What to Bring

As I said multiple times before, my friends and I went into our first Bonnaroo with few of the proper things - no alcohol, a tiny tent for three people in the heat, etc. - but I want to prepare you for your first time. Through our own experience and through talking to more experienced Rooers, we were able to learn some genius items that we may have never come up with on our own, but we will be extremely happy to have for the following years. ...Now, let's just see if I can remember any of those:

• Baby Wipes: You don't have a child? Yeah, these aren't for them anyway. Portajohns are not the cleanest restrooms and you won't have a real shower for days. 
• Portable Shower: Our neighbors had one - we didn't. Unfortunate for them.
• Clif Bars: It is almost too hot to eat, but Clif Bars are a snack to give you energy and keep something in your stomach between meals. Be aware that ice will melt very quickly, so any food that has to be kept cool, may not actually be kept cool.
• Personal Fan: Remember those personal fans your grandma or sports team used to have? The ones that squirted water in your face while simultaneously moving around the air. These might be something to look into, if you wouldn't mind carrying it around.
• Battery operated Fan: This one should be for your tent. It is the only way that you will sleep through the heat.
• Bandanas: And you will need more than one. 
• Sunscreen: This is very important. The sun is hot and it is out all day. 
• Blankets: Not for sleeping under, but for sitting on during some of the more relaxed shows. 
• Umbrella: Though it may not rain (even if you are wishing it would, just for five minutes), it is a great way to ensure that you can stay out of the sun.
• Rain boots: ...No not for that rain you are praying for, but for the mud.
• Aluminum water bottles: !!! This is the most important thing on this list. It is incredibly important to stay hydrated throughout the four days. Bonnaroo offers multiple free filtered water stations throughout the park at which you can fill up your water bottles at any time of the day. The lines may be long, but you should constantly be drinking water. Once you thought you had enough, have another bottle, or two - especially if you are planning on consuming alcohol.

That is all for now! I will keep you updated, but keep on the look out for experienced Rooers - I'm sure each one has a genius item to share that I have yet to encounter!