Your car is the perfect place for all your valuables, and I prefer to keep my clothes and toiletries in my car and use it as a closet. Of course, a cooler is necessary to keep your drinks or perishable foods cold. Fairy lights are super cute and vibey when they hang from your canopy and are good for a little light at nighttime. Fans and misters will be great to help during the hot days, but you can always take a dip in the lake to cool off as well. A table is also a must to put miscellaneous items, cups, or whatever on. You definitely want a canopy above your living space to beat the heat and provide shade along with tapestries (or flat sheets) to hang down from the canopy which creates more shade (and privacy if necessary). I personally like a large rug, carpet, or turf for the living area so I can comfortably walk around barefoot. (The earplugs are necessary for the show too!)įor your “living room,” you will need camping chairs to sit in, but I am a big fan of inflatable couches to lounge back. I also suggest having a lantern or source of light inside your tent at night and DO NOT FORGET an eye mask and earplugs to get that real good sleep. Do whatever gets you the best night’s sleep. Some prefer a cot while others simply bring a sleeping bag and pillow for the ground. I personally love to bring an air mattress with sheets, fuzzy blankets, and pillows (don’t forget the air mattress pump). For your “bedroom” you need a tent, stakes, something to put the stakes in the ground (do not forget that mallet!), and bedding. Think of your camping spot as three sections: your bedroom, your living room, and your car. Let’s start with the basics like a tent, camping chairs, canopy (or EZ up), and bedding. Let’s talk about your home for the weekend and everything you need to have a comfortable and livable camping space. Fuel your body with real nutrition, not junk! LIB features vegan cuisine, smoothies, and lots of fresh favorites. They have a plethora of healthy options compared to the typical festival’s chicken tenders and pizza options (nothing wrong with a slice of pepperoni but I can’t live off greasy food all weekend). Most people love bringing small grills to cook their meals and I highly suggest it, but I personally love indulging in all the food vendors available at LIB. For snacks, I personally love having protein bars, bananas, oranges, trail mix, beef jerky, and similar nonperishable items.

Think about foods that will make you feel good and keep you energized and going. It is equally important to stay well-nourished and fed during the weekend. Another key to hydration is Liquid IV or something similar, they are lifesavers! Any hydration multiplier or electrolytes will work but I like to put one packet of Liquid IV in my hydration backpack every day. With that being said, there are free water stations throughout the grounds but it’s good to have plenty of your own at your campground.

It’s always better to have extra water than not enough. I know that sounds extra, but with the extreme heat in the central valley plus all the energy you are exerting from walking and dancing all day, you are going to need it. I would plan for 2 gallons a day per person. I cannot stress it enough, WATER! You need water and you need tons of it.

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