Packing for Phestival & Emergency Info
Below is a list of suggested items.
If you scroll to the end of this page you will find
our recommended emergency list and
what we have available in case of an emergency.
If you scroll to the end of this page you will find
our recommended emergency list and
what we have available in case of an emergency.
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Festival and Camping Gear
Below is a suggested list of things that we bring and find useful to give us the best festival experience possible. It is just a suggested list but we hope it helps you. We start planning in advance, use inexpensive plastic containers and tubs to keep things in, and start getting ready and packing a week or two before going to the festival.
Main Equipment – Living Space
Tent, poles, stakes, rain fly (If it is new tent, please set it up once before the
festival. If it is a tent you already have, open it and inspect it for any wear
or damage that may have happened in storage.)
Hammer!!!
Screen enclosure or tarp, poles, stakes
Tarp for under tent to protect the bottom
Tables, one for kitchen and food preparation and one to eat at.
Chairs plus extra (you might have company!)
Spare stakes
Carpeting for the tent floor and ground cover for those who can’t live without the
comforts of home
festival. If it is a tent you already have, open it and inspect it for any wear
or damage that may have happened in storage.)
Hammer!!!
Screen enclosure or tarp, poles, stakes
Tarp for under tent to protect the bottom
Tables, one for kitchen and food preparation and one to eat at.
Chairs plus extra (you might have company!)
Spare stakes
Carpeting for the tent floor and ground cover for those who can’t live without the
comforts of home
Kitchen
We offer a meal plan to the Phamily for those who don't want to cook.
It's available when you register.
Check it out!!!
If you decide to cook your own meals, here are a few tips:
We offer a meal plan to the Phamily for those who don't want to cook.
It's available when you register.
Check it out!!!
If you decide to cook your own meals, here are a few tips:
Plan your menu, precook and freeze everything you can. It keeps
your food fresh, your cooler colder longer and saves on ice. Make a list of
these foods so you don’t leave anything behind.
Food, Snacks
(Stores are just a few minutes away but do you really want to leave the festival??)
Cooler and ice
We will have ice available on site and you can buy it from one of the
ICE QUEENS!!!
(we freeze ice starting a week or two in advance using a 9×9 cake pan and water in a 1 gallon Ziploc bag. Once frozen we pop it out and start another one. Blocks last longer and the 9×9 seems to be perfect for our cooler. We also save cubes. Ice from your home freezer is colder than the ice you buy.)
Stove and fuel; bring extra fuel
Plywood or a board to place under stove to protect plastic table from heat
Grill and fuel depending on your menu
2 dish pans; one to wash, one to rinse
Table cloth
Dishes -Plates,Cups and coffee cups, drink glasses, plastic wine glasses
Bowls
Paper plates and cups, plastic silverware
Silver ware- Knives, Forks , Spoons ,Steak knives (there are a lot of uses for these)
Table spoons
Cooking Utensils i.e. spatula, serving spoons, paring knife, larger sharp knife, tongs, can and bottle opener, scissors, etc.
Paper Towels, Kleenex tissues, napkins, toilet paper (just in case)
Several sizes of Ziploc bags
Dish soap
SOS pads (two in a Ziploc should do it.)
Roll of Aluminum foil
Pots and pans. We bring a set that includes a fry pan, a 5 quart pan, and a 2 quart pan.
Coffee Pot and tea kettle
Salt & Pepper, Condiments, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise
Coffee, creamer, sugar, sweetener
Pam or spray oil
Pot holders, oven mits
Ash trays, if you are a smoker
Matches or lighter for the stove and fueled lanterns
Fire extinguisher
Sponge or wash cloth, dish towels
Garbage bags (we save Target shopping bags for this.)
Water bottle (we use a 5 gallon size and we fill it at home. Saves time and muscle)
Bottled water both drinking size and gallon size for cooking
Sodas, Gatorade, beer, wine, drinks!!!!
Clothing
Hat
Sunglasses
Clothing for both warm and cooler weather. There are five days and four
nights but we recommend two changes per day.
Shoes, sandals, flip flops, etc. Bring an extra pair just in case
Socks, sweaters, jackets, scarves for cooler evenings
Swim wear and towels
Lighting
Camping lanterns and fuel or propane with extra, don’t forget mantels
Battery powered lamps and lanterns
Flashlights
Solar lights! (Very handy!)
Batteries and extra
Tiki torches with fuel and extinguisher
Tent lighting
Bedding
Cot or air mattress Air pump for air mattress (if rechargeable be sure to charge in advance)
Bedding, or sleeping bags
Pillows
Extra blanket (it may be cooler at night than you think)
Space blanket (if the weather turns really chilly at night, placed beneath
your bedding it will keep you warm)
Bedding, or sleeping bags
Pillows
Extra blanket (it may be cooler at night than you think)
Space blanket (if the weather turns really chilly at night, placed beneath
your bedding it will keep you warm)
Misc.
Broom and dust pan
Rake
Heater for cooler nights with propane (one tank usually lasts about six hours)
Battery operated fans
Throw rugs (keeps dirt out of the tent)
Clothes line or way to dry wet towels and clothes
Dirty Clothes bag
Duct tape
Camera, binoculars
Phone, fully charged
Sun Screen and tanning lotion
Sun burn relief lotion
Compass
Clock
Thermometer
Above ground fire pit, fire starter, wood (if having a fire)
Notebook, pen or pencil
Radio, CD player or MP3
Spray bottle for warmer days to cool off.
Soda can cozies and hydration bottles to keep drinks cold.
Toiletries
Towels
Baby Wipes (a must have!!)
Soap, shampoo, crème rinse, body wash
Hair spray
Perfume or cologne
Deodorant or anti-perspirant
Hair items, comb, brush, butane curling iron, barrettes, head bands
Mirror
Make-up, moisturizers
Shave kit
Manicure kit
Toothbrush and paste
Sanitary items
Rain
Rain gear, poncho
Umbrella
Insect Control
Insect spray
Fly swatter
Therma Cell or Off Mosquito repellant lanterns with refills
Citronella
Candles
Festival Items
Ritual robes, capes, belts, shoes
Costume
Pagan Play clothes
Jewelry
Musical instruments, noise makers, drum, rattles, guitars, etc.
Ritual tools, books, smudging sage, crystals, etc.
Decorations, candles
Site décor to make your area festive
Special supplies requested for workshops
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Emergency or Medical Items
We do have a first aid station and first responders on the
festival grounds at all times to handle any emergency.
We are just 5 minutes from the local hospital.
Please read the following so if there is an emergency we can get you
the best help possible without any type of delay.
festival grounds at all times to handle any emergency.
We are just 5 minutes from the local hospital.
Please read the following so if there is an emergency we can get you
the best help possible without any type of delay.
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What you should bring:
--First Aid kit
--Non- prescription drugs like Motrin, aspirin, Tums
--Prescription Medications in their bottle. This is in case of an
emergency and they need to know what medications you take.
--We recommend that you tell the medical coordinator on site
if you have any special needs or requirements.
--Make a list of Emergency Contacts, insurance information, allergies,
medications or other pertinent information and tell someone where you put it.
**If you have a Florida Driver’s License, you can go to:
https://www8.hsmv.state.fl.us/eci/
and enter your emergency contacts with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
--First Aid kit
--Non- prescription drugs like Motrin, aspirin, Tums
--Prescription Medications in their bottle. This is in case of an
emergency and they need to know what medications you take.
--We recommend that you tell the medical coordinator on site
if you have any special needs or requirements.
--Make a list of Emergency Contacts, insurance information, allergies,
medications or other pertinent information and tell someone where you put it.
**If you have a Florida Driver’s License, you can go to:
https://www8.hsmv.state.fl.us/eci/
and enter your emergency contacts with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
*****Many people now order their prescritions in larger supplies to save money. If this is the case, most pharmacies will be happy to print you a label and give you a smaller bottle/vile to put your prescriptions in for travel. Just ask your pharmacy, they don't bite. If they do, time for a new pharmacy!
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We hope this list helps you pack. If you have any suggestions or things you would like to add to the list, just let us know. The first time we brought solar lights we thought we were a little eccentric but now we see that everyone brings them!
You never know, you may have a brilliant idea.
We are just an email away!
darlene@phoenixfestivals.com drew@phoenixfestivals.com
You never know, you may have a brilliant idea.
We are just an email away!
darlene@phoenixfestivals.com drew@phoenixfestivals.com