How to Survive a Music Festival

By Ian Kleine

The summer is almost nigh, and there are a ton of music festivals that are just popping across open fields and busy highways. It's the season of music festivals, and a lot of road trippers, ragers, ravers and enthusiasts that are just giddy with excitement as they try and scour the countryside, never missing a single festival. After all, the summer is ending and the spirit of celebrating is still in everyone's mind (think of Spring Break if you have to).

However, the grounds of a music festival can be just as dangerous as an unprotected trek into the wilderness. There are dangers lurking abound, whether it be from nature, or from your co-fans themselves. There is injury, madness, disease and other dangers just waiting for someone to light their fuse. Protect yourself by keeping away from these dangers, or at least minimizing the factors that may induce them.

First off, two heads are always, ALWAYS better than one. If you're going into a music week out, then buddy up with someone you trust (or at least someone who is as level-headed or more than you are!) That way, you can watch out for each others backs, make sure that your things and other paraphernalia are taken care of, and should anything unbelievable happen, you have a second opinion. Hey, who knows? You might get to see an alien and then nobody would believe you this side of town.

Speaking of your paraphernalia, let's talk about tents. Now I know, that most people, after a good night's partying and hanging out, would be too groggy to even fix up their own tent and just leave it at the grounds. Sure, your thoughts could be in "Oh, I'm doing the world a favor. It's for charity."

Seriously, if you're thinking about the world, then pack it up and use it next year. Most tents end up in the dump anyway.

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