Dustproof Supply: gear that survives the festival.
Summer Camp Music Festival is a long-running jam-band weekend in Illinois. Our crew learned to camp on tour lots, and that kind of camping fits this crowd well: a comfortable setup, a kitchen people can share, and gear you can fix yourself. We don't list this year's lineup, dates or rules here. Get those from the official site.
Rules first. Summer Camp 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.
Camp setup
- Shade first, then the tent: shade setups compared.
- A real chair: high-back camp chair.
- A kitchen people can share: festival kitchen list.
- Camp lights so friends can find you: camp lighting guide.
Midwest weather
Early-summer storms in the Midwest can show up fast. Pack for heat and for rain. Our rain camping guide covers what to do if lightning shows up.
The tour-lot mindset
Read our tour lot camping guide: pack lighter, share more, leave your spot cleaner than you found it.
If you are coming in an RV
Check Summer Camp's current camping and vehicle passes to see whether RVs are allowed for your year. Our guide to renting an RV for a festival and RV and car camping guide cover the basics. Only plan on an RV if the festival actually sells RV passes for your year.
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