| The summer months in Britain offer a deluge of music | | | | specially - can give you a head start. With the |
| festivals, which are often the saving grace for anyone | | | | constant threat of muddy, slippery fields doubled with |
| who can't find the time or money to organise a trip | | | | the inevitable liquids being drank - and thrown - by |
| abroad. | | | | members of the crowd, your clothes are always at |
| The music - and the general campsite experience - will | | | | risk. Wearing dark or colourful clothes will help hide any |
| always deliver the opportunity for a great time; but | | | | stains that you pick up along the way. |
| small details, such as wearing unsuitable clothing, can | | | | Wearing a hat can help protect you from wet |
| often put a blot on an otherwise enjoyable occasion. A | | | | projectiles in the crowd and can also shield you from |
| little planning beforehand should ensure that everything | | | | the elements; whether it's rain or the sun beating down |
| runs smoothly, allowing you to fully embrace the | | | | on you, standing outside all day can leave you open to |
| festival spirit. | | | | attack. If hot weather is predicted, it's always best to |
| Checking a weather forecast before packing is | | | | also wear suntan lotion and sunglasses. Sporting |
| always advisable. If it's going to be a weekend of | | | | sunburn is not only uncomfortable, it can also |
| searing heat you'll have no use for a stack of jumpers, | | | | dangerous to your health. |
| while if it's going to be wet the whole time there may | | | | If it is sunny, a T-shirt and a pair of shorts should |
| be no real need for flip-flops or beach shorts. Packing | | | | suffice; but at colder - or wetter - times, wearing |
| light is advisable but taking more underwear and socks | | | | additional clothing is required. A light, waterproof jacket |
| than you think you'll need is a good idea, especially if | | | | is useful but if you forget one then most campsites will |
| rain is forecast. | | | | sell ponchos. Combat trousers have many pockets, |
| Suitable footwear is also vital. Most likely, you're going | | | | which is handy for storing your festival essentials while |
| to be spending all day in the same pair, so buying new | | | | taking a jumper to wear at night makes the campsite |
| shoes that haven't been broken in yet isn't | | | | a bit more comfortable. |
| recommended. Obviously, if you're expecting a lot of | | | | Wearing the right festival wear [ can often make a big |
| rain and mud, wellies are the logical choice. | | | | difference to your enjoyment of an event; whether |
| Looking your best is always important, even at a | | | | that involves swimming in mud, or baking in the |
| festival. If you're camping, you won't have full length | | | | sunshine. |
| mirrors to check out your style and being able to make | | | | Disclaimer: Matthew Pressman writes for a wide |
| a quick getaway from the campsite to the stage is | | | | variety of commercial clients. This article is intended for |
| important if you want a good spot at the front. That | | | | information purposes only and readers should seek |
| means having a pre-planned look - either something | | | | additional information before taking any actions based |
| you've worn before or something you've bought | | | | on its content. |