Summer Festival Survival Guide: How to Prepare

The temps are rising. The days are longer. You know what that means? Summer festival season is a go!! We’ve been waiting all year for this. The summer’s gonna be packed with sexy festival outfits, banger lineups and all of the PLUR vibes. If you’re an experienced festival goer, you know exactly what to expect, and you’re super pumped for it.

But maybe you’re not experienced. Maybe this is your first summer festival. Even if you’ve been to festivals before, summer is a whole different ball game. The heat is intense, so it’s essential to stay cool and hydrated. Camping is a big part of summer festival culture, and that’s something you definitely have to be prepared for. Going into a festival with zero prep can totally put a damper on your fun!

Don’t worry babe, we got you! We’re dropping the deets on everything you need to know, from camping to outfit ideas to beating the heat. Keep scrolling for the ultimate summer festival survival guide!

How to Camp at a Summer Festival

If you’re choosing to camp, there are a few things you gotta know. First things first, let’s talk about the tent. Bring one that’s bigger than you need. The box might SAY it comfortably fits four people, but it might actually turn out to be a tight fit. Plus, you’re gonna want extra room for all your festival gear anyway. Trust us when we say this: get a bigger tent!

Practice pitching that tent, too. You don’t wanna get to the camping grounds and realize you have no idea what the heck you’re doing. Read the instructions, gather the tools you need and practice pitching it with your besties. It’s the perfect excuse to go camping in your backyard!

Here’s another thing: you’re gonna want either an air mattress or foam mattress pad. A sleeping bag alone won’t cut it! After a long day of raving, you don’t wanna sleep on the hard, rocky ground. A cushiony bed is essential for surviving those long festival weekends.

Lastly, pack anything you’d bring on a normal camping trip. We’re talking coolers, blankets, sleeping bags, folding lawn chairs and trash bags. Definitely trash bags. Camp sites get messy, y’all! And don’t forget to bring a portable charger for all your electronics. We recommend a solar charger since they don’t have to plug into a power source.

FYI: you can still camp without roughing it! Many festivals offer glamping pods and luxury tents for an additional price. It’s expensive, but you’ll be livin’ it up in style!

Additional Tips for Festival Goers

Alright fam. We’ve covered festival outfits, festival camping and finding the right festival for you. There are still a few more festival hacks we want you to know! Let’s wrap things up with some final tips for having a fun (and safe) time this summer:

• Stay hydrated: We can’t stress this enough—drink tons of water!! You’re gonna sweat up a storm from all the dancing, crowded areas and summer heat. Bring a hydration pack, and refill it throughout the weekend. In addition to drinking water, you’ll need to replenish the electrolytes and nutrients you lose through sweat. They won’t let you bring sports drinks into the festival, but you can bring electrolyte tablets that’ll dissolve in your hydration pack. And remember: it’s important to hydrate BEFORE the festival, too!
• Protect yourself from the sun: Nothing ruins the fun like a bad sunburn. Stay protected by putting on sunscreen and an SPF lip balm. Once isn’t enough—you gotta reapply that ish throughout the day! Wear a brimmed hat and a cute pair of sunnies to shield yourself from the beating sun. And, if you can fit it in your bag, bring a mister or spray bottle to help you cool off. It feels AH-MAZ-ING!
• Bring snacks: There will be tons of festival food for you to enjoy. But you’ll also need snacks to keep you going throughout the day. We don’t mean candy and potato chips. We’re talkin’ food that’ll fuel your body! Bring healthy snacks like dried fruit, nuts, jerky, trail mix and protein bars.
• Make time for resting: There are a lot of sets you wanna see. But if you don’t take breaks, you’re gonna burn out. Fast. Schedule breaks in between sets so you can recharge and get ready to go hard again. Take a nap, read a book, sit in the shade or do a quick yoga flow. It’s all about balance!

The Ultimate Outfit Awaits You at Neva Nude

Know the best part about festival season? Creating summer festival outfits (well, WE think it’s the best part). And we’re here to help you do just that. Neva Nude’s got all the festival essentials you need to piece together an outfit that’s comfy, cool and stylish. Grab your sunnies, grab your festie besties, and get your booty to that summer festival, bb!