What to Pack for Coachella – The Coachella Packing List
Each year for the Coachella Valley Music festival, thousands upon thousands of people descent upon the Coachella valley to drink, eat, and be merry while rocking out to artists performing on five different stages. This year, due to overwhelming popular demand, Coachella expanded to two consecutive weekend festivals. This means that the event is catering to 200,000 people who are dealing with extreme heat, exhaustion, and dehydration.
In order to have a successful Coachella experience, make sure that the following items make it on your packing list:
elastic hair ties (especially covered with cloth as to not tear your hair)
bobby pins
battery-operated fan
spray mister
hand sanitizer or sanitary wipes
tissues and napkins
band-aids, sunburn relief gel, and triple antibiotic cream
closed-toed shoes and socks
clothing that is light, breathable, and can dry quickly
a hat to cover your face
a water bottle that can easily clip to your person
a fanny pack (only at a music festival can they still look cool), or a small back pack
rent a locker to store your things
bring along a jacket and leggings or sweatpants in case the weather turns cold
high SPF sunscreen
something that glows or sets you apart from the crowd in case your group can’t find you
handkerchief to avoid the dust
earplugs
eye mask
hand lotion, especially if you are not used to the dry climate
any prescription medications you may need, especially if you tend to have asthma, allergies, or anything that heat, dust, and dryness may exacerbate
blow-up mattress and battery-powered blower
Lastly, some other tips include:
Find the water station that is the least popular – you will be able to refill more quickly
Use the bathroom and refill water right before popular sets are about to end to avoid the crowds
When moving through the crowd, be nice, don’t push, and have patience. Generally, the way you treat others is the way you will be treated at Coachella
Rent a locker
Spend some time in the interactive, air-conditioned, tents
Take lots of pictures and videos
Ride the Ferris wheel in order to get the best view possible of the entire festival
When the final set finishes, wait out the crowd in order to avoid getting pushed and pulled during the exit process
Do not rely on cell phones to meet up. They will not work in crowded areas. Come up with set meeting times and places to find your friends.
Lastly, have fun and make some amazing memories!
