This is an extensive list of everything you might consider bringing; you absolutely do not need it all. There are shops at Camp and in the local area if you forget anything or need an emergency backup.

Daypacks are small backpacks, bumbags or slingbags that you can easily carry around Camp to save you having to go back to your tent too often. Good things to have in a daypack are;

You should always bring a range of items, as weather conditions can change rapidly in the countryside. Check the weather forecast a few days before attending and adjust the clothing you are bringing. Whatever the weather, ensure you bring lots of warm clothing for the night-time as the temperature can drop a lot; especially on hot days!

Top Tip: keep a full change of clothes in your car (or in a waterproof bag) that you can use in case everything else gets wet, or as a treat to feel fresh for your journey home!

The amount of food and drink you bring will depend on whether you plan to buy food there or cook your own. The food villages onsite are reasonably priced (similar to London markets), cater for most tastes and dietary requirements, and provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Food and drink can be heavy to carry and go off after a few days unrefrigerated; so only bring what you know you will use.

Top Tip: If you’re trying to keep costs down plan to have breakfast at the tent, a snacky lunch in your daypack, but have dinner from one of the stands, so you don’t miss out on too much of the fun stuff.

There are plenty of toilets and showers at Camp and they are cleaned and restocked on a very regular basis, however it can be useful to keep some toilet roll and hand sanitiser with you, just in case!

Top Tip: have a grab and go back in your tent (with toilet roll, soap etc) for trips to the toilet and shower so you don’t forget anything!

We have 24hr medical cover available whilst at Camp, including first aiders, paramedics and ambulances. It can be useful to keep a small first aid kit of your own for simple fixes though!

Camp is all about getting away from screens and living in the moment so try to bring as little technology as possible! Here are a few bits that are useful though:

Top Tip: change your phone lock screen to your emergency contact details so if you lose it you can be reunited easily.

There’s absolutely no need to dress up if you don’t want to, but a lot of people like to get into the spirit by wearing a Patrol outfit during the games and something sparkly at night!

Top Tip: buying an old jacket and customising it with patches and badges is a simple way to look great.

If you have booked pre-pitched or boutique camping, or are bringing your live-in-vehicle then you will not need all of the items on this list. It is well worth investing in a quality tent as many of the cheapest on the market are not very waterproof and could ruin your weekend. Please don’t bring any gazebos; there is plenty of shade and shelter around camp.

Top Tip: the ground can get very hard at camp during summer and the standard lightweight pegs that come with most tents will be difficult to get in so buy a pack of heavy duty ones.

If you intend to cook for some of your own meals instead of eating from the food villages you will need to bring your own cooking equipment. There are cooking areas provided in the campsites with kettles, microwaves, picnic benches, cooking stations, washing up sinks and fire safety equipment.

Top Tip: bringing pre-cooked and frozen meals can make cooking onsite much quicker, and having them in your cool box will keep other things cold. You can freeze some drinks to keep them cold too (including milk for hot drinks)!

The following items are not strictly necessary but have been recommended by previous campers to make your camping experience more comfortable and fun!