Coachella '08 Essentials


Because no matter how much we pretend we're really not going to go this year... we'll be there - camping equipment and all.

#01

Bug repellant.


(This is not a joke. Have you seen the size of those desert mosquitos?)

#02

Jack Johnson fan repellant.


(Actually, it is recommended you just buy Sweaty Hippy Repellant, as it covers pretty much everything - from OG Hippies to the Jack Johnson variant.)

#03

Sweet Tarts.


(Not only do they taste great, but you can sell them for fifteen bucks a pop to starving drunkards.)

#04

NASA Urine-Water Recovery System.


(Because it's cheaper than buying bottled water inside.)

#05

Glowsticks.


(Because there just aren't enough in the dance tents, and a great way to make friends with someone is to wave glowing green sticks in their face.)

#06

Band T-shirt.


(Be sure to wear it to the band's set.)

#07

Un-ironic, earnest T-shirt.


(Not sure in these actually exist anymore.)

#08

Love of warm, overpriced beer.


#09

A ziplock bag for all the stickers you're going to be given.


(It wasn't until our second year that we realized said stickers could be turned into post-post-modern statement costume for Burning Man.)

#10

Dogged reserve to tough it out through ridiculous temperatures and teeming crowds to hear some great bands.