The Music Festival Checklist was developed through years of festival experience.
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“People may be weary at the idea of living four days in campground conditions with portable toilets, but I would say it’s an easy trade for a weekend of music, friends, art, entertainment and, most importantly, a much-needed escape from reality everyone needs.” ~ Amy Marino
The Festival Checklist for you DIY types:
Pre-Event
□ Buy Ticket
□ Buy Ticket
□ Secure Transportation
□ Check Battery Equip + First Aid
□ Buy Supplies
□ Pack / Cook / Freak Out
Camping Gear
□ Earplugs (*Use them!)
□ Tent (w/ poles and stakes)
□ Sun Tent / EZ Up
□ Tarps (Various sizes) x_______
□ Tent Poles (Free standing)
□ Rope / Cord / Zip Ties
□ Mallet / Sledge
□ Heavy-duty Tent Stakes
□ Multi-purpose Knife / Camper’s Tool
□ Bungee Cords (Can’t have too many)
□ Flashlights/Lantern
□ Extra Batteries x_______
□ Table
□ Reclining Camp Chair
□ Backpack Lawn Chair
□ First Aid Kit
□ Radio (Battery operated)
□ Pad, Pen & Sharpies©
Kitchen
□ Large Tub (Dishpan / storage)
□ Cook Stove & Fuel
□ Lighter or Matches
□ Cooking Pan(s)
□ Plates, Cups, Bowls & Silverware
(Metal ones last forever!)
□ Can Opener
□ Zip Lock© Bags (Various sizes)
□ Tupperware© (Various sizes)
□ Paper Towels & Handywipes
□ Trash Bags
□ Water Bottle
□ 5-Gallon Jugs x_______
□ Biodegradable Dish Soap
□ Pot Scrubbers & Dish Towel
Coolers/Ice
□ Igloo Xtreme© 36qt x_______
□ Igloo Xtreme© 100qt+ (ice storage)
□ Dry Ice (15lbs *day of departure)
□ Ice (A lot *day of departure)
Sleeping and Comfort
□ Pillows / Sheets / Blankets
□ Air Mattress / SlumberJack© Cot
□ Mattress Pump
□ Sleeping Bags
□ Broom & Dustpan
Bath
□ Towels & Hand Towel
□ Toilet Paper
□ Deodorant / Q-Tips©
□ Toothbrush, Paste & Floss
□ Biodegradable Soap / Shampoo
□ Baby Powder or Dr. Golds©
□ Insect Repellent
□ Sunscreen
□ Hand Sanitizer
Clothing
□ Hat / Sun Protection
□ Bandanas (Very helpful!)
□ Cotton T-shirts
□ Long-sleeved T-shirts
□ Underwear / Socks
□ Comfortable Shoes & Flip Fops
□ Shorts / Sweatshirt
□ Swimwear
□ 5-Finger Shoes
□ Sunglasses (Extra pair)
□ Raincoat / Umbrella
Extras
□ Camera (Fully charged!)
□ Fan (Battery operated)
□ Camp Shower (Or pay $7 ea)
□ Mister Bottle
□ Yoga Mat / Camelback
□ Musical Instrument(s)
□ Solar String Lights / Stake Lights
□ Solar Charger
Food
Breakfast
□ Naked Smoothies©
□ Blueberry Bagels or Granola
□ Mozzarella Cheese
□ Grapes / Avocado
□ Cereal
□ Coffee / Espresso
Lunch
□ Trail Mix
□ Chips & Salsa / Bread
□ Peanut Butter & Jelly
□ Cliff Bars© / Kind Bars©
Dinner
□ Pasta Salad
□ Chili / Lasagna
□ Salad
□ Burritos
□ Rice & Beans
□ Brownies / Cookies
Other
□ Salt & Pepper / Seasoning / Condiments
□ Emergen-C© Packets
□ Juice & Water
□ Beer (No glass!)
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Manufacture as much of your own shade as possible. Bring a comfortable chair. Use earplugs at the shows. Try the food vendors. Spend some time alone. Bring jumper cables. Avoid single-use items and limit the amount of individual trash generated. Be cool.
