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Darty Days: What to Bring to Your Favorite Outdoor Activity

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Notre Dame chapter.

Dressing the part of a Darty Master is easy – jorts, bro-tank, ’80s style track jacket. But what on earth do you bring to a darty?! Here’s my ultimate list of day party necessities. Grab your fanny pack and let’s get drinking:

#DartyMaster from a young age

1. A hat

Hats are essential for outdoor partying. When the weather’s nice, the last thing you want to a sunburnt nose. Opt for a sunhat or baseball cap to keep the sun off your face and scalp safe from harmful UV rays. 

Check out the hat on HCND editor Brooke

2. Sunglasses

Another sun necessity, but no less important, plastic sunglasses are fashionable and functional. Plus, they block the *haters*.

3. Hand sani

College parties in general are full of germs and questionable bathrooms. Do your part to not spread aroun a nasty strain of the ND Plague by toting along some hand sanitizer. My faves are the Bath and Body Works minis that run you five for $5 on a good day. 

Wow that chick looks like fun

4. Tissues

A little trick I learned while studying abroad, if you bring tissues with you, you never have to worry about if there will be toilet paper in the restroom. Better safe than sorry. 

5. Chapstick 

I’m a little nuts about sun protection apparently, but in all seriousness, chapstick will be a life saver if the elements pick up during darty season. No one wants wind or sun chapped lips for graduation pictures – not a good look. 

Dartyin, dartyin YEAH

6. Extra hair ties

You could spend all morning doing your hair, but a couple hours out under the clear blue sky and you’ll be sweating like a sinner in church. No need to have that mane hang down on your back, by bringing an extra hair tie along, you eliminate the risk of limp, dead-looking hair. 

7. Koozie

 Keep that beer cold and your hand dry with an *exclusive* Her Campus koozie. Compact, durable, and fits in your fanny pack!

Dressed up my beer

8. Poncho

This seems silly, but with fickle South Bend weather, you can never be too sure of what the weather will bring. I highly recommend slipping a small rain poncho like this one in with your darty things. 

Have fun and stay safe, collegiettes! 

 

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Sara Spitt

Notre Dame

Meet HCND's current Campus Coordinator and Editor-in-Chief! Originally from outside of Chicago, Sara is a Senior Peace Studies, Theology, and Italian major at Notre Dame (yes, that is three majors; no, she doesn't have any free time). When she isn't painting her nails, Sara enjoys cooking vegetarian friendly dishes, taking pictures for The Dome yearbook, and reading for fun. Sara began writing for Her Campus Notre Dame in May of 2013 and quickly fell in love with the site and it's staff! After writing for the inagural editorial staff (shout-out to AnnaLee, Katie, and Lex!) for a semester, Sara decided to branch out and become an editor. She particularly enjoys doing interviews and sharing travel expereinces, as well as connecting with the HCND reader network through thought-provoking social commentaries. If you like what you read from her on a weekly basis, this self-proclaimed "Queen of Social Media" has several accounts for you to follow - twitter, instagram (@saraspit22), tumblr, and a blog!