What should you bring?

Worried you may be forgetting something?

Here's a list of what to bring to the Backwoods Camping and Music Festival…

We've tried to think of most of the basics required for you to have a great time. Of course, you may want to bring other things as well, but try not to over-do it. Remember, you'll be at camp usually at night just to sleep, and maybe in the mornings. The rest of the time you'll probably be having a blast inside the main venue or the woods! So, the word of advice is pack light. Only bring what you need which will make setup and tear down a breeze. There’s a general store on site for things like snacks, drinks, and tons of vendors for food.

Last, remember that every camping "group" of 3-4 people gets a defined 12'x30' space for setting up camp which includes their car, so make sure whatever you bring for your group is going to fit within that space. If you need additional space, upgraded campsites with electric and water are much larger and will go on sale separately from tickets for entry.

Music Festival Camping Equipment Essentials

Your Ticket

Obviously this is the most important thing to bring to the festival. If you don't bring this, you don't get in! Your wristband will be provided to you at the gate. Have your tickets printed out and in hand. It will make for the fastest entry.

Win Backstage Passes

Shelter

Probably second to purchasing tickets is planning on how you and your friends are planning on camping at Backwoods Bash. Whether a cushy RV tickles your fancy, you enjoy roughing it a tent, or sleeping under the stars in a hammock in shade camping, there are plenty of ways to post up for the festival. Get a tent that has lots of windows, as during the day it can get hot and you may want the breeze to blow through. Make sure you have something to cover you as it can rain, and rain hard. Size is also important, many times if a tent says it fits four people, it's actually comfortable with two. If it says eight, figure four can fit comfortably.

Tarp

It's always a good idea to put down a tarp before pitching a tent. It helps keep the moisture that comes up from the ground at night between the ground and the tarp, rather than the ground and the tent bottom floor. This could mean the difference between a wet floor or a dry one. Make sure to tuck the edges of the tarp under the tent though as you don't want rain to fall on the top of the tarp, working its way under the tent.

Chairs

For when the ground just isn’t soft enough.

Small Camp Grill (maybe)

Unless you’re in an RV or bringing a generator, a George Foreman won’t do the trick. In order to cook meat, veggies, etc., you’ll need a small gas camp stove. Don’t forget the food. Remember that you can also choose to go light, as many food vendors are on the festival grounds - and quite frankly, it’s much easier to just buy great food at the event than to lug it around and deal with cooking it.

Air Mattress

While an air mattress is definitely a step up off the ground, it could also keep you dry if your tent floods a tad. True story. If you don’t feel like spending time blowing it up with your hot air, remember to bring a non-electric battery powered pump. You'll be glad you brought this. Make sure that your tent is the right size for the air mattress.

Sheets/Blankets/Pillows

Unless you plan on sleeping without them.

Sunscreen

This one is absolutely necessary. You'll be out in the sun all day. Make sure you bring sunscreen that's high enough in protection to last most of the day.

Table

If you so choose to be civilized when you dine in the outdoors, or just want a coffee table between your chairs.

Corn Hole/Bags (or other games)

When thinking about what to bring, think about the downtime you may have in the mornings before the music starts and the festival grounds open.

Lantern/Candles/Flashlight

“Don’t worry, I’ll have my phone.” No, chances are your phone battery will die. No more flashlight app. Also, Citronella candles are always useful to keep those pesky mosquitoes away. Speaking of, don’t forget bug spray.

Bug Spray

Flys, nats, mosquitos, ticks - none of it you want feasting on your beautiful skin. Bring some bug spray just in case.

Water/Bottle

Have more than enough H2O to stay hydrated. It's a good idea to get a couple gallon jugs per person for around camp.

Trash Bags

You'll need a place to put all that trash when in camp. This will keep the grounds clean and help respect our natural environment. Help do your part.

Paper Towels

For eating, cleaning up spills, etc.

Food/Drinks

Be sure to bring enough, but don’t over do it. While you will not be able to leave (and will not want to for that matter) once you get into the campgrounds, don't feel that you have to stock up too much on food, there will be plenty of food vendors on site.

Gum/Candy

It's the little things in life.

Toothbrush/Toothpaste

This is one of those most important. After a long night, this can make you feel human again in the morning.

Body Wipes/Soap

If you're in VIP, you'll have access to bathrooms with showers, so bring soap. Otherwise in general car and shade camping, bring some camping body wipes to freshen yourself up. You'll be glad you did! There will be pay-per-showers on site for GA and Shade campers.

Towels

If you plan on swimming in the river, taking a shower, or getting wet at all, you'll want to have a towel to dry yourself off.

Toilet Paper

We all have been there... you know, that moment the porta potty has no TP? Maybe this one is most important on the list.

Bathing Suit

Get wet in the river, or make your shower situation a little less revealing! Bring a bathing suit!

Glow Toys

At night, these are for playing with. :-)

Hammock

With lots of trees and shade, you'll most likely want to post up somewhere during the mid-morning and afternoon to take a nap. We'll have hundreds of people bringing hammocks this year all over the woods!