The following is a list that can be used when packing to attend one of the gatherings. Some items, for experienced backpackers or outdoors persons, may be considered luxury items, while others such as tents, clothing and bedding to keepwarm in winter and cool in summer, snacks, drinks, prescription medicines,and so on are essential. Please consider time of year, weather variations, and your own personal needs whendeciding what to bring.

Tent Hammer (for tent stakes) Doormat (useful in front of your tent to keep from tracking in too much dirt) Small broom and dustpan (useful for sweeping out your tent when you're packing it up) Air mattress Sleeping bag or other bedding such as pads and blankets Pillow Tarp Towels Flashlight Sunscreen Folding camp chair Raingear Solar shower (some sites have showers) Trash bags (keeping the area around your tent clean helps Mother Earth feel better)

Soap Deodorant Shampoo and conditioner Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss Hand body lotion Lip balm Comb and/or brush Prescription medications (please be sure to bring the prescriptions in labelled bottles)

Hat (to keep the rain off your head, especially if it is cold) Tarp (over your tent to provide a dry area before entering your tent, or in case your tent is not waterproofed) Plastic sheet (to put under your tent to protect it from moisture from the ground) Rain jacket or other water resistant or water proof clothing to keep you warm and dry Shoes and socks (bring extra in case the ones you are wearing get wet)

Water (for drinking, brushing teeth, and so on) Drinks (if desired) Feast gear (plates, bowls, silverware, cups) Food donations for the feasts Lunchstuff and snacks for in-between to keep your energy levels balanced Hand sanitizing gel WetOnes Cooler Camp stove and cookware Folding camp table Biodegradable camp soap (for cleaning dishes) Charcoal grill or grill grates to place over camp fire

Extra blankets or sleeping bags (some under and some over you to keep you warm from the cold from the ground and above) Warm clothes Pocket hand, foot, and body warmers

Lightweight clothes Long sleeve shirt and long pants (in case you get sun burn) Bug discouragement (eating garlic or taking garlic pills starting 3 days before arriving and until leaving helps, burn citronelle candles, lemon balm oil rubbed on skin, mosquito coils, and so on) Swim gear (if site has a place for swimming)

Drums, bells, musical instruments Ritual gear Banner to identify yourself or your group Temporary tattoos or henna kits Small notebook and pen

These are only some of the items that you may wish to bring. Please make sure that you bring the things which will keep you comfortable and safe.

compiled and written by Winterhawk with contributions by SerpentStone Members

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