The $8 Amazon Product That Saved My Feet at Coachella — Plus 11 Other Items to Bring

After eight years spending the second weekend of April at Coachella Music Festival, I think it's safe to call myself a seasoned veteran. While I've never camped (I'm ballsy but not that ballsy), I've done general admission, VIP, and even one year with an artist pass, so I consider myself pretty knowledgeable when it comes to the festival. I'm typically the one everyone in my group turns to when it's time to find a bathroom quickly, and I'm always the one leading everyone from stage to stage because I essentially have the map of the festival memorized. Over the years, I developed a packing list of items that are my festival must-haves. One important note? Packing for the festival isn't just about curating the perfect outfit. Although I do have a formula I usually follow (pants the first night, a dress the second, and shorts the third) and places I always shop for the cutest outfits, there's way more to the festival than just looking cute. There's lots of walking involved (I walked over 20,000 steps on Saturday alone), it's hot, and although it's sweltering during the day, the temperature drops fast at night. If you want to avoid a sunburn, blisters, getting the dreaded "Coachella cough," or a dead phone right when you want to film your favorite artist going on stage, you're going to want to pay close attention to your packing list. Ahead, I'm breaking down all of my top Coachella packing tips to help you get ready for the festival, plus all the products that are an absolute must for my bag.