Festival Season!!

As I type this I am having to control where my fingers hit the keys because I am SO EXCITED!!

The festival I am going to this year (as all years) is Download Festival!!!

My friend got the tickets and text me today saying they had come!! *squeee*

I am making (as I always do) my Ultimate Festival List! Everything you will ever need for a festival!!

The Important Things:

**TICKET**

ID – Don’t want to be the only one not getting served at the bar!!

Directions/Map – If you’re driving take a map of where you’re going in case you lose your phone during the festival, you will want to find your way home.

Cash – Download is going Cashless this year, so will be interesting to see how that works out, but if the Festival you are going to isn’t Cashless, I suggest you get cash out before you get there and put most of it in a Locker and take a bit out every day. DO NOT LEAVE IT IN YOUR TENT!!

Numbers of People – You may have the numbers of the people you’re traveling/camping with but get other peoples numbers in your group, that way if your mates phone dies, you will always be able to find someone.

 

Clothes

FlipFlops - just for running to the toilet in the middle of the night etc... Don’t go into the Arena in them, everyone will hate you!
Poncho - It will rain at some point, get yourself to a cheap shop and grab at least one for every day, then you've no need to dry it out.
Hoodie - It gets cold on an evening, no matter how hot it’s been though the day!! Take the warmest one you own!!
Hat - preferably one that covers your ears...
Bandannas - if you're a girl your hair will look like you've been dragged through several hedges (also you may have actually been dragged through a hedge) Super easy to make your hair look awesome in a bandanna!
Pants - ALL THE PANTS!!!
Bra - depends on the tops you take, I usually take 2 just to help make me feel fresh after 2nd/3rd day!
Tights - I always wear shorts (don’t have the confidence to go bare legs) so take a pair for everyday and a spare just in case.
 Socks - ALL THE SOCKS, and a few more pairs..... Check out this great Hack I found, I will be packing my bag like this!!

Shorts - 2 or 3 pairs.
Tops - A T-shirt for every day, and maybe a few extras, just in case I spill something or it’s really cold.
Bikini - If you're going to shower while you’re there you'll want a Bikini, most Festival showers are boys and girls separate, but they are usually open showers. Up to you if you want to be naked....
Wellies - You never know, even if it says sun the whole time, take them, you're feet will thank you!!
Sun Glasses - Don’t want to be squinting at the bands
Back Pack/Bum Bag - something top take into the Arena through the day.

Toiletries

Sun cream - You will get burnt if you don’t take any!!
Toilet Paper - There will be some in the porta-loos but don’t risk getting caught short.
Dry Shampoo - after the second day your hair will look like a chip pan if you don’t take this with you.
Wet Wipes - Wet Wipe SHOWER!! You will need these to keep clean unless you use the showers
Hand Sanitizer - there is usually some in the porter loos, but again don’t want to be caught short and you will probably want this before eating.
Deodorant - don’t want to smell.
Ear Plugs - if you want any sleep you will love these. Also you might want to take these when listening to the bands to keep your hearing intact.
Eye Mask - To keep out the light on a morning, want to look fresh for those bands!!
Make Up - AKA camouflage

Mirror – To help assist you with putting on the camouflage
Toothbrush - Keep those teeth Clean
Toothpaste - And that breath Fresh.

Brush – to help tame the mane!

Medication/First Aid

Paracetamol - For the hangover!! You probably will get one, one day.
Pill - If you take it....you will need to take it with you.
Ibuprofen - To help with Hangover and any muscles you may pull while moshing
Migraleve - I suffer with Migraines, and the last thing I want is a migraine at a festival
Strepsils - You will shout a lot, these will help.
Plasters - those comfy shoes you took with you may end up your worst nightmare!!
Germolene - If you cut yourself on a can, plastic bottle...etc., this will stop you getting infected!!

Camping Shizzle

Tent - You cannot sleep outside!! I usually take a 3 man tent for just me, and all my shizzle.
Flashlight/Headlight - this will help finding your tent in the dark easier and that night-time walk to the loo so much safer!! Watch out for those guide ropes!!
Sleeping Bag - You'll be colder than a Baby Penguin without its dad without this!!
Sleeping Mat/Blow Up Mattress - The ground isn't that comfy after a night, so this will cushion your bottom.
Pillow - Makes for a great night’s sleep
Chair - if you're chilling in the camp site before the arena or the few days before the festival, you will love a chair. Sitting on the floor gets boring after a while.
Towel - Just a small one for if you want to wash your face on a morning, or a big one if you're going to brave the showers.
Snacks (non Melty) - Crisps, Bourbon biscuits, Custard Creams, Pot noodles (if you have a way to heat water, most of the fast food places will give you hot water for a small fee)
Bin Liners - if its muddy you can step into it and take your shoes off before getting in your tent = less muddy tent!! and for keeping your general camping area tidy.
Portable Phone Charger/Extra Battery - I always get a locker to keep my stuff safe and to charge my phone on an evening. If you're with certain networks they sometimes have places you can charge your phone for free.
Locker Charger - If you get a locker you usually need a changer that fits into a car port or USB.
Duct Tape - You never know what you'll need this for!!
BOOZE - Always in plastic bottles or Cans. Take whatever you can carry!!

Plastic Tumblers – For the Drinking of the Drinks
Lighter - You might need this....and it’s also a great way to talk to people (if you need the help)
Flat Water Bottle - So you can always have water at your tent, you should drink something else apart from booze all weekend.

Hope this helps you all

Stay positive

Nessa