Not exactly what I had in mind when I said sun protection...

For those throwing clothes across their room right now, searching for the perfect outfit to wear to this weekend’s Osheaga festivities in Montreal, PAUSE. Read this list of essentials to bring with you, it should help you with your packing list. That perfect outfit though? Well that’s still your responsibility, go ahead and continue throwing clothes around. My room’s not looking so hot either…

1) How much do you love your hearing?
I mention this every time, folks. No matter where you are, indoors or out, you need to protect those ears of yours. BRING EARPLUGS. Forgot them? Swing by a drug store and pick up a pack.

2) The sun is not your friend. I repeat, NOT.
Sunburns are not fun. So to prevent yourself from looking like a lobster don’t forget to bring sunscreen and a hat.

3) CFF – Concert Friends Forever!
Let’s face it – it’s not fun going to a show alone let alone a festival. So make sure you have at least one buddy there with you at all times to prevent lonely crying sessions in the bush.

4) Say cheese!
Cameras – no, not the fancy ones that will get confiscated by security. Anything from a small digital camera to cheap disposable ones will do. Just so you can document all the great bands and maybe your friend who forgot to bring sunscreen and actually ends up looking like a lobster. I guarantee you there will be at least one person in your group who will forget.

5) Umbrella
No matter what the Weather Network says. Mother Nature is not kind.