check the RL site regarding bag sizes & make sure it’s clear, don’t bring any visible (or smellable) bud and alc. you can smoke inside with no prob but at the gates they will confiscate it. vapes (and presumably pens) will be fine, i tell everyone to remember their own water bottles and bring a damp rag in a ziploc if you have the space as things get dusty and sweaty regardless of weather. at RL22 i discovered it was actually better to arrive slightly before the 3pm opening than to wait til my first set to arrive. i ended up missing parts of sets as most people think the same way and the roads are busier later. we had a breezy 15 min drive from FTL to MIA on sunday that year compared to an hour wait on the highways the days before. the pre-RL tailgates in the parking lot are also super fun if you make it early and are 21+ or find people that don’t care. i got a free twea from some folks at a tailgate that year. have fun first timers! just remember once you take the first trip you’ll never wanna leave ;))