Not sure if we’ve mentioned it before, but WE LOVE FESTIVALS! And we like to think that between us we know a thing or two about how to prepare for one. Read our A-Z and you’ll be all set for the best weekend of your life!
A is for… Alcohol
As in NO alcohol! However good an idea getting boozy at a festival may seem, we can assure you it isn’t. Drunkenness will make you miss the best bands, lose your tent, dehydrate in the sun (or fall over in the mud), wake up with a hangover (horrendous when you can’t shower afterwards) and probably forget the whole thing. Rubbish.
B is for… Bog roll
If there’s one thing you should remember above all else, it’s a bit of bog roll. Or rather, a LOT of bog roll! Stash it in your tent, carry it in your pockets and stuff it in your bag. We’re not going to go into reasons you’ll need it, because we think that should be fairly obvious. Just take it – your festival will be so much more enjoyable!
C is for… Contraception
Now while festivals aren’t exactly the most romantic of places to do the love dance (what with the mud and lack of washing facilities n’all…) we’re aware that some people throw caution to the wind and end up getting down and dirty in their tents. All we’d say is, if you really feel you have to do it, do it safely. Take some condoms.
D is for… Disposable camera
Disposable cameras might not usually have much street cred alongside super-duper professional digi cams, but nevertheless they’re the ideal festival snapper. Small, light weight, and most importantly, completely replaceable, they’ll sit comfortably in your pocket without stressing you out that you’re gonna lose them.
E is for… Eye make-up remover
Pretty essential if you don’t wanna look like a panda by the second day. While most of your usual beauty regime will go out the window when you walk through the festival gates, make sure you still remember to take off your make-up before you crawl into your sleeping bag. It’ll make all the difference when you wake up and look in your (tiny compact) mirror.
F is for… Food
Now while we’d never advise you to take a full-on picnic, it’s definitely worth taking a bit of your own grub. Food stalls can be expensive at festivals and, depending on which one you’re at, there might not be the healthiest of choices, so take along something cheap and nourishing that’ll give you those much-needed vitamins – like fruit and cereal bars.
G is for… Guide
The last thing you want to do is miss your favourite band, so make sure you buy the festival guide when you arrive so you can plan what you’re going to see and when. A good idea is to get one of those laminated ones you can hang around your neck – that way you’ll never be confused!
H is for… Hat
At the risk of sounding like your mum, take a hat! Invest in one of this summer’s straw trilby’s and you’ll not only look cool, but you’ll be prepared for the sun and be able to cover up greasy, unwashed hair!
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