My advice is to get as drunk as possible, as early as possible.
When you pitch your tent, put it as close as possible to the main walkway through the campsite. It will save you time walking back.
Hats are for losers, no matter how sunny it is.
If you're putting a flag on your tent, pick something no-one else uses. Mozambique's flag has an ak47 on it, so is full of win.