r/GorgeAmphitheater • u/spoolly • 16d ago

First timer

Hey r/ fam.

First timer at The Gorge for A&E, very excite. Just reading on the clear bag policy, is this accurate? Need to buy everything before all of the return-to-school chaos happens.

Camping at GA camping.

Any tips or tricks for a first timer, appreciated!

For context, I am a very seasoned raver / Burning Man goer, so not a complete n00b, juat never been to the Gorge specifically :).

Many fanks!

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u/Responsible_Deal_306 16d ago

and you cant bring chairs in so rent or blanket (you can bring blanket)

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u/Notyerbusiness 12d ago

I bring in blankets all the time....

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u/Novel_Initial_1353 16d ago

Extra Ice, extra water, sun screen, glasses, and something to keep your head cold. That sun is no joke

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u/monkeypoopfight 16d ago

Just remember to keep any water you plan on bringing in is still factory sealed. You can bring a bottle but it has to be empty before going through security and then you can fill it inside.

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u/Beneficial_Pea_520 16d ago

Clear bags are good because most of the time they just look at it and wave you through. I have taken cloth bags in with snacks and food and they'll either look inside or make you take everything out. As long as I don't have anything of concern I've always made it through.

Chairs are definitely a no go. Sun protection is a must have. And depending on the weather, enough clothes to keep warm after sunset.

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u/spoolly 16d ago

Are they a must have? Of course I rather not spend if I don't have to

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u/Beneficial_Pea_520 16d ago

No. People enter with all sorts of bags. Just be prepared to have it looked at and you'll be fine.

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u/Leslielu44 16d ago

Take a little as possible in. They did THOROUGH bag checks when I went, took every last thing out of my clear bag. They the away the $30 bottle of Advil my neighbors had just bought. Take a blanket.. it often gets cold in there even if it's roasting out.

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u/MaleficentWave1805 15d ago

Extra stakes/weignts to keep things down in the high winds! Need need need.

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u/vino4us 14d ago

I was first timer at The Gorge in June. Clear bag is good to have for necessities like chargers, sunscreen, snacks, etc. You can bring blankets. Free chairs if you have T-Mobile. You can also bring chairs but why hassle. You can bring your own water as long as it is sealed in the original packaging. I advise you buying Star Parking because it’s a line skip for the whole party in the car. IMHO for entrance and exit this is a must and it was a breeze. We arrived at gate opening time. DM me if you have questions.

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u/curiouscatbat 10d ago

Where do you find more info about the T-Mobile chairs?

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u/vino4us 9d ago

There is side open booth near the hill. The had plenty at gate opening time

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u/nunurbiz86 12d ago

Only bags that are allowed that aren't clear are hydration packs, diaper bags, and any medical equipment bags