What to pack for Bonnaroo

June 9, 7:50 AMNashville Indie Music ExaminerAngie Bianchi

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Are you packed and ready for Bonnaroo? Just to be safe, you may want to check their website first, to make sure you have everything. Some of their suggestions seem obvious… do take sunscreen, bug spray, and your camera. But before you pack a cooler full of beer cans and beef jerky, make sure it’s a cooler they’ll let you have!

You can find a full list of Bonnaroo suggestions on their website, but here are some highlights to help you pack:

Do bring:

- Camping Gear
- Clothing with a hood
- Extra pair of shoes/sneakers
- Mud Boots (in case it rains)
- Bug Spray without Deet
- Hand Sanitizer / Anti-Bacterial cream
- Blanket for seating
- A hat for shade
- Sunglasses
- Aluminum or stainless steel container (or two!) for water
- Biodegradable plastic bags for trash, compost, and recyclable materials
- Extra toilet paper from recycled material
- Lantern/Flashlight with extra batteries
- Portable Radio
- Flag or balloon to identify your campsite
- Small luggage lock for your tent (please don’t bring any valuables if you
must, keep them locked in your vehicle out of view)
- Earplugs
- Extra biodegradable trash bags
- Pen and paper for names, addresses, memories, and setlists!
- Extra set of keys to keep with you at all times (Avoid keeping keys in your car!)
- Vehicle Key Code (this will cut down on the time it takes for the locksmith to duplicate your key if you lose it)
- Food with as little packaging as possible
- Phosphate and sulfate free soaps detergents and shampoos
- Smokers - bring an ashtray! Every cigarette butt you throw on the ground, we have to pick up!

Don't bring:

- No weapons of any kind
- No fireworks
- No illegal substances (Ahem.)
- No bicycles or scooters or personal motorized vehicles will be permitted into the festival grounds (This includes, but is not limited to: golf carts, motor scooters, and powered skateboards.)  You will, however, be able to park your bicycle or scooter at any festival entrance via bicycle racks. Please note that the festival is not responsible for your bike/scooter and that you will not be able to move your bike/scooter unless you are leaving the festival grounds
- Plastic grocery bags
- Styrofoam coolers
- Avoid bringing unnecessary items that become pesky waste (sequins, silly string, confetti, balloons, packing peanuts, etc.)
- No glass containers. (This includes, but is not limited to, glass bottles and jars.)
- No professional photography equipment (small hand held cameras without additional lenses are fine)
- No pets!