After having picked the artists you absolutely must see, made the playlists, dusted off your cowboy boots, coordinated with your friends and marked your calendar, there’s still one big question: what do I put in my bag to go to the festival?
The Rules at Boots and Hearts
Click here to consult Boots and Hearts’ full FAQ. Only small bags, purses and fanny packs are allowed in the main entertainment area.
Tip: tie sweaters around your waist and bring a carabiner to hook your water bottle to the outside of your bag to free up some room!
Festival Bag Must-Haves
A little checklist for you to make sure you’ve got everything you need on your next festival endeavour:
• A pair of sunglasses
• Your favourite sunscreen (stay away from aerosols as they aren’t allowed!)
• An empty water bottle to fill later. Make sure it’s not glass!
• Comfortable shoes to make it to the end of the day (cowboy boots and dancing don’t always mix)
• A sweater for later
• Hand sanitizer is always a must
• A portable charger for a worry-free evening
• A pack of tissues can come in handy
• A couple Band-Aids just in case
• A pack of gum or mints to keep it fresh
• Some cash if your phone dies or the card reader does
• Ear plugs because auditory health is important
• Some snacks for when the lines are just too long
• Hair ties for when the wind picks up
The Wellness Edit
While festival grounds will never rival the spa in terms of relaxation, we still have a few tricks up our sleeve (or bag) to help enhance the wellness factor of your festival adventures:
• An essential oil roll-on to keep some classic festival scents at bay
Tip: Lavender essential oil smells great, and it works as a bug repellent, helps with bug bites and has a great calming effect for when the crowds get a bit overwhelming
• A natural bug spray to keep those pesky mosquitoes away
• If you didn’t listen to the comfy shoe suggestion and do wear your cowboy boots, pack a pair of flip-flops for the trek out of the festival
• A mini notebook to write down your thoughts or keep track of important festival info (in case your phone dies). If you need a second during the day, you can always use your notebook for journaling or doodling. Don’t forget a pen or pencil!
• Your favourite hand cream to keep your skin hydrated
• A headache balm just in case
• A face mist for a midday refresher
Need to recover after the festival?
We know just the place! Find out exactly how we will be recovering from all our festival fun in one of our latest blogs.
