Welcome to the LARP camping guide. We are aware that we have players from many different backgrounds, so we have compiled this guide to help people of all experience levels with camping for the weekend:
TENTS
We are providing tent space for all attendees (and cabin space, where possible, for those with medical needs).
The provided tents will be 5m bell tents, and we will have 4 people per tent.
If you wish to bring your own tent, you are more then welcome to.
IN-CHARACTER / OUT OF CHARACTER CAMPING
LARP camping has two major forms - In-Character (IC) and Out-Of-Character (OoC).
Out-Of-Character camping is regular modern-day camping. For OoC camping you can use any equipment, tent, lighting etc that you choose.
In-character camping aims to get tents looking as suitable for the theme as possible. Acceptable tents are generally made from canvas (though hardcore IC sleepers may opt to sleep under the open sky in nothing but a bedroll. We do not endorse or suggest this method of IC camping). Tent styles include bell tents, ridge/scout tents, and yurts.
For Blighted Cause, the insides of tents are considered Out-Of-Character areas, so the insides of tents do not have to look IC. However, if you wish to camp in the IC area, the outside of your tent must look IC. If you are unsure if your tent looks IC, please send us a picture.
All of our supplied tents will be set up in the IC area. Please see the TENT ETIQUETTE page for more information.
STAYING WARM
Remember, Blighted Cause (2018 Calling LARP) is in November. It will be cold at night. Therefore, please remember to wrap up warm:
- Layers of clothing will help a lot
- Wearing wool, cotton or linen will prevent sweating more than synthetics
- Have good sleeping bags / duvets
- Wearing socks to bed is highly advisable
- Oxygen-activated heat pads / hand warmers can add a burst of heat at night
- Have something between yourself and the floor for sleep. If using an airbed, put a roll mat under it for better insulation.
- Sleeping in damp clothes will make you cold, so take off any damp outer layers
- If you need to pee but it seems too cold, resist the urge to urinate in the bed. It will only make you colder in the long run
- Emergency foil blankets can insulate well if put under and over your sleeping bag
SLEEPING
For sleep, consider comfort. Rolls mats, air beds, camp beds and bedchairs can all be made to look in-keeping with the setting, while retaining full comfort.
Remember to bring pillows, blankets and any other creature comforts you need. Inflatable pillows can aid with packing light.
Since the event is in November, we recommend a 3-4 season sleeping bag. This type of sleeping bag is meant to withstand Autumn and winter weather.
Earplugs and facemasks can be advisable for light sleepers in case the noise and light of other attendees might wake you.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Remember to have some form of lighting on hand, such as a torch, for getting to/from the toilets in the night. Guy-ropes are dangerous in the night, so give tents a wide berth where possible.
COOKING & EATING
We have cooking facilities on site, but these may be crowded and inaccessible at times. If you wish to bring a cooking stove, this is perfectly acceptable. There will be limitations on where fires and stoves can be lit, so please bar this in mind.
There are shops within driving distance (and some takeaways deliver), but we strongly recommend bringing enough food to last the weekend. To last the weekend, dried, smoked or otherwise preserved food is good. Bear in mind that you will use more energy than normal, so aim for a high calorie intake. Sugary food is good for a burst of energy as well.
CHECKLIST
Sleeping bag / duvet / blankets
Pillows
Roll mat / camp bed / air bed
Torch/lantern
Food
Medications
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