Dustproof Supply: gear that survives the festival.
Five people bring five lanterns and no mallet. We've all seen it. This is how we plan a group camp so that doesn't happen.
Rules first. Your festival sets its own rules and they change from year to year. Check the official festival FAQ and the current-year rules before you buy anything on this page. Where our list and the official rules disagree, go with the official rules.
Make one shared list
Use a shared spreadsheet with these columns: item, who owns it, who's bringing it, packed (yes/no), notes. Start from our printable checklist (draft) or the Pack Planner.
Split it like this
- Shared camp: shade, kitchen, water, lights, repair kit and trash. Each gets one owner.
- Personal: tent, sleep kit, clothes and anything that touches your face or body.
- Shared costs: agree on how you'll split them before anyone buys.
Arrival and setup
Whoever arrives first claims the spot and puts up the shade. Pick a meet-up point in case phones die: see keeping your phone charged and safe.
Need gear? Send friends a Fest Registry with only what's still missing, or start from our festival kits.
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