Speaking from experience, here are a few things you will need to bring with you to ensure survival…
1. Wellies – be smart about it! Realistically you’re gonna be wading through knee high slush and mud so don’t go wearing shoes you don’t want to be destroyed.
2. Baby wipes – like I said, slush and mud!!
3. Flash lights & batteries – you’ll need it to find your way back to your tent.
4. Dry Shampoo – you’re not going to have electric showers so prepare to be scruffy for a few days.
5. Sun Cream – even if you’re staying in Ireland for a festival, bring it! That sun can be surprising and appear at anytime!
6. Pain killers – for that lovely hangover!
7. An old phone – don’t be silly and bring your iPhone, big mistake!
8. Rain Jacket – duh…
9. Water – it usually costs a bomb when you’re there so bring some with you.
10. Glow Sticks – because they’re cool!
11. Anti-bacterial hand gel – trust me, the things you’ll be in contact with will be disgusting!
12. Ear plugs – nobody cares if you’re trying to sleep!
13. Toiletries – bring toilet roll, deodorant, tooth paste & brush.
14. Valuables – do not bring them!!
15. A sense of humor – you’re going to meet all types of people in all different states of minds!
16. Cigarettes – even if you don’t smoke, cigarettes can be traded for things you do need.
Here’s a few other tips I found useful;
-Once you arrive, choose a meeting point easy to find to meet back up with your group if you become separated.
-Mark your tent with a flag or position it near something that will help distinguish it from the hundreds of other green tents!
-Have a buddy system, stick with somebody and don’t go wandering off by yourself!
-Doesn’t matter how cute that boy is, don’t take drinks off people because you just never know!
-Have a copy of the line up & times so that you don’t miss your favorite act!
-Try not to be too upset if your tent is robbed, if you follow my advice you shouldn’t have any valuables to rob anyway!