Top 10 Music Festival Essentials

1. Water pack

Staying hydrated is crucial especially if you're going to be dancing and moving around all day. Bring a reusable water bottle to refill throughout the day.

2. Sunscreen
Protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays with a high SPF sunscreen. You don't want to end up with a painful sunburn by the end of the day, and just in case it may be a good idea to pack aloe vera, as well.

3. Extra pair of comfy shoes

You'll be on your feet for hours, often times walking miles each day, so make sure to bring an extra pair of comfortable walking shoes you can switch into when your feet need some recovery. A rave pro might also bring band-aids and Neosporin.

4. Cash
While most vendors typically accept cards, it's a good idea to bring a little cash in case you want to support local artists or cash only vendors. Don't forget, always bring a theft-proof bag and pay attention to your items.

5. Earplugs

Music festivals can be very loud, almost dangerously loud, so protect your hearing by bringing a pair of earplugs. If you camping, a pair of noise cancelling headphones might also be a good idea if you would like to get any sleep at night.

6. Portable Phone Charger
You'll likely be taking lots of awesome photos and videos, and using your phone to stay in touch with friends. Bring a portable charger to ensure that your phone stays charged throughout the event, so you never miss a moment.

7. Narcan/Testing Strips
Safety first. And integral part of rave culture is #PLURR. Peace, love, unity, respect, and responsibility. Part of this comes from being a responsible attendee and by stander. You could save someone's life, so always bring harm reduction tools like Narcan and testing strips.

8. Theft-proof bag

Generally music festivals are a safe, inclusive environment, but sometimes a few not-so-plurr people use them as a means to take advantage of others. Always protect yourself against theft by keeping your belongings in a theft-proof bag and by always securing your phone in a safe location when not in use.

9. Blanket/Pashmina

A lot of these festivals are in literal desserts, which means temperature gradients will be significant. It can be 80 degrees during the day and 50 degrees as the night wraps up, so always bring a layer for warmth. Pashminas also make great blankets anytime you want to sit on the ground and rest.

10. Festival Map/Schedule

Keep ahead of your favorite sets by knowing when and where they are playing. Bring a festival map and schedule with you so you can plan out your day/night.