I've been going to renaissance festivals for over 20 years now and have learned a lot about what makes the day go the smoothest for my sister and I! We carry a little more than the average person and tend to wear backpacks, but we've got you covered ...
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Essentials
Hot day
Wasp protection
Essentials
These are some items I find useful no matter what the weather! From hands free phone carrying to compression socks to sunscreen.
love a phone chain for hands free ren faire phone access - we tend to carry backpacks so these are super useful
ROCONTRIP Phone Chain Crossbody
another adorable phone chain for hands free ren faire access
Pearl Beaded Cell Phone Lanyard Strap
for when your shoe inevitably rubs on the back of your heel
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages
walking around all day, it's nice to have compression socks on! these ones are sheer
2 Pairs Sheer Compression Socks for Women
these are the ugly medical option, but on cooler days I wear them underneath tights and long dresses and boots and no one ever knows!
CHARMKING Compression Socks 15-20 mmHg (3 Pairs)
my current favorite face sunscreen
[Isntree] Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel 50 ml
I always like to have one on me because I use it for navigating to the faire and take a ton of videos while I'm there
Miady 2-Pack 10000mAh Dual USB Portable Charger
never hurts to have one of these on you in case it gets crowded or the air quality is bad!
Air Queen Nano Filter Face Mask 40-Pack
you never know what the soap situation is going to be
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Variety Pack, 1oz, 8 Pack
Hot day
We recently had a faire day that felt like 98 degrees and I am Not Built For That. Here's what helped us get through it.
love how thin this portable fan is, was great to have on a hot day!
Aecooly Slim Portable Fan
I looooove these flavorless electrolyte drops!! you can put them in anything and they have a chronic illness discount if you have POTS like I do!
Buoy | Ocean Electrolytes & Wild Foods
sometimes a UV umbrella can make all the difference - and really lower your temperature! I like this one because it goes well with my costumes
Sun Umbrella UV
Wasp protection
At our local faire, wasps gather around tasty drinks and sweet treats - and we love a faire drink.
my sister uses this to cover all of her drinks now! bugs don't tend to care as much if the container isn't open
Nightcap Drink Cover Scrunchie
believe it or not, wasps really do not like these! my sister tucks them in her clothes and even her hats.
