My Road Day Essentials
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ROAD TESTED · 5+ YEARS ON THE ROAD
Not a sponsored list. These are the things I actually pack every year for Trinidad Carnival. Tested through full road days, paint fetes and long nights out. If you’re playing mas for the first time, start here. Everything on this list earns its spot in my thigh bag or carry-on.
Road Day
The small things that make a long day on the road easier.
Thigh Bag
My go-to for road day. Phone, ID, cards, lipgloss and sunscreen. Hands stay free all day.
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Fanny Pack
Great for flights, transit days and casual outings. Small, secure and easy to wear all day.
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Banana Boat Sport SPF 30
Travel size, easy to reapply during long days in costume. Your back will thank you.
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Liquid I.V. Electrolytes
Before a long event or after a hot fete when I need to bounce back quickly for the next one.
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Carnival Fishnet Stockings
Protects your legs and finishes the look. Can also pick up a pair in Trinidad if needed.
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Products I reach for when Carnival means heat, sweat, makeup and very little downtime.
L’Oréal Infallible Setting Mist
Allure Best of Beauty 2025. Locks your makeup through a full day of heat and sweat. Spray before you leave, once more at midday.
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Sunscreen Dry Touch SPF 60
This lightweight SPF 60 sunscreen protects your skin without leaving a greasy finish. The dry-touch formula helps control oil and shine while keeping your face protected on the road.
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Compact Mini Fan
My lighter option for the smallest bag. Keeps makeup from melting in the lineup.
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Portable Fan
Foldable, rechargeable, clips to things. Saves your makeup and saves you in the lineup.
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Portable Neck Fan
Hands-free cooling for hot fete lines, mas and long days on the road. Keep the breeze going without having to hold a fan.
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Mehron Makeup Skin Prep Pro Mattifying Skin Toner
Made for extremely oily skin, this mattifying toner helps control shine and keep your makeup in place through Carnival heat, sweat and long road days.
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Hypochlorous Acid Spray
For after paint and water fetes when my skin feels irritated and I can’t wash off right away.
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Keep your phone alive when you need navigation, photos, videos and a way to find your people.
Anker Nano Power Bank
A compact 5,000mAh charger with a built-in USB-C connector. Ideal for topping up your phone without taking up much space in your Carnival thigh bag.
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Anker 20,000mAh Power Bank
For long road days filled with photos, videos and navigation. The built-in USB-C cable makes charging easier without carrying a separate cable.
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Anker Power Bank
Your phone will not survive road day on one charge. Navigation, videos, photos, finding your friends. Slips right into the thigh bag.
Add to CartThese are personal recommendations based on what I use and what has earned a place in my Carnival bag. Product availability and prices can change.
