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Packing

You’re prepping for a long camping weekend. We’ve broken down the items you’ll need into the following categories: items you’re responsible for (Must-haves and Nice-to-haves) and items the group is working on supplying as a whole (items we’ll pack for the group and consumables we’ll buy in Nashville shortly before Roo).

Packing for yourself

Here’s a list of items that you should be thinking about bringing to Bonnaroo. We strongly recommend that you prepare to bring all of the Must-Have Items and hopefully many of the Nice-to-Have Items.

Must-Have Items

Roo Wristband (this is your ticket)

Camelback or equivalent,

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Hat / Bandana (or two!)

5-6 outfits

Sneakers / good walking shoes

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Whatever clothes you're sleeping in

Something warm!!!

Personal Toiletries

Shampoo

Towel

Sleeping Bag

Pillow (sweatshirts work in a pinch )

Cot (if you're sleeping in an EZ up)

Ear Plugs

6+ pairs of socks

Nice-to-Have Items

Tapestries / Sheets

Blankets

Folding Camping Chair

Bathing suit

Fanny pack

Flip flops (for shower)

Wash cloth

Eye mask

Portable Fan

Phone Chargers, Power Banks, Solar chargers, etc.

Flashlight

Raincoat / Poncho

Running Shoes (if you’re doing the 5k)

Local beer for the craft beer exchange

Any games you’d like the group to enjoy

About $100 in cash

This is not an exhaustive list. Supplement this with whatever you think you need. If you cannot bring something due to the fact you’re flying in, or you don’t own one of the above, feel free to reach out to others in the group, I’m sure they can help you out.

Packing for your car

For some items, it makes the most sense to coordinate with your car and plan as a group. These items include food, alcohol, and other drinks. Also, cars should plan to bring their own cooler to store their food- it may also be possible to pair up with another car and share a cooler with them.

If you are not coming as part of a car, and need to group up with someone else, reach out to the slack, Mark, or Kyle, and we’ll help you out.

Food

You’ll want to plan a grocery list and then pick it up a few hours before you arrive to the farm. We have a few suggestions below, but packing lists will differ based on individual preferences within the car group (Vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.). In general, it’s a good idea to plan for 1 - 2 meals per day, plus some snacks. If you do end up on the lower side of this spectrum, there is plenty of incredible food all around Bonnaroo, and you’re sure to find something.

We’ve listed a bunch of ideas of food and supplies to buy at the grocery store in the table below:

Bonnaroo Food Recommendations

Priority

Beer & Alcohol

For supplying beer and alcohol, we are asking each car to be responsible for picking up and paying for about the amount of alcohol that would quench the members of the car. In general, we all share alcohol once we get to camp. We recommend you buy the following:

2-Drinker Car

1 case of nice beer (24 cans, think Yuengling or higher)

1 handle of liquor

1 two-liter mixer

3-Drinker Car

1 case of cheap beer (24 cans of PBR or less)

1 case of nice beer (24 cans, think Yuengling or higher)

1 handle of liquor

1 two-liter mixer

4-Drinker Car

1 case of cheap beer (24 cans of PBR or less)

1 case of nice beer (24 cans, think Yuengling or higher)

2 handles of liquor

1 two-liter mixer

Other

There are a few other things your car should bring. They include:

Your car camping pass for your car

A cheap cooking pan and a brush or sponge?

A cooler for your food. It may be possible to pair up with another car and store both of your food in the same cooler. Post in the WhatsApp if you’re interested in this.

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Be the first to message @Mark with the word "onomatopoeia" and he'll buy you a drink

Be the first to message @Mark with the word "onomatopoeia" and he'll buy you a drink

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Supplies for the group

This leads to the next question - what *don’t* you need to pack for yourself? Well, some items we’re working on supplying as a group. These are items certain individuals are packing for the full group’s benefit.

Planning, buying, and transporting all of these items for our large group is a big effort- if you are able to help with supplying, buying or transporting, please reach out to Kyle or Mark.

Packing Group Supplies

The Groop has collected a lot of supplies over the years. Here’s a list of the things we have and will be bringing, so you don’t need to worry about them.

Group Supplies

NEEDS UPDATING

Usage Category

Name

Usage Category

Quantity

Location

Owner

Filter

Notes

Duct Tape (Rolls)

Open

Packing Tape (Rolls)

Open

10 x 20 Ez Ups

Open

2-Person Tent

Open

3-Person Tent

Open

4-Person Tent

Open

Fan

Open

Camp Showers

Open

Wagon

Open

Tongs

Open

Stirring/Serving Spoon

Open

Camp Grill/Griddle

Open

Trash Bags

Open

Plastic Forks

175

Open

Plastic Spoons

125

Open

Plastic Knives

Open

Paper Plates

Open

Paper Bowls

Open

Quart Ziplocs

Open

Ibuprofen

250

Open

Acetaminophen

100

Open

Caffeine Pills

Enough

Open

Foam Earplugs

100

Open

Hydration Aids (Propel/Liquid IV/Nuun)

Open

Geraldo Pins

250

Open

Lanterns

Open

Flagpole Base

Open

Gatorade Powder (Big Containers)

0.5

Open

Spike Ball

Open

Camp Chairs

Open

Geraldo (Totem)

Open

Billie (Totem)

Open

Camp Chairs

Open

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Other Stuff

Ice

Because of all of our food, and the need to keep it cold, we will be making daily trips to the ice truck. We have a wagon which will make these trips a lot easier.

Trash / Recycling

We’re not perfect, but a clean campsite makes a better experience for everyone. Do your part and be sure to throw your stuff away, or recycle it if applicable. And on occasion, doing your part may mean cleaning up after others as well (again, we’re not perfect). We’ll have trash and recycling bags designated in the camp site to throw everything away.

Food / Food Vendors

Obviously, with all the cars bringing their grocery lists, collectively we’ll have a lot of food. However, if whatever is available isn’t your thing, there are plenty of food vendors around Roo that serve just about everything, and items that can feed nearly every dietary restriction.

Security

When you’re not at the campsite, we recommend that you lock your valuables in the car you came in. Thankfully it’s never happened to us, but we have heard stories of people’s valuables being stolen when left unattended and unsecured at the campsite.

Totems

If you’re unfamiliar with festivals, you may not have heard of totems. Totems are a staff with some sort of mascot / meme that people bring into the festival grounds. It serves as a quick way for groups to find each other amongst the mass of people.

Our two totems are a stuffed squirrel name Geraldo Spaghett McSquirrellypants MD FBI, and a stuffed lemur named Billie Theodore Walda. You’ll hear more about them at camp.

Group Outfits

There’s been discussion of several themes this year, including:

White Lotus

Rave Safari

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Games

At camp, we often hang out, relax, play games and explore. If you have something you want others to try, I recommend you bring it.

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