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7 Concert Essentials Every Music Fan Should Bring With Them

Some essential items you need to bring to your next concert

Maryam Chloe Pervaiz

Feb 14, 2017

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Whenever you go out, there's always a mental checklist you have of certain things you should take with you, such as your phone, keys and your wallet. However, going to concerts is a whole different ball game. Sometimes concerts are in stadiums and sometimes they're in halls. Sometimes you have to scramble to get the last bus after hearing the last song and sometimes you can be stuck for a while after the venue closes down for the night. It's safe to say that the mental checklist should be molded somewhat in order to gear up for these situations.

Here are some concert essentials that you shouldn't leave home without! Taking these items to a concert is going to upgrade your experience and help you have the best time possible.

1. The right kind of bag

The best kind of bag for a concert is a small cross body bag. This is the best for running, jumping, and keeping yourself hands free.

2. A printed ticket

In today's day and age we solely rely on our technology. However, having an actual physical ticket can be a lifesaver and a backup if anything happens to your phone. You also don't have to worry about frantically adjusting your brightness so someone can scan your barcode if you're in a hurry.

3. A portable charger

Taking several videos and pictures of your favorite band can drain your phone's battery. You don't want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere with not enough battery to call an Uber.

4. A snack

Sometimes you arrive super early to a venue and sometimes you can leave super late. Food isn't always the first thing on your mind or available to you when you're trying to catch the bus on time and get in on time.

5. Cash - specifically change

You should carry your card just in case, but cash is much easier to work with at concert venues. If you want to buy any merchandise, having exact change is great for that, as well as for the vendors - especially when you're squished sideways against the wall by a bunch of fans.

6. Gum

It's easy to get dehydrated and feel sluggish sometimes.

7. Hand sanitizer

You don't know where your hands have been.

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1. The right kind of bag

2. A printed ticket

3. A portable charger

4. A snack

5. Cash - specifically change

6. Gum

7. Hand sanitizer

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