Seasonal Highlight: Concert Going
Summer is a fantastic time for outdoor entertainment: sporting events, concerts, outdoor theater, shakespeare on the green/ lawn/open spaces, etc. You want to be packed and prepared for the events, though, or else an event-filled afternoon at the local park may turn into a disgusting, sweaty, uncomfortable mess. Some points to keep in mind, when packing for an outdoor event in the summer:
1. Check the weather!! If it’s going to rain, can you get shelter? Will an umbrella or tent suffice, or is it going to be so hazardous that the event isn’t worth it? Is it going to be over 100 degrees? Make sure you bring all the proper equipment, sunscreen, water bottles, coolers, snacks, etc.
2. How long is the event/ what will parking and travel be like? Will you have to take a 2 hour car ride to NYC for the All Points West concert? Will you only have room in the trunk to pack? Think about the ratio of necessary equipment vs. time at the event/ traveling to the event total. You don’t need to pack for a marathon weekend if you’re only going down the block to see an outdoor movie projected on the side of the bank.
3. Seating. Will it be provided? Will there be a lawn? Should you bring a blanket (so you don’t disrupt the view of your fellow audience?) or should you bring a chair to have a fantastic view, but irritate everyone around you?
Some necessities for every concert goer, outdoor eventer, or summer partier:
High Boy Beach Chair with Cupholder from EverywhereChair.com: Pair of chairs for $230.95
Supersize Primaloft Comforter on sale at The Company Store.com: $107.00 for twin size, $188.00 for extra-warm king size.
Better than a beach towel or sheet, a comforter actually gives some support and is thick enough to protect you from the moist ground.
Coleman X-Treme Wheeled Cooler 62 Quart: $45.86
Find at Smarter.com: Shop for more beach chairs and coolers.
