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Camping Music Festival Packing Guide

COMFORT

ESSENTIALS

FASHION

GEAR

HYGIENE

KITCHEN

POWER MOVES

SAFETY

COMFORT

You can survive a camping music festival without these, but why would you want to?

OFF! Insect Repellent Towelettes

Keep these individually wrapped towelettes in your bag when going into the shows so you’re not out there lookin’ like a snack. Crowd-friendly application.

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Wearable Fan / Powerbank

This fan is powerful enough to move a comfortable amount of air. Wear it around your neck or clip it to your waist. PLUS, it doubles as a phone charger.

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ESSENTIALS

Don’t even think about showing up to your next camping music festival without these. Remind your friends, too.

pH9.5+ Electrolyte-Infused Water

ALWAYS bring enough water per person to be self-sustained. Any “extra” at the end is great for washing down your gear as you pack up to leave. 

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Mini LED Flashlight

USB rechargeable flashlight the size of a ChapStick.
Clip it anywhere. Take it everywhere.

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GEAR

All the basics and then some.

2-in-1 Bug Zapper & Light

USB rechargeable light does double duty as a seriously effective bug zapper. At bedtime, turn the light off and let the blue glow of the bug zapper be your two-timing nightlight.

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Coleman Dark Room Skydome Tent

 Blocks out 90% of sunlight. This one is especially great if you don’t have a canopy or other sun cover to go over your tent. Sets up in 10 minutes.

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HYGIENE

PLEASE read this section.

Summer’s Eve pH-balanced Cleansing Cloths

 These are WAY better than baby wipes or toilet paper. Keep a pack on you at ALL times.

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Clorox Disinfectant Wipes

 Forget trying to clean your dirty grass feet with baby wipes — you need disinfectant wipes. Get this packaging instead of the ones in the plastic tubs; these leave a smaller footprint. Or get BOTH eww HAHA #festy

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FASHION

Because people watching is half the fun.

Battery-Operated Trifold Mirror

 Mirror, mirror on the makeshift-beauty-bar…
Get a good look at your beautiful selves!!! Place on the ground and angle it up for some full-body.

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Dickie’s Dri-Touch Socks

 THESE SOCKS ROCK! Moisture-wicking, cushioned, durable, and don’t leave little fuzzies. The hype is real. Get them in white, too. Bring at least 2 pairs/day.

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KITCHEN

Your body and budget will thank you.

Folding Notebook Charcoal Grill

Great for events that allow open flames. Use it for a cook out or to just get a little fire going. Stows away easily and includes some handy accessories. REMEMBER: Bring a fire extinguisher. SAFETY FIRST

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YETI Insulated Rambler with Lid

 This is way more than a mug. It’s also a cup. It’s a bowl. It will keep your cocktails cold and your coffee hot. Naturally antibacterial and wipes cleans. Two is better than one, and one is better than none.

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POWER MOVES

Handy life hacks for music festivals.

Portable Power Station 

Turn any primitive campsites electric with a battery backup and solar inverter combo. This one has integrated charging ports for USBs, lightning, 12V, and AC plugs with 300Wh of LiFePO4 juice to keep phones, fans, lights, etc charged for DAYS.   

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Apple AirTag 4pack

 Leave one at your campsite to help find your way back, attach one to your keys, your bike, your backpack, or even to that squadmate that is always getting lost. 

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SAFETY

Don’t leave the best for last. Start here.

Neutrogena Sunscreen Stick

 Since you likely can’t take any liquid sunblock into the actual shows, bring this little sweat-friendly stick with you instead — and don’t forget to re-apply!

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High Fidelity Earplugs

 If you get in the mood to hug the speakers, don’t forget to use protection. The corded option is great to keep them always ready.
PSA: You can def still hear with earplugs, plus, you’ll actually be able to hear the next day, too. Woot.

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