Dialing in what to convey with you when attending any pageant takes a number of trial and error. Reader, I’ve made a number of errors, from improper footwear to feeling dehydrated. After years of attending live shows, raves, and different dwell occasions, I’ve managed to fine-tune the perfect pageant equipment for any scenario. Whether or not you are tenting, glamping, or crashing at a lodge, whether or not you are a bass-head or a mosh pit fanatic, this gear will provide help to keep away from the errors I’ve made. Go forth and pageant! (For those who see me on the market, let’s commerce kandi.)

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