Britz here. I originally made this list in 2007 to help other members of our Community Forum pack for Shambhala. I’ve updated it, broken it down into sections, and put in little check boxes for your packing ease!

This is my 9th Shambhala – every year you learn tips and tricks to make your stay a little more comfortable. All the basics you need are included here. Of course, you will want to personalize it – add some things, subtract some things.

Some of the things listed in the Camp Stuff section are intended for planned coordination with other camp mates. Now just hit “print” 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 (double check that you have all your poles!)

☐ – Tarp

☐ – Additional Tarp & Poles (to build a 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 + alcohol wipes)

☐ – Large water container(s) (4L jugs, 5 gal water cooler style jugs w/ pump, etc)

☐ – Garbage bags, recycling (blue) bags, and gloves (participate in ShambACTION)

☐ – Dishtowels / Rags

☐ – Camp stove (NOT hibachi style)*

☐ – Portable camp table*

☐ – Dishes, cutlery, pots, pans*

☐ – Can opener*

☐ – Wash & rinse bins & biodegradable dish soap 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 (decorations, signs, solar garden lights, etc)*

Personal:

☐ – Toothbrush, toothpaste & floss

☐ – Deodorant

☐ – Body lotion

☐ – Soap

☐ – Hand sanitizer

☐ – Face wash / cleanser

☐ – Sunscreen

☐ – Insect repellent

☐ – Baby wipes

☐ – Toilet paper

☐ – Towel

☐ – Tweezers

☐ – Lip balm

☐ – Snacks for between meals

☐ – Condoms (if you forget these, ANKORS  + OPTions can help ya out)

☐ – Any medications you normally take*

☐ – Tylenol / Aspirin*

☐ – Multi-vitamins, melatonin, Emergen-C, etc*

☐ – Alarm clock*

☐ – Notebook (for journaling, etc)*

☐ – Extra contacts and/or glasses*

☐ – Shampoo & Conditioner (if you plan to shower – DO NOT use these products in the river!)*

☐ – Feminine hygiene products*

☐ – Reusable coffee mug (cut down on waste! Bring your own mug! Or find the Shambhala version in the Tickle Trunk!)*

☐ – Reusable water bottle / backpack with water bladder* (Shambhala version available in our Tickle Trunk)

☐ – Groceries (if you’re planning to cook some of your meals)*

Wearables:

☐ – Sunglasses

☐ – Earplugs (super important! protect your hearing!)

☐ – Socks (more than you think you need!)

☐ – 2-3 pairs of footwear, at least 1 waterproof

☐ – Rain coat

☐ – Warm coat (the temperature can be in the single digits at night!)

☐ – Warm clothes

☐ – Undergarments

☐ – Bathing suit

☐ – COSTUMES!

☐ – Utility belt (super handy if you don’t have pockets)*

Other Stuff:

☐ – Camera (w/ new batteries)

☐ – Flashlight (w/ new batteries – or a crank LED flashlight!)

☐ – Extra batteries

☐ – Portable music player full of good music + new mixes for the road trip

☐ – Umbrella*

☐ – Toys (hoops, poi, flags, etc)*

☐ – Body/face paints or other makeup*

☐ – Musical instruments*

☐ – LED Glowsticks (ditch the disposables!)*

☐ – Bicycle (or other pedal-powered, non-motorized transportation)*

☐ – Bandanna*

☐ – Dust mask for those with serious dust sensitivities (check out the options on the MEC website)*

☐ – Spritz bottle (for misting yourself + camp mates on hot days!)*