Top Tips for Staying Hydrated at Summer Festivals
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Don’t Let Dehydration Kill Your Vibe
Summer festivals are the highlight of the season—good music, good people, and good times. But with long days under the sun, dancing for hours, and maybe a few drinks along the way, staying hydrated can quickly drop to the bottom of your priority list. The result? Fatigue, headaches, and in worst cases, serious dehydration that can cut your weekend short.
Here are the top tips to help you stay energised and hydrated, without missing a single beat:
1. Start Hydrating Before You Even Arrive
Hydration isn’t something you can “catch up on” later. Begin drinking plenty of fluids the day before the festival, especially if you’ll be out in the sun or drinking alcohol. Think of it as preloading your body’s hydration tank.
2. Keep a Water Bottle On You (Always)
Many festivals allow (or even encourage) reusable water bottles or hydration packs. Make use of free water refill stations and take regular sips—even when you’re not feeling thirsty. Bonus tip: freeze your bottle the night before to enjoy cool water longer.
3. Balance Alcohol with Water (and Electrolytes)
If you're drinking, the golden rule is: one glass of water for every alcoholic drink. Alcohol is a diuretic, which means it dehydrates you. Add sun and dancing to the mix, and you’re on a fast track to feeling rough.
For an even smarter strategy, include electrolytes to replace the salts your body loses through sweat and alcohol. A sachet of HYDRO-SALTS in your water bottle is a compact, easy way to stay balanced and bounce back quickly.
4. Know the Signs of Dehydration
Look out for signs like dry mouth, dizziness, headaches, and dark urine. If you start feeling drained or light-headed, take a break in the shade, drink water, and give your body time to recover.
5. Eat Hydrating Snacks
Pack fruit like oranges, watermelon, or grapes. These not only taste amazing in the heat, but they’re also full of water and natural sugars to keep your energy levels steady.
6. Make Morning Rehydration a Ritual
Waking up in a tent after a night of dancing and drinking? Your body is likely running on empty. Start the day with a full bottle of water and an electrolyte boost to set yourself up for another great day.
7. Share the Love
Look after your crew. Hydration isn’t always on everyone’s radar, so be the one to hand out extra water or hydration sachets. Everyone will thank you later.
Dance Hard, Hydrate Harder
Festivals are all about fun—but it’s hard to enjoy the moment when your body’s running on fumes. Staying hydrated is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay energised, safe, and fully in the moment. With a bit of planning and a stash of HYDRO-SALTS in your bag, you’re good to go.
Stay cool. Stay safe. Stay salty.
— Team HYDRO-SALTS