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ALSO, YOU WON'T NEED ALL OF THESE SUPPLIES. IT IS JUST MEANT TO GIVE YOU IDEAS.



One of the main things to be prepared for is the WEATHER. Remember that and plan accordingly. Dry and hot = dust masks and sunscreen WET = wellies and panchos. It's good to have it all.



Fitting all of this in your car is up to you.



Feel free to add any more items that need to get added. (List is below)



2016 update adds some supplies I have learned about from camping at Burning Man. The level of preparation for that is 10x more than Bonnaroo. You learn tons and I recommend it entirely if you can handle the dust.



2017 update: I am adding this story below as a personal note since hearing protection should be at the front of everyone's list. I now have to retire from music festivals due to tinnitus (right ear is permanently ringing) and mild hyperacusis from noise induced hearing damage combined with a couple other factors. If I go to a music festival again I risk permanently increasing my hearing damage and have to call it quits at this point. I had a lot of fun on my 10 year run, but can't risk it getting worse from this point forward. I go to shows when I can, but multiple days of sustained noise increase my tinnitus severity.



You can skip to the list below if you want, but the too long didn't read aspect of the story is this: Buy some custom fitted musician grade earplugs if you go to a lot of shows for the best sound quality and get some hifi etymotic or similar type earplugs if you go to occasional shows and keep them on your keychain whenever needed. If volumes are really loud use foam since its the best protection. Keep earplugs handy at all times at music festivals. Faom earplugs are cheap in bulk and can be given away to whoever needs some at the time.



Last year after a 10 year run of Music festivals and Concerts pretty much nonstop, I ended up with permanent noise induced hearing damage with tinnitus and mild hyperacusis (sensitivity to loud noise) in my right ear. I had mild tinnitus develop from skipping earplugs front row at Portishead in 2014 combined with an ear infection when I got home from my trip. Once the ear infection went away mild tinnitus stuck around but was barely noticeable and not terribly bothersome (tinnitus can be caused by ear infections which is a contributing factor with me). Before that I had some internal pressure issues from a diving incident in my teens that left my right more sensitive to loud noises and much easier to pop than my left ear (my ear wouldn't equalize underwater and got stuck at -20 feet of pressure for hours when I returned to the surface and did some form of permanent internal damage which was never diagnosed).



I did not realize what the implications of having some internal issues were then, but I now realize that I was at risk of developing hearing damage much easier than other people (when I got a hearing test last year, my right eardrum does not reflect sound back normally like my left one does). Keep this in mind if you have any ear issues like repetitive ear infections, tubes implanted as a kid, or already dealing with mild tinnitus. Already having ear issues put you into a higher threshold for hearing damage. Last year I went to Glastonbury and had no major hearing issues, but when I came home my ear was having issues that seemed similar to an infection with my ear much easier to pop and more noticeable tinnitus. Eventually the internal popping issues cleared up and I was stuck with permanent tinnitus and had noticeable hyperacusis (sensitivity to loud noise) for a while. Hyperacusis is far more of a beast than tinnitus since it dictates avoiding loud environments entirely and easily aggravates tinnitus.



For the most part I always tried to use hearing protection at shows. My problem was that I was not using the best protection I could buy. I mostly used etymotic hifi plugs which work great for sound quality but only provide 15db of protection. I pretty much wore them all the time for almost all shows for the past 5 years with Portishead being the exception. I just wish I would have upgraded to better protection earlier since the damage is done at this point. Foam plugs give around 30 db of protection and are the best protection for your ears but muffle the sound quite a bit.



As far as sound quality goes, the best protection is custom fitted plugs from an audiologist. Those cost around $200 a pair, but you can get interchangeable filters from 5-25db. They sound far superior to all other plugs and should be a must have item for all concert junkies and people who are around live music all the time. It is a difference of night and day between how music sounds with musician quality plugs. It is my top recommendation. If you can afford $200 every year for a music fest, spend $200 to protect your ears to keep going as long as you can.



Now that I am stuck with tinnitus and mild hyperacusis, I have to avoid all loud environments. Small motors, festival bass, and even vacuums can aggravate my tinnitus and make it worse for a week. They all require hearing protection. Some days I can barely wear headphones and I won't even bother with earbuds from here on out. There is no fun involved in listening to your ear ringing every night going to sleep. It is a quality of life issue that we do not have any cure for at this point or even treatment to minimize it. Mine is not severe, but it is almost always noticeable. It's my right ear only and my left ear just has a little hearing loss. You just learn to tune out the ringing and some days are better than others. After talking with the head of audiology at the UT Dallas tinnitus clinic, one thing he pointed out to me is that if the bass level is so loud that you can feel it, then your inner ears will feel it also regardless of hearing protection (much better than nothing though). Sound will travel thru objects, and this is why I have to retire. No amount of protection can stop festival bass from aggravating my tinnitus. I can handle a small show with earplugs for an hour or two, but if its too loud for too long my tinnitus goes crazy. I confirmed this going to see Radiohead at ACL as my last festival show. Even while wearing protection I could hear my tinnitus as loud as the show. I can't enjoy loud music and environments like that anymore. The tinnitus is permanent and could get worse if I'm not careful. I will be okay, but it sucks that I'm only 35 and have to deal with it already.



Anyways, I'm not trying to be a downer. I just want to stress the importance of protecting your hearing. I have always been a person who wants to help and prepare people for the journeys they take in life. I have few regrets other than wishing I would have taken better precautions for my hearing protection. I want everyone to enjoy music and festivals as much as possible. Festivals are some of the best times of your life. I have had my share of experiences and will find new hobbies from here on out and have plenty of others to fall back on. I know of another inforooer who also had to retire from hyperacusis and tinnitus (not noise induced) that is worse than mine. She helped me cope with it because it will bring you down when you realize the permanence of the situation. It can be depressing at times, but its manageable. If anyone ever needs any help regarding tinnitus or hearing issues feel free to message me, the best help you can get is from someone who knows what its like. ENT's aren't very helpful and will tell you that you should have taken better precautions. Audiologists are usually more positive and much better, but most treatment is just a better way to cope with it.



Anyways, Here are my hearing essentials to keep in mind.



Buy good earplugs and keep them on your keychain whenever needed. It would be preferred to get hearing damage from too many concerts over mowing too many lawns. Always use hearing protection for small motors and anything above 95db is a good rule of thumb.



Get a decibel meter app for your phone and pay attention to festival volume levels and life in general. Anything that exceeds 95 db should mean wearing hearing protection. Anything above 100db sustained can be permanently dangerous. Some people may never have an issue, but you could wind up with hearing damage. Just keep in mind that earplugs do little to stop bone rattling bass, sometimes finding a new spot is the better option. You never know how loud it is unless you measure it yourself. The iphone apps are pretty reliable for decibel meters as a gauge. Learn what volumes you are comfortable with.



Buy as good earplugs as you can afford. Your ears are important and are not invincible. $200 for custom fitted plugs is worth every penny if you can prevent damage from occurring in the first place. Some $20-30 hifi plugs will be your next bet for sound quality, but foam has the most protection.



If you have ear issues of any sort or have had ear issues as a child, take more precautions than everyone else. You are far more at risk to develop hearing issues down the line.





Anyways, that's enough for now. Here is the supply list. Bonnaroo is a great adventure, just be prepared and have as much fun as you can.



Thanks,



John





Bonnaroo 201X Ultimate Camping supply List



To start off,

DO NOT FORGET:



Tickets

RV pass / VIP parking Pass ( for the ultra elite campers)

Map and Directions and weather report (this is becoming totally obsolete with phones)

Your Friends

Prescription meds and inhalers (any other life saving consumables)

Wallet

Keys

Extra Car keys (if in a rental, separate the the remote from the key and keep them separate)

Cel phone

Vehicle

Cash and ATM card

Sunglasses Glasses and Contact lenses

Jumper Cables

spare Tire and lug wrench and jack (its good to know where they are)

Rainx for your windshield (apply before rain, its amazing watching rain bead away in the wind)

Cigarettes and portable cigarette butt ashtray or vape technology and cartridges

Thermos full of coffee for the road or energy drinks

A lighter in your pocket at all times

Cel phone charger if needed

Who you are before and After Bonnaroo

Hearing protection (custom fitted muiscian quality earplugs are worth your $200, but $20 hifi plugs will sound great and give decent protection. Keep some foam handy just in case its crazy loud)





ELECTRONICS:

El Wire or blinkies (cheap on amazon, some places have better wire than others)

Digital Camera (allows for instant reminiscing)

Camera and film or disposable Cameras (becoming more obsolete every year)

Extra memory cards

Cigarette Lighter to electrical Plug Power Inverter (extremely useful)

Cel Phone charger and backup batteries, or just a portable usb charger or 2

Rechargeable Batteries

Extra batteries for anything else

Battery Charger

Taping Gear (recorder microphone cables headphones notecards)

Laptop (if needed to clear out memory cards)

Camera USB Cable or USB Card reader

Fans (endless breeze is amazing if you have an extra deep cycle battery, its extremely efficient and powerful)

Radio - tune to Bonnaroo Radio at the roo 101.5 fm

Walkie Talkies

Night Vision (sounds like fun I guess)

Personal battery Powered Fans (lifesaver when its hot)

Flashlights - spare batteries and bulbs if needed

Silent Generator if really needed, loud generators are obnoxious when trying to sleep nearby.

Air mattress inflator

LED Lights





CAMPING GEAR: (prepack in plastic containers)

Tent <--- IMPORTANT (its a good idea to set it up at home before Bonnaroo and make sure its waterproof)

3m Scotchguard (spray down your tent before the festival = waterproof somewhat)

Canopy or shade tent to cover your camp and tent (10 x 20 carport or an ez-up or monkeyhut or hexayurt)

Tarps or sheets and clothespins and clips or clamps (as much shade as possible)

Bill board vinyl is also a great tarp and super cheap from clear channel communications (cut it and grommet is as needed)

Sleeping bag

Air Mattress or cot or hammock to keep from sleeping on the ground (preferably without the built in motor)

Tent Stakes (The plastic ones can suck, go as beefy as possible)

Lag screws and impact wrench if you really need to secure something (Burning Man necessity)

Tennis balls to put over the tent stakes

Rope bungie cords or string for tarps and stuff (mule tape is the cheapest strongest rope you can buy)

Lantern with extra mantles and propane or go full battery powered

5 Day coolers are a necessity (these are awesome, upgrade if you don’t have one)

Tables (to put stuff on)

Chairs (one for everyone in group or more)

Portable chairs (one foot off ground or lower for inside centeroo)

Camp Shower or solar Shower or pump mist sprayer (or just bring a rag and hit the water troughs)

Tent Fans (battery operated, might help a little, endless breeze fan is awesome, but pricey)

Water containers (fold up five gallon containers)

Air Mattress Pump (its worth it, trying to blow up an air mattress drunk will cause you to pass out before completion)

Basic tools (wrench, pliers, hammer, screwdrivers, or a leatherman)

Mallet or small sledgehammer

Giant Flag and flagpole (Texas and pirates represent, pirate flags can get stolen)

Metal Hangers (for drying stuff or regular Mcgyver creations)

Duct Tape or Gorilla Tape (stucco tape is basically removeable duct tape)

Head lamp flashlight

Citronella candles

Rug for outside tent

Flashlights

Zip Ties

Wagon or cart (for water and ice hauling, if you have room)

Misty Mate or personal mist sprayer (is your best friend in heat)

Tiki torches

Personal Battery Powered Fans

Safety Pins

Camp Mirror

Camp Shovel If u think u need it

Spring clamps for securing tarps

Pocket knife or leatherman (not inside centeroo, duh)





KITCHEN AND FOOD UTENSILS:

Camp Stove

Camp skillet (the coleman one is great)

Camp Grill with extra propane

Grill with charcoal and starter

Aluminum Foil

Salt and Pepper and sugar/ seasonings

Cutting Board

Koozies

Lighters and matches

Skillet

Any Necessary Pots and Pans

Silverware

Paper towels or napkins

Cooking utensils (fork spatula knife)

Dish Rags (will get used for something)

Plates and Bowls

Cups

Blender (margaritas yo)

Bucket (for trash or handwashing and dishes)

Dishsoap and scrubber

Nothing made from Glass ( it will get taken up no matter what it is)

Ziplok bags to keep things dry

Bag of plastic bags or garbage bags for trash or dirty clothes/ whatever

Can and bottle openers if you need it

Scissors





PERSONAL:

Camelbak - (your best friend, get one with an extra large pocket for stuff)

Cargo shorts (with extra zipper pockets)

Sandals (sanuks or crocs)

Earplugs High Fidelity and cheap throwaways (the blue etymotic's are great for sound quality)

2 Pairs Of Shoes (it might get muddy)

Boots (if its real muddy)

Galoches wellies or waterproof hiking boots (for super muddy)

Extra Socks or None at all

Enough Shirts

BackPack

Sweater

Jacket (Rain jacket and wind jacket)

Underwear (more than one pair is preferable per day) Under Armor

Bathing Suits and bikinis (mudbathing and fountain bathing)

Sweatpants or pajamas (it can get cold)

Long sleeve Shirt

Under Armour (it keeps you cool)

Pancho (rain is possible)

10 Gallon Hat for shade (just don’t block peoples views during shows)

Sunglasses (are a necessity probably 2 pairs)

Tooth Brush and toothpaste

Costumes or random crazy apparel and outfits

Deodorant (it is useful, also keep it in cooler in a bag or it will melt)

Razors

Bandana (miracool)

Blanket (it can be cold at night)

pillows

Towels (they get used up quickly)

Dust mask (It can be incredibly dusty if its dry and hot)





FOOD:

Dry Ice (at bottom of cooler if you need super cool, but it can freeze everything and carbonate it)

Cheese - grilled cheese reigns supreme

Eggs

Bacon

Tortillas

fajitas

Bread, Peanut butter & Jelly, sandwich meat and cheese

Watermelon (Everclear?)

Fruit (bananas apples oranges)

Veggies

Hummus and crackers or celery or carrots

Pasta salad

Vaccum packed pizza slices

Hot Dogs and buns

Protein energy or cliff Bars

Beef Jerky

Burgers and buns

Condiments (ketchup mustard mayo relish packets are a good idea)

Cheesesticks

Steaks

Potatoes

Granola Bars

Sugar Salt Pepper

Butter

Cereal

Trail Mix

Banana Cream Pie

Nuts

Snacks (cookies, chips, dips…)

Pretzels

Chips and Dips

Butter, oil or cooking spray

Your favorite munchies

Trader Joes canned dolmas (best canned food of all time)

Ice cream if you have a dry ice cooler. Ice cream can easily last 5 days in a good cooler with enough dry ice. It does slowly get carbonated though.

Vacuum seal and freeze your favorite meals and heat up in the bag in warm water.





LIQUIDS:

Lots of Beer (no glass)

More WATER than Beer (Freeze bottled water to prolong cold cooler and have ice cold water )

Frozen bottled water and jugs (Ice cold water is great no matter what)

Juice (V8 V Fusion = fruits and veggies in a glass)

Milk

Coffee and coffeemaker (percolator or french press)

Cold brewed or refrigerated coffee drinks

Alcohol in non glass bottles Tequila Rum Jack

Soft Drinks for refreshment not hydration

Gatorade

Blender and fruit and ice.

Margarita mix or premade

Bloody Mary mix.

Vitamin C packets or Gatorade Packets or electrolye packets of some kind

Whatever your favorite drinks are

Emergen-c packets (one a day to boost yourself is good stuff)





SANITARY:

Any necessary medicines/medications

Toilet Paper (must have)

Sanitary Disinfectant Wipes (for toilet seat)

Baby or wet Wipes

(combine the above 3 items in a pack for bathroom visits along with sanitizer)

Sunscreen and more sunscreen (lotion or spray)

Bug spray (I didn't need it) most years)

Facial or kids Sunscreen (wont burn your eyes)

Hydrogen Peroxide

Tylenol Advil Aspirin

Mouth Wash

Soap

Shampoo

Hand Sanitizer

Neosporin

Bandages

Aloe Vera Gel

Sunburn Lotion

Pepto Bismol

Benadryl/ Nyquil Claritin Sudafed

Condoms (expect the unexpected)

First Aid Kit (buy a packaged one)

Gold Bond (Foot and Body Powder, I found out there is a difference when you apply it)

Moleskin or runner's glide for blister prevention





OTHER:

Hacky Sack

Misting Spray Bottles or Misty Mate (keep you cool)

Water guns and super soakers (spray everyone no one will care)

Party Favors

Plastic Sandwich bags (keep stuff dry in case)

Enthusiasm (comes with Bonnaroo tickets)

Extra Karma

Extra Towels

Dollar bill on a string

Bubbles

Trash Bags (Bonnaroo does supply a couple)

Water Balloons

Guitar or other musical instruments

Glow Sticks or Light accessories (ebay)

Wading Pool (its been done)

Playing Cards

Umbrella

Recreational stuff

Spare Tire (DO NOT remove to fit all the other stuff above in)

Art Stuff (Spray Paint Sharpies)

Camel Back

Note Pad and Pen

Tow Strap or ratchet straps (if its really muddy)

Bag of Plastic grocery Bags

Car Sun Visors

Water spray bottles

Caution/crime scene tape



FEMININE STUFF:

Lots of Body Paint

Tampons/Pads

Scrunchies

Bikinis

I will add more as its pointed out

Women things

your best costumes



DON’T BRING:

Arguments

Work

Shady People

The Spice Girls

GG Allin

Dive Gear

Pets (they should have a Bonnaroo mascot dog)

Tomahawks or any other weapons

Glass items







That sums it up for the moment. There is no possible way you can fit all that in one car, but get the most important stuff you need.



Once you are in Bonnaroo, you wont be leaving for four days, and the supplies there are expensive. I.E. $30 for 12 pack of Bud Light.

If there's anything else I missed I will add it.



Also lots of good info in this thread

Leo's Roo Survival Guide & Lucid's Backpack List

bonnaroo.proboards21.com/index.cgi?board=logistics&action=display&thread=1133837803



Edit: Everything useful will be added if I can get around to it, otherwise read thru the comments. This list encompasses almost everything needed for Bonnaroo and much more (way too much). It should be used as a guide to help you figure out what you need. You may need more, although I highly doubt it. Just remember that any items you forget are expensive at Bonnaroo, and you can always go to Walmart if absolutely necessary, but I wouldn't unless its for something absolutely necessary.ALSO, YOU WON'T NEED ALL OF THESE SUPPLIES. IT IS JUST MEANT TO GIVE YOU IDEAS.One of the main things to be prepared for is the WEATHER. Remember that and plan accordingly. Dry and hot = dust masks and sunscreen WET = wellies and panchos. It's good to have it all.Fitting all of this in your car is up to you.Feel free to add any more items that need to get added. (List is below)2016 update adds some supplies I have learned about from camping at Burning Man. The level of preparation for that is 10x more than Bonnaroo. You learn tons and I recommend it entirely if you can handle the dust.2017 update: I am adding this story below as a personal note since hearing protection should be at the front of everyone's list. I now have to retire from music festivals due to tinnitus (right ear is permanently ringing) and mild hyperacusis from noise induced hearing damage combined with a couple other factors. If I go to a music festival again I risk permanently increasing my hearing damage and have to call it quits at this point. I had a lot of fun on my 10 year run, but can't risk it getting worse from this point forward. I go to shows when I can, but multiple days of sustained noise increase my tinnitus severity.You can skip to the list below if you want, but the too long didn't read aspect of the story is this: Buy some custom fitted musician grade earplugs if you go to a lot of shows for the best sound quality and get some hifi etymotic or similar type earplugs if you go to occasional shows and keep them on your keychain whenever needed. If volumes are really loud use foam since its the best protection. Keep earplugs handy at all times at music festivals. Faom earplugs are cheap in bulk and can be given away to whoever needs some at the time.Last year after a 10 year run of Music festivals and Concerts pretty much nonstop, I ended up with permanent noise induced hearing damage with tinnitus and mild hyperacusis (sensitivity to loud noise) in my right ear. I had mild tinnitus develop from skipping earplugs front row at Portishead in 2014 combined with an ear infection when I got home from my trip. Once the ear infection went away mild tinnitus stuck around but was barely noticeable and not terribly bothersome (tinnitus can be caused by ear infections which is a contributing factor with me). Before that I had some internal pressure issues from a diving incident in my teens that left my right more sensitive to loud noises and much easier to pop than my left ear (my ear wouldn't equalize underwater and got stuck at -20 feet of pressure for hours when I returned to the surface and did some form of permanent internal damage which was never diagnosed).I did not realize what the implications of having some internal issues were then, but I now realize that I was at risk of developing hearing damage much easier than other people (when I got a hearing test last year, my right eardrum does not reflect sound back normally like my left one does). Keep this in mind if you have any ear issues like repetitive ear infections, tubes implanted as a kid, or already dealing with mild tinnitus. Already having ear issues put you into a higher threshold for hearing damage. Last year I went to Glastonbury and had no major hearing issues, but when I came home my ear was having issues that seemed similar to an infection with my ear much easier to pop and more noticeable tinnitus. Eventually the internal popping issues cleared up and I was stuck with permanent tinnitus and had noticeable hyperacusis (sensitivity to loud noise) for a while. Hyperacusis is far more of a beast than tinnitus since it dictates avoiding loud environments entirely and easily aggravates tinnitus.For the most part I always tried to use hearing protection at shows. My problem was that I was not using the best protection I could buy. I mostly used etymotic hifi plugs which work great for sound quality but only provide 15db of protection. I pretty much wore them all the time for almost all shows for the past 5 years with Portishead being the exception. I just wish I would have upgraded to better protection earlier since the damage is done at this point. Foam plugs give around 30 db of protection and are the best protection for your ears but muffle the sound quite a bit.As far as sound quality goes, the best protection is custom fitted plugs from an audiologist. Those cost around $200 a pair, but you can get interchangeable filters from 5-25db. They sound far superior to all other plugs and should be a must have item for all concert junkies and people who are around live music all the time. It is a difference of night and day between how music sounds with musician quality plugs. It is my top recommendation. If you can afford $200 every year for a music fest, spend $200 to protect your ears to keep going as long as you can.Now that I am stuck with tinnitus and mild hyperacusis, I have to avoid all loud environments. Small motors, festival bass, and even vacuums can aggravate my tinnitus and make it worse for a week. They all require hearing protection. Some days I can barely wear headphones and I won't even bother with earbuds from here on out. There is no fun involved in listening to your ear ringing every night going to sleep. It is a quality of life issue that we do not have any cure for at this point or even treatment to minimize it. Mine is not severe, but it is almost always noticeable. It's my right ear only and my left ear just has a little hearing loss. You just learn to tune out the ringing and some days are better than others. After talking with the head of audiology at the UT Dallas tinnitus clinic, one thing he pointed out to me is that if the bass level is so loud that you can feel it, then your inner ears will feel it also regardless of hearing protection (much better than nothing though). Sound will travel thru objects, and this is why I have to retire. No amount of protection can stop festival bass from aggravating my tinnitus. I can handle a small show with earplugs for an hour or two, but if its too loud for too long my tinnitus goes crazy. I confirmed this going to see Radiohead at ACL as my last festival show. Even while wearing protection I could hear my tinnitus as loud as the show. I can't enjoy loud music and environments like that anymore. The tinnitus is permanent and could get worse if I'm not careful. I will be okay, but it sucks that I'm only 35 and have to deal with it already.Anyways, I'm not trying to be a downer. I just want to stress the importance of protecting your hearing. I have always been a person who wants to help and prepare people for the journeys they take in life. I have few regrets other than wishing I would have taken better precautions for my hearing protection. I want everyone to enjoy music and festivals as much as possible. Festivals are some of the best times of your life. I have had my share of experiences and will find new hobbies from here on out and have plenty of others to fall back on. I know of another inforooer who also had to retire from hyperacusis and tinnitus (not noise induced) that is worse than mine. She helped me cope with it because it will bring you down when you realize the permanence of the situation. It can be depressing at times, but its manageable. If anyone ever needs any help regarding tinnitus or hearing issues feel free to message me, the best help you can get is from someone who knows what its like. ENT's aren't very helpful and will tell you that you should have taken better precautions. Audiologists are usually more positive and much better, but most treatment is just a better way to cope with it.Anyways, Here are my hearing essentials to keep in mind.Buy good earplugs and keep them on your keychain whenever needed. It would be preferred to get hearing damage from too many concerts over mowing too many lawns. Always use hearing protection for small motors and anything above 95db is a good rule of thumb.Get a decibel meter app for your phone and pay attention to festival volume levels and life in general. Anything that exceeds 95 db should mean wearing hearing protection. Anything above 100db sustained can be permanently dangerous. Some people may never have an issue, but you could wind up with hearing damage. Just keep in mind that earplugs do little to stop bone rattling bass, sometimes finding a new spot is the better option. You never know how loud it is unless you measure it yourself. The iphone apps are pretty reliable for decibel meters as a gauge. Learn what volumes you are comfortable with.Buy as good earplugs as you can afford. Your ears are important and are not invincible. $200 for custom fitted plugs is worth every penny if you can prevent damage from occurring in the first place. Some $20-30 hifi plugs will be your next bet for sound quality, but foam has the most protection.If you have ear issues of any sort or have had ear issues as a child, take more precautions than everyone else. You are far more at risk to develop hearing issues down the line.Anyways, that's enough for now. Here is the supply list. Bonnaroo is a great adventure, just be prepared and have as much fun as you can.Thanks,JohnTo start off,DO NOT FORGET:TicketsRV pass / VIP parking Pass ( for the ultra elite campers)Map and Directions and weather report (this is becoming totally obsolete with phones)Your FriendsPrescription meds and inhalers (any other life saving consumables)WalletKeysExtra Car keys (if in a rental, separate the the remote from the key and keep them separate)Cel phoneVehicleCash and ATM cardSunglasses Glasses and Contact lensesJumper Cablesspare Tire and lug wrench and jack (its good to know where they are)Rainx for your windshield (apply before rain, its amazing watching rain bead away in the wind)Cigarettes and portable cigarette butt ashtray or vape technology and cartridgesThermos full of coffee for the road or energy drinksA lighter in your pocket at all timesCel phone charger if neededWho you are before and After BonnarooHearing protection (custom fitted muiscian quality earplugs are worth your $200, but $20 hifi plugs will sound great and give decent protection. Keep some foam handy just in case its crazy loud)ELECTRONICS:El Wire or blinkies (cheap on amazon, some places have better wire than others)Digital Camera (allows for instant reminiscing)Camera and film or disposable Cameras (becoming more obsolete every year)Extra memory cardsCigarette Lighter to electrical Plug Power Inverter (extremely useful)Cel Phone charger and backup batteries, or just a portable usb charger or 2Rechargeable BatteriesExtra batteries for anything elseBattery ChargerTaping Gear (recorder microphone cables headphones notecards)Laptop (if needed to clear out memory cards)Camera USB Cable or USB Card readerFans (endless breeze is amazing if you have an extra deep cycle battery, its extremely efficient and powerful)Radio - tune to Bonnaroo Radio at the roo 101.5 fmWalkie TalkiesNight Vision (sounds like fun I guess)Personal battery Powered Fans (lifesaver when its hot)Flashlights - spare batteries and bulbs if neededSilent Generator if really needed, loud generators are obnoxious when trying to sleep nearby.Air mattress inflatorLED LightsCAMPING GEAR: (prepack in plastic containers)Tent