The A-Z Of What To Pack

Published 20 Aug 2010 09:30 0 Comments

One of the hardest things about preparing for a festival is deciding what to take with you. Miriam Wright has created a festival veteran’s A-Z guide of what to remember.

Anorak or poncho, it may be summer but that only means it rains less, it never stops...

Baby wipes Perhaps I only speak for myself but those showers just seem so far away (and you seem to come out less clean...). From experience, it’s not fun being kicked out of the tent because you smell

Condoms (you never know)

Duct tape, Deodorant and Dry shampoo

Extra tent pegs

Fold out chair, fruit

Gum (but hopefully you’ll bring toothpaste and toothbrushes as well) and glowsticks - if you wear enough of them, the late night Portaloo trips become more entertaining

Hand gel (anti-bacterial) and a hat.

Insect repellent

Jumpers, it can get crazily cold at night and jeans, at least two pairs.

Kleenex or

loo roll (for when Kleenex isn’t enough)

Mobile phone there’s an on-site charger point

NIGHT LIGHT - when it’s dark, it’s very, very dark - especially when you are trying to find your tent among thousands of others.

Openers (of both can AND bottle variety)

Pillow a cheap one you can throw away afterwards, plastic bags to keep essentials dry

QUEUES be prepared to stand in line - for loos, food, even to get in and out

Roll mat

Suncream and sunglasses (let’s be optimistic)

Ticket, torch and tent

Underwear - at least change that and an umbrella.

Vitamin supplements

Water, lots of it, especially if it’s hot and you can’t forget the essential wellies.

X marks the spot, have someway of identifying which is your tent, ribbons or strips of fabric are useful.

Your consideration for other people: manners are a must.

ZZZZZZZ get plenty of sleep before you go - you won’t get much on site

What Not To Take:

Gas canisters (any size)

Petrol burners

Any form of aerosol over 250ml

Also, flags aren’t allowed in the arena

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