Some of y’all may know this already BUT for those of you who don’t I was on the road early this morning to head to Austin City Limits. With that being said, and me needing to get ready and sip on something tasty, I want to keep this post short and sweet. Here are some things that I find are CRUCIAL to pack in your backpack // bag for a music festival.
☆ Wristband: Honestly… Guys… I ALMOST FREAKIN FORGOT MINE!! But if you didn’t know, you canNOT get into the park without it BUT it’s something that’s so easily forgotten because they always are delivered weeks in advance… Number one rule is to put it somewhere that you won’t forget it!! I kept mine on my fridge, and thank goodness I had to go in it this morning to get the margarita mix and cucumber salad {odd drunchie choice I’ve been told}.
☆ Advil: Kinda self explanatory… Cramps? It’s got you covered. Hangover? It’s got you covered.
☆ Chapstick: It’s just something I ALWAYS have to have on hand… Never know who you’re gonna be needing it for {haha totally kidding}. I just lick my lips way too much and when I’m going to be screaming songs at the top of my lungs all day and night long, I might as well do so with some chapstick on mah lips.
☆ Portable charger: I know I just got the new phone {thanks mom and dad} BUT the charging cases aren’t made for the XS quite yet, and I know it’s bad to admit, but it gives me anxiety when I get below 60%… I have packed TWO portable charges for my mini backpack and lemme tell you, they are LIFESAVERS!! Disneyland, festivals, etc…
☆ Camera: I BRING THEM ALL!! Well… In my luggage I do. I have my DSLR camera for cute // fun pictures for before we head to the park, I have my polaroid for the same {and sometimes I take that with me BUT now that ACL has a size requirement for bags, I probably won’t have it with me}, I have my vlog camera cause some people have tried to get me to start vlogging {clearly not going too hot with me slacking on my Chicago and New York videos}, I have my GoPro for more fun videos, and of course I’ll have my phone {so follow me on snap and insta g if you want live updates}.
☆ Blotting pads: To say the least, the festival I am going to today is a high of 88 degrees with humidity… That means it’s going to be hotter than Satan’s den, and homegirl {that’s me} has a sweating issue. I don’t like shiny faces, unless it’s glitter, so I gotta have my blotting pads!!
☆ Snack: Drunchies or just feeling hungry and tired… Pop some of that protein bar in your mouth and keep jamming to that music.
☆ Glitter: I swear… THE MOST IMPORTANT NECESSITY FOR A FESTIVAL!! I mean, I’m kinda kidding BUT glitter makes any and all outfits festival ready. No jewelry? Throw some on your chest. No idea what to do with your hair? Put some in your part or just throw it all up in there.
☆ Gum: Minty fresh breath… DUHHHH!! It also helps as an appetite quencher, but gum is just another thing {like chapstick} that I can’t live without. It’s in my car, it’s in my purse, it’s in my backpack, it’s in my bedside table, etc.
☆ Lock: Sooooo… If y’all didn’t know… Coachella has had lil phone bandits in the past, and I do NOT wanna risk losing my phone, my camera, my wallet, etc. {basically my life}!! I’m always sure now to carry my mini backpack with two zippers in order to actually utilize my lock OR, I like to use a bag that zips JUST IN CASE somebody sneaky tries pullin one on me.
Now wish me luck — I only have a couple of hours before I’m going to be frolicking in a field with some buddies and having some funnnnn!! Follow me on social media to keep up with me {and have a concert of your own hehe}. Also, stay tuned cause I’ll have a festival style guide posted for y’all next week!!
xoxo V
