Members of our Club have to been to many a Gorge excursion and have learned how to optimize that GREAT experience. As a result people have asked us to put together a list that may be helpful to rookies and
veterans alike for Labor Day weekend festivities. Here is a list of things to think about taking (especially if using an RV) and links to vital sites...
Shelter & Camp
- Tent (+ extra tent decision)
- Bedding / pillow
- Ground tarp
- Chairs
- Big shade tent
- Hammock
- Area rug
- Card table
- Lanterns + headlamp
- Extension cord (long) + power strip
- Flag / camp marker
- Duct tape, zip ties, scissors, hammer/mallet
Food & Drink
- Coolers (food + drinks)
- Ice
- Water (LOTS)
- Coconut water / electrolytes
- Alcohol, flask, cocktail mixer
- Energy drinks
- Coffee maker
- Condiments
- BBQ + pellets (no open fires)
- BBQ utensils, hot glove
- Paper towels, toilet paper, wipes, garbage bags
- Dixie cups (lots)
- After-show snacks
- Baking soda
- Bottle opener / knife / foil / zip bags
Personal & Clothing
- Clothes
- Jacket / layers
- Raincoat
- Hat, sunglasses
- Flops for shower
- Toiletries + shower caddie
- Towels
- Lip balm (SPF)
- Sunscreen / aloe
- Vitamins
Fun & Extras
- Speaker / music source
- Bikes
- Ping pong table
- Cornhole table
- Poker set
- Wiffle ball
- Giveaways
- Car window paint
- Yoga mat poster tube holder
Health & Admin
- Wallet / credit cards
- Cash
- Tickets (triple-check)
- Medicines, Advil, first aid kit
- Earplugs
- External phone batteries / chargers
Selected Helpful Sites:
Gorge camping
https://www.gorgecamping.com/
Gorge Amphitheater rules
http://www.georgeamphitheatre.com/gorge-amphitheatre-rules/
Live Nation Gorge Amphitheater Rules
https://livenation.page.link/oPhHYnzd7XfqgQUBA
Band Gorge Crew (Fan site)
https://www.dmbgorgecrew.com/
AntsMarching.Org (Fan site)
https://antsmarching.org/
Big Daddy Resource - getting outdated!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16bv1FazV981mi-iXchbMDtPS9VE2xLuU2SQWvC7Jjgk/mobilebasic
The Official Band Website
https://www.davematthewsband.com/
Note: This site is not affiliated with the band in any way.