Things to bring to the festival field

[ripstar]

This will be our first time to TBF. We have a hotel in town, but I was wondering the necessities to bring to the concert field.

Obviously we don't want to make multiple trips, just a back pack to fit some things in.

also, what are the best chairs for the fest?

Thanks!!

[Debbiefromtucson]

Many people make an afternoon trip BUT if you do not want to leave at all the most important thing is to have your NIGHTTIME CLOTHES with you.... It gets very,very cold as soon as the sun drops... Gloves,hats, pants, heavy jacket etc..

You should also have sunscreen with you, a bottle to refill for FREE water that is available on field, money for food, money or cc for cd/tshirt purchases, ID for beer, bubbles, Sun hat,sun glasses, RAIN GEAR ( very important), an extra tarp or something to cover your gear with for when it rains and that's all I can think of as the essentials......

[Hooch]

In my opinion the best "Rain Gear" is a basic plastic poncho (approx $3-$4) with a hood because you can flip the back of the poncho over the back of your chair and keep your chair (and backpack) dry too.  It's kind of lame to have to sit in a wet chair when you take your poncho off after a rainstorm.

[swander99]

http://www.festivarian.com/index.php/topic,9769.msg62719.html#msg62719

Here's a thread with some chair info in it. 

[BluegrassDustin]

In my opinion the best "Rain Gear" is a basic plastic poncho (approx $3-$4) with a hood because you can flip the back of the poncho over the back of your chair and keep your chair (and backpack) dry too.  It's kind of lame to have to sit in a wet chair when you take your poncho off after a rainstorm.

Shameless plug...

We have the plain old vinyl ponchos available at the Country Store inside the festival grounds if you find yourself caught in a shower without suitable water repellent gear.

Nothing fancy, but they're convenient! 

Additionally, we typically have a few TBF embroidered rain jackets available early in the festival, but they tend to disappear quickly.



.......Now back to your regularly scheduled conversation.....

[ripstar]

anything else to bring? Are nylon coolers welcomed?

Also, we will not be getting in until around 12 on thursday. How hard will it be to get a good seat?

Are these chairs ok for the field?

http://www.backcountry.com/kelty-lowdown-chair

[Hooch]

anything else to bring? Are nylon coolers welcomed?

Also, we will not be getting in until around 12 on thursday. How hard will it be to get a good seat?

Are these chairs ok for the field?

http://www.backcountry.com/kelty-lowdown-chair

Yes, I personally welcome every single nylon cooler I see inside the festival with a hug.  Because I'm friendly like that.  Just no glass or alcohol inside or they (security) will shake their fingers at you and suggest you dispose of whatever offending item(s) you may have.

You will be fine on Thursday.  Remember that making friends with strangers who have semi-empty tarps toward the front who may be willing to share with you is a good way to maximize your festival experience as well as see the stage a little better.  But there are no bad seats in the grounds...except behind the sound booth where people dance but can't see the stage.

The chair looks low enough to be welcomed anywhere on the field.  If it's tall enough to fit a basketball underneath it then it will be banished to the rear of the grounds. 

[ripstar]

Thanks for the response Hooch!

Found this nice chair too but no cupholders! bunk

http://www.rei.com/product/767169/gci-outdoor-wilderness-recliner-chair

[Hooch]

Thanks for the response Hooch!

Found this nice chair too but no cupholders! bunk

http://www.rei.com/product/767169/gci-outdoor-wilderness-recliner-chair

Remember....with short chairs the ground can be your cup holder.  Hehe.  I know it's hard to find the "perfect" festi-chair.  I had my favorite for 10 or 11 years and it finally broke during the festival.  I gave it a funeral back by the dumpsters and walked into town to buy a replacement.  Since then it took me several attempts at a new favorite festi chair.  Here is my current one:

Hooch's Current Festi Chair

It's not perfect but I like the quick-drying mesh material.  No real arms nor cup holders either.  And not for "big boned" festivarians because I had one get tweaked/bent last year. 

The quest for your ideal festi-chair is elusive and mysterious.  Much like one's quest for self-awareness and the perfect bacon appetizer for your fancy dinner parties.

[erick4cheesysalmon]

Bring SUNSCREEN to the festival field, especially if you are not staying close by. Although many friendly festivarians will loan you sunscreen, it is an absolute must at Telluride. It feels like you're standing next the sun during the day and potentially 30's freezing at night (think swimsuit to snow suit in the course of the day). It is so beautiful Colorado Bluebird Sky all day usually, but the sun is intense!

Also a stainless steel or plastic reusable water bottle, which is free to fill on the grounds with great water, because WATER is a must at 8000 ft!

See you in June! 

[erndog]

You never know, but a hatchet could come in handy.  An anvil, too.  One that has the pointy end on it.  Could hold down the tarp in a windstorm.  AND you could make horseshoes in between sets . . . or a nice set of fireplace tools.

[Hot Sugar]

You never know, but a hatchet could come in handy.  An anvil, too.  One that has the pointy end on it.  Could hold down the tarp in a windstorm.  AND you could make horseshoes in between sets . . . or a nice set of fireplace tools.

[laughingflyinglemur]

I like to wear my hiking/skiing garb.  Layers is the key, and polypro can be a savior in case of a cold mountain downpour.  I went to Yarmony Grass in Copper a few years ago when it was raining and hailing during the show for the better part of three days.  I was comfortable and in bliss wearing my ski gear while others were miserable in freezing soaked cotton.  At altitude it can go from 90 degrees to 40 in an hour.

[Mel]

Thanks for the response Hooch!

Found this nice chair too but no cupholders! bunk

http://www.rei.com/product/767169/gci-outdoor-wilderness-recliner-chair

Remember....with short chairs the ground can be your cup holder.  Hehe.  I know it's hard to find the "perfect" festi-chair.  I had my favorite for 10 or 11 years and it finally broke during the festival.  I gave it a funeral back by the dumpsters and walked into town to buy a replacement.  Since then it took me several attempts at a new favorite festi chair.  Here is my current one:

Hooch's Current Festi Chair

It's not perfect but I like the quick-drying mesh material.  No real arms nor cup holders either.  And not for "big boned" festivarians because I had one get tweaked/bent last year. 

The quest for your ideal festi-chair is elusive and mysterious.  Much like one's quest for self-awareness and the perfect bacon appetizer for your fancy dinner parties.

The thing I like about this chair is that it's nicely balanced so that you can rock backwards in it on two legs.  A little too much Woof, and you're laying in the lap of the folks behind you - not bad either...

[Mel]

You never know, but a hatchet could come in handy.  An anvil, too.  One that has the pointy end on it.  Could hold down the tarp in a windstorm.  AND you could make horseshoes in between sets . . . or a nice set of fireplace tools.

Erndog!  Everyone knows you're full of it!!! You can't carry an anvil.  That's just bunk.  You need both hands to get the sink to the tarp!