By Brittany Hardman
We’re just under a week out from returning to the gorge. Your tummies are filled with butterflies. Anticipation and excitement are boiling inside of you. The only thing. What in the heck do I pack? What should I expect? No worries, I got your back, sis. I am, however, not including a food list as everyone's dietary needs are so vastly different. I suggest easy to snack on things that require little to no effort, but totally up to you!
The Essentials
- Ticket -wristband AND camping pass
- Passport (if traveling longer distances)
- ID
- Keys
- Credit/debit card
- Traveler's insurance
- Medications - if you need to bring your prescription into the festival grounds make sure you have all the proper paperwork
- Advil, Benadryl, Polysporin, Tums, Pepto, aloe vera
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
Camping
- Tent
- Canopy
- Hammer/mallet
- String/rope
- Reflective blanket - put over your tent to reflect the sun to prevent your tent from getting hot
- Flashlight, headlamp, string lights (battery powered), lantern
- Coolers - I recommend at least two, one for drinks and one for food
- Rug/area blanket for the campsite
- Camping chair or something to sit on
- Table
- Tapestries - they create great shade!!
- Air mattress/foam mat
- Sleeping bag
- Pillows
- Campsite marker - flags are a great option!!
- Generator - if you want, they come in handy but not a must
- Cutlery/dishes - make sure they’re biodegradable or reusable! Don’t need that extra plastic in our oceans!
- Camping stove - if you’re going to use one make sure you check fire restrictions and be very careful, be sure to bring a fire extinguisher too
- Big water jug - avoid flats of water! There are tons of water refill stations in the festival and campgrounds
Knick Knacks
- Batteries
- Duct tape
- Scissors
- Portable ashtray - be careful with buds, it's the dry season!!
- Reusable water bottle
- Portable chargers - solar charging ones are a great option
- Hand fans
- Spray bottles
- Lock for your tent
- Lighters
- Speaker
- Disposable camera - saves your phone battery but you can still take photos, and since it's film, you won’t be able to see them until they’re developed, which is fun
- Ping pong balls
- Mirror - full length is always a nice option
- Kandi
- Earplugs
- Gum
- Cards
- Camelback/hydration pack
- Paper towel/ toilet paper
- Dish soap
- Lysol wipes
Personal Belongings
- Sweater and sweatpants
- Onesie
- Towel
- Rave shoes - I don’t recommend platforms as it is not worth the twisted ankle
- Flip flops and camp shoes
- Pjs, warm and cold
- T-shirts and tank tops
- Shorts
- Socks and underwear x5
- Toothbrush/paste
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Deodorant
- Perfume/cologne
- Pads/tampons
- Condoms
- Hairbrush
- Razor
- Shaving gel
- Soap
- Bug spray
- Face mask - it’s pretty smokey at the moment
- Glitter - make sure it's biodegradable!!
- Makeup
- Dry shampoo
- Chapstick
- Baby/makeup wipes
- Q-tips
- Hand sanitizer
- Elastics
- Sunglasses
Yes, I know that's a lot of information, but let me assure you all of those things are completely necessary. As this is my fourth Paradiso, I feel very confident you would need these items at least once during your time at the gorge. I hope this served as helpful for you. Remember spread the PLUR, stay hydrated, respect people's boundaries, help people out when they need it, and most importantly: have fun and stay safe! See you there!
