The ultimate Frat Beach packing list
The ‘world’s largest outdoor cocktail party’ is coming – you need to be ready
Halloween weekend is here, which means parties, candy and scary movies for the average American, but for UGA students, it means the mass exodus out of Athens. Our fall break aligns perfectly with the weekend the Dawgs play the Florida Gators, and how do we celebrate? By traveling to St. Simons Island and throwing a sick party on the beach, of course.
The University of Partying wouldn’t have it any other way. For all of you Frat Beach virgins and veterans alike, we have compiled a list of the things that should absolutely be packed in your bag this weekend.
A fanny pack
Because absolutely. When you’re living it up on Frat Beach at the biggest party you’ve ever been to, this will come in handy for sure. Do you want to be forced to hold all your stuff (like your phone or that electric blue lipstick that goes so well with your costume)? Of course not. Shove it all in your fanny pack – they are classy, sassy and useful.
A portable speaker
Bonus points if it’s small enough to stash in your fanny pack. Wearable boombox, hello! You will want this little device to let the rest of Frat Beach know what kind of vibe you are going for. Need a theme song to your costume? Done. Want to blast “Friday” by Rebecca Black? You got it. Let the world hear your song.
A fun or weird costume
Cue the banana suits. Unleash the multicolored wigs. Bring out the dancing lobsters. Whether you’re donning something simple like cat ears or a psychedelic shirt, or something more creative like a celebrity or a character from your favorite Netflix show, you absolutely must dress up on Frat Beach. It’s Halloweekend, guys – dress to impress.
A Bubba Keg and/or water bottle
Chances are, you’re going to be out on Frat Beach for several hours, so you need to come prepared. What you fill your drinking receptacle with is up to you, but either way, bring some water with you. The thirst is real and you definitely don’t want an I.V. because you forgot you’re a human who needs water to stay alive and thriving.
FOOD
#5 on the list, #1 in our hearts. When you leave Frat Beach on Friday, you will still have another day ahead of you, and newsflash: you need food to survive. Watching the game at a sports bar on Saturday? Wings and burgers. Staying in a tiny room with your friends and need some food to snack on? A bucket of fried chicken from the grocery store (hey, don’t judge – it’s economical and shareable). Whether you’re bringing food from Athens or buying it once you get there, make sure you stock up on the essentials for the weekend.
…A swimsuit?
Haha. Hahaha. Hahahahahaha. Remember the bucket of fried chicken from earlier? Some may choose to pass on the swimsuit. I honestly might.