Three Things Bands Usually Overpack for Their First Tour

A couple of weeks ago, I spoke with a group of musicians to discuss the essentials that first-time touring bands often forget. During those conversations, another topic came up: the things they used to bring on tour that just ended up taking up space.

If it's your first tour, your mind is racing at a thousand miles an hour. You have visions of what you're going to do while on the road, what you're going to sell, and what the lifestyle will be like. That said, before you pack another box of CDs or pair of shoes, here are the top three things the experts advise you not to overpack to make your van a little less cramped and your tour a lot more enjoyable.

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