FREE TICKETS: Outside Lands 2010
Holy shit bags. Slap our faces with a cold wet hand. Why? Because we’re obviously dreaming. We’ve got one pair of tickets to the 2010 Outside Lands Festival at Golden Gate Park and one of you is meant to have them. Like Ron Burgundy, this is kind of a big deal. You know the lineup. You’ve heard the story. You’re tired of us pimping this. Just describe what’s in your Outside Lands preparedness survival kit in the comments below. Creative answers encouraged. Til then, stay classy, readers.
Posted on 05 August 2010.
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face paint, glow sticks, a mint case full of buds, tequila in my water bottle which is clamped onto my belt, and a wig of multi-colored dread locks.
water, comfortable shoes, layers for hot and cold, sunglasses, flexibility, a plan and the ability to let go of the plan, a sense of adventure, sunscreen, sharpies for autographs, energy bars & apples and snacks to share with the people in the crowd around you, muni pass or cab fare and good will
Encouraging cheers for Chan, a sliff or six for Damien, some Geritol for Phil and Bobby, Some Schvicek for Eugene, An umbrella and squeegee for the Kings, some healing vibes for Levon, diapers for Tokyo Police Club, some fashion models for the Strokes, political asylum for the Sierra Leone Refugees, truevine of holiness for Reverend Green
I’m not a survivalist but I once worked on a job with a carpenter who dealt meth to survivalists in Idaho. He told me he got all kinds of crazy shit in exchange for the stuff, weapons, household appliances, even a claymore mine. Moral of this story, stay away from Idaho. I don’t think I need to become a survivalist to survive the Outside Lands Festival, but there are a few things I never go without. One is my uv-glasses that detect lizard people. I haven’t had my life energy stolen yet and I don’t intend to lose behind a portapotty. I also never go without B vitamins. B vitamins give energy and clear thinking, especially when my tin foil hat blows off my head with those sudden gusts of Bay Area wind. Also, lizard people totally hate B vitamins. It gives them painful flatulence. The last is my ankh. I want to live forever. The ankh guarantees that.
That's pretty much it, because most of what I'll need will already be at the festival. I need to see the My Morning Jacket, I need to see the Strokes, I need to see Al Green, I need to see Chromeo and I need to see Empire of the Sun.
The minimalist survivor approach:
-My trusty L.L. Bean Jacket since it has lots of pockets, a hood, acts as sitting vehicle, and can wear for warmth.
-Shades to avoid eye contact with the burner weirdos/bros who decide to take mushrooms once a year at music festivals, and to see my favorite bands better. ITS ABOUT THE MUSIC!
-iPhone 4 because it's a camera/video recorder/flashlight/gps/etc.
-Water bottle to stay hydrated (lots of food vendors, right?)
-Hanky for sweat/tears/blood/etc.
-Hand Sanitizer (no explication necessary)
-Sunscreen? No need. Thanks global warming weirdness!
I don't know if I really need a preparedness kit- I live down the street. But if I did, i would definitely need some ganja, some herb and soe dank. That's about it.
Kleenex tissues, to wipe away my tears of joy.
Earplugs, id, babywipes, flashlight, clean socks, cash, gum.
Earplugs, id, babywipes, flashlight, clean socks, cash, gum, cellphone, a map of ggp, and a lack of inhibition.
Survival Kit
h2o & a smile
Outside Lands "Locals Only" Survival Kit:
1. Douchebag Repellent, extra large can: For surviving the onslaught when the Marina District empties out for the Kings of Leon set.
2. Taser/cattle prod combo pack for stray pitbulls/feral cats roaming the park.
3. Foghorn to warn fellow partiers, cars, birds, families with small children and others when we comin' through. 'Cause when we comes, we comes correct, and we comes hard.
4. Nunchuks, Bruce Lee signature pro model. For entering the park at the end of Haight Street.
5. Fake cigarettes and counterfeit dollar bills, for distributing when nunchuk strategy fails.
6. Sh*t scraper for bottom of shoes after running aforementioned gauntlet. I HOPE that was doggie doo…
7. Skinny jeans, flatfoot sneakers, too-tight plaid shirt and condescending indie attitude for Phoenix, Tokyo Police Club and…jeez, the overwhelming majority of crap indie bands filling the lineup.
8. Old tickets and VIP passes from past Outside Lands festivals "updated" with the year 2010 photoshoppe into the designs. For raising extra funds outside the gate to cover overpriced food, measly ripoff wine samples and outrageously expensive OSL t-shirt.
9. Patchouli incense to cover crowd BO and peculiar "skunk" aroma during FURTHUR set.
10. Padded Butt Hovercraft (TM) shaped like a doughnut with a hole in the middle. For the ultimate in hands-free porta-pottie comfort.
Contest closed… thanks for entering!
…who won?
the anticipation is killing me!
-Start off with: Sunscreen, sneakers, comfortable summer attire + hoodie, & shades
-In the Bag pack: Hand Sanitizer, hat, granola/protein bars, couple of items of fruit maybe, reusable water bottle, couple of extra layers of clothing (optional but recommended)
-For the daring ones: booze of your choice + ganj (wear it, hold it, bag it, shove it)
Lastly: Don't get there shit-faced already and don't don't don't forget your tix at home
enjoy!
My favourite backpack would contain the following items: Bottle of water (eco-friendly refillable one), a roll of toilet paper (because seriously, it’s a festival and it can get really dirty), a kazoo (because occasionally I like to pretend I’m in a band and play along with whomever is on stage), glowsticks (both fun and a great light for when the sun starts going down), a sweater (this weather has been so weird, can never be too prepared), a beanie, hand sanitizer!, sunglasses, sunblock, and lastly my camera to capture the amazingness that will happen and to remember them all!
Definitely have to pack my spinning top totem, to convince myself the insane line-up this year is real!
Also, sunscreen, a jacket, and bottled water.. even my subconscious needs to be protected from the effects of weather.
Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner???
flask, poncho, hair tie, lighter, in a shoe box labeled "all or nothing.'"
Only thing i will be bringing to OutSide Lands is lots and lots of FUN…..