10 festival hacks you need to know

Festival Season!!!

It is June! It is warm!! And it is full swing festi season ??? I am currently planning for FireFly Music Festival and I can not wait!! (Sorry for the excessive use of exclamation points but..!!!!) Here are some helpful hacks to make everything a little easier:

10. Where to stash your things during concerts:

Fanny packs fanny packs fanny packs:

Whether you agree or disagree with this comeback trend, you can not deny that it is the perfect little pouch for easy access to your phone, money, sunscreen ( don’t wanna forget that), chapstick, sanitizer, and other little things. I’ll add a few of my favorites that I’ve found:

PATAGONIA LIGHTWEIGHT TRAVEL MINI HIP PACK:

I love the retro fabric that Patagucci uses here <3 and the color combinations are so sick. I found it here for $29

A-Lab Get Real Unicorn Fanny Pack

So, I have a slight unicorn obsession- spotted this shopping today and couldn’t pass it up. Also, it was under $15!

PAMELA V ~ NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S FANNY PACK ~

This might be the coolest fanny pack that I’ve ever seen. I would wear this to more than just festivals it is so nice, to be honest. Be sure to check out this cool leather embroidered bag. $84

9. face/body paint hack:

Zinka is a colorful sunblock known mostly by surfers. This non-chemical based formula is good for your skin and perfect for festivals. I’ve used zinka for face-painting and it works perfectly. It is also water and sweat resistant! Get it for under $8 here.

8. you are going to be so gross

Think about it- summer heat, games, running, dancing, jumping… You are going to be working your booty off all day and night. And don’t forget showers aren’t free so I doubt you are going to shower multiple times. Eek! so what do you do??

Buy these: Pacifica coconut milk and pineapple deodorant wipes

They smell amazing and are made with natural, biodegradable ingredients that are great for your skin. This is an easy way to knock out festival smells and replace it with a subtle refreshing scent. Buy them at Ulta for $9!!

7. marking your territory

Drop a pin at your campsite so you know exactly where it is after a long night of dancing!

Don’t make the end of the night a struggle. Make your campsite noticeable. If you can’t remember where your site is and your phone dies, it will become a nightmare. Tie unique balloons to your car and tent- this way you can see your spot from a distance!

6. Tame Your hair and make it smell nice too

If you can leave your hair down at a festival, and somehow keep it perfectly silky smooth all day and night, you’re a goddess. I don’t know how girls keep there hair perfect doing activities. But, if you have the same issue as me, then here are some tips:

• Put your hair half up once it starts getting too hot and sticky so it is out of your face! Add little braids or mini buns for more fun.
• Practice and learn some hairdos that do not require hot tools beforehand. You can find tons of inspiration on Pinterest!
• Sometimes it gets way to gross and sweaty for me to have my hair down at all. That is when I add some mini braids throughout my hair and go for the go-to: an easy messy bun.
• Dry shampoo is your best friend. Consider getting a mini bottle to stash with you for when your hair starts getting a lil greasy mid day. ✨

5. Download your festival app

Keep your music schedule on hand easily with your festival’s app- don’t miss your favorite sets!

4. Recharge your body

• Get some Pedialyte packets to mix into your water! After a long day of sun, dancing, and sweating, you need to recharge your body with some electrolytes. These packets are small enough to stash is your fanny pack for a quick pick-me-up!
• Bring lots of non-perishable snacks the fuel yourself with throughout the day! Trail mix, granola bars, and dried fruit are perfect to bring.
• Also, a given, but make sure you are eating enough food! Pack enough food so you don’t have to waste all of your money, but definitely buy at least one good meal each day.

3. Bring a storage container for your things

This can double as a small table top! Throw a blanket over top and voila- perfect for when you cookout at your campsite.

2. Bring a headlamp

• you will need a light if your phone dies to find your way back to your campsite.
• sling it around a water jug and you have perfect ambient light for inside your tent!

1. Prepare for the showers

• Know the shower times: sometimes are cheaper than others depending on the festival
• Keep in mind when you think it will be the least crowded!
• Get travel size body washes and shampoos- attach them to lanyards to easily hang up in the shower and in the tent.