EDC Vegas ProTip #54 Read the Guidelines to Know What’s Prohibited

This list is long and makes it sound like the only thing you’re allowed to bring through the gates is yourself and clothes and nothing else. Will a lot of these things make it past security? Of course. The ProTip is to be familiar with the list and know that if you try and get something past them and don’t that you knew the risks as you entered. In other words, don’t be mad if they make you throw out your stuffed animal backpack you’ve had since second grade!

I’ve already covered a couple of these things like sealed gum and sealed chap stick but one thing not yet mentioned is that packs of cigarettes need to be sealed as well. Don’t open a new pack of smokes on your way to the shuttle and then be forced to throw it in the garbage can at security.

You’ll see people get a lot of these things through but you could be one of the unlucky ones made to throw something out. Know what’s allowed and what isn’t, if you don’t there’s no one to blame besides yourself!

** This list could change at any time. There’s always exceptions made. Check out the Insomniac site and news stories closer to the festival for any changes.

GUIDELINES

NO Re-entry/Ins & Outs Per Day
NO Daytime Parking, your car will be towed
NO Camping
NO Refunds or Exchanges
NO Sitting on Designated Dance Floor Areas
NO Moshing, Crowd Surfing or Stage Diving
NO Unauthorized/Unlicensed Vendors Allowed
NO Unauthorized Solicitations, Handbills, Sampling, Give-Aways, etc.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

NO Illegal Substances
NO Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia
NO Pets
NO Massagers
NO Laser Pointers
NO LED Gloves or LED Microlights used for Light Shows
NO Pacifiers or Dust Masks
NO Eyedrops (available inside festival at the General Store)
NO Glass, Cans, Cups or Coolers
NO Markers, Pens or Spray Paint
NO Large Chains or Spiked Jewelry
NO Stickers, Flyers, Banners or Posters
NO Balloons, Balls, Inflatable Balls or Frisbees
NO Tents, Large Umbrellas, Chairs or Blankets
NO Backpacks Over 12”x12”
NO Bota Bags
NO Large Purses or Bags (Anything Over 12” x 12”)
NO Stuffed Animals or Dolls (Including Plush Backpacks)
NO Open Packs of Cigarettes or Unsealed Tampons (Upon Entry)
NO Outside Food or Beverages (Including Alcohol and Candy)
NO Weapons of any Kind (Includes Pocket Knives, Pepper Spray, Fireworks, etc.)
NO Professional Recording Equipment – Photo, Video, or Audio (No Detachable Lenses, Tripods, Big Zooms or Commercial Use Rigs)
NO Video Cameras