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URL icon « on: March 11, 2019, 10:12:24 AM »

 Wave Since these types of questions always get asked, should a permanent topic be created with all the wisdom of this forum so there's a definitive source for that info? Everyone brings such a variety of cool things, lots of them innovative homemade camp cheats!  Thumbs Up

I thought I'd put the basics of Food/Shelter/Water of what we bring as a start. Busting my ass to get this new piece of cast iron properly cured at the moment.  Cheers

Telluride Pack List 2 Adults 1 Teen

Shelter/sleep:
Adult tent Big Agnes, w/ground cloth 4 person=1 queen mattress
Kid tent 2 person backpacking tent w/ground cloth
2 10x12 tarps, 1 15x30 tarp
extra stakes
1,000ft of parachute cord
lots of carabiners
Easy-Up style shelter with attached sides
Alps Mountaineering queen mattress (nylon inflatable, only 5 inches thick)
Down comforter (to lay on top mattress)
Set of queen sheets
Heavy wool comforter
2 20 degree down sleeping bags (for back-up on cold nights)
2 extra thick memory foam pads on top of a thermal’s-rest Z-Rest pad
1 Camp 7, 0 degree mummy sleeping bag (these bags were made in Boulder, and are still the best bag I’ve ever owned)
3 memory foam pillows

Kitchen:
Large free standing 2 burner propane stove
1 refillable 25# propane tank
1 65 quart yeti
1 mid sized Coleman cooler
1 smaller travel cooler
1 5 gallon insulated water cooler
1 16 inch cast iron skillet
1 14 inch cast iron skillet
24x12 inch cast iron flat top grill
Large tea kettle
Coffee press
Two cutting boards
4 hand towels, 4 wash rags, 2 scrubbers
4 plates, 4 bowls, 4 steel pint glasses, 4 sets of utensils
Spatula, large spoon, ladle, large knife,  small knife
Bucket for compost
Bucket for wash/rinse water
Wash station- two stackable 6 inch deep rectangles for wash and rinse, with a 14x14 drain rack
3x7ft folding table for food serving, prep, dry food storage.
3x3ft sturdy card table for sitting/eating ,playing games

Anyone have a way to keep spices from becoming a solid glob at the end of the festival?


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URL icon « Reply #1 on: March 11, 2019, 10:40:40 AM »

Good idea, Todd!  This is our full list for 2 people and sharing some of the below with up to 8 other folks.  I'm a notorious over-packer as evidenced below:

CAMP
Several tarps
Tarp/tent stakes
Wool Blanket & Thick Blanket (for under our sleeping bags)
Camping Chairs
Earplugs
Quarters
Cash
Sleeping Pads
Sleeping Bags (incl liners)
Pillows
Work gloves
Headlamps/Flashlights/Lantern/Solar Lights
Mosquito Spray
Fire pit(s)/lid(s)
Propane (1lb & 20lb)
Tent
Screws/nails
Solar charger & Battery packs
Extra batteries
Lighters incl windproof
Table(s)
EZ-Ups (3) with spikes, sidewalls & Sandbags
Rope/Bungees/Straps
Phone Chargers
Cable locks
Bicycle+pump
5 Gallon Bucket(s)
Various tools + hammer
Drill/battery/charger + tent screw bit
Games
Kabar & leathermans
Windpouch
Mini Lights
Twist tie roll/velcro straps
Tarp poles/Hammock Tarp
Hammock/stand
Bags Set (Cornhole)
Sharpies
Folding Shovel
Compost & Trash Bags
Trash cans
Broom
Umbrella/Parasol
USB Fans
Shims
Night Bocce!
Kindles
LED ropes
Solar Tape
Goddess walk goodies
Lineup print out w/ sheet protector
Theracane
Hand Truck
Power strip
Extendable ladder

FESTIVAL
Low chairs
Spray Bottle
Frogg Togg
Sunscreen (TONS)
Dry packs
Backpack/Day Pack/Bladder
Mister
Binoculars
Collapsible wagon
Vibes
Nightgrass tix


CLOTHES
Rain gear
Shoes/Sandals/boots
Swim Gear
Gloves
Warm Clothes
Cold Clothes
Uhhh...medium clothes?
Sun hats
Jackets
Shower shoes & bag

TOILETRIES
Baby Wipes
Bath Towels
Toothpaste/Toothbrush
First Aid
Deodorant
Chapstick
Aloe
EpiPen
Shampoo/Body Wash
Sewing kit
Fingernail kit

KITCHEN
Cooler(s)
Propane cooking stove
Oven
Metal Straws
Small glass measuring cup
Water jugs (reg and collapsible)
Dishpans (one for dishwater, one for rinse)
Fire Gloves
Cutting boards/Skillet/Saucepan/Spatula/Silverware/Soap/Knife/Ziplocs/Silicone Bags
Cups/Coozies
Cast Iron (Skillet, Griddle, Pot)
The Ringer (Seriously - look into this thing for cleaning your cast iron)
Water bottles
Rags/towels/paper towels
Plates/bowls
Ball Jars & Lids
Water boiler

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URL icon « Reply #2 on: March 12, 2019, 08:09:55 AM »

Some of our fun/down time items are:
playing cards
cribbage board
dice games
puzzle games
safe lawn darts
mountain bikes
climbing and via ferrata gear
instruments, in our camp we'll have Uke, Fiddle, Guitar, and Banjo
Monica will have several knitting projects (she likes to knit while watching music, hoping to capture it in the knitting)

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URL icon « Reply #3 on: March 12, 2019, 07:07:19 PM »

What about a tent heater?
Also:
extra car key
credit card
legal meds
beer
small stool

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URL icon « Reply #4 on: March 12, 2019, 07:33:58 PM »

What about a tent heater?

I have also considered a tent heater but every one indoor safe one I looked into said that it may not operate above 7,000 ft.  Does anybody have first hand experience of using one successfully in Telluride?
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URL icon « Reply #5 on: March 12, 2019, 08:12:21 PM »

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Does anybody have first hand experience of using one successfully in Telluride?

Coleman Pro Cat if you can find one

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Anyone have a way to keep spices from becoming a solid glob at the end of the festival?

Throw plain rice in with spices to absorb moisture
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URL icon « Reply #6 on: March 12, 2019, 08:30:20 PM »

Had to check our owner's manual for altitude over 7000ft.

"When operating the heater at altitudes over 7000 FT the unit may not burn as bright as in lower altitudes. This is normal. At higher altitudes, the heater may shut off. If this happens, provide fresh air, wait 5 mins. and re-light.
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URL icon « Reply #7 on: March 13, 2019, 06:32:31 AM »

I've never used a tent heater, we've actually never had to use the back-up sleeping bags we bring. Having the down comforter below us with a very heavy wool comforter makes a snuggly bed. We also don't use the tent for anything but sleeping and changing clothes. Hangout time is for the easy-up.

 Fred, whats the small stool for?
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URL icon « Reply #8 on: March 13, 2019, 10:07:30 AM »

It's amazing that I survived 31 Telluride's without a packing list. Although that first year I did almost freeze at night besides getting burned by the sun in the day. No Festivarian forum to help us newbies back then.
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URL icon « Reply #9 on: March 13, 2019, 11:03:33 AM »

It's amazing that I survived 31 Telluride's without a packing list. Although that first year I did almost freeze at night besides getting burned by the sun in the day. No Festivarian forum to help us newbies back then.
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URL icon « Reply #10 on: March 13, 2019, 11:30:00 AM »

Any list that does not include a "Foot Slave" is simply incomplete.
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URL icon « Reply #11 on: March 13, 2019, 12:09:08 PM »

Any list that does not include a "Foot Slave" is simply incomplete.

Fact! Rookies... Some of us only subscribe to the holiest of scribes, The Dude Hippie Jerry  :peace, when it's time to pack for Telluride.
BillyBeru and I have learned the hard way, and the nightmares continue....  Festival Mentality

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URL icon « Reply #12 on: March 13, 2019, 12:43:37 PM »

What about a tent heater?

I have also considered a tent heater but every one indoor safe one I looked into said that it may not operate above 7,000 ft.  Does anybody have first hand experience of using one successfully in Telluride?

I've had plenty of success with this one:
http://www.mrheater.com/portable-buddy-heater.html
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URL icon « Reply #13 on: March 13, 2019, 12:48:28 PM »

What about a tent heater?

I have also considered a tent heater but every one indoor safe one I looked into said that it may not operate above 7,000 ft.  Does anybody have first hand experience of using one successfully in Telluride?

I've had plenty of success with this one:
http://www.mrheater.com/portable-buddy-heater.html
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Thanks Tom - that's one of the ones I looked at that had the 7000ft maximum elevation so I'm glad to hear it may work.
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Fact! Rookies... Some of us only subscribe to the holiest of scribes, The Dude Hippie Jerry  :peace, when it's time to pack for Telluride.
BillyBeru and I have learned the hard way, and the nightmares continue....  Festival Mentality

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