Over the years I’ve put together this checklist based on experience, mostly learned the hard way, and am posting it here today – on this 50th anniversary of Woodstock and 58th launch of the Philadelphia Folk Festival – in the event that someone else might find it useful. As I approach 60 and celebrate the ability to attend the fest with my daughter, I realize that staying comfortable in the extremes of weather is the key to enjoying the weekend. We live close enough to drive each day but still, it is a 15+ hour event from home to home. I notice that my list evolves over time with changing demands for comfort and advances in technology. Having a checklist makes this task easy for next year.
- sunblock
- sunglasses
- sun hat
- reading glasses
- phone
- extra battery, fully charged and with cord
- dry socks, underwear and washcloth in a ziplock baggie
- change of clothes for evening (sweatshirt and jeans)
- wallet
- ibuprofen, tooth floss and disposable toothbrush
- chairs with backpack pouch
- blanket (in carry bag)
- 2 tarps (one for ground and one overtop in rain)
- rain hat
- raincoat
- water bottle
- camera (telephoto lens captures much better memories than a phone)
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