First and foremost, other than being hospitalized or getting asked to leave probably the worst thing you can do at Space Barn is not wear hearing protection. Hearing loss from music is permanent and tinnitus is horrifying. So, wear hearing protection!
- HEARING PROTECTION. We recommend Loop earplugs.
Please also do your part to help eliminate unnecessary waste at Space Barn by bringing your own cup for beverages and being mindful of how much and what kinds of waste you produce. Doing your part to Leave No Trace +1 by producing less waste and cleaning up more will go a long way towards a tidy and environmentally sustainable Space Barn experience.
Like last year, we will not have disposable cups and instead have a smaller set of reusable metal cups for people who forget to bring their own. Bonus points for having your own eating utensils and dinnerware.
We also have a list of other common, suggested items. If you don’t have some of these and don’t have a plan for getting them, please reach out as part of registration or make alternate arrangements so you can be happy, healthy, and comfortable.
Camping Items
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Extra blankets
- Pillow
- Air mattress or sleeping pad
- Bath towel
- Chairs
- Headlamp
- Eyemask
Kitchen Supplies
We recommend either getting keyed into the group meals prep and figuring out how to help there and make sure your nutritional needs are covered, or bring your own prep items for food. We will have water fill stations available on site, but if you plan to use a lot of water bringing your own supply in a reusable container is a great idea.
- Cups and a tumbler
- Camping stove
- Gas canisters
- Hand sanitizer
- Pots, pans, silverware, plates, napkins
- Ice
- Coffee prep items
- Coozies
- Rehydration beverages (such as LiquidIV, Pedialyte, or Gatorade)
- Water in a reusable container
- Fun beverages (beer, wine, hard or soft seltzers, etc.)
Clothing
May weather in Washington can be somewhat temperamental. Expect it to be hot during the day, cold at night, and some chance of rain. Bring a variety of clothes so you will be comfortable between 40 and 90 degrees, rain or shine.
- Shoes (walking and sandals)
- Socks
- Skirts, jeans, shorts
- Shirts, blouses, tops
- Sleeping clothes, sweat pants and cozy cuddling attire
- Rain jacket
- Underwear
- Hats (beanies especially)
- Scarves, pashminas
Personal Items
- Shampoo and conditioner
- First aid kit
- Pain medicine
- Antacids
- Vitamins
- Sunscreen
- Family planning
- Deodorant
- Lotion
- Narcan