THUMP Presents: Rave Safety Tips

Gather 'round, all ye ravers, and warm yourselves in a cuddle puddle while we drop some important festival safety tips into your midst. And you better not be playing with your glowsticks while we're talking. DJ BPM Mystique, stop making eyes at Flip Fantasia! Yes, we are talking to you. Sit up and pay attention. Because education is important. And you look like you need some guidance—no shade. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a raver baby, a refresher on festival safety is always in order. Let's get started.

GET WET

Repeat after me: water is your friend. Heatstroke and dehydration are your enemies. A bottle of water per hour is a good ballpark to stay in. Sports drinks like Gatorade work even better.

BE SOCIAL

We are going to level with you for a second. There are predators out there. And the easiest way to get singled out as prey is to be alone. You know the buddy system that you learned back in the good old days—kindergarten? Same thing applies here. Keep your friends close, even if that means being dragged to see that DJ you stopped listening to like three years ago.

CHILL OUT

Your body is a temple. A temple that will overheat and explode if you abuse it with non-stop dancing. So remember to take breathers. Turn down for sweat.

STAY PURE

Fact: about half of the "Molly" that DanceSafe tested from 2011-2013 did not actually contain any MDMA at all. So buy a test kit and screen your substances at home. If you're going to imbibe, don't do it blind.