Are you ready for music festival season to kick off this Spring? It is that time again. Time to spend at least 48 – 90 hours of your life soaking up sounds, scents, and feelings that are music festivals. There will be lots of time for making memories, getting lost to the beat, and meeting new people from all over the globe.
What music festivals will you be checking out this year? Coachella? Lollapalooza? Burning Man? Bonnaroo? Whatever you fancy, you will want to make sure you pack everything you need, including a festival tent.
For a successful, enjoyable, and safe time, there a couple of things you absolutely do not want to forget.
A few of the necessities you will want to bring with you are:
- Comfortable clothing and shoes.
- Water and non-perishable snacks.
- Sunscreen.
- Flashlights.
- Portable cell phone chargers.
- Foldable chairs.
- First aid kit.
- And, of course – a festival tent.
You may be wondering why a tent is so important when attending music festivals that last multiple days. Believe it or not, you will need a tent. And, here is why:
A festival tent provides from the weather
You have surely heard the saying, April showers bring May flowers, right? Well, music festival season kicks on in, perhaps, the wettest part of the year for some regions. Partying and soaking up the tunes while getting soaked – literally – does not feel good after, say, hour 23.
And, if your venue is not located in an area prone to springtime rain showers, then you may find that you are dealing with other weather conditions, such as incredibly hot days or very cool nights. Since you can’t control the climate at these outdoor concerts, a festival tent can provide you relief from the sun, as well as any cool wind that may find its way to you.
Don’t leave the weather to chance and don’t assume you won’t want to cool off or warm up at some point during the festival.
Stand out in the crowd
Imagine yourself surrounded by thousands and thousands of people all set up to have a blast at the music festival. Now, imagine that you get a call from your friend who asks where your base is.
What will you tell him?
After all, you could say that you are twelve rows back from the crazy dancing guy with purple hair, then six spots to the right of the group grilling hot dogs – when you are facing the stage.
Those directions honestly won’t help anyone and will leave your friends lost and frustrated.
And, if that doesn’t get you thinking, what about this? You go on the hunt for a bathroom – when you finally find it, you have no idea how to get back to your stuff.
With so many people, it’s hard to even know which direction you are heading.
Bringing a festival tent with you can help solve this problem.
See, a tent can be customized to come in all shades of color. You can hang flags, get decked out in glow in the dark lights or battery-operated string lights, or you can just opt for a neon color tent with a high peak.
However you choose to do it, a tent can help you be spotted in the crowd.
Keep some organization amidst the chaos
Not long after arriving at the festival, you are going to want to ensure that you have a bit of organization.
You will quickly see just how many people are there and how easy it is to lose your belongings. Having a tent with you means that you can keep all your possessions in one location – safely.
You won’t have to worry about your stuff getting trampled, lost, or destroyed. This peace of mind will allow you to enjoy yourself just a tad bit more.
Sometimes you just need to chill
How many hours can you stand up and party before you fall over from exhaustion?
You may think that you can last for hours and hours, but, truth is, you are going to need to catch some shut-eye – and you surely won’t want to do that without a tent.
If you are overly tired, you aren’t likely to remember the experience as well as if you are rested. So, when your least favorite bands are taking the stage, this is your cue to check out.
Pop up your tent, put in some noise-canceling headphones, cover your eyes with a fuzzy eye mask, and knock out. You will feel much better after you do.
A festival tent won’t just come in handy for your sleeping pleasure.
What if you and your friend want to just sit back and relax in the shade for a bit? You know, take a load off your feet or your tired dancing legs.
The tent is your space – your social gathering spot or intimate retreat – whatever you choose to call it.
Bring an extra tent
Ok, you may be wondering why we would tell you that you now need two tents after just trying to convince you that you need one. But, it is true.
What if you want to watch the show and mingle with your fellow music lovers, but you’d gladly welcome some shade? You cannot very well bring everyone comfortably into your tent.
However, if you invest in an open canopy-type tent, you can kick back, watch the show, mingle with your neighbors, and have a dry, shaded spot to call home for the length of the festival.
Think of it as your living room – and the tent is your bedroom. It’s a perfect home away from home! Alright, well maybe that is a little exaggerated, but you get the idea.
Music festivals are fun and exciting. They are the perfect place to let loose and get absorbed by the beat of the music.
Enjoy the festival – day and night – and use a festival tent to make the most of it.
It can keep you dry and shaded if the weather is rough. And, it can provide you privacy when you need to check yourself out for a bit.
So, as you run down your checklist for your selected music festivals this spring, do not forget your festival tent – or two!