Hi, I'm new to this website. My name is Sarah, but you can call me Rae if you want. I live in Colorado and I've been doing a considerable amount of digging on the subject of the rainbow gathering. Me and a few friends were planning on going to the 2009 NM Gathering but I am at a loss at what to bring. So far I'm planning on a tent. Haha. I'm basically just asking for tips and ideas about what to bring from people that have gone in the past. This will obviously be my first time
What do you call a hippie without a flashlight? Lost in the Dark! Bowl, cup, spoon. Toilet paper. Cold weather gear. Hell, what would you take if you went camping in the backwoods in CO? Bring all that.
Basically same as what was said above. I have mild cookery, a sleeping bag, Small tent, two flash light, cold winter gear, TP, A pair of hiking boots, a pair of sandals, a bunch of candy, water, and a book. I am backpacking to the 09 one from Colorado! I am over in Grand Junction. If you want to meet up PM me. ^^
Bring the usual camping gear suspects. TP...don't forget!!! Be sure not to forget personal items. Toiletries...along with toothbrush, comb, etc. I'd take along some antibacterial hand wash and some larger size towelettes. The bleach water at the shitter may be empty and clean washwater may not be at hand. If you take ANY meds. please, please, please don't forget them. In my association with CALM I've seen many folks come in fucked up in some way (physical and mental/emotional)from forgetting or not taking their meds. We almost lost a big old teddy bear biker bro at Welcome Home this year in Wyoming. Forgot his heart meds. Dumbass (lovin' u, BigD...haha) would have died if my wife (an RN) wasn't there and I didn't carry nitro in my med kit. Hmm....uh....well, a sister should be telling you this and "I'm not a doctor but I do look like one"....uh...feminine products. (((AHEM)) Bring your favorite moontime product and some to share if possible. Keep your 'flower' clean. I've camped with lots of sisters and an infection in the woods is a screaming bitch. CALM rarely has an OB/GYN on duty. Hey, Shameless Heifer?! Did I handle that ok? One other thing. May seem a little strange. Get a copy of the "Boy Scouts Manual" Really good basic camping knowlege. Come home and feel the spirit!!!! Happy trails Zen
One thing I almost forgot, but after reading Zen's great post I remembered. Always spend the money or make a nice first aid kit. And if you are travelling with friend they should have one too, incase you guys for whatever reason get split up. I presonally just went out got a pretty nice one then added more stuff I think I would need.
From Dragonfly, the Older, real old AGR post At 05:03 PM 9/18/96 GMT, you wrote: >We are old hippies but attending our first Rainbow Gathering in Colorado >this week. I am wondering what we should bring, such as food? cooking >supplies? tent and sleeping bags...? Advice would be appreciated. %%Howdy Folks! %%I'll try giving you a quick rundown for gatherings in general. Some of this maybe obvious. Keep in mind climate, season and altitude can make a difference in your preparations. It can be 99.5F at sea level and snowing when you get to a gathering at 9,000'. Good idea to check what it's like where you are going before heading out. Or just be prepared for all possibilities while on the road. What to bring: -Your own shelter/camping gear/teepees: We use a tent, tarps, sleeping bags, ground cover, extra blankets, I've found air mattress or foam is really an added benefit~~to keeping dry, warm and comfortable at night. Before I had accumulated these items I used to take heavy duty lawn bags to store all my extra*dry*clothes and turn that into a sleeping pad. The ground takes the heat right out of you and getting off of it can make the difference in comfort and safety. -Warm clothing and rain gear: -Sunglasses and appropriate head gear for climate: It must be suitable for your climate. I've found you can't have to many socks for *our* weather and rain gear #EXTRA Dry clothes can be left in the vehicle and retrieved later if needed. I keep extra around. -Your own cup, bowl and spoon: I like to have an extra set in case I space the other and it happens! -Flashlight with extra batteries: Yes I even like having more than one flashlight small, med. and large -there is no such thing as to many batteries I like to bring a couple of candles also. -Your own stash of quick *snack* type foods: Granola, trail mix, crackers, peanut butter, dried fruits and drinking water. Meals are prepared in a communal kitchen for all to share but sometimes you might miss a meal or just need some extra nutrients in between meals. -Small personal first aid kit: Depending on season and climate it should include sunscreen, bug repellant and snake bite kit (they're small and inexpensive) read directions before you get to the woods. Yes sunscreen esp. if it snows!! -Your own perscription items whether Rx, over the counter, herbal, homeopathic, etc. -Toilet paper, personal hygiene needs for sisters, toothpaste, -soap (unscented)~~note~~important to keep away from streams!! stay away from anything with perfume in it you never know *What* might like the way it smells...I'm a fan of Ivory and a couple of natural unscented products I won't list. I use to pack moistened wash cloths in a ziploc bag but ~unscented handiwipes~ like the ones used for babies are good for personal cleansing when bathing is limited. You can take them out of the box and ziploc them to reduce bulk. -Small shovel or trowel: Sometimes a shitter and regular shovel may not be handy! -Musical instruments, face paints, fun stuff:^> to entertain yourself and others:"}! *insert Imagination here* -Drive legal!! Bring good vibes and love to share!! We keep our driver's license, registration and proof of insurance on the dash for easy access. Make sure vehicle lights, brake lights and turn signals work. **NOTE**If you must bring your non-human family with you, be sure their needs are anticipated. Nanook carries his own backpack for food, bowls, shovel. It also includes a nice long cable for a dog run. This way we know he's not killing the other small animals in the area, getting into food or fights and we know where his sh*t is so we can bury it. It's no fun finding a pile of dog-do near your tent or in main meadow where we sit for our meals He's a friendly happy Siberian who has never started a fight with another dog but other dogs have jumped him to fight. So we don't take any chances because he could get hurt, a child or another animal could be hurt. I can't stress this enough because I understand how some folks insist on letting their dogs run loose and it's always a problem that could turn into some- thing more than a minor nuisance. We've had to treat injuries (dogs, kids and adults) that have happened because dogs weren't kept on a leash! %%%uuumm......I think that covers the personal list now for what to bring to share! WOW....I'll just run down the potential....starting with what I think is a must. -COFFEE, Sugar and Tobacco: These items usually aren't covered by the magic hat! I'm a coffee drinker and Gary loves his sugar and smoke so we try to take a bunch in with us for the kitchens. -Seasonings, dried fruits, nuts, anything organic & veegan: A welcome site at gatherings are the kind of things not usually or easily picked up for a supply run. Miso, soy, tahini sauce those nifty items you might want to cook with. -Dried beans, lentils, pasta, rice, flour, corn meal, oatmeat, cooking oil, powdered/canned/soy/rice milk are staples. I usually raid my kitchen before I go. Produce and breads are nice to bring. Some folks contact our local bagel shop on a regular basis and just pick it up, as soon as they pull it from their shelves and goes out the back door! -Tarps, rope, string, candles, batteries, shovels, bleach, dish soap, scrubbies, 5-gallon buckets, duct tape, large cooking pots, pans, propane for lanterns, lanterns, axes saws, matches, lighters, black markers, *live aloe plant* -Medical Supplies: Aspirin, tylenol, bandaids, gauze, tape, immodium, burn ointment, betadine, antibiotic cream, ace bandages/splints, kling type wrap, steri-strips, eye wash, antacid, gas remedy (mylican or gas x tablets) tweezers, scissors, q-tips....uuuuummmmmmm....all usesful stuff for a CALM/MASH type station. %%Obviously you're not going to bring it all, unless you're like me and I *DO* bring the kitchen sink with me......this list covers the array of possibilities, that are routinely nice to have at the gathering. **MOST IMPORTANT: is to bring yourself, loved ones and good vibes:*] Coming AS PREPARED AS POSSIBLE, for your own needs, is the First Priority. Then anything you would like to contribute to share will be appreciated. Much love, hugs, and warm wishes for your first gathering and BTW "WE LOVE YOUUUUUU"
wow wandering turnup that was great post i will stress one thing though, especialy when it comes to esentials like meds pack enough for 3 times the amount of time you plan to stay plands can changfe easily.. someone who promiced u a ride home may decide to head the other way,you may decide you dont want to leave anythings possible no matter how often i plan on staying just 2 weeks more often then niot im there at least a week longer then expected..and after the last new mexico it took me a full year to make it back home i literaly pack sand over pack till i cannot possibly pack any more..and always i find something i misdsed or forgot or didnt have enough of sarah weve already become freindfs so your welcome to keep in touch throughout theyear andask me anything ill do my best to streer you in the right direction youyr lucky being from co your not only very close but you are surrounded by wonderful people to catch a ride with drumminmomma cleo n(is her name cleo on hrre? i forget) many many many more in fact i could only think of one id avoid and that was tye 1 i coufght a ride outta wyoming with (not that id avoid him, just..drinks too damn much and doesnt treat women too wekll so wouldnt recomend him) anyway..look forward to seeing ya there
It looks like I am most likely going to be driving there, instead of my backpacking plans. I'm in Grand Junction, Colorado. Anyone who needs a ride just pm me. ^^
grand junction huh? god whats that amazing sisters name that gave me a ride to grand junction, older women but very dynamic my mind went blank on her name but sehe reforressted 3/4 of equador really miss her grand juntion had a weird feel to it, granted wasnt there long but definately seemed to have alotta strange energy to it..lol pretty interesting experience though
I agree, I have lived here all my life though traveled a bit, and any more the energy here is changing. People are getting so closed off. Such a "big city" feel coming. Wish I could find the people out here who are similar.
