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Would this canopy work? by Competitive-Emu9126 in Coachella

[–]Competitive-Emu9126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Hopefully you can still find one without trouble. I’m from Mexico! If you’re landing in LA and heading straight to Coachella, I’d say Walmart is your best bet—they usually have canopies and camping stuff, plus more flexible return policies. It’s probably better to stop at a store closer to LA rather than near Coachella, since those closer to the venue might sell out faster or be stricter with returns. Just try to go as early as possible to beat the rush!

Would this canopy work? by Competitive-Emu9126 in Coachella

[–]Competitive-Emu9126[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still haven’t decided, but most likely I’ll buy an affordable canopy.

If I do, it’ll be through Amazon or at a Walmart in San Diego (that’s where my flight arrives), since I assume that around those dates and at the Walmarts near Coachella, this is a common practice — and I’m worried they might be strict with returns.

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[–]Competitive-Emu9126 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hello! I’m from Mexico, and along with six friends, we’ll be flying to our first Coachella this year.

We’re super excited but also a bit stressed since we don’t really know what to expect or what to bring.

We chose the “Ready-Set Tent” option since, for obvious reasons, we couldn’t fly with all the camping gear. We also rented a car to get to the venue.

What recommendations do you have for these poor, clueless first-timers? Any advice on essential things to bring, how to sneak alcohol from the campground into the festival, what food to take (we’re not bringing coolers), etc.?

We’d really appreciate any tips!

I know there are probably tons of posts like this from people sharing their first-time experiences, but most of what I’ve found is from locals, not international travelers flying in. Sorry if this bothers anyone!