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Start drinking more water in the week leading up to the fest, it helps your body to get more acclimated when you arrive if you're good and hydrated! Make sure you eat at least one good meal every day at the fest, bringing some healthy snacks for throughout the day is also a good idea, especially if you're doing some substance that may effect your appetite. Broth packets are also great because it's quick protein and collagen which is super important for your aging bones! You gotta keep your body in the best shape possible if you want to keep going every day! Naps are also essential, I usually will stay up late and sleep for a few hours at sunrise, go out again till lunch, nap, go out again till sunset, dinner, change for nighttime and repeat. Having electrolyte packets for camp is so helpful, or bring coconut water to drink, it's great since it doesn't need to be chilled so just keep it in the shade to keep it room temp. Never put anything other than water in your hydration pack btw, it's a bitch to clean out otherwise. Having an extra reusable water bottle or even a coffee mug with lid just for the electrolytes is clutch. Also, having a leak proof cup for your drinks so you can dance and not spill! If you're going to get a chair to sit on at stages, I recommend the Helinox which is absolutely worth the expense as it's crazy light and packable and can support like 200-300lbs on it! Not to mention it's super comfy and a real chair. If you want to go cheaper, I also recommend this collapsible stool you can get for like $20 on Amazon it's more bulky to carry but also light weight. Whatever shoes you decide to bring, make sure they're completely broken in before the festival. If you're getting new shoes, start wearing them regularly so they're good and comfy or you will definitely regret it. Tbh, I like to buy used boots on Poshmark and get my own insoles. If it's an outdoor fest, no reason to wear anything new and fancy because they'll just get dirty and scuffed anyways! Lastly, don't use an air mattress. They almost always need to be inflated repeatedly and they're not nearly as good for your back as a sleeping pad or camping cot. I got a cot years ago that folds up easily for transport, and a memory foam pad that also rolls up easily, and I sleep in a Coleman blackout tent so it's very dark and cool and my back really appreciates it. My only issue with this is now I sometimes sleep too much 🤣 I was always team no sleep but at least I'm not nearly as grumpy by the end of the fest lol
ADA is there for anyone who needs it for any reason. If an ADA sticker is going to help your wife, absolutely get one. I would also recommend bringing a portable stool! This one is what I brought last year, it was awesome: https://a.co/d/0dTgoOmB