It pays to share the workload: send your friends ahead and let them queue.
Don't forget sun protection or an umbrella. If necessary, a bin bag will do.
Prevent thirst and boredom: don't forget drinks and background music.
Check your equipment: How can you help each other out? Who has brought what? "Which barbecue can I put my sausage on?"
Think ahead: make alliances with possible tent neighbors (choose wisely).
Setting up the tent
Whoever comes first loses. Only show up when the tent is already up. If you are there beforehand, you will be so stupid that nobody will trust you to put up a tent.
If you have a tent with you, practise beforehand - or accept the fact that you will never put it back in its original packaging. Otherwise it will become a disposable tent.
Mark out the desired area with the people who can't be trusted to pitch the tent until your tent city is up and running.
Spruce up
Leave the expensive sunglasses at home, you will hardly miss a 5-franc model afterwards.
Braided hair can be left unwashed for three to four days - and still look great.
Don't glitter with your expensive make-up, buy cheap no-name brands. You won't be able to find Kylie Jenner lip gloss again after three days.
Hygiene
Hygiene
Nothing works without a wet wipe.
A washcloth is not the stupidest idea.
Dry shampoo should be a good substitute for the 3 to 4 days without washing your hair.
Buy an all-in-one shower gel and wash your hair and body with one product to save space and time.
Also practical: antibacterial hand gel.
Don't forget your swimming trunks, so you can use a nearby stream or lake in an emergency, if available.
Flirt
Flirting
Prepare new flirting lines in advance: "I like your nose, your tent is the prettiest on the whole campsite, you even look sexy with mud in your hair." Doesn't have to be witty, but charming.
Dance! Even if you can't
Fake a poll (what do you think about fish dying? What do you think of washboard abs implants? Works wonders and can lead to weddings and pregnancies.
Learn magic tricks
Wear a shirt that says you're the worst kisser this side of Saturn. (Women are curious)
Absolute no-gos
Absolute no-gos
It is better to leave "funny" utensils such as rubber dolls and megaphones at home.
Flashlights are useful, but nobody likes the halogen patrol on the campsite at night.
Flower crowns. We are not pretty Swedish midsummer night fairies at the festival. We all have greasy hair and dirt on our shoes. That's okay.
Playing the bongo. Making music should be reserved for those who are on stage. Those who feel a real calling can apply for the junior stages.
Unicycling. Only for busybodies.
Footwear
Footwear
(Women's) wellies are available in fashionable shapes and colors. Otherwise, Chucks, the ultimate festival shoes, will do.
Not good at all: barefoot. Risk of injury. And very unpleasant when visiting the toilet at the latest.
Health
Health
Open air means lots of sun. Wear a sun hat and don't forget sun cream. Even if the sky is cloudy: UV radiation penetrates the cloud cover and adds up over the course of the day.
Wear earplugs - they are offered free of charge everywhere. Deluxe models are available in music stores.
Also pack: plasters, condoms, aspirin ...
Just in case: Check where the first aid tent is right at the start
Clothes
Always works: the rock star combo: high-waisted skinny jeans, band shirt, biker boots, cool leather jacket.
Practical: a thin scarf. Always useful. Can simply be tied around your bag and stowed away safely when not in use. Protects you from drizzle, wind and the first scratchy neck after a night out at the festival.
Tips against hangovers
Drink plenty of water between beers.
Stick to one drink.
Do not smoke while drinking alcohol.
Eat something before going to bed. Preferably salty, fatty or with lots of carbohydrates.
Chamomile tea, fresh ginger with honey. Very beneficial as the first drink in the morning, even if your colleagues look at you funny.
Cold shower in the morning. As we all know, hangovers don't like cold water.
