you can forget that sometimes.
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u/ohohhpizzo May 23 '17
Hydration is important, but remember you need electrolytes to survive! Bring powder, a drink, pills, whatever but make sure you load up.
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u/efrutchey May 25 '17
Enjoy every single second of it, don't get caught up with trying to fit a schedule or do what your friends make you do... make your trip to the forest exactly what you dream about.
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u/[deleted] May 24 '17
Become friends with your neighbors!! They might have some more tips than I do ;)