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BUG-EYED IS THE NEW....SOMETHING

are always prepared.

Or was that the boys’ motto? I forget. Dave has already done an excellent post on being prepared for Fuji Rock next week, but I felt there was a certain something…lacking.

Perhaps it’s because I’m the only girl on the team, but I feel that there are some vital prep points that were neglected. Especially the superficial ones.

Although I agree that it’s best to pack light, there are some extra items that will be making into my bag over festival weekend:

SUNGLASSES: Not just eye protection from the orb in the sky, but also a) makes you look like a rock star (stand around long enough and maybe at least *one* person will assume you’re famous and ask for an autograph) and b) hides the hideous black circles under your eyes after several nights of minimal sleep and maximum partying.

DRY SHAMPOO: Water is always an issue at festivals, especially when it comes to hygiene. If your hair tends to get oily fast, consider getting some Dry Shampoo, or, if you can’t find any, normal baking soda will do the job. Both strip the scalp of excess oil and you can strut off to the next show ready to headbang away and be the envy of everyone in the audience. Or, most likely, they won’t notice at all. But you’ll definitely feel better about it. Probably.

PHONE CHARGER: Those mobile rascals always seem to run out of steam when you least expect it, so it’s best to bring a solar powered charger, or at least one that uses batteries. Can’t imagine there are many spare plug outlets on the festival grounds.

SUNCREEN wasn’t allowed, but I think most smart girls will be donning FOUNDATION with SPF 30+ in it anyway. Hope that doesn’t affect the weather. If it does, then Dave, I apologise in advance.

ROCKIN' NAILS

LIPSTICK/LIP BALM: More indirect sun protection (Sorry again Dave!), while at the same time enhancing your already good looks and hiding signs of possible dehydration cause by aforementioned excessive partying. Don’t want people to be worrying, now do we?

NAILS: I’ve already gotten mine done in theme, but will probably have a new design just in time for the festival:

What’s the point in a throw-down if you can’t make a statement?

You tell me.

I’m sure there’s some useful tips both Dave and I haven’t covered – anything else making it into your back over festival weekend?

Finally and most importantly though, what the heck does everyone do about COFFEE?