What's in the Kit - 18 Items You Won't Want to Be Without

inside kit Certain items make it easier and more comfortable to be afloat in a sea of organised chaos. Some are essentials, and others, though they may not be useful to you, they might help one of your fellow revellers. Isn’t making friends and influencing people what it’s all about?

Earplugs in a pocket pack: For when the tunes are seriously deafening. Also good for blocking the sound of noisy neighbours and snoring tentmates.

Magic Towel: Just add water and presto – a sturdy (fully biodegradable) cloth at your service. Useful for removal of makeup, mud, beer or other liquids as necessary. Eight supplied in a waterproof tube.

MadGabs Lip balm with SPF 15: The last thing you want is cracked lips. Your moosh will take a beating.

Condoms: You might get lucky, you might not… no guarantees. If your mojo is working overtime, remember to suit up!

Poncho: Your faithful companion come rain or shine – fits over a backpack in wet weather and doubles as a groundsheet when it’s dry. In blistering hot weather, you could even rig up some kind of shade.

Toilet seat covers: Your balance may not be 100% when it comes time to hit the loos for number 2s. Nuff said.

Sanitising anti-bacterial hand gel: Use this to clean your hands after toilet trips and before eating. So much easier than messing about with soap and water.

UFK keychain torch: It gets dark at night. You will not be popular with your neighbours if you trip over every guy rope between the nearest path and your tent. Snap this little light onto your bag and you’re sorted.

Tissues (made from recycled paper products): There are times when you just need one – runny nose, teary friend, etc. Given the choice between a tissue and the sleeve of a jacket you will be wearing for three days…

Sunscreen: Getting sunburned at a music festival can seriously impair your enjoyment of the event. You know what they say about mad dogs and Englishmen.

Travel toothbrush and toothpaste: Brushing your teeth at least once a day will go a long way to making you feel human. You should also brush your teeth out of consideration for your friends. Chewing gum may seem like an acceptable substitute…but it’s not.

Chewing gum: Because if you feel lazy you might just opt for this instead of brushing your teeth…you dirty person.

Emergency blanket: Because the only thing worse than being damp is being cold and damp. In better weather could be rigged up as a sun reflector!

Mini first-aid kit: Sometimes bad things happen to good people. And sometimes those sexy wellies are chewing your leg to pieces by the end of the day. A few plasters could stop you hobbling...

Glow-in-the-dark whistle: A handy accessory for safety purposes. And a tool for torture when you’re in the dance tent!

Kiss My Face Aloe Deodorant, Whenever Shampoo and Anti-Stress Shower Gel: Because having fresh pits and clean hair is something we take for granted in our day-to-day lives. And travel size bottles means they don’t take up loads of space.

The UFK Cotton Bag with drawstring: Useful even after the festival season has passed. Good size for a lunch box or even a shoe bag!


		What's in the Kit - 18 Items You Won't Want to Be Without Certain items make it easier and more comfortable to be afloat in a sea of organised chaos. Some are essentials, and others, though they may not be useful to you, they might help one of your fellow revellers. Isn’t making friends and influencing people what it’s all about? Earplugs in a pocket pack: For when the tunes are seriously deafening. Also good for blocking the sound of noisy neighbours and snoring tentmates. Magic Towel: Just add water and presto – a sturdy (fully biodegradable) cloth at your service. Useful for removal of makeup, mud, beer or other liquids as necessary. Eight supplied in a waterproof tube. MadGabs Lip balm with SPF 15: The last thing you want is cracked lips. Your moosh will take a beating. Condoms: You might get lucky, you might not… no guarantees. If your mojo is working overtime, remember to suit up! Poncho: Your faithful companion come rain or shine – fits over a backpack in wet weather and doubles as a groundsheet when it’s dry. In blistering hot weather, you could even rig up some kind of shade. Toilet seat covers: Your balance may not be 100% when it comes time to hit the loos for number 2s. Nuff said. Sanitising anti-bacterial hand gel: Use this to clean your hands after toilet trips and before eating. So much easier than messing about with soap and water. UFK keychain torch: It gets dark at night. You will not be popular with your neighbours if you trip over every guy rope between the nearest path and your tent. Snap this little light onto your bag and you’re sorted. Tissues (made from recycled paper products): There are times when you just need one – runny nose, teary friend, etc. Given the choice between a tissue and the sleeve of a jacket you will be wearing for three days… Sunscreen: Getting sunburned at a music festival can seriously impair your enjoyment of the event. You know what they say about mad dogs and Englishmen. Travel toothbrush and toothpaste: Brushing your teeth at least once a day will go a long way to making you feel human. You should also brush your teeth out of consideration for your friends. Chewing gum may seem like an acceptable substitute…but it’s not. Chewing gum: Because if you feel lazy you might just opt for this instead of brushing your teeth…you dirty person. Emergency blanket: Because the only thing worse than being damp is being cold and damp. In better weather could be rigged up as a sun reflector! Mini first-aid kit: Sometimes bad things happen to good people. And sometimes those sexy wellies are chewing your leg to pieces by the end of the day. A few plasters could stop you hobbling... Glow-in-the-dark whistle: A handy accessory for safety purposes. And a tool for torture when you’re in the dance tent! Kiss My Face Aloe Deodorant, Whenever Shampoo and Anti-Stress Shower Gel: Because having fresh pits and clean hair is something we take for granted in our day-to-day lives. And travel size bottles means they don’t take up loads of space. The UFK Cotton Bag with drawstring: Useful even after the festival season has passed. Good size for a lunch box or even a shoe bag!
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