A Checklist of Summer Music Festival Supplies

Just like trips to the beach and camping trips, summer music festivals require certain supplies in order to make the trip pleasant and comfortable. Go over this summer music festival checklist for a list of supplies to help you weather the crowds and hot summer elements.

Packing for a Summer Music Festival

Check the website for the summer music festival to find out certain details, such as whether specific items, such as water bottles and food, are allowed in. Many summer music festivals require drink bottles to be sealed, prohibit cameras and so forth. For your safety and comfort, pack the following:

• A big water bottle, if permitted
• A bottle of sun block
• Ear plugs
• Emergency medications such as allergy pills and inhalers
• Lip balm
• Snacks, if permitted
• Sunglasses.

A summer music festival checklist wouldn't be complete without these experience-enhancing accessories:

• A backpack or messenger bag to put everything in
• A blanket to sit on
• A camera or camera phone
• A poncho, in case of rain.

Summer music festivals that span several days often offer campground rental, which means that you won't have to pay for a hotel. If you plan on camping out, take the following:

• Car phone charger
• Coffee
• Cooking equipment
• Cooler
• Flashlight
• Food
• French press (for coffee and tea)
• Hammer
• Ice
• Pillows
• Portable stove
• Sleeping bag
• Tarp
• Tent
• Tent locks
• Toilet paper
• Towels
• Trash bags
• Travel-sized toiletries
• Water.

Add a few 'just-in-case' items to complete your summer music festival checklist. These include:

• Emergency cash
• Extra car keys
• First aid kit
• Written list of emergency contacts.