Personalize it any way you want – add some things, omit others.
Some of the things listed in the Camp Stuff section are intended for planned coordination with other camp mates. Just hit “print” (don’t worry, it prints with a white background) and you’ll have your packing list ready to go!
Anything with a * means optional/if applicable.
Happy packing!
~britz
To Get In:
☐ Your Ticket!
☐ 2 pieces Gov’t issued ID (at least one pc. photo ID)
Shelter:
☐ Tent
☐ All your tent poles (Seriously – double check before packing!)
☐ Tent pegs & mallet
☐ Tarp
☐ Extra Tarp & Poles (or other shade structure)
☐ Rope
Comfort:
☐ Sleeping Bags / Bedding
☐ Pillow
☐ Air Mattress / Foamie
☐ Extra Blanket(s)
Camp Stuff:
☐ Cooler
☐ Camp Chairs
☐ Lantern (pref. battery or solar powered)
☐ Tape (electrical, duct, whatever – you’ll probably need it for something)
☐ First Aid Kit (at the very least, bandages + sterile wipes)
☐ Lg. water containers (4L jugs, 5 gal water cooler style jugs w/ pump, etc)
☐ A wagon or dolly (to transport water refills back to camp)*
☐ Garbage bags, recycling bags & gloves (Respect the River, Respect the Land)
☐ Dishtowels / Rags
☐ Camp stove (Some restrictions apply. SEE: Festival WTFAQ)*
☐ Portable camp table*
☐ Dishes, cutlery, pots, pans*
☐ Can opener*
☐ Wash / rinse bins & biodegradable dishsoap (for camp dishes)*
☐ Solar Shower (if you don’t want to wait in the shower line)*
☐ Sewing kit (for mending costumes!)*
☐ Safety Pins (always handy)*
☐ Permanent Markers*
☐ Personal Touches for Your Camp (flags, banners, signs, solar lights, etc)*
Personal:
☐ Toothbrush, toothpaste & floss
☐ Earplugs (super important! protect your hearing!)*
☐ Deodorant
☐ Body lotion
☐ Towel
☐ Shampoo & Conditioner (Please DO NOT use these products in the river! Respect the River, Respect the Land)*
☐ Face wash / cleanser (Please DO NOT use in the river!)*
☐ Soap (Please DO NOT use in the river!)*
☐ Hand sanitizer
☐ Sunscreen
☐ Insect repellent
☐ Baby wipes
☐ Toilet paper
☐ Tweezers
☐ Lip balm
☐ Smokers: Small container for cigarette butts
☐ Vision impaired type people: Extra contacts, solution & contact case (and/or glasses)*
☐ Condoms (if you forget these, you can pick some up free at ANKORS+OPTions)*
☐ Any medications you normally take*
☐ Tylenol / Aspirin*
☐ Multi-vitamins, melatonin, Emergen-C, etc*
☐ Ladies: Tampons/pads (even if you won’t need ‘em, one of your girls might)*
Wearables:
NOTE: Prepare for all types of weather – No, really! – I’m talking to you, people from out East who think it’s warm at night in the summer. It’s not in the mountains. The days can be hot, the nights are often cool and damp. You’ll want to be nice and warm at night, and cool during the day. Plan for both extremes.
☐ Sunglasses
☐ Socks (more than you think you need!)
☐ 2-3 pairs of footwear, at least 1 waterproof (more than just sandals!)
☐ Rain coat
☐ Warm coat (the temperature can be in the single digits at night!)
☐ Warm clothes
☐ Undergarments
☐ Bathing suit (or just your birthday suit, your call)
☐ COSTUMES!
☐ Festival belt / fannypack type thing (super handy if you don’t have pockets)*
DO NOT BRING:
* Valuables (anything expensive or sentimental – if you can’t live without it, don’t bring it)
* Anything on the WTFAQ is Banned? Page
Other Stuff:
☐ Flashlight (w/ new batteries – or a crank LED flashlight!)
☐ Extra batteries
☐ Portable music player full of good music + mixes for the road trip
☐ Reusable coffee mug (cut down on waste, bring your own mug! Or find the Shambhala version at the Beatique!)*
☐ Reusable water bottle (Shambhala version available in at the Beatqiue)*
☐ Backpack w/ water bladder, like a CamelPak (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for any festival)*
☐ Snacks for between meals
☐ Groceries (if you’re planning to cook some of your meals)
☐ Alarm clock*
☐ Umbrella or parasol*
☐ Toys or props (hoops, poi, flags, etc – No fire toys / fuel)*
☐ Body/face paints or other makeup*
☐ Musical instruments*
☐ LED Glowsticks (ditch the disposables! Also recommended: el-wire looks great in camp decor or costumes)*
☐ Bicycle (or other pedal-powered, non-motorized transportation)*
☐ Notebook or sketchbook*
☐ Bandanna*
☐ Dust mask for people with serious dust sensitivities (check out the options on the MEC website – I use the “Techno” mask for Burning Man, it’s awesome.)*
☐ Spray bottle (for misting yourself + camp mates on hot days!)*
