After many wars with newbies who had never been, I decided it'd be best to make up a sheet that answers many of those repeat questions. I hope some of you find it useful information and share it with others you know.
Kahlea bint Yas'Zille
Female hints for war camping:
Be prepared not to have a shower every day-sometimes the wait in line can be as long as two hours! Best showering times are at night when everyone else is out, or sleeping, during the battles, or early in the a.m.
*after the battle is worst and so is before dinner.
Bring washcloths and squeeze soap for quickie, in-tent clean ups to keep you from feeling too funky. A wash basin is another good thing to bring in the tent with you, as are baby wipes (DON’T use disinfectant wipes-youch!).
A way I try to maintain hygiene is by keeping my hair tightly bound either up or in braids to keep dirt out. I have a ton of hair and cant wash it out there as much as I'd like, so this usually works well for keeping it from getting too yucky. I wear a veil or hat by day and sometimes a veil or turban by night. At night the smoke from the fires can add serious yuck effect to your coif, so keeping it all back, up or covered helps you last out your last wash.
Head covering by day is urged because every war I have been to is very warm by day (and VERY chilly by night) so wearing a hat or veil is great to avoid facial and shoulder sunburn as well as heat exhaustion which can happen just as easily in spring as it does in summer. Water, water, water....can't say it enough. And if you have had enough, there is always someone else in your party who has not! Especially our brave fighters.
Asthmatics and those who might be: fires, dust, rag weed and other allergins are at an extreme at most wars I go to. Bring lots of your allergy meds (beware of which ones are affected by alcohol!), asthma remedies and kleenex. Other meds like cough medicine and inhalers are great to bring. If you are out and about all weekend, by Sunday you'll need them! And you WILL want to blow your nose (dust and goop-eyuck!)
Another other helpful hint is to bring anti-bact spray or wipes in case you have to "number two" in a porta pottie. You'll feel much better spraying that around before you take a seat. Also bring extra TP-their's is so thin you can see through it! Not good for when you do take that seat. Also I bring wetnaps-both the anti-bact type for hands and feet as well as the feminine type for, well, those little clean ups when you cant get to the shower for a day or two. They also help in the event one becomes romantic, for the after math damage control.
So, Aunt Flow decided to join you this war? Well, first keep your tampons handy! You dont want to be rifling through all of your belongings when you need to take care of that, especially when it is 28 degrees out at 3 a.m.! I also keep a roll of TP next to my bed (besides the fact that I am an avid noseblower in both the mundane world and at wars!) for wrapping up this stuff and hiding it so no others in camp have to know. You can wrap up the roll into a little tube and shove it into a bottle so that nobody sees and no dogs can get to it! Keep this in mind if your camp has animals. Their nature is to hunt it out. How embarrassed would you be?
If you trek to the portapottie and need to take care of this business, take your tampon in your bra or armpit so you dont look like you did in 6th grade, in class with a purse, taking it with you to the bathroom in the middle of feast! At night bring a flashlight, preferably the type you can hang up in the stall with you.
Kleenex and lots of it, is another great remedy for war because the dust gets logged in your eyes, your ears, and up your nose. A good nose blow will sometimes render goodies you never dreamed of! DONT use q-tips to clean your ears if you have not showered first. This will only push dirt into your ear, thus creating an ear infection.
Deodorant, body oils, body sprays, are great ways to give you a re-fresher when you cant pop in the shower. I keep body spray in my dance basket and double up on the deodorant every day. I then roll some body oil in my pits to keep them from smelling funky. Most people dont like patchouli, but now you know why hippies use it. Wouldn't ya rather smell that then funky?! There are other kinds out there, florals, fruity, spicy, etc... Also, keep in mind that sun and lip protection are needed, but dust and beris also get adhered to both so it makes ya feel yucky. Better yucky than a trip to the chiurgeon for heatstroke aid!
Cotton balls and face cleanser- tough to get to soap and water for make up removal lest your camp is right near a stone privvy (manmade bathrooms in some parks), but I doubt you want to be close to those! ewwww! Plus washing your make up off after a night of boozing, when it is freezing cold outside, is doubtfully going to have you splashing your face with cold drinking water that has been sitting out all night!
For bellydancers, I recommend not slapping on as much makeup as you normally would. Hey, it's the middle ages anyway! They didnt have Revlon back then. Plaster more bindis on your face and berber markings (the eyeliner dots) which are easier to remove, but veer away from lots of mascara and eyeliner, as well as foundation (do people still wear that gunk anyway???!). Portable showers that heat up in the sun and hang up are only allowed in some areas with restrictions so be sure to read your park’s laws and rules as ground water is seriously verboten!
Bring plenty of lip protection to war. Between the hot, dry fires and the hot, dry sun, your lips will thank you.
For nighttime cleanup, I keep a liquid astringent in my tent with plenty of cotton balls. Also, revert back to that greasy stuff mom used back in the day-Ponds or other white, creamy, make up remover that comes in a tub. There are now also some oily-liquidy removers that come in squeeze bottles that work well. Try not to smear dirt into eyes. This goop works great for eyes, should you opt to wear that eye make up anyway. It is greasy so keep a wash cloth near to wipe the grease away once you're done with your kleenex. Then finish it all of with a few swipes from your cotton ball with astringent (on face, not eyes). You'll be amazed how much dirt comes away! You'll even want to do this throughout the day, especially if you are prone to zits. The dirt at war is fine and abundant and your face's oils attract it.
Shaving-forget it. If he/she is bothered by it, tell him/her they didn’t have razors back then and it's part of your persona!
Dress in layers-since the wars we attend are in the desert, days can be very warm with little to no shade and nights can get downright freezing-literally! We have awakened to see dogs’ water dishes frozen over, drinking water frozen and often find some snoozing fireside b/c they didn’t prepare enough for warmth in tents and on bodies. Bring things that are easy to layer. The layout of the area is HUGE so traveling back to your tent to dress warmer is a huge pain! Ladies often carry a basket with them with necessities inside, cloak, head cover, mittens or gloves, wine, goblet, etc…men generally will spend the extra to buy one nice heavy duty warm cloak or coat. This is a good idea for women too, a hood is suggested as some wars have been known to host rain, mist, drizzle, wind and fog.
Shoes should be closed, boot or ankle type so as to avoid wet spots, pot-holes, mud, or debris. Wear thick warm wool-cotton socks to wick away moisture but to keep tootsies warm. Layers are good because at most parties you’ll be near fire and lots of bodies, making for a warm night. As soon as you leave to trek back “home” it is real cold!
The best money you can spend for your accommodations: a very warm sleeping bag (blankets slide off at night and allow cold air in) and a bed to elevate your sleeping quarters off of the floor in the event of moisture or rain. Pack your gear, clothing, and belongings in plastic tubs as opposed to bags and suitcases in case it does rain. Our desert rains make for torrential downpours when they do happen and our hard cracked desert doesn’t drain water. I hear tell of one Estrella (prior to our arrival) where campers literally saw tents and personal items floating. Bring umbrella, plastic hoodies, boots, just in case. Use weather proofing if you can. There was one fateful year it rained non-stop for days leading up to and at the beginning of war, so this advice comes from many who paid the price of discomfort that year.
Have a flashlight near your bed (NO CANDLES!!!!) and several others strewn around. They always grow legs and disappear just when you need to make a 4 a.m. potty stroll! Sleep in layers, especially when drunk. Hypothermia has occurred when drunkards doze off wearing not enough. Every camp must have fire extinguishers-and yes, the fire marshal does come to check.
Don’t fall asleep with any propane running inside of your tent. This has proven fatal at one war that I know of. Very sad indeed. If you camp in My camp, I do not ALLOW you to sleep with these unless you also have a propane alarm/detector.
Don’t forget cell phone chargers for your car. If you out there fro extended time, you don’t want your phone dying. Take calls in private though b/c nothing says dork like someone on their cell phone in medieval garb!
Okay, fun stuff: money...bring LOTS of it. Bring back up money in the form of checks and credit cards although most merchants do prefer cash, matter of fact, often times you might get a little discount if you offer cash.
Haggling and bartering is okay at some booths, especially if you are buying several pieces from the same merchant, but be realistic, not insulting. You might even ask, "Would you feel comfortable offering me a discount since I am buying the whole costume?" they'll be honest with you. I would not haggle on multiple purchases under $25 or if you are only buying one thing-that's just cheap. A lot of these people make this stuff and you don’t want to insult their artistic endeavor.
Food- if you are health-conscious at all, or in any way vegetarian, plan your own meals. Apparently them mid aged folks liked them some meat! Delicacies at war include: those big ass meat legs, ribs, meat pies, grease, junk, and sweets. Think of ren faire or state fair food!
Some camps might offer you a meal if you offer them something. NO, not that! But cleanup or camp chores are GREAT ways to eat for free at wars. Also, trade of labor is big at war. Almost everyone is overworked, from fighters who carry their weapons all the way to and from the field, to their ladies stuck merchanting at their booth all day without a potty break. * hint-hint *
Sharing your beverage (I personally like wine J ) like water, gatorade, and juice, to offering to carry things, to building the fire if you are an early bird, to helping the boys armor up (you can be THAT lucky!), to clean up after the party, to just about anything. Keep in mind that sadly some A-holes have been known to drug drinks then offer them at parties. Only accept drinks of someone’s special brew if you know them. I have witnessed many an ambulance ride at one war where several ladies were drugged.
If you are sharing a camp you MUST do SOMETHING! A lot of work goes into these events-you can never know till you have your own household, how much work it is. Ask anyone if they need help. ANYONE.
Now this from the Alpha B* in Schadenfreude-Angie aka Iona Putnika aka "Iona Lotta Costumes":
“…If you are bored----volunteer some of your time. The event is run only by volunteers, and you get to meet some interesting people. Go to the Volunteer Tent and they will direct you. Also after you volunteer, you get free food at the Hospitality Tent, and then you get coupons to put in the Volunteer Raffle (neat prizes in there). War is not just about partying and hanging around w/ your friends.........it's being part of something bigger than yourself, and having a good time at it...”
Tell your friends and family to come out to see you for a day trip. They will NEVER understand it till they come out to see for themselves!
Things we in the SCA laugh at-
people who spend lots of money on garb and wear tennis shoes or flip-flop sandals or a baseball hat
sunglasses with a fully period costume (Angie tells me this is okay but I still laugh)
watches (just hide em)
upper body garb with jeans
the loin cloth people
the LARPers
people who overdo it (whatever IT may be)
sleazy, skimpily-clad bellydancers (wear that outfit back then and youda been hanged or stoned for sure!)
Things you as mundane visitors should check out-
shopping!
the battle
high court
the shows put on by the war staff; everything from comedy, to concerts, to belly dance shows (hint-hint), to kid’s boffer tourneys, you name it.
The classes-most are offered for free or VERY inexpensively; everything from craft works, to belly dance (hint-hint), to how to behave properly around royalty (one I should take!), to how to sing and dance at SCA events.
Period encampment tours-I've been dying to get to one of these. These folks do it the way it used to be done.
Coursing Hounds, rapier and horsies!
The gatebook-read it. It has very helpful info inside
The law-if they smell it, they can search ALL of your belongings! You will be arrested, kicked out as well as your camp shut down. Did you know that? Don’t be a bonehead! They are everywhere! You dont even see them half the time,
Campfire parties-follow your ears, the drums will lure you to some of the best parties! Also follow belly dancers (ask them so they don’t think you are a stalker), they usually are going to dance. Bring your ID-many camps check, especially if they have ever been busted.
HAVE FUN!
Kahlea bint Yas'Zille
Female hints for war camping:
Be prepared not to have a shower every day-sometimes the wait in line can be as long as two hours! Best showering times are at night when everyone else is out, or sleeping, during the battles, or early in the a.m.
*after the battle is worst and so is before dinner.
Bring washcloths and squeeze soap for quickie, in-tent clean ups to keep you from feeling too funky. A wash basin is another good thing to bring in the tent with you, as are baby wipes (DON’T use disinfectant wipes-youch!).
A way I try to maintain hygiene is by keeping my hair tightly bound either up or in braids to keep dirt out. I have a ton of hair and cant wash it out there as much as I'd like, so this usually works well for keeping it from getting too yucky. I wear a veil or hat by day and sometimes a veil or turban by night. At night the smoke from the fires can add serious yuck effect to your coif, so keeping it all back, up or covered helps you last out your last wash.
Head covering by day is urged because every war I have been to is very warm by day (and VERY chilly by night) so wearing a hat or veil is great to avoid facial and shoulder sunburn as well as heat exhaustion which can happen just as easily in spring as it does in summer. Water, water, water....can't say it enough. And if you have had enough, there is always someone else in your party who has not! Especially our brave fighters.
Asthmatics and those who might be: fires, dust, rag weed and other allergins are at an extreme at most wars I go to. Bring lots of your allergy meds (beware of which ones are affected by alcohol!), asthma remedies and kleenex. Other meds like cough medicine and inhalers are great to bring. If you are out and about all weekend, by Sunday you'll need them! And you WILL want to blow your nose (dust and goop-eyuck!)
Another other helpful hint is to bring anti-bact spray or wipes in case you have to "number two" in a porta pottie. You'll feel much better spraying that around before you take a seat. Also bring extra TP-their's is so thin you can see through it! Not good for when you do take that seat. Also I bring wetnaps-both the anti-bact type for hands and feet as well as the feminine type for, well, those little clean ups when you cant get to the shower for a day or two. They also help in the event one becomes romantic, for the after math damage control.
So, Aunt Flow decided to join you this war? Well, first keep your tampons handy! You dont want to be rifling through all of your belongings when you need to take care of that, especially when it is 28 degrees out at 3 a.m.! I also keep a roll of TP next to my bed (besides the fact that I am an avid noseblower in both the mundane world and at wars!) for wrapping up this stuff and hiding it so no others in camp have to know. You can wrap up the roll into a little tube and shove it into a bottle so that nobody sees and no dogs can get to it! Keep this in mind if your camp has animals. Their nature is to hunt it out. How embarrassed would you be?
If you trek to the portapottie and need to take care of this business, take your tampon in your bra or armpit so you dont look like you did in 6th grade, in class with a purse, taking it with you to the bathroom in the middle of feast! At night bring a flashlight, preferably the type you can hang up in the stall with you.
Kleenex and lots of it, is another great remedy for war because the dust gets logged in your eyes, your ears, and up your nose. A good nose blow will sometimes render goodies you never dreamed of! DONT use q-tips to clean your ears if you have not showered first. This will only push dirt into your ear, thus creating an ear infection.
Deodorant, body oils, body sprays, are great ways to give you a re-fresher when you cant pop in the shower. I keep body spray in my dance basket and double up on the deodorant every day. I then roll some body oil in my pits to keep them from smelling funky. Most people dont like patchouli, but now you know why hippies use it. Wouldn't ya rather smell that then funky?! There are other kinds out there, florals, fruity, spicy, etc... Also, keep in mind that sun and lip protection are needed, but dust and beris also get adhered to both so it makes ya feel yucky. Better yucky than a trip to the chiurgeon for heatstroke aid!
Cotton balls and face cleanser- tough to get to soap and water for make up removal lest your camp is right near a stone privvy (manmade bathrooms in some parks), but I doubt you want to be close to those! ewwww! Plus washing your make up off after a night of boozing, when it is freezing cold outside, is doubtfully going to have you splashing your face with cold drinking water that has been sitting out all night!
For bellydancers, I recommend not slapping on as much makeup as you normally would. Hey, it's the middle ages anyway! They didnt have Revlon back then. Plaster more bindis on your face and berber markings (the eyeliner dots) which are easier to remove, but veer away from lots of mascara and eyeliner, as well as foundation (do people still wear that gunk anyway???!). Portable showers that heat up in the sun and hang up are only allowed in some areas with restrictions so be sure to read your park’s laws and rules as ground water is seriously verboten!
Bring plenty of lip protection to war. Between the hot, dry fires and the hot, dry sun, your lips will thank you.
For nighttime cleanup, I keep a liquid astringent in my tent with plenty of cotton balls. Also, revert back to that greasy stuff mom used back in the day-Ponds or other white, creamy, make up remover that comes in a tub. There are now also some oily-liquidy removers that come in squeeze bottles that work well. Try not to smear dirt into eyes. This goop works great for eyes, should you opt to wear that eye make up anyway. It is greasy so keep a wash cloth near to wipe the grease away once you're done with your kleenex. Then finish it all of with a few swipes from your cotton ball with astringent (on face, not eyes). You'll be amazed how much dirt comes away! You'll even want to do this throughout the day, especially if you are prone to zits. The dirt at war is fine and abundant and your face's oils attract it.
Shaving-forget it. If he/she is bothered by it, tell him/her they didn’t have razors back then and it's part of your persona!
Dress in layers-since the wars we attend are in the desert, days can be very warm with little to no shade and nights can get downright freezing-literally! We have awakened to see dogs’ water dishes frozen over, drinking water frozen and often find some snoozing fireside b/c they didn’t prepare enough for warmth in tents and on bodies. Bring things that are easy to layer. The layout of the area is HUGE so traveling back to your tent to dress warmer is a huge pain! Ladies often carry a basket with them with necessities inside, cloak, head cover, mittens or gloves, wine, goblet, etc…men generally will spend the extra to buy one nice heavy duty warm cloak or coat. This is a good idea for women too, a hood is suggested as some wars have been known to host rain, mist, drizzle, wind and fog.
Shoes should be closed, boot or ankle type so as to avoid wet spots, pot-holes, mud, or debris. Wear thick warm wool-cotton socks to wick away moisture but to keep tootsies warm. Layers are good because at most parties you’ll be near fire and lots of bodies, making for a warm night. As soon as you leave to trek back “home” it is real cold!
The best money you can spend for your accommodations: a very warm sleeping bag (blankets slide off at night and allow cold air in) and a bed to elevate your sleeping quarters off of the floor in the event of moisture or rain. Pack your gear, clothing, and belongings in plastic tubs as opposed to bags and suitcases in case it does rain. Our desert rains make for torrential downpours when they do happen and our hard cracked desert doesn’t drain water. I hear tell of one Estrella (prior to our arrival) where campers literally saw tents and personal items floating. Bring umbrella, plastic hoodies, boots, just in case. Use weather proofing if you can. There was one fateful year it rained non-stop for days leading up to and at the beginning of war, so this advice comes from many who paid the price of discomfort that year.
Have a flashlight near your bed (NO CANDLES!!!!) and several others strewn around. They always grow legs and disappear just when you need to make a 4 a.m. potty stroll! Sleep in layers, especially when drunk. Hypothermia has occurred when drunkards doze off wearing not enough. Every camp must have fire extinguishers-and yes, the fire marshal does come to check.
Don’t fall asleep with any propane running inside of your tent. This has proven fatal at one war that I know of. Very sad indeed. If you camp in My camp, I do not ALLOW you to sleep with these unless you also have a propane alarm/detector.
Don’t forget cell phone chargers for your car. If you out there fro extended time, you don’t want your phone dying. Take calls in private though b/c nothing says dork like someone on their cell phone in medieval garb!
Okay, fun stuff: money...bring LOTS of it. Bring back up money in the form of checks and credit cards although most merchants do prefer cash, matter of fact, often times you might get a little discount if you offer cash.
Haggling and bartering is okay at some booths, especially if you are buying several pieces from the same merchant, but be realistic, not insulting. You might even ask, "Would you feel comfortable offering me a discount since I am buying the whole costume?" they'll be honest with you. I would not haggle on multiple purchases under $25 or if you are only buying one thing-that's just cheap. A lot of these people make this stuff and you don’t want to insult their artistic endeavor.
Food- if you are health-conscious at all, or in any way vegetarian, plan your own meals. Apparently them mid aged folks liked them some meat! Delicacies at war include: those big ass meat legs, ribs, meat pies, grease, junk, and sweets. Think of ren faire or state fair food!
Some camps might offer you a meal if you offer them something. NO, not that! But cleanup or camp chores are GREAT ways to eat for free at wars. Also, trade of labor is big at war. Almost everyone is overworked, from fighters who carry their weapons all the way to and from the field, to their ladies stuck merchanting at their booth all day without a potty break. * hint-hint *
Sharing your beverage (I personally like wine J ) like water, gatorade, and juice, to offering to carry things, to building the fire if you are an early bird, to helping the boys armor up (you can be THAT lucky!), to clean up after the party, to just about anything. Keep in mind that sadly some A-holes have been known to drug drinks then offer them at parties. Only accept drinks of someone’s special brew if you know them. I have witnessed many an ambulance ride at one war where several ladies were drugged.
If you are sharing a camp you MUST do SOMETHING! A lot of work goes into these events-you can never know till you have your own household, how much work it is. Ask anyone if they need help. ANYONE.
Now this from the Alpha B* in Schadenfreude-Angie aka Iona Putnika aka "Iona Lotta Costumes":
“…If you are bored----volunteer some of your time. The event is run only by volunteers, and you get to meet some interesting people. Go to the Volunteer Tent and they will direct you. Also after you volunteer, you get free food at the Hospitality Tent, and then you get coupons to put in the Volunteer Raffle (neat prizes in there). War is not just about partying and hanging around w/ your friends.........it's being part of something bigger than yourself, and having a good time at it...”
Tell your friends and family to come out to see you for a day trip. They will NEVER understand it till they come out to see for themselves!
Things we in the SCA laugh at-
people who spend lots of money on garb and wear tennis shoes or flip-flop sandals or a baseball hat
sunglasses with a fully period costume (Angie tells me this is okay but I still laugh)
watches (just hide em)
upper body garb with jeans
the loin cloth people
the LARPers
people who overdo it (whatever IT may be)
sleazy, skimpily-clad bellydancers (wear that outfit back then and youda been hanged or stoned for sure!)
Things you as mundane visitors should check out-
shopping!
the battle
high court
the shows put on by the war staff; everything from comedy, to concerts, to belly dance shows (hint-hint), to kid’s boffer tourneys, you name it.
The classes-most are offered for free or VERY inexpensively; everything from craft works, to belly dance (hint-hint), to how to behave properly around royalty (one I should take!), to how to sing and dance at SCA events.
Period encampment tours-I've been dying to get to one of these. These folks do it the way it used to be done.
Coursing Hounds, rapier and horsies!
The gatebook-read it. It has very helpful info inside
The law-if they smell it, they can search ALL of your belongings! You will be arrested, kicked out as well as your camp shut down. Did you know that? Don’t be a bonehead! They are everywhere! You dont even see them half the time,
Campfire parties-follow your ears, the drums will lure you to some of the best parties! Also follow belly dancers (ask them so they don’t think you are a stalker), they usually are going to dance. Bring your ID-many camps check, especially if they have ever been busted.
HAVE FUN!
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Re: War Hints for Girlies (c) 2005
Wed, January 30, 2008 - 7:12 PMWOW thanks Kahlea!! That was awesome ...
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Re: War Hints for Girlies (c) 2005
Wed, January 30, 2008 - 7:35 PMFantastic guide, Kahlea! You covered a lot of areas where people fear to tread, and a lot of stuff that people just plain forget about. I think the thing it really comes down to when I prepare for war, is comfort. I've been going to Estrella for 14 years, and I've had good times and bad times, and I can say the bad times always came down to being unprepared for the elements, and therefore being really uncomfortable. It's all a matter of combating the extremes: hot days, freezing nights, either very dry and dusty or very wet and muddy, parched skin and lips, dirt, dirt, dirt. And still after all this time, I have a heck of a time finding adequate lighting.
Kahlea's list is priceless, not just for the ladies, as most of it is universal.
A couple things I'm most likely to forget: Towels, TP, water, hygiene stuff (lotion, chapstick, sunblock), bandaids, hair ties, pajamas. We bring all this fabulous garb, but forget enough PJ's and underthings. Speaking of pajamas - yay! It doesn't have to be period! Better to bring a million soft layers than one set of thick flannels. Layers help tremendously, as does tucking in your shirts, and tucking your pants into your socks, and sleeping with a beanie on. It really helps a LOT. (Speaking of layers, I just found those warm under-shirts and pants on clearance at Target. Check your stores). Sunblock and something simple and robey to wear to the shower. I find that I'm most likely to get a sunburn waiting in the shower line, so I bring a hat and sunblock. Yes, you will be washing it off, but you could be waiting in the sun for an hour or more before you get in there. I'd rather feel kind of slimy before my shower than come out looking like a tomato.
Shoes: bring more than one pair! You will get really sick of the ones you are wearing and if you happen to get blisters, you'll be stuck limping around your camp. If you're in a pinch for period shoes, you can get cheapie rope sandals for the daytime at Merchant's Row. Boots for nighttime, and if possible, the less modern doodads on them, the better, or get them plain black or brown. The best time to get period-looking boots for cheap at mainstream stores is in the fall or even early summer when the back-to-school stuff comes out. Sometimes you can get lucky and get that stuff on clearance before Christmas season, but you're taking a chance on finding your size. By the time Estrella comes around, they're already selling the spring stuff in stores. Something to keep in mind next fall.
Another hygiene thing that wasn't mentioned: powder. When you do a lot of walking at war in clothes that you're not accustomed to, it's easy to get rashes and chafing in weird places. They hurt like a bitch, but baby powder or Gold Bond helps like a miracle.
That's all I can think of for now. Oh yeah, safety pins. Batteries. An alarm clock if you have to be somewhere. And my favorite - one of those cheap-ass full length mirrors for the tent. Priceless. -
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Re: War Hints for Girlies (c) 2005
Thu, January 31, 2008 - 12:11 AMand a good drummer! ; )
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Re: War Hints for Girlies (c) 2005
Fri, February 1, 2008 - 3:33 PMWOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW You guys bring a lot of stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I dont think my house is that stocked! Sleeping hat and fleece sox a must! Don't worry too much what you dont have you can steal from Kahlea :) -
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Re: War Hints for Girlies (c) 2005
Fri, February 1, 2008 - 9:45 PMpirates tramps and thieves have done just that before. that's what i get fer camping with nay do well pirate hookers!
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Re: War Hints for Girlies (c) 2005
Sun, February 3, 2008 - 8:34 PMGreat list! I wish I'd had this before my first War!
I would add that if you are going to volunteer on the battlefields as a water-bearer, you should bring some heavy, close-toed shoes. Nothing like having a heavy fighter accidentally stomp your foot when you're wearing tennis shoes! Personally, I favor combat boots. : )
