Slowly but surely, the calendar is moving closer to festival season. If you are a festival enthusiast and a weekend full of fun and music, spent in the dust and supplemented by sleeping on the hard ground is what you seek every year, we are sure that you have your backpack perfectly prepared months in advance.
But what about those of us who are new to music festivals? How is the modern man supposed to enjoy them without worry? Whether you're going to a festival for the first time or just need to brush up on your festival routine, we're flying in well in advance to help you make sure you don't get lost this year.
What to wear?
Summer festivals demand that you wear the craziest thing you can find in your closet. Leave it at home, you're not Russell Brand. Also, know that the only people who will read your funny T-shirt are a bunch of high school kids who trip over you on the way to their tent. While looking sophisticated is not something that comes to mind when you think of a festival, understated elegance is the key to blending in without blending in.
Polo shirt instead of a T-shirt
While there's nothing wrong with a simple t-shirt in itself, a polo shirt not only looks good, but it also protects your precious neck from sunburn. Plus, cotton is super breathable and perfect for those in their thirties in the sun. Especially, gentlemen, we know you're hot, but if you play football more on FIFA than outside, you'd better not take off your t-shirt. However, if you still want to be a little different, you can't go wrong with a floral print shirt. It's summer, right?
Denim shirt
It may sound a bit far-fetched, but the old Texans knew what they were doing when they wore denim shirts in the sweltering heat. Denim can withstand the harshest elements, like rocks and sand, which you'll end up laying on at some point. Plus, it's a great opportunity to give denim a break and not just buy it as is. In short, give it your story.
Pants not only short
Hey wait, what's wrong with you? Long pants?! Of course, shorts rule every festival, running around in the heat in long pants is a recipe for disaster. However, in the midst of the fun, it's suddenly three in the morning and the temperature has dropped below twenty degrees. Be prepared, and the linen pants you pull out of your backpack will be the envy of many a passerby. They're great because they're soft and light - simply perfect for an evening of outdoor fun.How to survive crowds of people
You know who complains about long lines? Old people! Waiting for a beer or a shower, unfamiliar names on the main stage, no one cares what's wrong with that. Expand your horizons, soak up the atmosphere, and most importantly, have fun. You can make the festival more enjoyable without having to down hectoliters of beer, just come prepared. Here are a few little things that won't take up much space in your bag, but can, on the contrary, save your life or at least your health.
Festival mobile
There's nothing more pleasant than throwing yourself under a fire hose and remembering that you have your thousand-euro iPhone in your pocket. Try rummaging through your home's drawers, you'll definitely find an old Nokia or Ericsson in one of them, which not only has a battery that lasts for three days, but you won't regret it if you wake up without it in the morning. Disconnecting from social networks is a nice bonus that you don't pay for. If you still don't want to say goodbye to your smartphone, don't forget a good power bank.
Creams of all kinds
How many times have you arrived at your hotel and found yourself missing toothpaste? We men tend to leave cosmetics last when packing, so it's no wonder we come back from the festival red as a crab. A good sunscreen will save you not only from pain, but especially from the embarrassing look of a poorly stored mackerel. And while you're packing the sunscreen, don't forget the repellent!
