Outdoor music festivals, particularly Atlanta outdoor music concerts and those held in other locations known for high temperatures, require the right equipment. If you are planning on camping, you should also be sure to bring the right camping gear, which this article will discuss a little later. Firs things first, though, here are the ten essential items that every outdoor music festival attendee should never be without:
Sunblock. The dangers of UV rays are well documented. Not only can they cause sunburn, but skin damage now can lead to cancer further down the road, which is why it is so important to bring, and use plenty of high SPF sunblock so that you can safely soak up the sun while you’re listening to your favorite bands perform live.
Toilet Paper. This is the concert supply that no one wants to talk about, but everyone realizes that they do need it when they encounter a outdoor music concert portable toilet with no bathroom. Toilet paper also doubles as facial tissues, which is another reason why you should always bring some with you.
Headlamp It sounds a little strange, but this head gear isn’t just for miners. It also comes in handy for nighttime bathroom visits, as well as any other night time activities when artificial or natural light isn’t available or abundant.
Baby Wipes: Again, this may not be the first thing that occurs to you, but when you stop to think about it, you’ll realize that you may not have time for a shower everyday, and the last thing that you want to do is discover that you have bad BO when you are standing in a large crowd. Even if your hair gets a little greasy, you can still feel clean with baby wipes, and in a pinch, they come in handy for cleaning up messes as well.
First Aid Kit: All legally run festivals are required to have first aid services available, as well as an ambulance on call, but they often times are not able to provide more simple types of remedies, such as headache medicine for the times when standing next to the huge speakers is starting to make you feel like you have a herd of elephants running around in your skull. This is why it makes sense to bring your own first aid kit, once that includes more practical items, such as Band-Aids, antibiotic ointment, and of course, aspirin.