Practical essentials for the festival grounds
 

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music festival at night
 

Long days made easier

 

Festival season is upon us. As much fun as weekend-long musical festivals are, it also means long days at the venue and being on your feet…for hours. But, as a group of festival veterans, our NBC Selected editors put together a list of practical essentials, like a water bottle, personal fan and other travel accessories that make life easier. (P.S. consider this your friendly reminder that your favorite purse is *probably* not allowed on the festival grounds — but these clear bags are).

 
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