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Photo: The bunk beds police
Regardless of your personal habits, drug use can be common at festivals. It is important to know the location of medical tents, pay attention to your environment and to note for your fellow festival goers as you want them to look at you.
I strongly recommend being trained in the administration of naloxone (Narcan). It occurs opioid overdose, and it is easy to obtain training and medicines itself cheaply. I have taken mine through enddosemous online. It lasted half an hour and cost $ 5. I compare it to the knowledge of CPR or the salvation of salvation; You hope you never have to use it, but it’s really good to have the knowledge just in case.
I also recommend looking at medicine test kits. You can get it from the staple police and Dancesafe. Fentanyl test strips are affordable, and it takes little time to test any substances there. Some festivals have seller tents that will test substances with amnesty. It is not hurt to be prepared.
Finally, I recommend signing up for bunkbot warnings, if applicable. It is an emergency warning system that people are found as dangerous substances. It adds another layer of reduction in damage and helps you be extra attentive if necessary.
Stick together
Since telephone service at festivals can be mocking, and not all have a smart watch, the buddy system is invaluable. My group, where possible, holds together, and if someone has to separate, they make sure someone in the system knows where he is going. We also indicate a measurement place, both within the festival grounds and outside the gates, in case of emergencies. Note your area, and don’t be afraid to contact volunteers or employees in the festival if you need help.
Unfortunately, bags happen. Make sure your stolen device protection sets up your compatible iPhone or Android phone. You may also want to set up some Bluetooth trackers for your wallet, bag or other necessities. Most major festivals have a dedicated loss and founding program. Read its details before you arrive, so you are known if necessary.
Just for fun
Photo: Louryn Strampe
Of course, it is good to be prepared with the essentials. But finally festivals go about it fun. Here is a list of festive accessories that you may just want on hand for the joy of them.
Kandi manufacturing sets for $ 20: Thanks to the Taylor Swift Eras tour, is a feature of electronic music, but thanks to the Taylor Swift Eras tour, more music genres are working on. Any beads will work, but I recommend Stretch Magic Elastic to ($ 17) – the cheap stuff falls apart too easily.
Flowing props: There are many toys that some dancers would like to use. I am partly of the Fiberflies Pixel Whip ($ 85), but the Flowtoys Podpoi ($ 135) is another popular choice. You can even get loasters and light staff. It is very nice to dance with (and they will entertain your fellow participants).
Small Gifts: Small ducks. Sprout for your hair. Squishy animals. Festivals often hold a culture of gift-giving. It is not expected, but it may be nice to have something to pass on to the people you meet. Consider bringing a few trinkets – you can even make a new friend or seven.
A night light for $ 19: If you are at a camping festival, you can move around in the dark. And sometimes you just want to grab a bite of the cooler without shining a flashlight. I like this night light because it offers a soft glow – enough to see, but not so bright that I wake everyone up in the area.
A camp towel for $ 16: Sometimes it rains outside. Sometimes you accidentally waste a whole beat in your tent. Either way, a camp towel is handy. They are super absorbent, and they dry quickly.
Fun clothing: When it comes to festival clothing, you can be as fat or as practical as you want. Do not sacrifice comfort in the name of fashion! But if you are looking for nice clothes to put on, I recommend that you look at Iheartraves and Rave Wonderland. It is EDM adjoining, but they will work for everything from Bonnaroo to Burning Man to EDC. Your favorite artist trading is probably also a good starting point. And if in doubt, you can always take access to a bucket hat or a pashmina style to make your outfit a little more adventurous.
A Bandana for $ 14: We have many feelings about the importance of a small, multi -purpose cloth. Music festivals are often dusty and dirty. A bandana works as a facial cover, a sweat breaker, a quick place to sit and an easy way to wipe up junk drinks. Put some in your suitcase and you will be better prepared.
I tested this equipment by attending many, many music festivals over the course of a few years. (This year, the timetable, secret dreams, infrasound, infrasound equinox, power fields and a show at the caves, I have also attended heavy hits such as Lost Lands and Electric Forest in the past.) I have used ten times in this guide ten times. This is what I pack every time I attend, and I always test new equipment to evaluate whether it is worth the space (or the spiritual energy it needs).
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