Whether you like to hit the outdoors with the bare essentials or pack an extensive bag to make your experience more luxurious, we’ve all been there and left something important behind. In order to avoid such miserable times, we’ve put together an outdoor festival checklist, compromising of everything and anything that might be useful at any festival around the globe.

BARE ESSENTIALS

  • Your ticket (or eTicket, downloaded to phone)
  • Photo I.D
  • Directions to venue (or GPS unit)
  • Cash, Debit Card
  • Driver – Valid Drivers License (NB: Check License Disc is valid)

 

CAMPING

  • Tent
  • Hammer
  • Cable Ties, Pegs
  • Blanket, Sleeping Bag
  • Mattress (and air-pump, if necessary)
  • Pillow
  • Plastic Sheet
  • Rubbish/Refuse Bags
  • Torch, Headlamp, Lantern
  • Folding Chair(s)
  • Lock for Tent

 

PERSONAL CARE

  • Change of clothing for duration of event
  • Underwear
  • Slip-slops
  • Extra socks
  • Warm Jacket
  • Rain Jacket
  • Gumboots
  • Umbrella
  • Sunglasses
  • Scarf, Hat
  • Waterless Hand Sanitizer
  • Deoderant
  • Sunscreen/sunblock
  • Eye Drops
  • Lip Balm
  • Chewing Gum
  • Vitamin Pills
  • Magnesium Tablets
  • Medication
  • Rehydration Packs
  • Panado
  • Toothbrush, Toothpaste
  • Wet Wipes
  • Hairbrush
  • Condoms
  • Swimming Costume
  • Towel
  • Insect Repellent
  • Ear Plugs
  • Tissues, Toilet Paper
  • Biodegradable Shampoo, Soap

 

FOOD & BOOZE

  • Coolerbox
  • Decantered Drinks (Spirits/Wine) – NO Glass!
  • Canned Drinks (Beer, Cider, Softdrinks)
  • Papsak
  • Ice Bag
  • Cups
  • Refillable Bottles
  • Energy Drinks with Electrolytes (Energade)
  • Fruit
  • Water (5l drinkable, 5l frozen)
  • Lighters, Portable Ashtray
  • Cigarettes, Tobacco, Rolling Papers, Filters

 

MISC

  • CDs, AUX Cable
  • Jumper Cables
  • USB Car Charger
  • Power Bank (to recharge devices at the festival)
  • Digital Camera
  • Board Games
  • Hoola Hoop
  • Massage Ball
  • Tiger Balm
  • Musical Instruments

 

 

Source: PsyMedia.co.za