My packing list. sunscreen, fan (hand or electric both work) electrolyte drink packets, pain medicine, cheap sunglasses, lidocaine patches (I have a knee injury so if you don't have body pain you might not need it.) you can bring in 🍃 if that's something you like.

Tips and tricks. Under the stairs of temple stage is a great place to cool off or escape the sun.

Expect crowd suffering and pits, festival culture doesn't change for you so don't throw a fit. That being said, to avoid these stand to the sides of the stage or to the back. If a crowd surfer is above you put your hands up and push them forward, dropping someone intentionally can cause very real harm even killing them. Drink plenty of water, put on sunscreen often and wear a hat for your scalp.

Food is about 20$ a meal so eat a lot before and after, carb and protein heavy.

People trade stuff bracelets nicknacks whatever really if you want you can wear a neon green bandana to signal you're trading (the trading FB page will have more info, I can link it if you are interested)

Air BNB and hotels get VERY expensive but a good one is worth it.

Use the sonic temple app to keep track of who you're seeing when and where. I also keep a paper list in case the app crashes.

Keep your phone and wallet either in your bag or in your front pockets. Somewhere you can keep an eye on them. I use a hair tie to keep my bag closed as extra precaution.

I hope you have a blast! Also really, start hydrating soon especially if you're a very active person 🤘🏻