warped tour survival

[antonioror20]

guys im going to my first warped tour this year.
im kinda nervous from all the intense stories ive heard.
question: is there any warped vets out there that can offer me some words of advice?

they would be greatly appreciated.
-jake

[m_rue]

Don't drink soda. Lots of water so you don't get dehydrated.

[Esrb99]

if yer gettin merch, bring a comfy backpack, and two or three buds. that way if anyone (or two) want to go in a pit, or stagedive or anything, the others' got the stuff.

[CountMeOut923]

just drink water all day and make sure to eat something. it's a long day, so don't tire yourself out by 5 PM. Try to get some shade when you can so you don't roast out there from the sun.

[CountMeOut923]

every year i also bring a backpack to hold on to everything.

[Kikskrumme]

hey i'm going to my first warped tour this year, too!
i need to find some people to carry lots and lots of water bottles for my middle-european-but-going-to-georgia-in-the-summer-nonetheless self
haha...
=/


oh and btw-how much does warped cost?do you have to buy tickets or something?
i rly don't know :|

[avengedtbs]

do not do what i did: didnt eat anything from 7 in the morning til 9 at night then pig out at white castle....trust me, dont do it

[bobby runs]

backpack
hydrate the day before so you dont feel AS thirsty day of.
no wallet
no id unless you truly need one
sunscreen
shades
hat
money for merch
ear plugs if youre a wuss when it comes to that stuff.

[m_rue]

guys im going to my first warped tour this year.
im kinda nervous from all the intense stories ive heard.
question: is there any warped vets out there that can offer me some words of advice?

they would be greatly appreciated.
-jake

Ohh we'll be at the same date.

[bobby runs]

do not do what i did: didnt eat anything from 7 in the morning til 9 at night then pig out at white castle....trust me, dont do it
damn that does not sound pretty. i piged out at a local mexcian food place i got after anything tiring.

[dumbcorey]

i agree with the water idea. but its expensive for bottled water. so make sure u have some extra cash reserved to fuel your body with the much needed water.

[avengedtbs]

at my warped spot...they have several spickets around so you can just fill up your bottle for free

[antonioror20]

like.. what about the crowds and stuff..
like the people im going with are annual attendees..
i tend to get killed in crowds..

[avengedtbs]

its more than likely going to be really hot so while in the crowds...youre going to have a lot of sweat on you, some of yours and some of everyone else standing around you

[kashleywitha_k]

you are going to have fun at warped. i go every year.

-drink lots of water (some venues have spickets to fill water for free)
-bring lots of money for merch
- never go into a pit alone.
-bring lots of friends
-dress comfortably.
have fun.

[Bingham88]

ive been to warped for the last five years. but this year i will be on the tour everday so this should be interesting.

[ilovejamesblunt]

Don't step on the children.

[speak easy]

find out the schedule for the stages asap so that you can plan out who your seeing so you dont miss anyone

[Saves The Night]

dude it isn't a war, its not that crazy...just drink water and have fun.

[lolimkate]

dont wear black if its really sunny.

and actually i dont think that the crowds are horrible, my local venue is worse.

[chelseatine]

Try to figure out where all the stages are when you get there. I like to then find out who is playing when and figure out who I'm going to see so I don't miss anyone on mistake. Then for the rest of the day I run from stage to stage all day long.

[Shatter590]

dont eat or drink anything before 1 PM. this way your body is already sweating and halfway dehydrated and thus all the water you drink will get processed immediately and you can avoid using the port-a-johns (which is a truly horrendous experience)

wear sunblock. my first year my head got horribly sunburned.

hide a bottle of water in your towel so you can get more than one in. do not buy any food or drinks from vendors, they rip you off.

beware pits- some can get very VERY violent

plan your bands out ahead of time if you cant, so you can be sure to see who you wanna see and not get stuck elsewhere. the sets are only 20 minutes, so its easy to miss things.

[avengedtbs]

suprisingly...every year i go, the bands i wanna see are conviently playing at separate times so i have minimal conflicts

[xJangsterrx]

dont eat or drink anything before 1 PM. this way your body is already sweating and halfway dehydrated and thus all the water you drink will get processed immediately and you can avoid using the port-a-johns (which is a truly horrendous experience)

wear sunblock. my first year my head got horribly sunburned.

hide a bottle of water in your towel so you can get more than one in. do not buy any food or drinks from vendors, they rip you off.

beware pits- some can get very VERY violent

plan your bands out ahead of time if you cant, so you can be sure to see who you wanna see and not get stuck elsewhere. the sets are only 20 minutes, so its easy to miss things.

Best advice anyone could give.

My first warped was amazing... While it lasted. I got pushed/dragged/pulled into a pit, and i ended up leaving warped early cause i dislocated/sprained/broke my elbow. I don't remember which one it was, but i fucked up that elbow, it hurts everytime it rains now.

[avengedtbs]

i remember seeing silverstein in 04 at warped with no more than 150 people there...i was right up against the barrier and the lead singer kept jumping into the crowd...the pit was amazing...one of the best experiences of my life

[xJangsterrx]

i haven't really had good pit experiences now that i think about it. I went with my friend to a sum 41 and (i can't believe i'm saying this) good charlotte concert back in eigth grade, and that's the concert where i got picked up to go crowd surfing but then they dropped us, i actually went into a pit willingly, but i crakced two or three ribs in the process.

Then later that year i went with a different friend to a green day and mcr concert and that was not pretty, let me tell you that.

[avengedtbs]

my friend got his nose broken in a less than jake pit

[xJangsterrx]

Ouch, i've never broken my nose, but i've gotten a bloody nose by running into a plexi-glass wall in a glass/mirror house. And i've taken soccer balls and basket balls to the face before.

[hailthewarrior]

- Buy a Camelback. Best purchase I've ever made.
- Drink tons of water the day before, and make sure you refill the Camelback.
- Wear shorts. Don't try to be scene and wear jeans. Board shorts suggested.
- White shirt, tank-top, or no shirt at all.
- Sun screen
- Find shade
- Use the mist tent wisely.
- Collect free stuff
- Bring tons of money for merch
- Don't feel like you have to stand close to the stage, just watch and enjoy where you have room to breathe.
- Enjoy yourself.

[avengedtbs]

gotta love the free stuff at warped

[hailthewarrior]

seriously. i have so many mix label cd's, stickers, and other random crap from warped. also love the free posters you can snag from about anywhere.

- also, get there early as possible, to map out set-times and stages

[avengedtbs]

yeah...the stages are always the same at my stop...so that hasnt been a problem for me...and we get there about 4 hours before doors so we are usually one of the first hundred or so in there

[hailthewarrior]

I seriously suggest the Camelback, though. It's perfect. I took it to Cornerstone and it saved my life.

And I'm going to a different city this year for Warped, so I'm hopin' things are changed too much.

[avengedtbs]

i was considering going to the warped by my moms house but decided to just stay at my dads house instead and go to the jersey show as usual

[xidreamofyou32x]

will I still have a good view if I stand behind the pits? I've heard horror stories about them that I'd like to avoid. Oh, and another question, if I preordered my ticket when is it going to come?

[hailthewarrior]

will I still have a good view if I stand behind the pits? I've heard horror stories about them that I'd like to avoid.

yeah. and the pits only get massive for certain bands (less than jake sticks out the most in my mind), there's usually more than enough room to see fine and still be away from the pits.

[avengedtbs]

yeah...you should still see the stage and hear it fine

[lolimkate]

i haven't really had good pit experiences now that i think about it. I went with my friend to a sum 41 and (i can't believe i'm saying this) good charlotte concert back in eigth grade, and that's the concert where i got picked up to go crowd surfing but then they dropped us, i actually went into a pit willingly, but i crakced two or three ribs in the process.

Then later that year i went with a different friend to a green day and mcr concert and that was not pretty, let me tell you that.

ahah wow you've been through rough crowds.
i never really had a bad warped experience
but during underoath this past march i had to get 8 stiches on my eyebrow

[xJangsterrx]

Ouch, i've kinda stopped going to huge concerts, now i go to local shows and stand closer to the back and push people into pits! Lol

[avengedtbs]

why? if you hate being pushed into pits, then why do unto others what you dont want done to you?

[falloutcollapse]

if you can find a guy that will hold your free stuff bag for $1, take advantage of him, because it allows a lot of freedom
the guy at the FBR tent did this for me last year

[bruce campbell]

you're 18?

don't be a pussy

[hXc_pwnage]

Hahah wow this is one of the most pathetic threads I've ever read.

[hXc_pwnage]

hey i'm going to my first warped tour this year, too!
i need to find some people to carry lots and lots of water bottles for my middle-european-but-going-to-georgia-in-the-summer-nonetheless self
haha...
=/


oh and btw-how much does warped cost?do you have to buy tickets or something?
i rly don't know :|
;-)

[xJangsterrx]

why? if you hate being pushed into pits, then why do unto others what you dont want done to you?

Idk, i guess i'm kinda vengeful in a way. But just to let you know, you sounded kinda godly (is that even a word) when you said that, lol

[avengedtbs]

yes thats a word..and that was my complete and utter intention

[xJangsterrx]

Well if it makes you feel good, then it made me giggle

[avengedtbs]

yeah i guess thats kinda sweet

[MIKEY_HORROR]

all you need to "survive" Warped Tour is common sense.

[avengedtbs]

all you need to "survive" Warped Tour is common sense.
that pretty much sums it all up

[romantic rights]

dude it isn't a war, its not that crazy...just drink water and have fun.

Its can be a war if you want it to be!

find out the schedule for the stages asap so that you can plan out who your seeing so you dont miss anyone

Totally.

Idk, i guess i'm kinda vengeful in a way. But just to let you know, you sounded kinda godly (is that even a word) when you said that, lol

I'd totally knock somebody like you out on "accident"

[xJangsterrx]

I'd totally knock somebody like you out on "accident"

It's happened before, some skinny ass scene bitch pushed me and we almost got into a fight

[spencersmithrox]

sun Screen!!!!! omg i got sun burned soo bad i had bilsters it was bad! Drink water, money, friends, phone, well i get lost all the time, so i always end up calling my friends to come find me. domt wear black gets to freakin hot!

[itsjustadrian]

don't have sex in the porta-potties. not enough space.

[{Comatose}]

dude it isn't a war, its not that crazy...just drink water and have fun.
it may not be a war but it is a battlefield...

[theguy77]

hahah if you want merch you might as well bring like 50 bucks becuase water itself is 3 bucks a bottle. but yeah wear a white shirt (you dont want dark colors to absorb sunlight), shorts (jeans/pants can get REALLY fucking hot when you're sandwiched between all those people), and dont wear flip flops (your feet will get torn up if you do.) put on sunscreen, seriously, if you burn bad.

and if this is your first show, also a warning: do not go in the front if you're at all claustrophobic. if you're on one of the main stages, when the band comes on you need to put your forearm on the back of the person in front of you so you have space to breathe, and if you're not a big person, you pretty much wont be able to stand up straight as the group of people is being collectively pushed in different directions (away from the bars/stage and away from the mosh pit), so get used to just stumbling around a lot. dont worry though the front's not that bad after you've gone in once and know what it's like up there.

[theguy77]

oh and dont bring any water or stuff like that with you, they dont alow drinks in and they will make you pour it out when you get to the gate. you have to spend the money inside for water.

[xxno_promisesxx]

hey i'm going to my first warped tour this year, too!
i need to find some people to carry lots and lots of water bottles for my middle-european-but-going-to-georgia-in-the-summer-nonetheless self
haha...
=/


oh and btw-how much does warped cost?do you have to buy tickets or something?
i rly don't know :|

yes you buy tickets.
you can get them from ticketmaster.com

[SteveLikesMusic]

In terms of where to stand to have a good view AND avoid injury, go to the front but off to the side. the farther away from the middle, the calmer it is(usually).

[romantic rights]

It's happened before, some skinny ass scene bitch pushed me and we almost got into a fight

Pushing and knocking out are not the same things, when you are older than 15 you will understand.

[chrisPAIN]

cmon guys its not that violent, this thread make it seem like anyone who goes near less than jake's pits is gettin their nose broken.

[Nevuk]

don't have sex in the porta-potties. not enough space.
Best advice in the whole thread.

[speak easy]

bring a lot of weed

[cahrishurr]

Holy shit its not that serious.

Drink lots of water thats all the advice you need

[itsjustadrian]

seriously, it's not like a trek through the deserts of africa.

[avengedtbs]

or maybe it is...

[CellarGhosts]

I'm going to Warped for the first time this summer too, and all the tips/advice everyone has posted is really helpful. Ill keep it all in mind.

I like water, so that should be easy, but Im a huge cola nut, so the whole "no cola" thing will be tricky for me haha.

PS
okay, I promised myself I wouldnt brag about this, but its just too cool for me to not do so haha...
anyone going to the Warped tour to see Poison the Well will be able to see my cousin Brad there...he's their touring guitarist now I guess haha.

so like...give him a high five if you meet him or something haha.

[x NIGHTMARE x]

Just wear shorts and a t-shirt,get sunglasses and sunscreen,bring a backpack for all of your merch, and bring tons of money for food and water.

[duhpunk]

wear shitty shoes that you don't care about getting ruined
shorts, not jeans
bring a change of clothes for afterward
drink lots of water
sunscreen is always a good idea.
if you dont mosh, or have a friend or 2 with you, bring a backpack. makes things easier
camera. you never know what you'll see there
keep cash on you and leave the wallet or purse in the car
cell phone. in case you lose your buddies. the venues for warped are huge
sleep well the night before
eat a solid breakfast before the show to last you all day. b/c the food is really expensive
goldbond in the car. you will understand why when the show is over.

[duhpunk]

cmon guys its not that violent, this thread make it seem like anyone who goes near less than jake's pits is gettin their nose broken.

if you're not prepared for mayhem, stay away from the hardcore pits

[Skadrist]

cmon guys its not that violent, this thread make it seem like anyone who goes near less than jake's pits is gettin their nose broken.


LTJ pits kick tons of ass. I saw them at Warped last year.

[punkisnotded]

Sweet I need this advice too
Im stoked for Warped Tour!

I heard this band the automatic automatic live at SXSW
check them out purevolume.com/theautomaticautomatic

[punkisnotded]

Sweet I need this advice too
Im stoked for Warped Tour!

I heard this band the automatic automatic live at SXSW
check them out purevolume.com/theautomaticautomatic

[SanePsychotic]

I'm going to Warped this year; I'm a first-timer as well. Can't wait. My sister went last year and I nearly killed her. Can't wait.

Just so I know how much cash to bring, how much does merch usually run?

[hailthewarrior]

shirts - 10 to 15 as usual.
cds - sales all over the place. ranging from $3 to $12
other crap - random prices.

[SanePsychotic]

shirts - 10 to 15 as usual.
cds - sales all over the place. ranging from $3 to $12
other crap - random prices.

Alrighty, thanks.

[avengedtbs]

sometimes if youre low on cash...you kind find a shirt laying on the ground that a band is selling....go back to the tent and trade it in for your size

[love_american_style]

don't smoke (that is if you are a smoker)

[ohthethrill]

if youre going to warped in barrie or another warped where its windy/dusty....wear a bandana around your face/neck.
you look like a douche but seriously, that dust makes it impossible to breathe in the crowds, and itll make you weeze the whole week.
my first warped tour, i laughed a cloud of dust the next day haha seriously, itll save your life.

[hailthewarrior]

id also suggest not drinking alcohol... sun + alcohol = major poisoning/sickness

[love_american_style]

id also suggest not drinking alcohol... sun + alcohol = major poisoning/sickness

i don't have a problem with it.

just find some shade or at least sit down and rest if you plan on drinking. if you're not gonna drink for any reason it should be because the beers are like, six bucks. hahaha

[avengedtbs]

my 3 friends and i were thinking about buying a 30 and drinking it while waiting on line at 8 in the morning...but we decided not to

[hailthewarrior]

i don't have a problem with it.

just find some shade or at least sit down and rest if you plan on drinking. if you're not gonna drink for any reason it should be because the beers are like, six bucks. hahaha

yeah. i just remember last year at warped here in tampa it was 104 degrees with no breeze. people were passing out alot. and being a "beach town" ive seen sun poisoning mixed with alcohol poisoning and its not pretty.

[chokeychicken]

just don't go. that's the best way to survive.

[love_american_style]

yeah. i just remember last year at warped here in tampa it was 104 degrees with no breeze. people were passing out alot. and being a "beach town" ive seen sun poisoning mixed with alcohol poisoning and its not pretty.

uhh...you live in florida...you can like step outside and instantly sweat.

they need to have 80% shade at any outside venue there.

[hailthewarrior]

uhh...you live in florida...you can like instantly sweat.

they need to have 80% shade at any outside venue there.

fixed. haha.

i believe the only shade at the venue last year were the booths/hiding behind them, the one mist tent, and a couple trees. its right on the water, and the breeze was dead. i was so tempted to jump in.

most of our outdoor venues have shading, but not Vinoy Park really...

[love_american_style]

fixed. haha.

i believe the only shade at the venue last year were the booths/hiding behind them, the one mist tent, and a couple trees. its right on the water, and the breeze was dead. i was so tempted to jump in.

most of our outdoor venues have shading, but not Vinoy Park really...

fuck. wish the warped tour here had a body of water to jumo into. that would make it more worth it.

[hailthewarrior]

people ferry people over to the venue in their boats for 20 bucks. its funny, this one girl was too drunk and fell back in the water and came up screaming about her hair and missing less than jake.

[avengedtbs]

theres a small river that is right next to our venue...but its fenced off

[xJangsterrx]

Last year at fitchburg, idk how close it was (I didn't go last year), but near the fitchburg airport there's a river, i've driven by it before

[kashleywitha_k]

oh and dont bring any water or stuff like that with you, they dont alow drinks in and they will make you pour it out when you get to the gate. you have to spend the money inside for water.


thats not the case in clevelands warped tour. we are allowed onje bottle of unopened water.

[avengedtbs]

Quit being such pussies you are going to Warped not Basra.
whats Basra?

[CrazyRockGirl]

guys im going to my first warped tour this year.
im kinda nervous from all the intense stories ive heard.
question: is there any warped vets out there that can offer me some words of advice?

they would be greatly appreciated.
-jake

I'm warning you, its get's EXTREMELY HOT! Do not wear heavy clothing, or even a black t-shirt, wear a light, white, or any light colored t-shirt or tank top, with shorts and flip flops. Basically, I know this may sound grose but wear as little and light clothing as possible. Also, drink a lot of cold drinks, wear loads of sunscreen ,and wear sunglasses...I'm telling you, you can get a heat stroke

[chris1152]

whats Basra?

It's a city in southeast Iraq.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basrah

[xjustinx]

hyyyyyyyyyyyyydration

[cambridge4301]

i recommend not seeing any really popular poppunk band that all the 15 year old girls like,. IE., Cute is what we aim for, Hawthorne Heights, Rocket Summer, And Starting Line - - YOU WILL get eaten by the crowd.

Everyone at those shows tries to get to the front and it ends up being 2000 people being smashed and hardly able to breathe. Tons of people pass out from heat.

[Maria*Rockstar*]

Sunscreeeeeeeeeen!!!!!

[Maria*Rockstar*]

gotta love the free stuff at warped


hella!

[Skadrist]

i recommend not seeing any really popular poppunk band that all the 15 year old girls like,. IE., Cute is what we aim for, Hawthorne Heights, Rocket Summer, And Starting Line - - YOU WILL get eaten by the crowd.

Everyone at those shows tries to get to the front and it ends up being 2000 people being smashed and hardly able to breathe. Tons of people pass out from heat.

Yup and those kids and assorted teeny boppers drop faster than the Iraqi police in a bad Sunni neighborhood.

Wewt two Iraq refrences in one page.

[sdbrown]

In the Midwest they'll let you bring in water bottles but you have to throw away the caps, so I just bring extra caps in my pockets. Same for if you buy water bottles there. They throw out the cap so you have to chug it, but if you bring your own you can sip it.

Also, if you're front row the security might bring you ice if you ask nicely.

Pits aren't THAT bad. I was second row underoath and nothing bad happened except a few crowd surfers kicking me in the face.

[punkisnotded]

of course drink water, and try to refill the same bottle to save money. but don't pound a bunch all at once. then you'll just have to pee all the time. drink at a slow steady rate so that you actually stay hydrated. make sure you see groups like the automatic, pepper, coheed. and check out some small groups on side stages too.

[K*F*A*S*]

i havent been to warped tour but i have been to the big ass show, fewer bands but the same setup....... here in utah, they dont allow drinks, and you DO need your id, especially if you plan on smoking...... i'm going to warped tour this year.....hope its good.....i just need to find a ride... my friends dont listen to my music.....and the one who does is going with his friends... so BLEAH!!!!

[NEP633]

shit. less than jake pits must be insane, i mean their music is hardcore and with all their breakdowns, god damn that must be crazy.;-)

[Daneurysm]

wear comfy shoes, eat, DRINK LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER, keep a cold wet cloth around your neck, get wet any chance you get(depending on how hot it is) and wear lots and lots of sunscreen.

[*crying stars*]

...it's Warped Tour.
Use your head.

[Nolessthanblink]

All you need is sealed bottles of water (thats all most venues allow you to bring in), but dont worry cause you can refill them whereever

Money for merch

I usually get a can of beef jerky (Lowry's I believe) for like 4 bucks and munch on those throughout the day to keep me energized)

sunscreen of course

thats about it