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10 music festival essentials you have to pack

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The sun is out. You’re ready to dance. It’s time to pack up and head to a music festival. But while your mind might be on tickets and strategizing which stage to hit when, spend some thought on what you’ll bring along. A packing list can make the difference between a festival you’ll always remember and a weekend you wish you could forget. Here are 10 music festival essentials you have to pack.

MARCHWAY Floating Waterproof Dry Bag
MARCHWAY Floating Waterproof Dry Bag Photo credit Walmart

MARCHWAY Floating Waterproof Dry Bag

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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Neutrogena Dry-Touch SPF 100 Sunscreen
Neutrogena Dry-Touch SPF 100 Sunscreen Photo credit Walmart

Neutrogena Dry-Touch SPF 100 Sunscreen

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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Takeya Actives Insulated Water Bottle
Takeya Actives Insulated Water Bottle Photo credit Walmart

Takeya Actives Insulated Water Bottle

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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YUNI Beauty Large Body Wipes
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YUNI Beauty Large Body Wipes

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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Coleman Sundome Tent
Coleman Sundome Tent Photo credit Walmart

Coleman Sundome Tent

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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Oaskys Camping Sleeping Bag
Oaskys Camping Sleeping Bag Photo credit Walmart

Oaskys Camping Sleeping Bag

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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INIU Portable Charger
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INIU Portable Charger

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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SUNGAIT Vintage Round Sunglasses
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SUNGAIT Vintage Round Sunglasses

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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Alpine PartyPlug Music Ear Plugs
Alpine PartyPlug Music Ear Plugs Photo credit Walmart

Alpine PartyPlug Music Ear Plugs

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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Mini First Aid Kit
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Mini First Aid Kit

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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