Too late in the year for bug spray to be a necessity in Chicago, at least in my opinion. Been doing Riot Fest for about 5 years and never had a bug ,mosquito) problem, even with the few ponds in the park nearby.

I feel that I speak for all attendees when I ask that you add deodorant to your list. ��

This is a good list. The long sleeve shirt is a good idea, there are days where it is gorgeous all day then gets cold at night. A locker is extremely important.

I would add:
Baby Wipes - Some times you need a quick shower.
A change of socks - This is in case it rains. You don't want to be walking around with wet feet all day.
Ear plugs - I am old and don't want ringing for three days. I recommend Eargasm brand.
A planned place to meet up with your group at the end of the night. The cell reception will suck.

You forgot drugs

And CM Punk.

Looks like the same stuff I plan to bring. Plus my loop earplugs and some Tylenol or Advil. (Getting old sucks. )

Wet ones, phone battery, a fan, a cloth or rag, electrolytes, sun screen, hand sanitizer, a sewing kit, and because you never know who needs it, some narcan

Earplugs. Emergency rain Poncho for those sudden downpours. Small flashlight. Water bottle. Small USB power bank & cable.

I’d add a mask or gator because it’s soo dusty there unless you want the cough or sinus infection from hell if it doesn’t rain

Earplugs are a must for me, I use the Eargasm ones. I think I may leave the phone in the RV and dig out my old school point and shoot camera with wrist strap. There won’t be cell service anyway. I can print my schedule ahead if I really need it.

Chapstick. Add a poncho if the weather looks iffy . And we’ll have to carry the RV keys with us

ear plugs for sleep!! Cannot sleep without them.

We’ve got a colorful lantern we hang in one of the canopy’s and leave on all night for finding camp all spun out in the dark

Goldbond

Headlamp.

Keep a list on your cloud drive & tweak accordingly for each festival

A refillable water tumbler is allowed at most or all venues I think

Edit: and sunscreen. some venues don't allow spray so check their website

For me, I really regret not bringing cash. It helps you stick to a budget because I definitely overspent on merch! Sunscreen's also great if your venue is outdoors. If youre thinking about bringing a hat, do bring one but make sure you can pack it up neatly since at the merch booths in Anaheim, they had these pink light up cowboy hats and a yellow sunshine bucket hat which I got and I adore!! Don't remember the prices since I only brought my card. I also heavily recommend going in some comfortable shoes. Not sandals though if you care about your toenails. Short story time: i'm about 5'4" so I thought I wouldve had issues seeing the performance, so I got some old work boots with some risers. It gave me less than an extra 2 inches and boy it was NOT worth it. My feet were dying before ATL even got up to perform and I got close enough where I could see the stage just fine. A guy around 6'4" was even nice enough to give me a lift for my favorite track on the setlist! So yeah just don't repeat my very foolish mistake and you'll be good to go!

Ear plugs. Older you will be very thankful. I got some my dummer friend suggested. You can still hear everything just fine.

As a warped tour vet I can give you some ideas:

• Take an empty plastic reusable water bottle! You won’t have to pay for water and you can keep yourself hydrated by refilling at a water station or in the bathroom.

• If you have one, take one of those large portable batteries so you can recharge your phone on the go. The larger the power bank, the more charges you can get out of it.

• ibuprofen/Tylenol & a couple bandaids. Also make sure you take any other medication you need.

That’s pretty much what you would need at most.

• DO wear comfortable, broken in shoes.

• DONT try to take a dslr or video camera and hope you’re gonna smuggle it in. I’ve seen so many people turned away and have to go back to their cars because they have video cameras and they’re not allowed and dslr are considered professional cameras and aren’t allowed in most venues.

• DO take cash. Cash is (still) king. Most venues and merch places will have square readers and such but if they’re on venue WiFi or cell service, it’s going to be slow. When you roll up with cash, your transactions are smooth and quick and you can be done faster than using a credit card.

• DO make sure you take some time to eat, sit down if you can, and rest. Even when you don’t think you need it. If you’re there all day and it’s hot, resting and keeping yourself hydrated is the most important thing, making sure you’re lasting till the headliners are important.

The Sad Summer Fest in Baltimore on the 28th is now requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test result: https://livemu.sc/3gmduUM

MECU Pavilion posted it on their FB page if you’re wary of the link above

I vaguely remember them being $30. Not 100% sure since my eyes were on the cute bucket hat but I'm confident they wouldn't be anywhere over $35

this is my list!

Water bottle, Phone, Phone charger, Earbuds, Loop ear earbuds, Rain poncho, Snacks, Medium empty plastic bag, Camera, Sunglasses, Advil, Kleenex, small ziploc with toilet paper, Lip sunscreen, Sunscreen, Hand sanitizer

Ear plugs, a neck fan, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, snacks, a big water bottle, and a waterproof poncho in case it rains! Portable charger is def needed if you plan on using your phone through out the day!

Fanny pack (to have your stuff in front of you at all times), sunglasses with a chain, protein bar, electrolyte packs, Carpe face wipes, sunscreen and SPF lip protection, hand sanitizer, toilet paper in a ziplock, small fan, poncho, collapsible water bottle, phone charger, Loop earbuds.

Don't think anyone's mentioned it, XD , but a portable charger is crucial. And any you can buy on site will be useless.

Also, a waterproof towel/blanket to lay on the hills with. Standing all day sucks and you will want to chill periodically.

A roll of toilet paper and a handheld fan are my essentials lol

We started like this when our daughter was 13 also. She’s 19 now and around 300shows deep. Water water water. Protect your cell phone. People like to steal phones. Always have a meeting place every morning when you go in. When we lose each other we meet at that spot after that performance. It happens often. Our daughter likes to crowd surf. On the next band. Make sure you eat before it’s too late.

Are you from the area? If not I’d highly recommend you start taking allergy meds like a week before just to prime you. Not something everyone thinks of but it’s a lifesaver with all the dust, dirt, and pollen in the air during fest. Prepare for all 4 seasons in a day. Lockers are the best thing ever cause you can put away heavy stuff, charge your phone, and most importantly they are a great meet up spot if you get separated. The cell service inside is crap so set times throughout the day and agree if separate at that time go to the locker to meet up. There’s so many bands going you almost always split up for a while then with crowd migration it can be tough to get back together. Bring a clear empty water bottle and keep refilling it the stations get full between bands but just go at odd times and it’s never really an issue. Have fun!

What shoes would you suggest based on your experience last year?

We had that happen at a concert one year, bought Vessi’s ever since, pricey but waterproof, comfortable and they basically stand up to anything.

Liquid IV, we pregame, and usually have a packet or 2 in reserve, they saved our asses at SNW. We found some collapsing water bottles that way they don’t take up A bunch of room between fill ups. Stay hydrated even if your don’t feel like you need it. Get some sunscreen sticks, they’re pretty small and can fit in your pocket so you can keep hitting your arms, face and neck throughout the day. Wear hats, we also have a couple handheld fans that connect to your belt and you can stick your shirt on the outside, also a lifesaver.

We get lockers throw a couple disposable ponchos in it, and any merch we get, holding onto it all day sucks, they have a winter deal on lockers right now, usually $20 a day, the deal is 4 days for $65. The ones at LTL have chargers for phones in them too.

What part of the world? How are you hopping? Van life? What festivals and genres?

One year at Bonnaroo there was a girl walking around in the morning with a 5 gal bucket filled with bloody Mary’s and a stack of cups, $5 each. She made a killing and let me tell you an 8 am Bloody Mary when you’re waking up in the heat really hit the spot

Water, med kit, narcan, wet wipes, and depending on the hustle, a safe bolted in your trunk.

Cooking and selling grilled cheese sandwiches is always a winner.

Water

You have forgotten your drugs...

... deffo dont wanna forget those.

Paracetamol and anti-diarrhoea tablets. Absolutely do not go without.

Wheres your cocaine?

Ear plugs to help sleep, Sudocrem for cuts, burns etc. and painkillers.

Bin bags! Big black fuckers.

Useful for a whole multitude of things!

Sticky this shit and we won’t need my Questions thread as we approach the fest.

Spot on. Thanks for reminding me about stuff I already forgot about. Coachella flu is no joke. Caught it after landing and it stuck for 2 weeks. Miserable af.

This is amazing, first timer going for W2 and this answers so many questions. Thank you!!

SAVED So fast. Thank you!

Thanks for making this! I went to my first Coachella this past year (tent camping), but I learned a few things to consider for next year, like getting a locker and bringing a rubber mallet for the tent stakes.