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I am going to the Langerado music festival in Cypress Springs in South Florida for 3 days and we are camping out. This will all be a first for me.....what do you suggest I need to bring? Also key note: there are no restrooms for showering just port-o-lets.
Please help!
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TOILET PAPER!!! bring some big rolls to keep stashed in your tent or car, and you remove the cardboard part and put a whole roll in a ziplock, in your purse to take into the show. (you will be a life saver!!!) or buy a little travel sized roll, if you have a smaller purse)
Check the Langerado Fest website:
This is a link to their FAQs
http://www.langerado.com/home2.php?sec=5#hb
-you can camp by your car
-they have pay showers on festival grounds
-NO campfires. (depending on the campground)
Also look at the Festival Guide, it lists the provided and prohibited items.
http://worldmusic.about.com/od/festivals/tp/BringToFest.htm
-the headlamp is a GREAT suggestion.
-Bug spray.
Other then that, take what you'd take to any other festival! And pack the clothes and gear you'd pack if you were staying in a hotel, you can leave your clothes in your car, so you don't have to worry about them getting wet if it rains.
TOILET PAPER!!! bring some big rolls to keep stashed in your tent or car, and you remove the cardboard part and put a whole roll in a ziplock, in your purse to take into the show. (you will be a life saver!!!) or buy a little travel sized roll, if you have a smaller purse)
Check the Langerado Fest website:
This is a link to their FAQs
http://www.langerado.com/home2.php?sec=5#hb
-you can camp by your car
-they have pay showers on festival grounds
-NO campfires. (depending on the campground)
Also look at the Festival Guide, it lists the provided and prohibited items.
http://worldmusic.about.com/od/festivals/tp/BringToFest.htm
-the headlamp is a GREAT suggestion.
-Bug spray.
Other then that, take what you'd take to any other festival! And pack the clothes and gear you'd pack if you were staying in a hotel, you can leave your clothes in your car, so you don't have to worry about them getting wet if it rains.
Is camping in Florida much different than camping in a Northern state like Michigan?
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Yes and no. A lot depends on when and where you are going within the state. In general, in Florida you will not find then number of "wooded" campsites you will find in a northern state like Michigan. Unless you are used to camping at a KOA or a Yogi campground, you will find most FL campgrounds are more densely populated than ones in Michigan.
In FL, the term "campground" can have multiple meanings. In FL it can mean a tent and camper campground like in MI or it can mean a long term camping park mainly aimed at attracting longer term renters like retirees. Make sure you take a good look at the amenities and facilities before deciding on one so that you are not disappointed with the majority of the other campers.
In Fl, especially in the summer months, be aware that it will rain frequently. I mean - frequently - as in almost every day. The rain can come up quite suddenly and be quite heavy but they do not usually last long. Also, summer is hurricane season for FL so do not forget to take that into account.
FL is a humid tropical climate. You should expect high humidity almost every day in the summer months unless you are staying along the Gulf or the Ocean. In the interior, it can be very oppressive on hot days. Also, don't forget that bugs are common. As a rule, the closer you get to the Everglades, the more bugs you will have to contend with. If camping near the Glades or in an area with fresh water, be aware and watch small children carefully as alligators have been located almost every where at one time or another.
If you are camping in the Keys, there are some keys that have restrictions about the type of equipment you can use and where you can park or pitch a tent. Make sure to check these out ahead of time. If you are camping in the keys or a major resort area, make sure to have reservations ahead.
Walt Disney Resort offers a resort campground if you are going to be near Disney. It is more expensive than most campgrounds (I am sure that's no surprise to you) but also offers more perks and amenities. They also have camping cabins and other park models for rent so that you don't have to have or haul all your own gear.
Both FL and MI offer activities and attractions. My personal assessment is that FL offers more man-made attractions and MI more natural ones. They are really not in the same league. Depending on what you are looking for from a camping experience, both can be an economical way to vacation and quite fun.
Yes and no. A lot depends on when and where you are going within the state. In general, in Florida you will not find then number of "wooded" campsites you will find in a northern state like Michigan. Unless you are used to camping at a KOA or a Yogi campground, you will find most FL campgrounds are more densely populated than ones in Michigan.
In FL, the term "campground" can have multiple meanings. In FL it can mean a tent and camper campground like in MI or it can mean a long term camping park mainly aimed at attracting longer term renters like retirees. Make sure you take a good look at the amenities and facilities before deciding on one so that you are not disappointed with the majority of the other campers.
In Fl, especially in the summer months, be aware that it will rain frequently. I mean - frequently - as in almost every day. The rain can come up quite suddenly and be quite heavy but they do not usually last long. Also, summer is hurricane season for FL so do not forget to take that into account.
FL is a humid tropical climate. You should expect high humidity almost every day in the summer months unless you are staying along the Gulf or the Ocean. In the interior, it can be very oppressive on hot days. Also, don't forget that bugs are common. As a rule, the closer you get to the Everglades, the more bugs you will have to contend with. If camping near the Glades or in an area with fresh water, be aware and watch small children carefully as alligators have been located almost every where at one time or another.
If you are camping in the Keys, there are some keys that have restrictions about the type of equipment you can use and where you can park or pitch a tent. Make sure to check these out ahead of time. If you are camping in the keys or a major resort area, make sure to have reservations ahead.
Walt Disney Resort offers a resort campground if you are going to be near Disney. It is more expensive than most campgrounds (I am sure that's no surprise to you) but also offers more perks and amenities. They also have camping cabins and other park models for rent so that you don't have to have or haul all your own gear.
Both FL and MI offer activities and attractions. My personal assessment is that FL offers more man-made attractions and MI more natural ones. They are really not in the same league. Depending on what you are looking for from a camping experience, both can be an economical way to vacation and quite fun.
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