Camp EDC Packing List for First Timers

Camp EDC Packing List

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January 15, 2022

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7 min read

For a group of first time EDC-ers we think we nailed the whole Camp EDC experience. Personally, I am an over-packing rave mom who plans her trips months in advance and does TONS of research. So whether you’re a Type-A over-planner like me or if you’re waiting ’til the last minute to pack, here’s a complete list of everything we brought for EDC and Camp EDC.

The Experience

First of all, we should cover what you can expect at Camp EDC, the check-in process, the tents, and other details I know you’re curious about.

Day 1

We arrived at the opening gates on Thursday morning via Uber drop off. Since we were there so early (7am) us and the other rideshare drop-offs were unclear where we needed to go. We drug our luggage through the coarse gravel to get to the check-in location and that was rough. Pretty sure it effed up my luggage wheels.

Check-in was smooth. The lines are properly labelled based on your type of camping pod (Moon Glow or Desert Rose). We figured this out for ourselves so thought I should share – we had one camper in our group who arrived an hour after us. It was very easy to bring her wristband out to her and get her checked in.

After getting settled in our shift pod, we decorated the interior with string lights, tapestries, and a humidifier. It made our shift pod feel so homey and cozy and you should definitely add some of the extra touches to yours.

Next we went out to experience and enjoy Camp EDC.

Thursday is the best time to make the most out of Camp EDC amenities. Do everything you can. Hang out in the pool, go rollerskating, hit up the shops, lay in the grass in The Mesa – whatever you want. We did a painting class, hung out in the pool, met fellow ravers, and tasted the different food stalls provided.

Food options were awesome, by the way. Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner, there was something that met all our tastes. Burgers, loaded fries, corny dogs, acai bowls, breakfast tacos, whatever. If you’re a boujee coffee-lover like me (espresso really), then the ice cream truck had the BEST specialty coffees with alternate milks for us lactose-avoiders. Skip the insane lines for plain black coffee and treat your mornings to better caffeination.

The downside, though, was that the food was NOT cheap. $20 for a burger and fries is pretty uncalled for in my opinion. I guess we’re not going to save money. To avoid breaking the bank, we brought two to three meals a day that we prepped in our tent with an electric kettle. Other campers had mini grills and cooking setups but without a car, we aimed to pack light. The electric kettle really did the trick. You can get more ideas for the meals we brought in the “food” section of the packing list.

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Camp EDC Packing List

Here we go – Here’s our complete list of everything we packed for Camp EDC and a few things we’d recommend bringing along.

Camping Gear

Sleeping Bag
Inflatable Sleeping Pad
Packable Pillow
Blanket
Eye Mask
Ear Plugs (get the good ones)

Waterbottle
Plastic Light-Up Mirror

Towel
Body Wipes

Mini Flashlight

Tapestry / Flag for outside
String Lights (as many as possible)
Carabiner Hooks
Hanging Lightbulbs
Humidifier

Paper Towels
Trash Bag
Small Plastic Bags (2)

Clothing + Essentials

Pack each day’s outfit in it’s own Gallon Ziploc bag including any accessories, essentials (like socks), and other necessities for that outfit.

Chilling + Sleep Clothes

“Travel Back” Outfit
Bag-Packable Pants (for cool weather)
Bikini / Swimmie
Camp Shoes (sandals)

Makeup
Light Skincare
Shampoo / Conditioner
Dry Shampoo
Bodywash
Makeup Wipes

Hair Ties / Bobby pins
Contacts + Glasses
Sunscreen (Face + Body)
Deodorant

Rave Gear

Hydration Pack
Pashmina
Earplugs
Chapsticks
Wet Wipes (sealed)
Portable Charger

Hand Sanitizer
Sealed Gum (4+)
Nasal Sticks
Hidden Stash Hair Ties
Hand Fan

Fun Glasses
Sunnies
Packable Jacket / Blanket
Glitter
Face Jewels

Kandie + kandie-making supplies

Food + Supplies

Protein Bars
Goldfish
Cheezits
Fruit Snacks
Jarred Pickles
Oreos

Tuna Packets
Instant Ramen Cups
Instant Stir-Fry Bowls
Mac + Cheese Bowls
Oatmeal

Electric Kettle
Plastic Forks / Spoons
Small Cooler

BYO Alcohol (it’s way cheaper and worth it)
Ice

Instant Coffee
Larger Water Bottle / Jug

Important Notes + Tips!

Buy Souvenirs in camp on Day 1 or Morning of Day 2. Some items were already sold out on Day 2 at 10am.

Have a meetup spot in EDC in case your group get separated.

PROTECT YOUR PHONES. Nothing kills a vibe like getting a phone stolen on EDC Day 1 (right, Anna?)

Shower lines can get insane. Check back periodically to slip in during downtime. Body Wipes suffice for in-between.

Start prepping for camping and outfits 2 months out. Things will start going out of stock online as the time gets closer.

Thanks for reading about my adventures at Camp EDC Las Vegas 2021! I hope you find my experience, recommendations, and packing list helpful for planning your EDC Trip.

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