Reddit Rundown
A Redditor on r/electricforest said they loved Lost Lands but were surprised by the sound — expecting acts more like Tomorrowland / Odesza / David Guetta / Tiesto — and asked how Electric Forest (EF) compares and whether a pickup truck with a bed tent is workable at EF. We pulled the highlights and practical advice for festival-goers weighing both events.
Major differences: EF vs. Lost Lands
- Music & Lineup: Lost Lands is bass-head territory — heavy dubstep, bass music, and high-energy DJs. Electric Forest is far more eclectic: jam bands, indie, melodic electronic, house, bass, and surprise back-to-back sets. If you want variety and late-night discovery, EF delivers; if you want nonstop bass drops, Lost Lands is the place.
- Vibe & Production: EF leans into immersive forest art, installations, and transformational campsites — the experience is as much about wandering the woods as it is the music. Lost Lands centers on massive production and a festival identity built around bass culture (and its dinosaur theme).
- Crowd: EF attracts a mixed crowd — jam, festival-arts, and electronic fans — so you’ll find more cross-genre pockets. Lost Lands skews heavily to bassheads and high-energy EDM fans.
- Sets & Flow: Expect more genre-hopping and secret sets at EF; Lost Lands usually stays focused on bass-lineups and long DJ runs.
- Location & Terrain: EF’s wooded site creates magical late-night spaces but can get muddy; Lost Lands venues are often open and festival-ready but with their own weather considerations.
Can you bring a truck bed tent to Electric Forest?
Short answer: often yes — but with caveats. Most festivals that offer vehicle camping allow trucks with bed tents in designated vehicle-camping areas if you buy the correct vehicle or RV pass and follow site rules. Electric Forest has organized camping types and designated vehicle areas; that means a truck bed tent is commonly possible but subject to capacity limits, safety rules, and festival-specific restrictions.
Before you plan, do this:
- Check Electric Forest’s official camping page for the year you’re going and buy the correct vehicle camping pass.
- Confirm vehicle height/size limits, fire rules, and whether generators/propane are allowed in your camping zone.
- Park only in designated vehicle camping — festival staff will direct traffic and may not allow ad-hoc truck-bed spots in walk-up camping.
- Secure your tent (straps, ratchet straps, wheel chocks) and be ready to shift if organizers reassign zones for safety or weather.
Pro tips if you’re doing both festivals this season
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/1nwwfll/ef_vs_ll/
