Thanks Elliot, I am looking to a Nordic design bell tent or tipi (teepee???) for the journey. I can't handle the weight of a pure canvas tent, but a polycotton blend will do I believe. I am hoping that my partner may take the opportunity to come now (which is exciting!), so we can assist each other ...

Thanks for the kind words. I was thinking about buying a tent in the US, but I would like to make sure I brought my stuff home so it can be used again, sans sand. There are some nice areas that would afford some great camping here, so I can think of further uses of it. Also, you are absolutely right...

This is eplaya, I would love people to express themselves to their fullest.
Anyway, it takes the heat off me, while I think of how I can bring a tent to the US and getting a Visa Waiver

Last I saw, turnover is around 40%. In other words, of 70,000 participants, 28,000 are there for the first time. So you will not be standing out as any oddity. Also, I am lately informed that women are now admitted without the usual surcharges, restrictions, prohibition against voting, requirement ...

Ahh Nicole perfect, I think it would be a great idea to make a Virgin camp! Are you coming from Europe also?

Thanks for the all the warm welcomes and advice, I'll do my best to prepare on my own, but it is nice to know if I need some advice i can ask.

Hey, I am a 31 year old lady from Switzerland, but originally from the United Kingdom. I actually got tickets in 2013, but sold them as I freaked out about my lack of prep (I don't drive so I worried about water consumption :S). I am pretty excited about this year, obviously I need to get my tickets...