Let's get packing 2023!

Eddytheviper
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Let's get packing 2023! Jul 17, 2023 19:56:46 GMT via mobile Moz and daemon like this

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Post by Eddytheviper on Jul 17, 2023 19:56:46 GMT

Well, here we are friends, another yearly tradition of talking about packing and setting off to the festival.

Sadly again, no festival for me this year as my little boy is literally taking over my waking hours.

So yes, it's time to pack! if you have included all of my list below, you've gone too far.

Any suggestions and additions are welcome!

BASICS

[ ] Tickets
[ ] Tent (with pegs, mallet etc)
[ ] Sleeping bag
[ ] Blanket
[ ] Money
[ ] Cash/debit/credit card
[ ] Some form of ID
[ ] Torch
[ ] Roll mat
[ ] Airbed or blowup mat
[ ] Pillow
[ ] Mobile phone & portable charger (Anker chargers are good)

[ ] Wallet
[ ] Batteries
[ ] Camera
[ ] Bucket
[ ] Scarf or Bandana - Spray with nice smells for the toilets.
[ ] Masks, you know, like we all have now but it's really useful for the dust in the woods

CLOTHES

[ ] Trousers
[ ] T Shirts
[ ] Hoodies / Jumpers
[ ] Shorts
[ ] 2 pairs of shoes / walking boots
[ ] Wellies
[ ] Socks - Lots of them
[ ] Pair of undies a day
[ ] Woolly hat - to stop that essential heat escaping at night
[ ] Sun hat
[ ] Sun glasses
[ ] Rain Mac / Poncho / waterproof trousers
[ ] Toiletries
[ ] Earplugs
[ ] Eye mask

TOILETRIES

[ ] Deodorant
[ ] Toothbrush and toothpaste
[ ] Make-up
[ ] Mirror
[ ] Small first aid kit (including plasters and antiseptic wipes)
[ ] Painkillers
[ ] Shampoo/Conditioner
[ ] Shower Gel
[ ] Alcohol hand gel
[ ] Sun Cream
[ ] Poopoo roll/Tissues!
[ ] Wet Wipes
[ ] Hairbrush/Comb
[ ] Towel
[ ] Dry shampoo
[ ] Allergy tablets and prescriptions (if needed)
[ ] Hairbrush and ties/grips
[ ] Moisturiser
[ ] Lip Balm

FOOD AND DRINK

[ ] Tin opener
[ ] Plastic cutlery
[ ] Cereal bars/boxes
[ ] Trail mix
[ ] Jelly pots
[ ] Crisps
[ ] Biscuits
[ ] Cereal bars
[ ] Apples
[ ] Protein bars
[ ] Tea bags + UHT + Sugar
[ ] Camping gas stove, saucepan, kettle
[ ] Booze - Boxes of wine, cans of beer / cider etc, spirits + mixers. NO GLASS ON SITE.

Other:

[ ] Sack barrow/wheelbarrow
[ ] Gaffa tape
[ ] Extra pegs
[ ] Black Sacks
[ ] Bug repellent / spray (Mosquito Spray especially)
[ ] Bag to take into the arena
[ ] Empty water bottles
[ ] Bowls/ Plates/ Mugs
[ ] Washing up liquid, dishcloth, tea towel

Moz Administrator Posts: 3,330	Let's get packing 2023! Jul 17, 2023 20:32:42 GMT Eddytheviper likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Moz on Jul 17, 2023 20:32:42 GMT Hope life with the wee bairn is going OK.

daemon Best Member Posts: 624	Let's get packing 2023! Jul 17, 2023 20:33:07 GMT Eddytheviper likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by daemon on Jul 17, 2023 20:33:07 GMT Ahh, nostalgia. Incidentally, Eddie. How on earth do you have a baby!? Aren't you still about 19? I will be there with my five-month-old and five-year-old. I'm sure it will be easy 😁

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Let's get packing 2023! Jul 18, 2023 4:56:18 GMT Moz and Eddytheviper like this

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Post by kerry1 on Jul 18, 2023 4:56:18 GMT

Ahh, Eddy! Congratulations on parenthood, it’s a breeze as I remember 😉. Liking the updated list, too.

Listen to Eddy, fellow forumers - his is the OG of the packing list. Also ex-pixie(?) wrangler - the cheerful (usually) young folk who help you on site so he knows.

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Let's get packing 2023! Jul 18, 2023 22:42:12 GMT via mobile kerry1 and daemon like this

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Post by Eddytheviper on Jul 18, 2023 22:42:12 GMT

Thanks everyone, yep, in my thirties now with a baby, literally grown up with this festival.

Been a rocky start with our little one I'm afraid, sepsis on day 6, lots of hospital appointments and more which is still ongoing and being investigated.

Moz was very kind to reach out to me personally and I'm sorry mate that I was in the middle of the worst battles at the time and didn't give you a fair reply.

Hoping you all have a great time this year, some genuinely very happy memories over the years.

Started as a Pixie in I think 2011? Then Pixie wrangler for several years (remember the year we had all those in the woods secret sets? Yeah, that was fun to manage crowd control for...)

And then two years managing the campsite for guest camping, good times.

I'm sure I'll return someday, just need to convince my OH that it's a better choice than the Amalfi coast..!

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Let's get packing 2023! Jul 19, 2023 8:01:01 GMT kerry1 and Eddytheviper like this

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Post by Moz on Jul 19, 2023 8:01:01 GMT

Jul 18, 2023 22:42:12 GMT Eddytheviper said:

Been a rocky start with our little one I'm afraid, sepsis on day 6, lots of hospital appointments and more which is still ongoing and being investigated.

Moz was very kind to reach out to me personally and I'm sorry mate that I was in the middle of the worst battles at the time and didn't give you a fair reply.

Dude....its more than alright. I remember how all encompassing it is with worry etc.

You have my number/email etc. If you need advice/an ear to bend/someone to vent at etc.

It gets better. It never ends.....but it gets better. x

kerry1 Champion Posts: 1,172	Let's get packing 2023! Jul 19, 2023 16:08:59 GMT Eddytheviper likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kerry1 on Jul 19, 2023 16:08:59 GMT Sounds like a really difficult time, Eddy - hopefully things improve soonest. Yes, hmm…Amalfi coast vs Latitude - well, at least Latitude has <35° heat😉 (or should I say winky smiley face?)

Post by Eddytheviper on Jul 17, 2023 19:56:46 GMT

Post by Moz on Jul 17, 2023 20:32:42 GMT

Post by daemon on Jul 17, 2023 20:33:07 GMT

Post by kerry1 on Jul 18, 2023 4:56:18 GMT

Post by Eddytheviper on Jul 18, 2023 22:42:12 GMT

Post by Moz on Jul 19, 2023 8:01:01 GMT

Post by kerry1 on Jul 19, 2023 16:08:59 GMT

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