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From camping to showering tips to what to bring and not to bring, Bonnaroo veterans Brad, Barry and Lord Taco from The What Podcast offer some of their Do's and Don'ts for how to do Roo.
Once those are secure, Bonnaroo veterans and The What hosts Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco have plenty of tips. From camping etiquette to showering tips, self-care advice to packing lists, the trio of longtime Camp Nutbutter residents share their knowledge of Roo do's and don'ts.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:1:49) Barry's Post Office Story
(00:8:23) Lord Taco's Free Car
(00:9:42) Brad Interviews Arcade Fire
(00:18:18) DO NOT Go Hard on Thursday
(00:20:53) DO Start Hydrating/Walking Now
(00:22:53) DO NOT Put Your Wristband On Early
(00:24:05) DO NOT Hook Up at Bonnaroo
(00:24:17) DO Bring Stupid, DO NOT Be Stupid
(00:28:50) DO Plan, but DO NOT Overplan
(00:30:54) DO NOT Stick to a Schedule
(00:31:49) DO Bring Stickers or Trinkets to Exchange
(00:33:31) DO NOT Worry about coming alone
(00:33:51) DO NOT Use Your Phone Too Much
(00:36:08) DO Share With Your Neighbors
(00:37:12) DO Familiarize Yourself With Landmarks
(00:39:24) DO Something Nice For Someone Every Day
(00:43:46) DO See Something Not On Your List
(00:44:17) DO Start Compiling Camping Gear
(00:47:21) DO Assemble and Check Your Tent at Home
(00:48:18) DO Plan for Extra Days This Year
(00:48:50) DO Plan on Campground Activities
(00:51:09) DO Use a Yoga Wheel
(00:51:32) DO Dress for Comfort
(00:54:22) DO Bring Essential Oils
(00:55:29) DO Prepare For Cold Nights and Rain
(00:56:18) DO NOT Bring a Lot to Carry Into Centeroo
(00:56:46) DO Consider a Locker in Centeroo
(00:57:55) DO Use Baby Powder or Gold Bond
(01:00:44) DO Use Toothpaste Tablets
(01:01:28) DO NOT Bring Ice, DO Freeze Water Bottles
(01:02:44) DO Take a Late Night Shower
(01:03:13) DO Bring Soap and Shampoo
(01:05:08) DO Start Buying Stuff Now
(01:08:48) DO NOT Buy a Disposable Camera
(01:10:30) Outro
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