LIFESTYLE AND FASHION WITH MAIRÉAD – CONCERT ESSENTIALS: Camping at a music festival is not like camping in the outdoors, but it can at least give you some sort of basis for comparison. While your trip is mostly about the music, you won’t be able to fully enjoy yourself if you forget essentials like a tent (duh!), sunscreen or water.
I’ve listed a few items to add to your festival packing list to make your trip more comfortable and clean!! You can find all your concert essentials at Magees Pharmacy or online at magees.ie
Sunscreen – If you bring nothing else, pack sunscreen!
Bug spray – This mainly depends on where the festival but in Ireland you can be sure of an attack of the midges at some stage so be ready!
Toilet paper – Just in case!!!
Medications – Bring whatever you take at home, plus some form of ibuprofen and allergy medicine.
Dry shampoo – It’s okay not to shower for four days, particularly if you have to pay for it, so dry shampoo is a good substitute!!!!
Wet wipes – Again, a good shower substitute! And nobody’s going to even think about cleansing, toning and moisturising. Wipes have so many uses- an essential for any outing!
Hand sanitizer – Some portable toilets have hand sanitizer, but most don’t.
Berocca – It’s probably more important to take these in the lead up to and in the aftermath of the concert to build up your immune system and help you recover!!
Deodorant – You and your camping buddies will be glad you packed this!
First aid – Pack a few bandages and burn cream in case of any minor emergencies!
Remember less is not always more. It’s better to be over-prepared than without something you need. But on the other hand, fellow festival-goers are almost always willing to help.
Have fun
Mairéad
xx
