What to Bring
The packing list
Bass n Nova is camping in the BC mountains. Late June in Pemberton swings between hot afternoons and cold nights — sometimes in the same hour. The list below is what most people are glad they brought. We've got breakfast, evening soup, water, power stations, and shade covered. Everything else is on you.
Sleep & camp
- Tent (or self-contained RV/trailer — no hookups)
- Sleeping bag rated for cold mountain nights
- Sleeping pad, foam mat, or air mattress
- Pillow
- Extra blanket for evenings
- Tarp for your tent area — it can rain
- Headlamp and spare batteries
- Charging cables — we have power stations, you bring the cables
Clothes & layers
- Warm layers for evenings — fleece, hoodie, wool
- Lighter clothes for daytime
- Rain shell — we run rain or shine
- Sturdy shoes for uneven farm terrain
- Sandals or flip-flops for around camp
- Cozy robe or warm wrap for late-night dancing
- Hat or cap
- A festival outfit or two if that's your thing
Mealtime
- Reusable mug for morning coffee
- Bowl and spoon for evening soup
- Plate, fork, knife
- Reusable water bottle
- Cooler — there's no shared fridge
- Snacks and lunch food
- Fruit to pool for camp smoothies — bring some if you have it
Wellness & comfort
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito spray — late June in the forest, you'll want it
- Sunglasses
- Towel for showers
- Yoga mat
- Picnic blanket or ground sheet
- Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
- Toiletries — toothbrush, deodorant, the usual
- Sleeping mask — sun's up around 5am
Care kit
- Personal medications
- Painkillers
- Band-aids and blister patches
- Basic first aid kit
- Electrolytes or hydration tabs
- Earplugs for sleeping
Nice to have
- Musical instruments — there's an Open Music Jam on Saturday afternoon
- Small camp lights or fairy lights
- Cards, games, art supplies
- Hammock if you have a spot for one
Leave no trace
Pack it in, pack it out — Burning Man style. We'll have bins for garbage and recycling, but the real ask is to leave the land how you found it. Bring extra bags for everything that's yours, including cigarette butts and broken gear.