The start of Coachella in April marks the beginning of the music festival season across the Northern Hemisphere. Music lovers everywhere will travel to see dozens of their favorite artists and to spend a fun-filled weekend with friends. When it comes to festival season, deciding what to pack can be one of the toughest decisions.
Sure, you need your Instagram-worthy outfit, but what other must-haves for music festival weekend? If you’re camping, your packing list will be quite extensive, but don’t forget the little things that will help you make your weekend better. Whether you’re going to Tennessee for Bonnaroo or heading to Chicago for Lollapalooza, here are the items you absolutely need to pack this upcoming festival weekend.
Are you looking for a bag to pack for the weekend? As the name suggests, the Béis Weekender Bag is perfect for a weekend getaway. While you may have to reduce the number of clothes you bring (don’t truly Need several changes a day) Weekender bag can hold a decent amount and still count as a carry-on item.
Every veteran knows that a small bag or fanny pack is absolutely necessary for a busy day of listening to music and touring festival lands. My personal favorite is the Lululemon All Night Festival Bag, which is the perfect festival bag. The bag is large enough to fit all my tchotchkes along with my wallet, sunglasses, and collapsible water bottle.
Some festivals only allow clear bags on the festival grounds, which is why a small clear backpack can get the job done. Be sure to check the bag policy for the festival you’re going to so you know exactly what size bag to bring.
This one given music weekend usually means a weekend of drinking too. Avoid excessive alcohol intake by keeping your electrolytes intact with an IV fluid. I always drink an intravenous fluid before and after going out.
Water bottles are an absolute must for every music festival. It is very important to stay hydrated while you are in the sun for 12 hours straight. Most music festivals have water bottle filling stations, so you don’t need to spend an absurd amount of money on bottled water at the festival. Although they are not the most insulated, I prefer collapsible water bottles because they can fit in most bags and I wouldn’t mind losing them because they are relatively inexpensive.
If you’re looking to brighten your smile before you take nearly a million photos in front of an art show on the festival grounds, you need to get Moon’s Midnight Whitening Strips. I have been using the whitening strips for about 2 weeks now and am already noticing a difference.
The BodyGlide foot and anti-discolor balm are truly game-changers. One of my least favorite things about summer is my thighs chafing against each other while wearing shorts or dresses. BodyGlide anti-discoloration ointment solves all my problems. Both the blisters and chafi balm will prevent a lot of unnecessary pain, making them a great addition to every long, hot festival weekend.