#rootips

Bonnaroo 2014 is coming up quick! In order to maximize your experience at this iconic festival you need to protect yourself from the elements, most importantly the heat which Bonnaroo has become notorious for. With these tips you can stay cool during the day & be ready to rage into the early morning—then do it all over again!

At the campsite:

Each car in your group should bring one ez up canopy to create a common hangout for the group and to shield the sun during the day.

Bring a chair for the area and nap under the shade in the early morning when your tent is too hot.

Hang tapestries or sheets from the canopy to keep your space even cooler & give it a personalized touch.

Prior to leaving for the festival freeze a case of water for your cooler, it can work as ice and also keep you hydrated in the morning.

Stop at a fruit stand on the way down and get some fresh local produce to have as a snack and for breakfast, skip the breakfast burrito and coffee (the person using the porta potty after you will thank you).

Replenish your ice each day! Each camping pod has a general store where you can buy ice each morning, take advantage and split the cost by taking turns buying it with people in your croo.

Before going into the festival for the day put a t-shirt or bandana in the cooler. It will keep you cool on your way into Centeroo especially if there’s a line (which does happen during peak hours).

Invest in battery powered fans for your tent, switch them on before you sleep so you don’t wake up in a sweaty panic.

Keep a window flap open while you’re at your camp to keep air circulating throughout the tent.

Set up a tarp under where you’re going to put your tent to keep ground heat from rising up into your tent. Also hang another tarp over your tent attached to cars or the canopies to act as a reflector.

In Centeroo:

STAY HYDRATED! Bring a canteen or camelback and take advantage of the FREE water refill station around the festival. Refill stations are also great meet up spots for groups!

Don’t run yourself down. Take some time to sit under a tree, one of the air conditioned lounges or find a tent with a spray mister in the back of the main stage! Your body will thank you when you make it to that 2 am superjam and dance your ass off. 

Take advantage of the vendors! There are smoothies, fruit, and all sorts of cool treats for you to indulge in.

Buy a wristband for unlimited waterslide rides during the weekend- because blow up adult waterslide, duh.