10 music festival essentials you have to pack

A little rain never stopped a decent festival from playing on, and it won’t stop you from having a great time either if you’re armed with a waterproof bag. This version from Marchway comes in a bunch of different sizes, so you can pick the best one for your needs.
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Forgetting sunscreen has been the downfall of many a festival goer. Pack this 100+ bottle from Neutrogena, which goes on light but stays strong in the face of blistering sun.
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The spout lid on Takeya’s handy water bottle is key to hydrating without losing a drop or spilling all over yourself. The insulated bottle will keep your water cold and you can pick out a version in several cute colors.
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If it looks like you’ll have limited or no access to a shower for a multi-day festival, these extra large body wipes are the next best thing. The biodegradable wipes clean, deodorize, and calm inflammation from all that dancing you’ve been doing.
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Built for serious campers, the Coleman Sundome tent can easily handle a few days at a music festival. It comes in a range of sizes to accommodate your party no matter how many friends of friends decided to tag along.
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The ideal sleeping bag for a festival is warm and dry enough to keep you from misery, but cheap enough that you won’t care when it’s inevitably roughed up a bit. This one from Oaskys fits the bill perfectly, and comes in a few colors so you can tell yours apart from others.
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Don’t be that person who disappears from the group after their phone dies. A favorite of Tom’s Guide, this portable charger has multiple ports to charge multiple devices fast and efficiently.
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A cheap pair of sunglasses will keep you looking cool in all your pictures. This style from Sungait is simple and looks good on most faces, making it an easy go-to.
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Rolling Stone suggests these ear plugs, which are designed to let in music while protecting your delicate eardrums. They’re handy when you want to be close enough to see your favorite musician but would like to hear again at some point in the future.
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Accidents happen — but as long as you’re prepared, they’re no big deal. This small pack is loaded with 110 pieces of life-saving (or at least weekend-saving) medical supplies, like a CPR respirator, adhesive plaster, gauze, cleaning swabs, and tweezers.
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