My Wayhome Survival Guide!
I know, no one asked for this.
But here it is anyway: my Wayhome Survival Guide! Yay!
Wayhome Music & Arts Festival is happening north of Toronto on July 28 to 30 — so, T-minus one week. I'm mostly posting this because it'll be my second Wayhome experience (v. stoked), and I need to write out all the hard lessons I learned at last year's, back when I was still a festival n00b, so that I can actually remember them this time around. So, ahem, here goes.
Wayhome Music & Arts Festival is happening north of Toronto on July 28 to 30 — so, T-minus one week. I'm mostly posting this because it'll be my second Wayhome experience (v. stoked), and I need to write out all the hard lessons I learned at last year's, back when I was still a festival n00b, so that I can actually remember them this time around. So, ahem, here goes.
EATING & DRINKING (& drinking & drinking...)
Pre-make a bunch of meals! Sandwiches, pasta salads — easy things you can keep in the cooler and grab when you're hungry without any fuss (and without having to dump $15 for a hot dog in the grounds). Jesse and I bring our portable BBQ along, too, so if you're doing that, prep some chicken and rice that you can refry with ease! Yum.
Speaking of coolers, I suggest packing two: one for food and one for alcohol + mix. This is because I'm an alcoholic. And even if you're not, believe me, you'll go through booze faster than you might think, so investing an entire cooler just for your dranks should keep you stocked for the whole weekend.
Remember, no glass. Opt for boxed wine and canned drinks. (Lots of them.)
Also, my favourite snack to pack: chop up some celery and carrots and throw them into a big Ziploc with some cherry tomatoes. And bring the hummus. It's healthy and refreshing and very easy!
CLEANING THY SELF
Pack your toiletries bag with the knowledge that you probably won't shower all weekend. The lines for those showers are just too damn long. Bring some baby wipes, lots of deodorant and dry shampoo.
I personally like the idea of bringing a bucket to fill with the communal tap water and having one of your buds pour it over you for a quick wash. That's when I'd use this awesome, all-purpose Needles and Pines shower jelly from Lush — it smells awesome, leaves you feeling super clean, and it's all-natural so it won't hurt the grass.
EXPRESSING THY SELF
Festivals are like Hallowe'en — one of those rare opportunities to truly let loose and be fearless. For instance, I enjoy channelling my inner hoe and dressing accordingly. Remember that skimpy one-piece you bought from Urban Outfitters? The one you're obsessed with but haven't worn yet because you're too scared it'll offend someone IRL? (Just me?) Well, this isn't RL, so Wayhome is that skimpy one-piece's time to SHINE.
And while you're at it, unmuzzle your inner basic bitch, too. If you want to douse yourself in body glitter and face paint and wear a flower crown and heart-shaped sunglasses, DO IT, DAMN IT, DO IT.
Speaking of body glitter, I just ordered this stuff from Go Get Glitter. I've heard good things, but I'll write my thoughts after I've thoroughly covered myself in it at this year's festival.
SURVIVING IN GENERAL
You're going to lose your friends, so be prepared for that. If this is a concern, coordinate a meet-up spot. If it's not, use this as a chance to make some new friends! Be careful, obviously, as creeps are everywhere — but look around, spark up a conversation with the group next to you. Before you know it, your new amigos will be crowd-surfing you back towards your real friends. (That probably won't actually happen.)
Don't bug the fashion photographers. Jesse's a photographer and has had to shoot festivals like this for a long time, and they have a nice, long shot list to follow. Once they're done with that, they can get back to partying with their friends. Plz don't gum up that process. Stop. Asking. To have your photo taken.
Stay hydrated and wear a hat. Heatstroke will ruin your day, possibly your entire weekend, so be sure to stick to these rules! It's worth chugging water all day and having to wait in the Port-a-Potty line a few times in order to keep your H20 levels up.
And you know you can't sneak your own booze into the grounds, right? Unless you have one of these bad boys. I'm planning on purchasing the "sunscreen" option, #21. (Thanks, Buzzfeed, for being there for all my alcoholic needs.)
Wear comfy shoes like these ones from Teva! I found this brand on Instagram recently and love the idea of investing in a pair for all summertime adventures, not just festivals. So comfy but still super cute.
And you know you can't sneak your own booze into the grounds, right? Unless you have one of these bad boys. I'm planning on purchasing the "sunscreen" option, #21. (Thanks, Buzzfeed, for being there for all my alcoholic needs.)
Wear comfy shoes like these ones from Teva! I found this brand on Instagram recently and love the idea of investing in a pair for all summertime adventures, not just festivals. So comfy but still super cute.
So, that's all. But I'll keep adding to this! Lucky you!
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