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Listen, I'm not going to send you to a product I haven't thought hard about. Some of these things I own and use on every single trip. Some I just ordered and will report back on. Some I found after going down a review rabbit hole at 11pm because that's just who I am now.
What you won't find here is filler. No random gear I threw on a list because it looked good. Just the real stuff — the things that make travel easier, lighter, and a little more fun.
I'll always tell you where I stand with each one. Because that's the deal. 💛
Festival & Event Essentials
🎒 Clear Drawstring Backpack — RunaFun 2-Pack Stadium and festival clear bag rules are everywhere. This is the one I just ordered after ditching my first pick over bad reviews. $9.99 for two. I'll report back after Sonic Temple. 😄
💧 Motivational Water Bottle — Enerbone 32oz I used this exact bottle at multiple festivals. Straw, carrying strap, and time markers so you actually drink water instead of just carrying it around. Amazon's Choice, 13,000+ reviews, $9.99.
👜 Lightweight Sling Bag — INICAT The bag I reach for when I don't want to think about my bag. Festivals, baseball games, cruise port days, airport runs. Vegan leather, lightweight, currently 33% off at $25.99. Researched and love what I see.
🌞 Sun Bum Road Tripper Travel Sun Care PackSun Bum | SPF 30 | $25.99
I have used this one and it earns its spot in my bag every single time. Travel sized so it's TSA friendly, but the real reason I love it is the face stick — no more rubbing sunscreen lotion near your eyes and spending the first inning blinking like you're in a wind tunnel. The lip balm is a bonus I didn't know I needed until I did. $25.99 for the whole kit and it fits in your clear bag without taking up your whole allotment.
Outdoor games, cruise days, festival fields — this goes everywhere with me.
🧻 Johnson's Baby Hand & Face Wipes — Case of 4Johnson's | 25 ct x 4 | $17.96
Don't let the "baby" label fool you — these live in my bag any time I'm spending a long day outside. Stadiums, festivals, cruise port days, you name it. Gentle enough for your face, strong enough to actually do the job, and alcohol-free so they won't dry you out in the heat. I grab these before every outdoor event and I'm always glad I did.
👟 Nike Terra Manta Sneaker — Women's Nike | Suede Burgundy | ~$101
I bought these specifically for Sonic Temple and I have zero regrets. They look like you tried — which matters when you're also hauling a clear bag and sweating through your sunscreen — but they feel like you didn't have to. All-day comfort, gum sole that actually grips, and the suede burgundy color is chef's kiss for anyone who also happens to be a Reds fan. Coincidence? Maybe. Fate? Probably.
I found mine at JCPenney but Amazon carries several colorways if burgundy isn't your thing.
Baseball Road Trip Must-Haves
🧊 Insulated Lunch Bag — Lifewit 12-CanLifewit | Burgundy | $15.99
We've been bringing a cooler bag to Reds games for years — it's a game changer for keeping drinks cold and snacks ready without paying stadium prices for everything. I haven't used this exact one but it's the #1 Best Seller in insulated lunch bags, has 58,000+ reviews, and comes in burgundy which is basically Reds-approved. Researched and would absolutely buy this one.
🌞 Sun Bum Road Tripper Travel Sun Care PackSun Bum | SPF 30 | $25.99
I have used this one and it earns its spot in my bag every single time. Travel sized so it's TSA friendly, but the real reason I love it is the face stick — no more rubbing sunscreen lotion near your eyes and spending the first inning blinking like you're in a wind tunnel. The lip balm is a bonus I didn't know I needed until I did. $25.99 for the whole kit and it fits in your clear bag without taking up your whole allotment.
Outdoor games, cruise days, festival fields — this goes everywhere with me.
🧻 Johnson's Baby Hand & Face Wipes — Case of 4Johnson's | 25 ct x 4 | $17.96
Don't let the "baby" label fool you — these live in my bag any time I'm spending a long day outside. Stadiums, festivals, cruise port days, you name it. Gentle enough for your face, strong enough to actually do the job, and alcohol-free so they won't dry you out in the heat. I grab these before every outdoor event and I'm always glad I did.