Stuff to Pack
- Your important medications: your daily / regular meds, PrEP, DoxyPEP, allergy pills, melatonin, 5-HTP, etc.
- Tent
- Backup Rain Tarp [optional]
- Should be slightly larger (on each side) than your tent’s footprint
- To be placed over your tent during rain, if needed
- Backup Floor Tarp [optional]
- NOTE: ensure tarps placed under a tent are the same footprint as your tent. Extending the tarp wider than your tent will cause water to collect, and run under your tent, if it rains.
DO NOT PACK LOOSE ITEMS – transport your items in larger containers / bags. Loose items can be very cumbersome to transport to your campsite. Containers / bags also provide protection, in the event of inclement weather.
- Duct tape [optional]
- Camp & tent decorations [optional] (decorations are cute, but always pack-out what you pack-in & leave no trace)
- Small booklet and pen (to write down important information like contact details for people you meet, journaling important thoughts, taking various notes, etc)
- Sleeping
- Sleeping bag / blankets
- Pillow(s)
- Air mattress / foam pad
- Pump for air mattress (with backup batteries)
- Clothing
- Variety of clothing & drag for cold, wet, hot, and fabulous!
- Umbrella or poncho and mud worthy footwear for rain
- Hiking shoes
- Rapid COVID Test
- Contact lenses / glasses (if applicable)
- Fashion! Makeup, dresses, masks, feather boas, scarfs, hats, sunglasses, wigs, earrings, thongs, necklaces, hand fans, skirts, overalls, jock straps, body paints, accessories, etc.
- A special look for the Beltane ritual on May 1st [optional]
TIP! – does the thought of putting together looks make you anxious? Worried about over-packing or under-packing? Then do it all ahead of time! While you’re packing, create a look for each day. Grab it all: tops, bottoms, accessories, shoes, you name it! Put the entire look together: head to toe. Once you’re done, place it all (clothing & accessories) into an individual bag. One bag, one look. Viola! Each day has a stunning pre-planned look!
- Towel – marked with your name (you can either put your name directly on your towel, or use a clothespin / large clip that has your name on it)
- Toiletries
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Toothbrush
- Comb
- Razor
- Body wash / soap (biodegradable only)
- Shampoo (biodegradable only)
- Conditioner (biodegradable only)
- Lotion / Moisturizer
- Unbreakable personal water bottle (no glass!)
- Flashlight (LED recommended) with backup batteries
- LED lamp for inside your tent [optional]
- Day bag / purse / backpack
- Sun block
- Sunglasses [optional]
- Insect repellent (by camping standards, the Sanctuary has mild-to-low bug population) [optional]
- Sex Stuff [optional]
- Lube
- Condoms
- Butt-wipes (biodegradable / compostable)
- Never discard butt-wipes in the latrines (there will be a bucket, nearby, to discard these)
- Cleaning-out gear (bulb douche)
- There are no shower hookups for douching; do not douche in the bathhaus or latrines
- Extras: DoxyPEP, pegging harness, packers, poppers, cockrings, viagra / cialis / etc., dildos, kinky gear
- 2 – 3 trash bags
- Paper towels
- Ziploc bags to keep personal electronics dry
- Mirror (durable, like a compact) [optional]
- Collapsible camping chair [optional]
- Picnic blanket or beach towel [optional]
- Spiritual, magical, witchy items (tarot, crystals, herbs, oils, etc)[optional]
- IMPORTANT: there is a strict no-fire policy at the Sanctuary. Leave candles at home.
- Things for the Mayhole (biodegradable only – no glass, plastic, or metal in the hole please)
- Things for the Maypole (material to make ribbons, items you want empowered & added to the Maypole) [optional]
- Earplugs (event music can be loud, nearby campers may snore) [optional]
- Eye mask for sleeping [optional]
- Items to add to outdoor altars [optional]
- Helping hands
- Clear intentions
- Open heart
Shopping Before Arrival
Shop for some of these items in a nearby town shortly before arrival, if you need to.
- Toothbrush
- Anything you forgot
- Ice for personal coolers
- Snacks
- Soft drinks
- Alcohol & mixers
- Lemons / limes