Some basic tips for how to pack and prepare for coming to the land

What’s On the Land:

• Camping areas are in Star Camp, the Sugar Shack lawn, and in the Orchard.
• The Meadow is where we will gather for opening and closing circles, the Saturday evening meal, the fire ceremony, and the dance party.
• The Little Giant is the cabin at the top of the Meadow.
• There are campfire circles at Star Camp, Sugar Shack, and in the Meadow.
• There are outhouses with compost toilets at both Little Giant and in Star Camp with toilet paper stocked and a handwashing station.
• Outdoor showers with hot water are available at Star Camp, Sugar Shack, and by the side of the creek, past the sauna
• There are full sized, well equipped first aid kits at Sugar Shack and at Little Giant, and a smaller one at Star Camp in the Van.
• Drinking water jugs can be found across the different camp locations, but may not be full throughout the weekend so PLEASE pack in your own. You can also fill up drinking water at the Sugar Shack (7 min walk up hill).
• There is a covered picnic table and shared cooking area at Star Camp along with a few cooking necessities such as salt and pepper, oil, and a few spices. Sugar Shack also has a cooking area, as does the Little Giant.

Packing Lists

It doesn’t hurt to label your stuff, even if you plan on sharing! Things tend to get scattered by the end of the weekend, and packing up goes smoother if everyone can track down all their gear.

The Bare Necessities

• Tent WITH rain cover (regardless of forecast!!)
• Sleeping bag
• Camping pad/blow-up
• Rain coat
• Warm layers
  • it’s often in the 50s and 60s overnight
• Boots or sneakers that can get muddy
  • There will be mud
  • Closed toe is best- protect your feet from sticks and thorns
• Bug spray and Sunscreen
  • please be safe about tick and sun exposure!
• Head lamps
• Lanterns and flashlights
• Extra batteries and charging cords
  • a couple of solar batteries may be available for recharging, but if you have your own charging batteries/devices please bring those.
• Water bottle
• Re-usable cup, plate/bowl and utensils
  • please, no disposables

EACH POD Should coordinate having:

• Drinking water
• Ice
  • Freezing blocks of ice in tupperware in advance will last longer than bagged ice
• Coolers
  • It’s helpful to have separate coolers for drinks and perishables that need to stay very cold (and leave that one closed as much as possible)
• Camp stove
• Propane for camp stove
• Grill lighter (the long kind)
• Trashbags
  • all trash needs to be packed out
• Dishtowels and cleaning rags
• Dish soap and wash basin
• Camp chairs

Nice To Have

• Yoga Mat (though required if you plan to participate in a yoga session)
• Eye mask and earplugs
  • Sleeping areas are set away from the Saturday late night music, but still can be nice to have. The Orchard is the closest camping area to the party.
• Extra tarps/ sunshades
  • must be weighted or staked down properly for wind!!
• Solar string lights
• Portable battery
  • we love the Jackery brand, and one wall charge at home will last the weekend for small charges like phones
• Mats or rugs for tent entries
  • Helps keep dirt out of the tents
• Screen room (to take a break from the flying bugs)
• Swimsuit, running shoes
  • if you feel like exploring the area and taking a dip in the reservoir (a short hike away)
• Wide-brimmed hat
• Sunglasses
• Slip-on shoes for quick jaunts outside the tent

Good Places to Shop (that aren’t Amazon)

Ocean State Job Lot (Affordable)

Costco or BJs (great for group groceries, sometimes a win for gear)

Dicks Sporting Goods

REI (check the “garage sale” section for cheap used gear!)

Backcountry.com (good sales but be sure to order ahead)