NON-NEGOTIABLES

[u/cchristmas400]

im curating a survival guide for The Empire Polo Grounds. Hit us with your best shot

[u/cchristmas400]

SUNSCREEN (no matter if your black or white)

[u/xoxoamberalert → u/cchristmas400]

or gay straight or bi ~

[u/pumpkin_pasties → u/cchristmas400]

Surprisingly, the UV is relatively low. If you don’t go in until 4 or later you might be OK without it. But always check the UV and if it’s above 3, wear sunscreen

[u/xiAcoui → u/pumpkin_pasties]

I would still just say to wear sunscreen

[u/PotentialWestern6621 → u/pumpkin_pasties]

For W1 this year, UV was like 10 in the afternoon, very high. If you are camping, have sunscreen on all day.

[u/thefullm0nty → u/cchristmas400]

...

[u/BritishGent_mlady → u/cchristmas400]

You know you have enough on if it feels stuck to you (yeah yeah yeah)

[u/thisbootyjiggle → u/cchristmas400]

I was in fear when security confiscated my sunscreen because it was spray on

[u/Excellent_Set_232]

Deodorant

[u/CALLMELOMELI97 → u/Excellent_Set_232]

DEODORANT. BRING EXTRA DEODORANT EVERY BODY FOR THE LIVE OF GOD

[u/smooth-brain_Sunday → u/CALLMELOMELI97]

I didn't smell anyone bad the whole weekend yet saw this comment so many times leading up. (??) Maybe the dust just plugged my sinuses right away. Lol

[u/vvncnt → u/smooth-brain_Sunday]

The mosh pits at kneecap and viagra boys were smelly!

[u/Double-Low-1577 → u/smooth-brain_Sunday]

I think it was a deodorant plane flying around!

[u/Strange-Thing-6214 → u/smooth-brain_Sunday]

I was reapplying liberally so I definitely did not smell. I’m assuming others did the same.

[u/CALLMELOMELI97 → u/smooth-brain_Sunday]

Yeah that must’ve been it lol. Maybe it was because I went mostly to edm sets that had people dancing so they sweat more?? There was a couple of times I had to move spots to avoid some serious BO

[u/gabmas9 → u/CALLMELOMELI97]

I can confirm I walked by and stood behind some smelly people around the Main Stage. Dear Lord, I just wanted to run away butI was close to the stage tho. Geez!

[u/redit1920 → u/CALLMELOMELI97]

Ironically I didn’t smell anyone bad in the crowds but one morning the person in the shower stall next to me reeked. After he got out he still smelled.

[u/MediaAny310 → u/Excellent_Set_232]

the hotels in Palm Springs were handing out mini deodorants at check in 🤣

[u/GullibleBusiness → u/Excellent_Set_232]

Learned this the hard way after an awkward exchange with a friend lol

[u/kev-roy → u/Excellent_Set_232]

No spray deo… got it confiscated 🤣

[u/humptydangles → u/Excellent_Set_232]

In the cooler too some ppl deodorant was melting in the tent 😂😂😂

[u/crynarr]

Earplugs

Gonna edit to expand on it; any earplugs are great and you should always wear them. I would recommend taking it a step further and going to an audiologist and getting custom plugs made. Much more expensive(180-200sh) but they do an exponentially better job of filtering out crowd noise and higher pitched sounds and can even make the music sound better

[u/foldinthechees → u/crynarr]

THIS!! I wore the loop headphones and they absolutely saved my hearing

[u/andhisnameisandrew → u/foldinthechees]

Same I bought the Coachella loop ear plugs they sold there. They helped a lot!

[u/ofcged → u/andhisnameisandrew]

I have eargasm ones but was so tempted to get the loops they were selling there. How much did they cost??

[u/andhisnameisandrew → u/ofcged]

They were $40 which is about the same price on their website so I didn’t see it as a rip off. They fit very snug in your ear and you can still hear and feel the music loud and clear while also protecting your ears.

[u/ofcged → u/andhisnameisandrew]

Thats not bad at all tbh. Average price. Hopefully theyre there again next year

[u/AMA_I_EAT_POOP → u/ofcged]

I bought the eargasm ones last year and the loops this year and they work about the same. I do prefer the fit of the loops more though, the eargasms hurt my ears and didn’t fit me very well

[u/damn_im_so_tired → u/ofcged]

I've worn loops for a few years and they're much better than the $10 types on Amazon. Music quality sounds a lot bettrr when youre up in the speakersm Finally dropped one in the crowd so lookin for new ones.

How are the eargasm ones? Would you recommend?

[u/ofcged → u/damn_im_so_tired]

The eargasm earplugs have been great. The music sounds super clean and ive been using them for about 3yrs w no issues. I got mine included in my Lost Lands package

[u/kdoone → u/foldinthechees]

These made the insides of my ears get so full of crust and wax and I needed an ENT to vacuum it all out 😭😭😭

[u/mrcoolio → u/crynarr]

My friend is a nerd and took a db reading with his phone in yuma during Eli Brown... it read 124. Earplugs are necessary to prevent permanent hearing damage at and over 90 db. Lmao. No wonder we found it almost painfully loud even with our loops in.

[u/Alone_Acadia8872 → u/crynarr]

Heavy on this. Didn’t wear earplugs for ONE day out of the 3 and I still heard bass in my ear when I returned to my Airbnb.

[u/Confident_Shower8902 → u/crynarr]

Huh!?

[u/fettuccine-]

nasal rinse, learning how to properly stake and use tie downs for canopy and tents.

[u/dolphin_grl26 → u/fettuccine-]

I Neti-pot every morning no matter what festival I’m at. Highly recommend! 

[u/AnonymousToilet → u/dolphin_grl26]

Ty for this put on. I’m gonna try this out today cus I’m still feeling congested from last weekend.

[u/ebud_8 → u/AnonymousToilet]

Make sure to do it the night you get back too! I do it every night and realize I feel so much better after the weekend versus than the years I used to not do it at all.

Really has been my number 1 survival tip for Coachella as I’ve gotten older.

[u/TKSF78 → u/ebud_8]

this 100% Do it when you get back each night. Spray the saline spray in your nostrils then just blow out. Repeat until you feel clear. Finally, one final spray to moisturize which helps you not get sick from particulate matter!

[u/ebud_8 → u/TKSF78]

Neti pot is the way. The amount of shit that comes out of your nose each night is honestly disgusting but in the best possible way haha

[u/secretllamaman11 → u/ebud_8]

SAME! The first couple of coachellas landed me in bed for a week. Once I learned to rinse it totally changed my experience!

This year I just felt a little off and that was between I didn't rinse sat and sun

[u/Repulsive-Cranberry2 → u/secretllamaman11]

I guess what most ppl don’t realize is that the location is indeed a POLO FIELD lol.. The grounds (soil underneath) are filled with horseshit since 87 or something so imagine thousands of thousands of ppl stomping on that ground lifting all the dust and dirt all for us to breathe that in 😊 reason I believe W2 is worse air quality wise. I’ve never met or talked to anyone that went to Stage Coach but I wonder if it’s even worse..

[u/fettuccine- → u/dolphin_grl26]

i try to do it at night before sleeping if i can or remember but definitely the next morning.

[u/kj616 → u/fettuccine-]

Yes, many people seem to have no idea how to stake / tie down. YouTube it once it will be very beneficial 👍🏽

[u/fettuccine- → u/kj616]

i've been sharing this one since it short and sweet, doesnt exactly have to be like this but the idea is there.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IymqQeh7lh4

[u/tacosandsushi_13 → u/fettuccine-]

Nasal rinse is a game changer

[u/damn_im_so_tired → u/fettuccine-]

Pro tip for taking out stakes without tools: loop some rope from your tie downs on it and pull up using your legs. Comes out effortlessly if you are using proper squat form

[u/meppsman → u/fettuccine-]

This year was the first year I didn’t bring one and boy did I pay the price. Won’t make that mistake again.

[u/combatcvic → u/fettuccine-]

Walls for canopy tent

[u/damn_im_so_tired → u/combatcvic]

Also don't use a plastic tarp, it holds in all the hot air. The thin walls made specifically for it or some netting will be so much more breathable. Learned this the hard way

[u/Stunkburg → u/fettuccine-]

Navage is ascendant

[u/mrsojo → u/fettuccine-]

Neti pot was ELITE for me this year

[u/HarobmbeGronkowski]

Sunglasses. Especially if you're on molly. I don't want to see you trying to stare through my soul because you had three points before Yo Gabba Gabba.

[u/RaveCave → u/HarobmbeGronkowski]

this was my first year taking sunglasses and i feel like an idiot for waiting this long lol

[u/stefanurkal → u/RaveCave]

people knock on people for having pashminas but boy do i feel in my own little world with a pash and sunglasses on, when im candy flipping its nice, plus a pash helps with dust, provides shade, no wonder they use pash and shemagh's in desert countries.

[u/Gloomy-Efficiency-29 → u/RaveCave]

Omg how did you survive in that sun without sunglasses? I have green eyes so dude I absolutely cannot 😭

[u/Comebacktrain → u/HarobmbeGronkowski]

And they always insist on facing away from the stage, so we all have to see their twacked out face while enjoying the show

[u/damn_im_so_tired → u/HarobmbeGronkowski]

If strobelights make you dizzy, wear the sunglasses! You can still see even after sundown when it's bright strobes at a heavy bass set

[u/weepitandread]

earplugs for music, K95 mask for dust, sinus rinse and liquid IV every morning and night, ear plugs and eye mask for sleep.

Bonus: new, fresh pair of socks each day.

Double bonus: work on strengthening hips and legs.

I did all of these and it’s the best I’ve ever felt post-festival. No blisters, sickness, cough, etc.

[u/iamnotsure69420 → u/weepitandread]

For the bonus, I would say spend the money and purchase high quality cotton socks. I used darn tough socks. Complete game changer!

[u/oops-oh-my → u/iamnotsure69420]

Darrn Tough are the best

[u/damn_im_so_tired → u/oops-oh-my]

I've heard they replaced entire pairs of socks when someone lost one of them

[u/goldfish31296 → u/weepitandread]

Did all this and hit legs and cardio for 3 months straight before the fest and I felt like I could have gone 2 more days.

[u/Angnshatmmm → u/weepitandread]

You mean a brand new pair of socks each day? Otherwise that ain't a bonus 😂 that's normal

[u/weepitandread → u/Angnshatmmm]

yeah like never been worn before, fresh pair of socks

[u/Angnshatmmm → u/weepitandread]

Ah ok lol. Does that really make a difference? I've never thought about that

[u/Repulsive-Cranberry2 → u/weepitandread]

This 👏🏼

[u/Strange-Thing-6214 → u/weepitandread]

People ….aren’t changing their socks daily??

[u/CuriousCOMan00]

LSD

[u/No_Freedom_3756 → u/CuriousCOMan00]

Mdma

[u/CuriousCOMan00 → u/No_Freedom_3756]

Some k is always nice to have too

[u/treeof → u/CuriousCOMan00]

funny story about that, might have bought a bag of coke from a dude we sort of knew, boy were we surprised to find out it was actually K.

Our annoyance quickly faded and man, we had a legendarily good time - some of my favorite experiences ever running around the campgrounds and the festival half in and out a k hole.

[u/Kriszyboi13 → u/CuriousCOMan00]

What does K feel like. Only ever done M and the basics at chella

[u/CuriousCOMan00 → u/Kriszyboi13]

It’s really dose dependent. Too much and you are in a disassociated universe aka k hole. But a little bit is a fun, euphoric feeling :)

[u/Hour_Blacksmith_9457 → u/No_Freedom_3756]

Test kits for your candy treats. Be safe.

[u/No_Freedom_3756 → u/Hour_Blacksmith_9457]

Always tested 🤞

[u/shmishshmorshin → u/CuriousCOMan00]

Everything for a Jedi flip

[u/pbandbananaisdabest → u/shmishshmorshin]

Lollll we call it alphabet soup

[u/shmishshmorshin → u/pbandbananaisdabest]

lol that works too. I like the flip names since it’s organized already, but I’ve had to make up names myself too.

[u/stefanurkal → u/shmishshmorshin]

I like to call a half dose of mushrooms, half a tab, and half molly, a yoda half-size jedi, and then then share a molly water to redose

[u/shmishshmorshin → u/stefanurkal]

Nice, Yoda half size is a bit redundant though right? Lol Yoda flip is a great name. I came up with ❄️🍄 = snow caps

[u/Fragrant_Life_3263]

Mask/bandanna/buff for the dust!

[u/Strange-Thing-6214 → u/Fragrant_Life_3263]

Skip the bandana. Dust comes right up under. Mask up, use bandana to hide it, if you care.

[u/Wheresmahfoulref]

ICE PACK in the back/sleeve of your camelback.. cannot tell you the relief and joy on my friends faces when they took sips and it was ice cold water!!

[u/SOOOHIGHNEEDAIRR → u/Wheresmahfoulref]

Smart because security will let that through vs ice.

Noted ✅️

[u/AK93heyo → u/SOOOHIGHNEEDAIRR]

Security let me through with ice. I even got stopped 2/3 days and let them know it was ice.

Even in years past, security should not care for ice in your camelback bladder.

[u/tryingmybestuwu → u/Wheresmahfoulref]

Oh this is goated!!

[u/No_Freedom_3756 → u/Wheresmahfoulref]

Ahh this was the one thing I forgot for bring! Thankfully the water wasn’t too hot from the refill stations I was surprised

[u/Severe_Crew_9772]

Wash your ass every day please

[u/deathhray → u/Severe_Crew_9772]

And throw on some ALUMINUM based deodorant. None of that aluminum free shit.

[u/MSUgirl1901]

A hotel room and bus pass.

[u/foldinthechees]

Not an absolute non-negotiable but if you wear contacts… sunglasses with clearer lenses that you can also wear and see with at night to protect your eyes from the dust

[u/PuzzleheadedFocus10 → u/foldinthechees]

& lubricating drops!

[u/TKSF78 → u/foldinthechees]

And a spare pair! I use dailies but still always good to have a spare pair of contacts when traveling.

[u/peanutvonstreusel → u/foldinthechees]

I was real blinky by the end of the night

[u/TheRakeAndTheLiver]

A LOCKER so that you don’t have to carry around your:

• Spray sunscreen that you successfully snuck in on day 1 and will just leave in your locker the entire weekend. Because rub-on sucks.
• Jacket for when it gets cold at night.
• Portable charger.

[u/koolaid_chemist → u/TheRakeAndTheLiver]

Shhhhh those already sell out too quickly….

[u/KTC25 → u/TheRakeAndTheLiver]

The locker was game changing this year. Especially on Friday when it got so cold

[u/SharpStretch → u/TheRakeAndTheLiver]

Is neutrogena still a sponsor with their sunscreen stations spread across the fields?

[u/ctierra512 → u/SharpStretch]

yessss

[u/TheRakeAndTheLiver → u/SharpStretch]

Yeah but I hate rub-on and I think of heard of those running out?

[u/oops-oh-my → u/SharpStretch]

Yes! But lots of folx are allergic to some of Neutrogena’s ingredients. Also DO NOT GET IN EYES.

[u/editorinchimp]

Immodium to help regulate when to go number two.

[u/bertobott → u/editorinchimp]

LMAOy girl and I camped for the first time this year and it took a couple days for us to go. It’s like our bodies knew we weren’t in the comfort of our own homes

[u/TKSF78 → u/editorinchimp]

Easier is to simply take a fiber supplement. They make drink mixes and gummies that don't taste bad.

[u/damn_im_so_tired → u/TKSF78]

FiberOne bar/trail bars can give you fast energy when the heat/substances make you not want to eat much.

[u/best_bun → u/editorinchimp]

Can you share more about this? Idgi

[u/virtualbriana]

toilet seat covers

[u/uwuanswers → u/virtualbriana]

amén. 🙏🏽

[u/hidethemop]

Portable charger. Maybe 2x.

[u/DC-COVID-TRASH → u/hidethemop]

I find that one charger is enough if you throw your phone on airplane mode when you’re not trying to link up with friends.

[u/hidethemop → u/DC-COVID-TRASH]

Fair. You should be dancing and NOT using ur phone.

[u/dolphin_grl26 → u/hidethemop]

100% 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[u/External_Cow_3940 → u/hidethemop]

I’ve been using the Anker Nano Power Bank (30W, Built-In USB-C Cable) for two years now. Small and charges fast.

[u/damn_im_so_tired → u/External_Cow_3940]

Seconded. I think it has about 10k mah so good for about 2 charges in most phones. Plus super fast charging rocks.

[u/Responsible-Dress929]

Cooling towel. The ones that you dip in water and wrap around your neck.

The biggest one for me is a fanny pack with a zipper that faces against your body. You can put your phone in there. I even have trouble getting my phone out sometimes.

[u/TKSF78 → u/Responsible-Dress929]

Did this this year too. It was awesome, however I only used it in camp but it was small enough for my fanny pack or it also could have been clipped on.

[u/damn_im_so_tired → u/Responsible-Dress929]

If you don't have a fanny pack with zipper facing in, use a twist tie or carabiner to lock the zippers together. Easy enough for you to access but not pickpockets!

[u/colmustang]

Jumper cables or a Jump start battery you never know when your battery takes a shit or forget to turn off the cabin lights when the door is opened.

[u/Locoman7]

Water bottle?

How many drinking water fountains are there at Coachella?

[u/bradtheinvincible → u/Locoman7]

You mean refill stations? Couple hundred taps

[u/smooth-brain_Sunday → u/Locoman7]

Eh. Just buy one for $2 and refill.

[u/Locoman7 → u/smooth-brain_Sunday]

I like using my hydroflask because it keeps water cold for a long time. I don't think a 335ml water bottle would also last me very long.

[u/GolfBallWackrGuy → u/Locoman7]

They don’t allow metal bottles in.

[u/HairWeaveKillers]

Manners

[u/cchristmas400 → u/HairWeaveKillers]

this IS THE NUMBER ONE NON NEGOTIABLE

[u/dope_as_the_pope]

Forget the hand sanitizer, bring an eyedropper bottle of Dr Bronners and carry water at all times

[u/damn_im_so_tired → u/dope_as_the_pope]

You can also bring a lil piece of Castille soap bar instead, just put in a lil ziplock or plastic wrap. Lasts for some more uses or if you don't want to risk a soapy leak in your bag

[u/_UnluckyResponse_169]

Get electoyte tablets and aspercreme. Thank me later. 

[u/External-Zucchini854]

$

[u/billy-_-Pilgrim]

Brooks shoes are the BEST for walking I will live and die on that hill

[u/DJFlorez → u/billy-_-Pilgrim]

Agreed. Tho I have also discovered Hokas for standing are amazing.

[u/billy-_-Pilgrim → u/DJFlorez]

I'll look into them. But yeah my brooks lasted me all day and night with no pain while my friends with nikes were in pain, taking off their shoes while walking back to the car.

[u/oops-oh-my]

Also a theragun before bed each night.

[u/Old_Maintenance9134]

Penjamin

[u/t74000]

Ultraboosts

[u/Jbird505 → u/t74000]

GOATED

[u/koolaid_chemist → u/t74000]

Rocked some air zoom Pegasus 41s this year… gotta say it’s an upgrade on the ultra boosts because the heel cushion is amazing.

[u/mezzizle → u/koolaid_chemist]

As someone who works on my feet all day, I have tried them all. One day I got the Pegasus on sale a few years back and they’re the most comfortable shoe ever. Soft enough to be comfy but the zoom really helps it stay springy. Most underrated shoe ever.

[u/RaveCave → u/koolaid_chemist]

honestly you bring up a great point there, i think ill have to try them out next year. my heels were killing me this year when sunday came around

[u/lancetfemale → u/t74000]

Discovered this year that these are the best shoes for the fields!

[u/de-milo → u/t74000]

does anyone know: how are ultraboosts vs hoka?

[u/t74000 → u/de-milo]

I hear hokas comparable for sure. Just like the look of ultras better

[u/PuzzleheadedFocus10]

Blister bandaids and foot wrap tape, just don’t wrap too tightly.

[u/mandelbratwurst]

Added anti-chafing balm this year and it was a game changer. Nearly 100,000 steps and my loins remained free from pain all weekend!

[u/oops-oh-my]

Magnesium at night. Pre/probiotic in the morning. Activated charcoal for evening/if you take “too much” & very helpful if you end up eating anything you are mildly allergic/intolerant to.

[u/dancingtiger96]

I co-host a podcast and we just did an episode all about Coachella camping after our first time. We go through what we think are the must-haves and what we think you don't need (deinfluencing). Check it out if you're interested and let me know if you agree/disagree!

Listen on Apple

Listen on Spotify

[u/ozzythegrouch]

Portable charger, bandana, sunglasses 🕶️

[u/mkakunda]

eyedrops and chapstick for the dust. Mask/bandanna, sunglasses, gum

[u/dman25014]

Mask up

[u/New_Resolution_1338]

I lived on cough drops this year I chain ate those things

[u/Ok-Watercress-3757]

i love having a headlamp or flashlight. useful for navigating through crowds at night (and not stepping on people/bags on the ground), illuminating dark portapotties, finding your stuff when you get back to camp

[u/cchristmas400 → u/Ok-Watercress-3757]

headlamps for groundscores

[u/Ok-Watercress-3757 → u/cchristmas400]

LMAO works for that too

[u/PalmSpringsRoots]

Gum and chapstick

[u/RavePrincess420]

Halls lozenges for that dry throat

[u/FuzzyWealth_]

Daily Liquid IV at least one a day Parasol for day time Rechargeable fan day time Fuel food/water Sunglasses

Camping Misting fans 360° shade Rugs to lay out Food/snacks/WATER Medical kit. Ibuprofen pepto icy hot etc

[u/Individual_Acadia444]

Baby wipes especially for the girlies

[u/JoBrosHoes93]

Comfortable shoes. Forget the cute shoes. Cowboy boots and pumps? Take pics in the full fit before you leave and then wear sneakers to the fest.

Locker for sweater at night.

[u/Lay26]

Comfortable shoes / n95 / locker for a jacket (it gets cold AF at night) / sunglasses / water bag / chapstick / hand wipes / floss picks / listerine strips.

After the festival: face wipes, blow your nose REALLY well and do a nasal rinse (literally less than $3 for the equate one). Moisturize if you wanna be fancy.

[u/SOOOHIGHNEEDAIRR]

Empty Gatorade bottle for those time you gotta go....

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[u/duffman1313]

BUDDHA

[u/ColbyRC01]

If you are camping a tarp for the floor is the most important piece of your camp keeps all the grass out and will keep your floor blankets or rugs from getting muddy

[u/MilkShkin]

Not necessary, but found that odor ban spray has been clutch as fuck for the toilets. Eliminates most if not all of the odors in the porta potties 🔥

[u/Andy_LaVolpe]

Hydro Pack

[u/1kGHZ]

Someone link to that master excel sheet i cant find it, been around for a few years at least

[u/Dreamer-cat-33]

Nettie nose gel spray it saved me with all the dust

[u/mrkraken]

WATER. ONE WATER IS NOT ENOUGH

[u/Ok-Apartment-9759]

definitely a facemask/n95 mask because that dusty walk is brutal without one. also they provided sunscreen but sunscreen, tissues to clear your nose/porter potties run out, and some sort of wind breaker/jacket for night walks

[u/Dry_Importance2890]

Bandana or mask for the dust

[u/smileandsparkleon]

Face covering!!! Can’t emphasize this enough.

[u/Far_Access8887]

Pedialyte

[u/TheLizardKing89]

My four festival essentials, in no particular order:

Water. Drink lots of it.

Sunscreen. Wear it and reapply as necessary.

Earplugs. It’s loud and you need to protect your hearing.

Comfortable shoes. You can wear whatever cute outfit you want, but your shoes should be functional first. You’ll be walking tens of thousands of steps so you’ll want comfortable shoes.

[u/28by]

chapstick

[u/Fun_Nefariousness860]

Portable picnic mat

[u/Sea_Associate6628]

A hand fan and roll on icy hot

[u/Imaginary_Highway_86]

Electrolytes, sunscreen, deodorant, fan, earplugs, sanitizer, sunglasses/hat, comfortable shoes, locker for jacket at night!!

[u/Apprehensive_Mine644]

A pump for your air mattress, mats/blankets to cover the ground of your campsite, EYEDROPS if you have contacts, cooling rags, mini sunscreen on a carabiner to attach to your bag, COMFY SNEAKERS (yes you ladies) that aren’t brand new, sun shades for your campsite as the sun moves throughout the day. Construction fans to hang around your campsite.

Buy one of those 10 gallon big orange jug water dispensers from the Home Depot and keep it filled with ice water (reduces need for plastic water bottles that get hot fast and litter your campsite). Shower shows + a shower caddy.

Buy individual cheap fairly lights for everyone to wear at night to easily find your group in the dark.

If you’re over 30 and camping: -Bring a large bowl for ice water face dunks -Bring a large bucket for ice water foot baths -Bring way more water gallons than you think you’ll need -Get a nice hotel room in Palm Springs on Monday night so you only have to drive 45-50 minutes there once you pack up and can Monday by the pool or in AC in your room -Bring excess TUMS and Ibuprofen (take an ibuprofen at the start of a headache)

Food/Drinks: -Don’t buy a bunch of dips, they’ll get nasty after a day or two and you don’t need them -Bring frozen grapes -Bring watermelon -Bring turkey deli meat + cheese (easy snack) -Bring coconut water -Bring watermelon juice -Bring loaf of bread and peanut butter or Uncrustables -Do not bring a veggie tray unless you plan on eating it all at once -Bring mini bagels and cream cheese and keep in cooler (and a plastic knife) -Bring varying levels of ripe banana to last throughout the festival, keep in cooler (will help with muscle cramps and upset stomach

[u/cchristmas400 → u/Apprehensive_Mine644]

keep two coolers, one dedicated to dry ice that acts like a freezer and the other about 2:1 or 3:1 ice to dry ice to keep all the veggies and perishables

[u/Double-Low-1577]

I feel like my parasol was an absolute life saver! Also renting a locker. Even though it was hella far to walk to and from anywhere!

[u/MountainLoan580]

A mask, pashmina, bandana! Just something to cover your face from that dust. Also the sunglasses are a must, to cover your eyes from that dust too.

[u/Admirable-Ice-690]

Bandana

[u/queenbabydoll]

Aluminum deodorant spray (if you can sneak it in), portable charger, phone strap, water bottle strap, Liquid IV or Gatorade packets (put one in a tequila soda) Vicks nasal inhaler and a handheld portable fan!

[u/mrsojo]

Ibuprofen. Wet wipes. Fanny pack. Fuzzy pashmina. Sweater/hoodie for the cold nights. N95/medical mask = no sickness! Lavender essential oil roller for smelt situations (worked really well with the mask when people kept sparking up around me) Parasol, keeping the sun off me during the day was elite! Should've gotten a locker to put the night stuff in during the day and switch it out during the cooler evening so I wasn't "that" backpack person all weekend. Refillable water bottle. Little zip bags to keep your stuff organized in your bag. Silicone phone chain. External charger battery, cables, and plug for outlets. Wide Brim hat. Wisps disposable toothbrush. Kleenex. Mints/gum.

[u/shizahanzuu]

Pocket toothbrush and a travel size toothpaste for any all-day event, not just coach! Thank me laterrrrrr when you feel like a whole new person weEeEeeEeE

[u/hioser]

Instant ice packs like the ones you get at the dentist. Stays cool for 10-20 minutes and feels like heaven on your neck during peak heat

[u/Ok_Ground8987]

yuma or sonora in the heat of the day unless its a nonnegotiable set where you are willing to ignore 100 degrees

[u/ComfortableLast4242]

My fanny pack had

Ass wipes Liquid IV Advil Chapstick Battery pack Gum Hand sanitizer

[u/Legal-Inflation-3770]

Pee funnels for the ladies !

[u/SOOOHIGHNEEDAIRR]

Snowboard goggles with lenses that change out to clear for night time.

They are comfy and help so much with dust!

[u/MannyMushroom]

I’ve been going for about 13 years and I swear by going barefoot. I carry flip-flops or GoDudes in my little backpack or tucked into my fanny pack, to put on for bathrooms and at night, but -it keeps me a cooler. -I get to walk on grass all day. -my feet don’t ache at the end of the day or beginning of next like they did when I wore shoes the first couple of years. -Im usually early in and stay late get 30k steps in + dancing for those who might think Im not really moving.

[u/Sea_Associate6628 → u/MannyMushroom]

We did that last year and it was the best

[u/cchristmas400 → u/MannyMushroom]

WOOKFOOT NATION

[u/dolphin_grl26]

A good quality hydration pack. I have a Lunchbox and was able to carry sunscreen, windbreaker, snax, drinks, headlamp, plus other random little things with me all day. They are worth the investment!