Showering at Chicken O'clock
We all know it too well, but staying clean at a festival isn’t the easiest thing to manage. With showers packed from noon to 10 PM, your only options are to wake up super early (impossible) or miss out on the best concerts of the festival... unless you're smarter than the rest. To grab a shower, just head over at 5 AM, 6 AM, or 7 AM, when you come back from the festival site. At that time, most festival-goers are either asleep or busy with after-party activities, which leaves you with the perfect chance to clean up. Plus, we can assure you that with this strategy, the wake-ups the next day are way less difficult: it’s just perfect!
Fleeing Your Tent
During festival time, a tent can become your best ally, but also your worst enemy. For the lucky ones, you may have invested in a Fresh & Black tent, but sometimes that’s not enough. So sleep in the shade. By doing this, you'll avoid waking up in a sweat at 11:30 AM. But here’s another little tip: don’t forget that the sun moves, and so does the shade, so be strategic to avoid sunburns.
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The Holy Trinity
A little tip: don’t even think about leaving without a gazebo, table, and camp chairs. Picture this: it’s a sweltering afternoon at the Main Square, and the temperature’s hitting 38°C. Your gazebo is your lifesaver, providing a blessed patch of shade. Now you’re at the Ardentes, and heavy rain is pouring down on you. No worries, you can shelter from that downpour under your gazebo! And now, it’s 6 PM—the pre-party hour: everyone gathers around the table to gear up and play some card games to get you in the mood. It’s definitely easier than sitting on the ground in the rain!squo;grass without a flat surface.
The Water Jug
Water can become a rare commodity at festivals, so our ultimate tip for keeping it handy is to bring an empty water jug with you. It's important to go with it empty because, when full, it would be too heavy for the path from the festival entrance to the camping area. But once you're there, you can easily carry back 5 to 8 liters of water in one go, pretty cool, right?
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Close everything, no matter the cost.
No one will ever blame you for not being a neat freak at a festival. But for your comfort, we really recommend that you put all your stuff in your bag as soon as you’re done using it. Why? In case of rain, having your bag and tent closed will help limit the disaster of wet clothes. And even with a big sunny day, it will prevent you from finding an ant nest or any other suspicious insect in your T-shirt.
Become the master of electricity
So yes, bringing a power strip to a festival might seem silly, but it might just save your life. Everyone knows that your battery becomes super precious at a festival. Whether it’s to charge your wristband, check the Track List, or find your friends, it’s essential. So a power strip will let you charge your phone, your ba...Portable battery and those of your friends at the same time. No more fighting for space in the charging locker or the stress of being alone in the crowd without any battery.
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Stay Hydrated, Always
At a festival, under the bright sun, it's absolutely essential to stay hydrated at all times. Water bottles, little electrolyte and mineral supplements if you have them, but the key is to drink water throughout the day and night. This will also help you say goodbye to hangovers.
The Anti-Heat Remedy
If you start feeling too hot, grab the first piece of fabric you can find and soak it in cool water. Once you've done that, feel free to make yourself a scarf, tuck it under your cap, or even wear it as a t-shirt. With that, you'll be ready to enjoy the festivities!, it's -2 or 3°C, we can assure you of that. And when the water warms up, just swiftly spin the fabric over your head to cool down!
The secret: dressing poorly
This advice might seem worn out, but it really shouldn't be overlooked: prioritize comfort over style. For shoes, make sure to have very (very) comfortable and waterproof ones, you never know. For your bag, don’t miss out on the fanny pack which will help you keep your belongings safe. And finally, when it comes to accessories, don't forget headgear of all kinds to avoid sunstroke and sunglasses. With just that, your festival will go from unmanageable to manageable!
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Earplugs, or Your Best Allies
Last but not least, remember to take care of your ears by not getting too close to the speakers and maybe even equipping yourself with earplugs. Plus, in addition to preventing hearing loss, earplugs will help you sleep, even if the tent next to yours decides to blast some techno at 8:30 am—what a treat!