10 Beach Essentials for Tortuga Music Festival
When it comes to the Tortuga Music Festival, life’s a beach! Packing the right stuff for a fun-filled fest in the sand is ultra-important. Don’t get tide down (a bit of sea-level advice) to making a list of everything you need—just sit back and let the waves roll in while we provide you with ten essentials for Tortuga!
1. Your coolest pair of sunnies
One item to make you look instantly cool in any occasion? The perfect pair of shades to block the bright sun from wrecking the stage view. Sunglasses, from aviators to cat-eye, can bring anyone’s festival look to the next level and leave the glares to a minimum.
2. A little bit of SPF
Sorry to be the mom in this situation, but keeping your skin from a devilish-red sunburn is the only way to survive a multi-day beach fest. Whether you prefer SPF 4 or 30, make the right choice to lather up and catch a great tan.
3. Snapbacks & trucker hats
You can wear them to the side. You can slide them on top of a ponytail. They even look good worn backwards with messy hair. Snapbacks are where it’s at on the beach. Besides, what country song these days doesn’t involve a lyric about sporting a ball cap all day every day?
4. Coozie coolers
I like room temperature beer, said no one ever. Coozies come in all shapes and sizes to keep the drinks ice cold when the weather is burning up. Tip: the funnier the coozie, the more friends you will make. Trust us.
5. Fashionable flip-flops
Word of advice: don’t be a shoobie. You know those people who wear socks with sandals like a tacky tourist? Avoid this fashion faux pas by investing in a solid set of flip-flops. If you’re not into Rainbows or Reefs, try a cute pair of strappy sandals for easy walking in hot sand.
6. Swimsuits, swimsuits, swimsuits!
While Tortuga is a bit ahead of the summer season, don’t be afraid to bring out those bikinis and board shorts! Wearing a swimsuit to the festival may sound bold, but just throw a vintage t-shirt or printed sundress on top for a quick and easy look. Hey, at least you’ll be ready to head for a swim in between sets!
7. Any kind, shape or form of cutoffs
Ladies, cutoff weather is upon us. Time to dig out those thrashed thrift-store Levi shorts once again! If you like them high-waisted or totally faded, any pair of denims you’ve got will do just the trick for looking cute and staying comfortable.
8. Beach bags are forever
Let’s face it: pockets never hold enough stuff. Find a durable beach bag to store all of your festival goodies in one small tote. Mini tribal-print backpacks or 80s-inspired fanny packs work wonders in this department.
9. Take your pic (ha!): digital or disposable camera
Picture or it didn’t happen. You’ll want to document every moment that happens, from the rad live performances to the last-minute sunset falling behind the stage and into the ocean’s backdrop. For a throwback effect, pick up a wind-up disposable camera and pass it around with your friends to make some priceless candid photos.
10. Good vibes
Nothing beats the smell of a salty sea breeze while checking out a performance put on by your favorite country artist. Let the waves take your worries away and just feel the music of the sun all around. Remember to have fun and live freely!
Tickets for the Tortuga Music Festival are available HERE.
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This post was sponsored by Huka Entertainment.
