PACKING LIST
you may not need all of these // you may need extra, but here’s a template covering the basics to start from ~
for the bus:
bus box (snacks)
bus blanket
external battery
phone charger
headphones / earbuds
bunjee cords… don’t ask what these are for, just bring some and its use will reveal itself when the time comes. always does
journal
books
game console / tablet, charger
for the housing site:
for suitcase:
brush
hair ties
deodorant
hair brush
electric razor / hair clippers, charger
nail clipper
towel for shower
misc hygiene / self care products
shoe bag / packing cubes
hamper bag for dirty clothes (goes in suitcase where it will be enclosed until laundry day)
cot / air mattress (cot gang rise up)
cot sheets and blanket
blindfold for sleeping
power strip
speaker
speaker charger
slides
shower shoes
shampoo
conditioner
face wash
body wash
tooth brush
floss
mouth wash
vitamin A&D for tattoos
saline solution for piercings
heating pad
q tips
napkins
eating utensils if you use reusable ones
for rehearsal:
water
shirt
sweatshirt
underwear
shorts
pants
socks
athletic shoes
face mask / gaiter
sunglasses
sunscreen
bug spray
hat
earplugs
skin tape
supplements
medication
tissues
body wipes
chapstick
raincoat
umbrella
compression sleeves
knee pads
any section specific instrument maintenance equipment like drum keys or stick tape.. drumsticks
towel for stretching on the ground - thank me later
for show days:
bobby pins
undershirt for uniform
socks for uniform
instrument / equipment / props !?
for free day:
aesthetic shoes
free day outfit(s) - 1 nice pair of pants and shorts and 2 nice tops are fine
quarters for laundromat
dryer sheets
money / card
wallet
ID
if you happen to be on admin or media, or are using this as a checklist outside of DCI Tour / Dayton, here’s some other checklists too:
computer
external keyboard
external mouse
SD cards
dongles
adapters
charger
headphones
keys
camera
batteries
lighting
SD cards