Festival season is upon us and new payment methods are taking over many UK and European festivals so firstly, it is important to check whether your festival takes cash or whether you can get a cashless wristband. Some cashless wristbands don't have the option to take out any money left over, so work out how much you need.
Now, naturally you have checked that you have the festival ticket and a form of ID. There will be many reasons you may need to have ID so always keep it on you.
Camping
Assuming you're camping at the festival here are some essential you will need-
Shop around for the best fit for you- are you sharing with someone? Can you afford to lose the tent if it gets damaged? If you want to camp on a budget, are you willing to get a low quality tent? Do you want to keep the tent for future events? What will the weather be like during the event? Glastonbury has some infamous years of heavy rain which results in tents being submerged under mud. Many people leave their tents behind, so keep that in mind.
REMEMBER- An 'unspoken rule' of camping in general is to not leave any mess behind and always clean up after yourselves.
Night-time activities or walking around the site while searching for a toilet. The link provided shows a torch with different features- check it out!
Easy to store, lightweight and a practical essential for any camping trip. You can buy these at a lot of festivals but it is worth having one before you arrive.
You can always just bring blankets/duvet from home to save money, but good quality sleeping bags are designed and insulated to accommodate the cold nights.
Beds
There are a few different options for a bed, do some research on what accommodates you best. You can search for sleeping mats, airbeds, camping beds or self inflating mats.
You may not necessarily need to buy a pillow as you could bring one from home, roll up a blanket or use a jumper.
You may want/need to cook your own food. It is recommended that you bring tinned goods or goods that do not require it to be refrigerated. Bring snacks with you too, such as crisps, nuts, dried fruits and energy bars. Do not play with fires or flammable liquids if you decide to use this option.
Water
One of the most important items to bring- water! Obviously used for drinking, but can be used to wash yourself, brushing your teeth, to make a brew, use alongside cooking and extra hydration if consuming alcohol.
Waterproof jacket
Don't want to ruin your outfit? How about a see-through poncho instead? That's true festival fashion. But seriously, getting sick because you haven't kept yourself dry while its raining will ruin your weekend more than a 'bad outfit'.
Jumper
The nights get really cold... bring a warm jumper, hoodie or fleece.
Wellies
Hope this video was convincing enough
Trainers
You will likely be on your feet most of the weekend so bring comfortable footwear.
Hat
A cap, sun hat or bucket- whatever your aesthetic is just make sure it can protect your face and neck from the sun. The majority of festivals are situated in large fields with limited shading.
Others
First aid kit
Earplugs
Eye mask
Bin Bags
Sun cream
Handwash
Toilet roll
Wet wipes
Phone Charger
Click HERE for a full printable version of a more in-depth checklist.
Happy camping!
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