Are You Festival Ready?
Festivals are incredible.
They’re also busy, hot, cold, loud, and unpredictable.
Whether you’re sober or planning to party, good prep makes the whole weekend easier.
Sort your kit. Pick a meet-up point. Know your plan.
Sort your basics before you leave. Future you will thank you.
Looking after yourself means looking after your mates too.
Kit Lists
Pick the right kit list for your day. Everything below is designed to stop silly mistakes and keep you moving with confidence.
1
Day Ticket Kit List
Full day out. Home after.
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Day Ticket Kit List
Full day out. Home after.
1. Essentials
- Ticket + ID (don’t get stuck at the gate)
- Fully charged phone + power bank
- Bank card + a bit of cash
- Travel plan (how you’re getting there and back)
2. Hydration + Fuel
- Reusable water bottle (check refill points)
- Snacks (protein bar, nuts, sweets — whatever fuels you)
- Electrolyte sachet (great if it’s hot or you’re dancing lots)
3. Safety + Comfort
- Sunscreen (even if it’s cloudy)
- Sunglasses + hat
- Jumper or light jacket (nights get chilly)
- Tissues + hand sanitiser
- Plasters + pain relief (just in case)
- Condom (if you might need it, bring it)
- Period supplies (whether it’s your day or not — someone may thank you)
4. Harm Reduction Add-ons (if you party)
- Drug testing kit
- Chewing gum / boiled sweets (jaw clenching or dry mouth)
- A small info card with emergency contacts / allergies / meds
- Personal straw or snorter if applicable (don’t share)
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Full Weekend Camping Kit List
Three days. Little sleep. Worth it.
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Full Weekend Camping Kit List
Three days. Little sleep. Worth it.
1) Festival Essentials (the stuff you can’t mess up)
- Ticket + ID (and any booking confirmations)
- Cash + cards (split across wallet + hidden backup)
- Phone + charger cable
- Power bank (at least 10,000–20,000mAh) + spare cable
- Travel plan (train times / lift details / taxi numbers)
- Festival address + postcode (for emergency / taxis)
- Wristband / parking pass (if needed)
- Set times screenshot + festival map screenshot
- Emergency contacts written down (phone might die)
- Small bumbag / crossbody bag (zip up, front-facing)
- Spare key stored safely (not loose in your pocket)
2) Sleeping Setup (don’t underestimate UK nights)
- Tent (tested first) – put it up once before you go
- Extra pegs + mallet (wind doesn’t care about your plans)
- Guy ropes (spares are a lifesaver)
- Groundsheet / tarp UNDER the tent (stops damp coming up)
- Tarp for OUTSIDE the tent (a dry area for shoes/bags)
- Sleeping bag (3-season or at least “comfort 5–10°C”)
- Roll mat or airbed + pump
- Camping pillow (or hoodie in a pillowcase)
- Blanket / extra hoodie for the 3am chill
- Earplugs (seriously) + eye mask
- Tent lantern / head torch + spare batteries
- Carabiner clip (hang lantern / keys / bag from tent loop)
Optional but useful
- Foil emergency blanket (lightweight, extra warmth)
- Tent carpet / foam tiles (dry feet + less mud chaos)
3) Clothing & Style (plan for rain + sweat + cold)
- Day outfits (comfy + breathable)
- Warm evening layers (hoodie + joggers or thermal)
- Waterproof jacket / poncho (proper waterproof = worth it)
- Wellies / boots (with grip) + comfy trainers
- Socks (a lot) — bring more than you think you need
- Underwear + spares
- Hat/cap (sun OR rain)
- Sunglasses
- Festival bits: glitter, accessories, shades, face gems
- Small zip bag for wet/muddy clothes
- Light gloves (sounds mad until your hands are freezing)
- Bandana / scarf (dust, cold, or general chaos)
Pro move
- Pack outfits into separate bags (Day 1 / Day 2 / Day 3). It stops you ripping your tent apart looking for one sock.
4) Wash & Hygiene (you’ll thank yourself on Day 2)
- Toilet roll (keep an emergency roll in your day bag)
- Wet wipes (your shower substitute)
- Hand sanitiser
- Toothbrush + toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Dry shampoo
- Hairbrush + hair ties
- Microfibre towel (dries fast, takes no room)
- Face wipes / cleanser (optional but feels amazing)
- Moisturiser + lip balm (wind/sun ruins you)
- Shower flip-flops (if showers exist)
- Menstrual products (plus spares for a mate)
- Condoms / barrier protection
- Plasters for blisters (wash kit or first aid kit)
- Bin bags (rubbish / wet clothes / seat cover / rain cover)
- Tissues (always useful)
- Small mirror (even a compact one)
5) Food, Fuel & Camp Kitchen (keep it simple)
- Reusable water bottle
- Electrolytes (tablets or sachets)
- Snacks: cereal bars, crisps, nuts, sweets, fruit snacks
- Easy meals: noodles, soup pots, rice packets, tinned food
- Cutlery (spork) + bowl + mug
- Camping stove + gas (if allowed) — or a plan for hot water / vendors
- Lighter / waterproof matches
- Cool bag + ice packs (if bringing perishables)
- Tea/coffee sachets (absolute morale boost)
- Mini washing-up sponge + small washing liquid
- Ziplock bags / food bags (keep stuff dry + organised)
Good festival foods that don’t betray you
- Porridge pots, noodles, breakfast bars, bananas, peanut butter, instant coffee, hydration sachets.
6) Safety & First Aid (non-negotiable)
- Basic first aid: plasters + blister plasters, antiseptic wipes, pain relief (if suitable), rehydration salts, imodium, antihistamines, small bandage + tape, eye drops
- Personal medication (pack extra + keep it dry)
- Suncream + after-sun / aloe gel
- Insect bite cream
- Refillable mini torch
- Whistle (tiny, useful for emergencies)
- Mini lock (not perfect security, but helps)
- Phone lanyard or secure case
- ID card/photo of ID stored digitally
Harm Reduction / “Look after your mates”
- Agree a meet-up point (one in campsite, one in arena)
- Buddy system (no one goes off alone)
- Know welfare/medic locations
- If someone becomes unwell: don’t guess — get help early
- Write down allergies/medical info somewhere accessible
7) Camp Comfort & Extras (small items, big impact)
- Camping chair (or sit mat if packing light)
- Duct tape (repairs everything)
- Cable ties (handy for tent fixes)
- Multi-tool (if allowed) / small scissors
- Paracord/string (drying line / tying things down)
- Microfibre cloth (wipe condensation, wipe mud)
- Spare carrier bags / ziplocks
- Portable mirror
- Card game / small entertainment
- Small notebook + pen (set times, notes, meet points)
8) The “Don’t Ruin Your Weekend” Kit (highly recommended)
- Blister kit + comfy socks
- Electrolytes + water bottle always
- Warm layer ready for night
- A poncho within reach
- Earplugs for sleeping
- A clean top for Day 2 morale
- Emergency snacks in your day bag
Quick Wins
Tap a card. Do the basics right and your night stays fun.
Emergency Info Card
This is the one everyone forgets. Screenshot it, save it in your phone favourites, or write it on a small card. If you’re unwell or confused, this helps mates and medics act fast.
Emergency Info
Keep this on your phone or in your wallet.
Copy + Fill (phone notes)
Tap copy, paste into Notes, and fill it in. It takes 60 seconds.
Find Welfare + Medic + Water
Don’t wait until it’s serious. Find these early. Screenshot the map and drop it in your group chat.
Your calm-down zone.
If you’re overwhelmed, anxious, lost, or just need a breather, welfare is for you.
- Find it on the map as soon as you arrive.
- Use it early, not as a last resort.
- Tell your mates where it is.
Don’t guess, get help.
If someone’s unwell, confused, overheating, fitting, unconscious, or struggling to breathe, go medical.
- Ask any steward or security to radio medics.
- Stay with the person. Don’t leave them alone.
- If anything’s been taken, be honest with medics.
Refill points = survival points.
Hydration isn’t boring. It’s how you keep your body working when you’re dancing for hours.
- Locate refill points early (screenshot the map).
- Sip little and often, especially in heat and crowds.
- If you feel sick, slow down and cool off.
- Electrolytes help after heavy sweating.
Spiking + Consent Safety
Your safety matters. Your boundaries matter. If anything feels off, get help fast.
Spiking awareness
Spiking can feel like your body suddenly isn’t yours. Confusion. Heavy drowsiness. Panic. Way more mashed than you should be.
- Don’t leave drinks unattended. If you’re unsure, bin it and replace it.
- Don’t accept opened drinks from strangers.
- In crowds, keep a hand over the top.
- If you feel off, tell a mate and go welfare or medical. Straight away.
Consent safety (simple rules)
Consent is a clear yes. Not silence. Not pressure. Not “they’re too mashed to answer.”
- If someone can’t communicate clearly, it’s a no.
- Not sure means stop and check in.
- Respect a no the first time.
- If a mate looks uncomfortable, step in and pull them away.
Heat + Crowds + Comms Plan
These are the two moments nights can flip. Heat. Crowd pressure. Have a plan before you’re in it.
Overheating
This can build fast in sun, tents, and packed stages.
- Signs: hot skin, confusion, vomiting, collapse, not acting normal.
- Move them to shade. Fan them. Cool skin with water.
- Sip water. Do not force loads at once.
Crowd pressure
If it feels tight, it can get worse quickly.
- Move sideways to the edge. Don’t push forward.
- Help mates who are smaller, panicking, or stuck.
- If someone falls, shout and get them up fast.
Comms plan (screenshot this)
Simple. Clear. Works when phones die.
- Meeting point: __________
- Backup point: __________
- “Leave now” phrase/emoji: __________
- Phone plan: power bank + low power mode
Look after your mates. Look after yourself. RaveSafe and we'll see you on the dance floor.