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What To Pack For The First Music Festival Of The Season

Nothing is worse than forgetting your sh*t.

Kasey Seifried

Mar 21, 2017

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What To Pack For The First Music Festival Of The Season

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Festival season is not quite here yet, but when you’re as anxious as I am, you might have managed to maneuver a spring festival into your busy schedule. My brain has been occupied with a lot of things between this season and last, and I know for a fact I’m not as equipt for a weekend fest as I was over the summer – so I’ve decided to compile a list. Don’t worry, I’ll do the thinking for you. Here is everything you’ll need to survive the first multi-day festival of the season and get your a** ready for the rest. Rage on, my friends.

The Basics:

I’m willing to bet you’d be pissed off if you forgot these on your way to work. Imagine forgetting them for an entire weekend. DO NOT, you’ll be sorry.

Cell phone + extra chargers
Portable battery (FULLY CHARGED)
Drivers license, passport or any other form of identification
Spare cash
Credit or debit card
Ticket or wristband (Do not think you won’t forget this because you will. We all have)
GPS or Map (you can’t enjoy the festival if you can’t find it)
Camelbak or other hydration pack (most venues allow, but check first)

Clothes:

If the weather says sunny, pack for a monsoon. Warm temperatures? You better bring a coat. Nothing, and I repeat, NOTHING is worse than being unprepared for the weather, especially since shelter is pretty damn limited in the middle of the woods. Pack smart and your wardrobe will be the least of your problems.

EXTRA socks + underwear (they WILL be utilized)
Light jacket or sweatshirt
Long pants or leggings
Dress or skirt (you’ll never feel freer)
T - Shirts
Tank tops + crop tops
Flip flops + sneakers
Sunglasses
Hat or bandana
Scarf
Gloves or handwarmers
Rain boots (just in case)

Personal Items:

Go to the store and buy little travel sizes of all this sh*t and you will feel a lot less awkward at the end of the night, I promise you that.

Dry shampoo
Baby wipes
Deodorant
Chapstick
Bug Spray
Sunscreen, lots and lots of sunscreen
Aloe
Gum or mints
Hand sanitizer + lotion
Toothbrush + toothpaste
Condoms (never say never)
Face wash
Shampoo + conditioner
Q - tips
Makeup remover wipes
Glasses, contacts + contact solution
Hair ties
Nail clippers + tweezers
Tampons + pads (I don’t care if your period just ended, bring them anyway)

First Aid Kit:

A lot of weird sh*t can happen at music festivals, and people can end up hurt (I would know, I broke my foot). Keep your fingers crossed that you’ll never have to use half of this, but thank me later if you do.

Prescriptions meds (If necessary)
Ibuprofen (for the next day)
The festival vitamins (5-htp, magnesium, you know what I’m saying)
Burn cream
Allergy medication
Gauze + ace bandage
Nasal spray
Tums or antacids
Eye drops
Bandaids

Stuff for the Car:

Extra Blankets
Spare clothes
Jumper cables
Extra water

Miscellaneous:

Hoops, gloves or other flow toys
Stash wallet
Test kits
Glitter
Tobacco + rolling papers
Umbrella or poncho
Business cards (stay connected!)
A totem (if you’re into that)
Camera + battery

Unfortunately for me, the festival I will be attending is not a camping one, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for a more extensive camping edition! If you end up forgetting something important, losing your phone or even your friends, don’t fret. Stay present and enjoy your festival while it lasts.

For more footage, photos and articles on how to survive festivals check out The Festie Fam!

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What To Pack For The First Music Festival Of The Season

Nothing is worse than forgetting your sh*t.

The Basics:

Clothes:

Personal Items:

First Aid Kit:

Stuff for the Car:

Miscellaneous:

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Let it go. — Elsa

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