As Same Same But Different 2025 quickly approaches, we put together the set times, workshop lineup, a camping checklist, and daily themes.
Save these graphics to your phone to ensure you don’t end up forgetting a set or camping festival must have. It’s time to disconnect at SSBD!
Same Same But Different 2025 set times
Now let’s get to packing.
Camping Supplies
- Something to share with your camp mates, neighbors or the giving tree
- Sleeping bag/bedding
- Tent
- EZ Up
- Extra blankets
- Blankets to sit on
- Pillows
- Air mattress (if you pack this also include pump or extra batteries for the pump, a patch kit for repairs, and sheets to cover it with)
- Head lamps
- Lantern
- Extra toilet paper
- Bath towels, at least one per person and an extra
- Chairs
- Coolers (it’s a good idea to pack a large for drinks and to use as a table and a smaller one for foods. Freeze what you can ahead of time to help keep things cool)
- Febreeze/room spray
- Bug spray/bug light
- Cleaning Wipes
- Jugs of water
- Personal Speaker (Be respectful of your neighbors and quiet hours)
- Jumper cables
- Chargers/Battery supply/Cords
- Camping Fan
- Flag (to mark your campsite so you can find it easily)
- Optional items like a fold out table, chairs, hammock, etc.
- Rugs or tarps for the ground outside/under your tent/RV entrance
- Shade Awning-Small shade tents, large umbrellas, and personal umbrellas can be helpful to block out sun and rain during the shows if the festival allows them
- Tapestries to hang up for decoration/shade
- Rope/bungees
- Binder Clips/Clamps
- Extra stakes
- Trash bags!
Food and Cooking Supplies
- Camping stove
- Extra gas canisters
- Biodegradable dish soap
- Hand sanitizer
- Pots, pans, pot holders, cooking utensils (a good rule of thumb is to figure out what kind of food you are bringing and make sure you have the necessary equipment to prepare it)
- Cups, plates, bowls, utensils
- Paper towels, wipes
- Ice (fit as much as you can into the coolers, making sure to keep half a bag in the plastic to use for drinks. Ice will be sold on the festival grounds but it will be twice as expensive as in the real world so stock up as much as possible before entering)
- Condiments & Spices (butter, ketchup, mustard, etc.)
- Coffee or instant hot chocolate and cider, and don’t forget cream and sugar
- Protein Shakes
- Green juice is always my go-to for quick dense nutrients any time of the day
- Electrolit/Electrolytes
- Lots of bottled water, more than you think you will need.
- Alcohol/Drinks/Mixers
As far as food goes it’s up to you what to bring but try and pack things that are easy to snack on as well as pre-made meals that can be easily prepared in the dark or with limited supplies. We always pack a variety of easy snacks, cold veggies/fruit, dips, sandwich supplies, cup of noodles, quality honey for your throat, pasta salad, and granola bars.
Toiletries and Personal Items
- Travel shampoo/conditioner/soap
- Face wipes, hygiene wipes, deodorant, hygiene sprays/ointments
- Baby wipes (there are not always convenient showers available so if you refill jugs of water you can use these to brush your teeth and hair. Baby wipes can help you stay clean throughout the day) *please do NOT dispose of these in porta potties!
- Toothpaste / toothbrush / Mouthwash (this is convenient when you are getting ready to go to sleep and you’re too intoxicated to deal with toothbrushes and water)
- First aid kit (Band-Aids, Neosporin, wound cleaner, etc.)
- Eye wash/drops
- Pain medicine
- Pepto/antacids.
- Any medications you are taking (birth control, anti-anxiety pills, motion sickness meds, etc.)
- Cold medicine/Allergy Meds/Nasal sprays/Vicks
- Vitamins (Magnesium, Turmeric, C, B, Melatonin, etc.)
- Emergen-c or airborne
- Q-Tips
- Tissues
- Sunscreen
- Lotion
- Perfume/Smell goods
- Shaving kit
- Condoms (Just in case; if you don’t mind dusty festival sex)
- Hair brush, clips, ties, bobby pins, headbands, accessories, etc.
- Leave in conditioner/serums for dry hair
- Dry Shampoo/Styling Products and tools
Clothes and Gear
*As far as clothes go it’s up to you and your vibe for exactly what to pack.
For SSBD, days will be hot with temps in 80’s/90’s, while the evenings are expected to drop down into the 60’s.
You may want to bring pants and/or a jacket.
Don’t forget your wild outfits!
Check out this year’s themes!
- Shoes (pack at least one pair of walking shoes as well as flip flops and sandals)
- Socks (more than you think you need)
- Skirts, pants, shorts
- Tanks, t-shirts
- Hoodies/jackets
- Sleeping clothes/sweat pants/comfy clothes/onesie
- Bathing suits/Bathing suit cover
- Bandanas (these can be wildly handy for many reasons as well as for fashion)
- Hats
- Sunglasses
- Pashminas
- Undergarments
- Theme attire accessories
- Towels (bath & swim)
- Jewelry/Accessories
- Hand fan/Personal fan
- Backpack/Camelbak/Pocket Belt
- Last but not least, don’t forget your TICKET & ID!!
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