This is going to be my first time racing Wildflower, and first time camping before a race. My girlfriend and I will be flying into SFO on Thursday and driving down. For anyone who has done the race, what is something you didn't bring, but wish you did? Or something that you were really glad that you did end up packing? I'm trying to put together a list of supplies we'll need to pack or buy on our way to the race.
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Re: Wildflower Camping Supplies [Daniel Clarke]
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1. tent
2. air mattress
3. sheets
4. sleeping bag
5. pillows
6. headlamps
7. propane lamp
8. towels
9. toilet paper
10. towel paper
11. lighter
12. bbq
13. chairs
14. bike stand
15. back-pack
16. bbqing tools
17. paper plates, silver ware
18. knife
19. water
20. cooler for drinks
21. cooler for food
22. extra swim gear
23. mtb bike (to cruz around on sunday)
24. bug spray
25. propane refills
26. bike tools
27. Cash for food, ect,
28. breakfast food for sunday
29. food, beer, water, energy drinks, orange juice, eggs, bacon, sauge, burgers, buns, condiments, cheese, potatoe salad, lettuce, bagged lettuce, sandwiches, chips, salsa,
30 triathlon gear
31 extra clothes, down jacket, pants, beany, gloves, extra helmet other then tt helmet
32. tarp for tent
33. hammer
34. wood for fire
2. air mattress
3. sheets
4. sleeping bag
5. pillows
6. headlamps
7. propane lamp
8. towels
9. toilet paper
10. towel paper
11. lighter
12. bbq
13. chairs
14. bike stand
15. back-pack
16. bbqing tools
17. paper plates, silver ware
18. knife
19. water
20. cooler for drinks
21. cooler for food
22. extra swim gear
23. mtb bike (to cruz around on sunday)
24. bug spray
25. propane refills
26. bike tools
27. Cash for food, ect,
28. breakfast food for sunday
29. food, beer, water, energy drinks, orange juice, eggs, bacon, sauge, burgers, buns, condiments, cheese, potatoe salad, lettuce, bagged lettuce, sandwiches, chips, salsa,
30 triathlon gear
31 extra clothes, down jacket, pants, beany, gloves, extra helmet other then tt helmet
32. tarp for tent
33. hammer
34. wood for fire
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Re: Wildflower Camping Supplies [LOVELB]
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Great list!
Re: Wildflower Camping Supplies [Daniel Clarke]
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If you do the air mattress route, bring a thick tarp to lay underneath it. Ours got popped in the middle of the night from a thorn poking through the bottom of the tent. Waking up with a stiff back from a lumpy bed is not a good start to the day.
Re: Wildflower Camping Supplies [LOVELB]
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LOVELB wrote:
1. tent 2. air mattress
3. sheets
4. sleeping bag
5. pillows
6. headlamps
7. propane lamp
8. towels
9. toilet paper
10. towel paper
11. lighter
12. bbq
13. chairs
14. bike stand
15. back-pack
16. bbqing tools
17. paper plates, silver ware
18. knife
19. water
20. cooler for drinks
21. cooler for food
22. extra swim gear
23. mtb bike (to cruz around on sunday)
24. bug spray
25. propane refills
26. bike tools
27. Cash for food, ect,
28. breakfast food for sunday
29. food, beer, water, energy drinks, orange juice, eggs, bacon, sauge, burgers, buns, condiments, cheese, potatoe salad, lettuce, bagged lettuce, sandwiches, chips, salsa,
30 triathlon gear
31 extra clothes, down jacket, pants, beany, gloves, extra helmet other then tt helmet
32. tarp for tent
33. hammer
34. wood for fire
Thanks! A few things on there we forgot about like headlamps and jackets for the evenings.
Re: Wildflower Camping Supplies [LOVELB]
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That’s a great list. I kept looking for things I wouldn’t use and not finding anything. Need a bigger car. 🤪
Re: Wildflower Camping Supplies [ChrisM]
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Wish I still had my travel trailer I could fit the whole fuckin house in that thing. Now I went back to using a tent trailer and dont have room for half my stuff.
Re: Wildflower Camping Supplies [windschatten]
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Im trying to enjoy myself. This is number 6 WF for me. Its fun to have everything and feel good after/before the race.
I would also add shower flip flops, a beanie, instant coffee, games and lots of booze.
I would also add shower flip flops, a beanie, instant coffee, games and lots of booze.
Re: Wildflower Camping Supplies [Daniel Clarke]
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When packing clothes keep in mind that it will be hot during the day, but can get a bit cold at night. Make sure you have something insulating between your sleeping bag and the ground.
Re: Wildflower Camping Supplies [Daniel Clarke]
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Didn't see it on anyones list, but first thing I bring is ear plugs, that is if you want to sleep!!!
Re: Wildflower Camping Supplies [monty]
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Yes
And sunscreen. Gonna be a scorcher
And sunscreen. Gonna be a scorcher
Re: Wildflower Camping Supplies [monty]
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monty wrote:
Didn't see it on anyones list, but first thing I bring is ear plugs, that is if you want to sleep!!!This x100. Especially if you are anywhere need the volunteer section.
And shade. Beach umbrella, pop up, something. You’ll want shade and probably make friends who didn’t bring shade.
Those who show up Thursday will take all the spots with shade.
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San Luis Obispo, CA
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Re: Wildflower Camping Supplies [Daniel Clarke]
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Ear plugs, it is sadly not very quiet at night (at least historically ... )
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Re: Wildflower Camping Supplies [sneeuwaap]
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sneeuwaap wrote:
Great list!I agree, as long as there's plenty of icy cold Negro Modelo - FOR ME! I'll settle for that fancy grapefruity German stuff :-)
You camping, eh? I didn't say cramping :-|
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manofthewoods wrote:
sneeuwaap wrote:
Great list!I agree, as long as there's plenty of icy cold Negro Modelo - FOR ME! I'll settle for that fancy grapefruity German stuff :-)
You camping, eh? I didn't say cramping :-|
There will probably be a little of both, if past history is indicative of future results. I will bring some Negro in addition to my beloved Stiegl Graperfruit Radler.
Ian