So summer is almost here and you know what that means.. It's MUSIC FESTIVAL SEASON. Music festivals are some of my favorite concerts to go too. From Faster Horses to Electric Forest, there's a music festival out there for everyone no matter where they live.
Personally, I've been to Faster Horses twice and it's so much fun. But packing for a music festival can be difficult especially for the chronic over-packer like me. I'll literally pack a weeks worth of clothes for a 3-day trip because I need options but I digress.
You're probably wondering what the point of this article is, and it's to give you a list of essentials to pack for a festival weekend.
1. Sunscreen
If you're anything like me, you burn easily when you're out in the sun for hours. Music festivals are the prime example of that and sunscreen is my best friend. Imagine getting really burnt the first day and then being miserable for the rest of the weekend. No one wants that.
Don't forget to reapply!
2. Water
Water is essential especially when being out in the sun for as long as you will be. Between drinking and sweating, you have to stay hydrated. The last thing that you want to do is pass out from being dehydrated. Like I always say "Hydrate don't Dydrate!"
3. Gatorade/Pedialyte
If you are drinking, you're gonna want to get those electrolytes back the next morning. Gatorade is a great choice to replenish those lost electrolytes and rehydrate yourself and so is Pedialyte. It's personal preference I guess.
4. Food/Snacks
You're gonna want to eat and what better way to do that than bring your own food. You can bring any kind of food you want. Basically whatever you like, bring. Make sure that you store it properly though!
5. Bug Spray
I think bug spray is important to have because getting bug bites sucks. Don't forget it because the one time you need it is the time that you actually need it.
6. A Hoodie/pants
Weather is unpredictable and it doesn't hurt to be prepared. Having a hoodie and pants doesn't hurt just in case you get cold.
7. Fanny Pack
Laugh all you want at this one but my fanny pack saved my life. Fanny Packs are one of the best inventions. You can keep your phone, ID, cash, and anything that you can think of in it and have it all right there so you don't have to go back to the campsite for something. As long as it all fits then your good.
