15 ITEMS I NEVER GO TO A MUSIC FESTIVAL WITHOUT [FESITVAL ESSENTIALS]

Wanted to get back to my roots and share some festival tips and advice by remaking one of my first videos on what to pack in your bag for a music festival. I wanted to try and steer away from the obvious phone, wallet, ID, hydration pack and get into the more uncommon items that I always bring to a festival in my bag and why I swear by them.

1. Flashlight - For navigating the festival, campgrounds & bathrooms, maneuvering through the crowd, locating dropped items, use as a beacon to keep/ find the squad

2. Extra bottle caps for the festivals that give you bottled drinks without the cap! Use the extra caps to seal and store your water throughout the day to make it last longer and not spend as much money.

3. Portable Chargers - I advise getting small, flat compact chargers with multiple charging outputs (USB, USB-C, Micro USB). Bonus point if they have charging cables built into the charger!

4. Short Multi-Port Charging Cable - Reduce clutter a in your bag and stress on packing by bringing one small wire that can charge several things at once. A shorter/ smaller wire allows for more space and organization in your bag and less things to have to remember to pack and worry about.

5. Compact Rechargeable Fans - Stay cool and comfortable while also conserving space in your bag by using a compact portable fan that can be charged using your portable charger. Rather than exerting energy to keep you cool with a clacking fan, just press a button and hold the fan in front of you as needed.

6. Sunglasses - Sure, they may help you look cool, BUT THEY ACTUALLY SERVE A PURPOSE. You do not want to get a headache/migraine from squinting all day in an attempt to keep the sun out of your eyes. You also don't want to have your hand to your forehead constantly trying to create a visor to block the sun. Preserve the strain on your eyes by wearing sunglasses in the early hours of the day.

7. A Hat - The more protection you have from the sun, THE BETTER! Let your eyes relax and enjoy the festival to your fullest potentially. Additionally a hat can give you peace of mind on your appearance as you tromp around in the heat and humidity taking dozens of photos with your friends! Look good, feel good!

8. Pashminas are a multifunctional tool at a festival! They can be used to keep yourself warm in a variety of ways without having to bring warm clothing like a hoodie or beanie. They can be used to lay out on the grass with the squad for those super chill sets/moments. They can be used to shield yourself from things you don't want people to see and they are commonly used as comfort blankets when the festival gets overwhelming.

9. Ear Plugs - PROTECT YOUR HEARING! The last thing you want (aside from Tinnitus) is to be dreading a fire set because the volume and bass is unbearable!. Better to have them and not need them than to need them and not have them!

10. Deodorant / Body Spray - It's not only for you but for everyone around you! The last thing you want is to be raging and smelling your own or someone else's B.O. Lets keep ourselves and these crowds less musty and more fresh.

11. Baby Wipes - Smaller and more convenient to store in your bag than a roll of toilet paper when the porta-potties run out. No need to go on a hunt or wait in the longest line for the one porta-potty that still has toilet paper. Additionally, wipes can be useful and helpful for sanitizing certain areas of the bathrooms to make them (feel) less gross. Plus baby wipes will make you feel like a new person after a quick wipe down of your hands, arms and face at those more dusty festivals.

12. Cone Case- The cone case will you give you peace of mind that your pre-rolls are safe and ready to endure all the festival elements. Whether your bag gets soaked from the rain, or you needed to stash them in your shoe to get past security, the cone case will ensure that your cones are maintained, safe and pristine for when it comes time to enjoy. Plus the engineering of the design makes it easier to conceal and store.

13. Business Cards/ Stickers- If you have something you are trying to promote in the EDM/Festival space, Business cards and stickers are one of the best ways to do it. If you think someone is going to remember your name, Instagram or website in the midst of all the craziness going on, think again. You'll be lucky if the person you're talking to can even actually hear you! Use business card/ stickers as a way to remind and show people what you do when they come across that card/sticker after the festival.

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