Summer may be almost over, but there’s still plenty of festivals happening throughout August and September. Before you don your wellies and head off to V Festival, Leeds or Reading Festival or Bestival, make sure you have everything you need with at home’s festival checklist…

Whether you’re a festival pro, or a festival virgin, it’s easy to forget to pack something but our guide should help you on your way. If you have any other suggestions, feel free to leave a comment and tell us!

The absolute must-haves
Before you head out the door, double check that you’ve got;

• Tickets
• ID
• Directions
• Money and cash cards

The backpack basics

• Tent, sleeping bag and pillow, roll mat
  The bare necessities if you’re camping at a festival!

• Raincoats and wellies
  The great British summer is full of surprises so be prepared for rain and mud.
   
• Sunglasses and hat (and suncream!)
  …but if you’re lucky enough, you might get sunshine and blue skies!

• Extra clothes and shoes
  Always pack enough clothes, especially in case of any muddy mis-haps.
   
•  Camera and phone
  Remember to fully charge both of these for your festival snaps/to call your friends if you lose them.
   
• Torch
  Essential for finding your tent at night and avoiding tripping up over those pesky tent ropes.

• Toilet roll
  The toilet facilities at festivals usually run out such essentials, so bring your own!
   
•  Bin liners
  Perfect for dirty clothes (especially if they’re wet and/or muddy!) and rubbish.

Toiletries

• Make-up
• Hair brush/comb
• Deodorant
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Small mirror
• Glasses/contact lenses and solution
• Wet wipes and anti-bacterial hand gel
  These will become your two best friends, we promise.
• Soap, shampoo and conditioner, towel
  Most festivals do have shower facilities for those wanting a quick wash…
• Dry shampoo
  …but if you’re not brave enough to go venture inside porta showers, a quick spray of this stuff will keep your hair looking (and smelling!) fresh.

• Medicine and first aid kits
  Pack paracetemol, anti-histamines and any prescription medicines. Plasters and bandages will come in handy for any little accidents.

Other important bits and bobs

• Food and drink
  There’s plenty of food and drink stalls at festivals, but taking a few sandwiches, energy bars, pot noodles and drinks in plastic bottles is a good idea both to save money and to keep you going.
   
• Cooking equipment and lighters/matches
  If you’re making your making your own summer festival grub, these are essential! Don’t forget to bring disposable cutlery and bottle and tin openers as well.

• Blanket and folding chairs
  Great for sitting outside your tent, enjoying a bit of food, drink and conversation (and hopefully, the sunshine!)

Are you off to a festival soon? at home will be at V Festival in Weston Park, Staffordshire this weekend – hope to see you there!

Picture kindly from here