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April · Indio, California
Coachella
Sun protection, hydration, comfortable closed-toe footwear, and a light nighttime layer earn more space than novelty gear.
Open guide →June · Manchester, Tennessee
Bonnaroo
Your camp is part of the trip: prioritize shade, sleep, rain protection, and an easy way to keep important items dry.
Open guide →Late August–early September · Black Rock Desert, Nevada
Burning Man
Water, dust protection, visibility, shade, repair supplies, and Leave No Trace planning come before optional comfort upgrades.
Open guide →Late June · Pilton, Somerset, England
Glastonbury
Waterproofs and boots you trust are the whole game. A dry sleep system and a way to keep one set of clothes dry beat any amount of extra outfits.
Open guide →Late July · Boom, Belgium
Tomorrowland
Pack for both sun and rain in the same day bag. If you're staying at DreamVille, a compact camp setup you can fly with matters more than luxury gear.
Open guide →Late July–early August · Grant Park, Chicago
Lollapalooza
Travel light and legal: the clear-bag policy shapes everything. Hydration, sun protection, and comfortable shoes cover ninety percent of what matters at a day festival.
Open guide →Mid-May · Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Nevada
EDC Las Vegas
Pack for night: hydration you can carry for eight hours, a layer for 4am, and comfortable shoes for concrete and long shuttle lines. Sleep planning back at the hotel is part of the packing list.
Open guide →Late March · Bayfront Park, Miami
Ultra Music Festival
Sun protection and hydration are the core. Everything you carry should survive rain and sweat: waterproof your phone and keep the day bag minimal.
Open guide →Late June · Rothbury, Michigan
Electric Forest
This is a full camping trip: shelter, sleep, camp lighting, and rain gear come first. Lights aren't just practical here — the forest at night is the whole point.
Open guide →Early October (two weekends) · Zilker Park, Austin, Texas
Austin City Limits
Treat it as a hot-weather festival with a fall evening attached: sun protection and water for the day, one warm layer for the night sets.
Open guide →Mid-August · Óbuda Island, Budapest, Hungary
Sziget Festival
A week is long: sun protection, camp shade, and a way to keep clothes and yourself reasonably fresh matter more than at a weekend event. Most attendees fly in, so pack to luggage limits.
Open guide →Late July · Naeba Ski Resort, Niigata, Japan
Fuji Rock
Proper rain gear — jacket and pants, not a poncho alone — plus footwear with real grip. Veterans treat it as a light hiking trip that happens to have a world-class lineup.
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