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Driving vs flying

Driving wins when: you have 3+ people splitting gas, the festival is within 6 hours, you need to bring heavy camp gear. Flying wins when: distance is 6+ hours, you're renting gear on-site, or time off work is limited.

Carpool coordination

Assign one car per 3-4 people. The driver should not be responsible for navigation — assign a co-pilot. Agree on departure time the night before (not morning-of). Build in 30 min buffer for the person who's always late.

Arrival timing

For camping festivals: arrive early on Day 0 (gates open). Early arrival = better campsite selection. For non-camping: arrive the afternoon before Day 1 to settle into your hotel and rest.

Parking strategy

Most festivals have tiered parking (GA, preferred, VIP). Preferred parking is often worth the upgrade — shorter walk with heavy gear. Take a photo of your parking spot marker. Write it on your arm.

Return trip planning

Don't drive home immediately after the last night. Book an extra hotel night or plan to leave mid-morning. Post-festival fatigue is real and dangerous. If driving, rotate drivers every 2 hours.