Field guide

notes from camp, not a brochure

What Not to Bring to a Festival: Check the Banned Items for Your Fest

Dustproof Supply: gear that survives the festival.

Showing up at the gate with something that's banned means losing it or walking it back to the car. We don't guess at banned-items lists. Every fest writes its own and updates it every year. Here's how to check yours.

How to read the rules

  • Find the official FAQ or Know Before You Go page for your year, on the festival's own site or app.
  • Read the camping rules and the venue entry rules separately. They often differ.
  • Check bag rules. Some venues require clear bags. See our clear bag packing list.
  • Check power, glass, open flame and shade-structure rules before you buy gear for camp.
  • Screenshot the rules page so you have it offline.

Our fest guides

Each of our guides links to its fest's official info. Use the official rules over our list.

Questions? Our festival packing FAQ covers the common ones.

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Want it pre-packed? See our festival essentials kits, built by fest type and climate.