Late June · Rothbury, Michigan
Electric Forest
packing list
This is a full camping trip: shelter, sleep, camp lighting, and rain gear come first. Lights aren't just practical here — the forest at night is the whole point.
At a glance
- Venue
- Double JJ Resort, Rothbury, Michigan
- Typical dates
- Four days, late June
- Base city
- Grand Rapids (1 hr)
- Fly into
- GRR (Grand Rapids)
- Crowd
- ~50,000 campers
- Running
- Since 2011
- Music
- Electronic and jam
- Format
- Camping festival
Plan at your pace
The starting list
0 of 19 packed
Essentials
Clothing & weather
Comfort & safety
Use this list in four passes.
- Start with ID, ticket, payment, water, phone power, and medical basics.
- Add the festival-specific items, then adjust for camping, travel, and expected conditions.
- Use the linked official source shortly before departure to confirm bag, entry, and permitted-item policies.
- Save or print the final list after your last forecast and travel check.
The kit, checked weekly
Gear that earns its space
Every pick below is a real product we chose for Electric Forest specifically — checked for price, rating, and availability, and re-checked weekly. Prices move; treat them as ballpark.
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If you buy one thing
Fanttik instant cabin tent
Sets up in about a minute — which matters when you arrive at dusk with 40,000 other people. Rainfly included.
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02
Rechargeable camping lanterns (2-pack)
One for the tent, one for the camp kitchen. Doubles as a site marker so your row of identical tents is findable.
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03
LHKNL rechargeable headlamp (2-pack)
Finding your tent at 2am is a hands-free job. USB-rechargeable, with a red mode that won't blind your neighbors.
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04
LED light-up shoelaces
Cheap, silly, and genuinely useful: being visible at night is a safety feature that happens to look great.
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05
ANYOO reusable rain poncho
An actual poncho, not a trash bag with sleeves. Packs to nothing, covers a daypack, and survives more than one storm.
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06
Gear Doctors self-inflating pad
Insulated and self-inflating. Sleep is the most underrated festival gear category — this is where the weekend is won.
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07
oaskys 3-season sleeping bag
Light, packable, and warm enough for desert nights that drop 40 degrees after sunset.
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08
OneTigris packable camp chair
Packs down to water-bottle size. After eight hours on your feet, a real chair back at camp is a luxury item.
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09
Surviveware biodegradable body wipes
The closest thing to a shower at a campground. Thick, unscented, and biodegradable so you're not hauling out guilt.
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10
Ultima electrolyte packets
One stick per bottle refill on hot days. Water alone stops being enough somewhere around hour six.
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11
Loop Experience 2 earplugs
The earplugs you actually keep in. 17 dB off the volume without muffling the mix, and they don't scream 'earplugs' in photos.
Check price on AmazonThe full kit runs about $350 — and most of it follows you to every festival after this one. Start with the top three if you’re choosing.
Pack for this place.
Michigan in late June swings from hot, humid afternoons to chilly nights, with rain likely at some point across four days. The forest floor holds moisture — expect damp mornings.
Set up camp fully before you go explore — you will not want to do it after your first night in Sherwood Forest. Bring more lighting than you think you need.
Rules are the final word.
Electric Forest publishes detailed camping, vehicle, and venue rules in its official FAQ, with differences between camping options. Read the current edition's rules before you load the car. Read the rules-check guide.
Dress for it.
Michigan June runs warm but not brutal: shorts and tees with a flannel in the bag covers most days. Forest style leans whimsical — costumes, wings, and glitter are at home under the pines. The full what-to-wear guide covers night layers, footwear, and the extras.
Quick answers
Electric Forest, asked and answered
How much lighting do I need for Electric Forest?
More than you think: a headlamp for hands-free tasks, a lantern for camp, and something glowing on your body for the forest at night. Half the magic of Sherwood is after dark.
How cold are Michigan nights in June?
Lows in the 50s Fahrenheit are common even after hot days. A real sleeping bag and a warm layer for the walk back to camp are not optional.
Should I set up camp before exploring?
Yes — completely, rainfly and all. You will not want to build a tent at 3am, and afternoon storms punish half-finished campsites.
Can this replace the official rules?
No. This is planning guidance; the official policy linked above controls what is permitted at your edition.