If you’ve got tickets to a festival this year, it’s essential that you’re as prepared as possible. Silly mistakes can ruin your entire festival experience and put you off ever going to one again!
Breeze through the 2023 festival season with our best festival hacks and tricks.
Although it might sound simple, this is our number-one summer festival camping hack!
The last thing you want is to be halfway through recording your favourite act when your phone shuts down and you can’t charge it. Invest in a good quality power bank (a cheap one will barely get you through one charge), and you can guarantee it won’t let you down!
This is another one that probably sounds like a bit of a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised how many festival-goers seem to completely forget that water exists.
Bring a reusable bottle and fill it up at the water refill stations so you stay hydrated. Don’t waste money paying for bottled water – save your money for more exciting drinks!
The last thing you want is to spend an hour searching the entire campsite for your tent – you were adamant that yours was so distinctive, but 30 minutes later you realise everyone else had the same idea!
No matter what tent you buy, someone else probably has a similar one. Don’t take any chances – take a picture of your tent, note any landmarks and what campsite it’s in. This is a surefire way to make sure you always find your tent.
Having your stuff stolen can ruin your music festival experience – don’t risk your valuables. If you’ve got a new, expensive phone, consider using an older, cheaper one instead. Or make sure your new one is insured against loss, theft, and accidental damage.
A bum bag (or fanny pack) might not be the trendiest item in the world, but it’s fab for keeping your phones, cash and other valuables safe and sound!
Festival tickets can be pricey, especially if you don’t get early bird ones (which often means spending a few hundred pounds on a ticket before you even know the lineup!).
Volunteering means getting a free ticket for working a couple of shifts stewarding, in a shop, or campaigning for a charity. You can do this at most major festivals – for example, Oxfam has volunteering opportunities at 16 of the UK’s best festivals (including Glastonbury!).
Toiletries are an essential item on your festival packing list, so make sure you stock up beforehand. Just because you’re spending a few nights in a tent doesn’t mean your personal hygiene needs to go out the window!
Make sure you bring lots of tissues or toilet rolls for the festival toilets and some wet wipes in case you don’t fancy having a shower. Dry shampoo can also be a real lifesaver, especially if you have long hair!
If it’s your first time camping, you might assume that if you’re sharing a tent with a friend, you should opt for a 2-man tent. There are only two of you, after all!
Don’t make this mistake – unless you want to be sleeping practically on top of your friend with zero space to store your belongings. A 2-man tent just means that two people can technically fit it in lying down. It doesn’t mean that it’s a comfy experience for anyone involved!
Try getting a 4-man tent instead. That’ll guarantee that you have ample space to sleep, storage space for all your snacks and drinks, and a chill-out room.
If you’ve driven to the festival (or rode with a friend who has), it might be worth stashing some dry clothes in your car. This ensures you’ve got clean and dry clothes for the drive back home – just in case the sky decides to open up on your walk back to the car.
If you’ve taken public transport, remember to leave an untouched outfit for the journey home. The last thing you want is to be covered in mud on a 5-hour train around people who’ve not been to the same festival – you’ll get some questionable looks!
The UK is not exactly known for its brilliant weather. However, when the sun comes out, it can get pretty hot – suncream with a high SPF is a must, whatever the weather forecast!
The same goes for a raincoat and wellies. You never know when the skies will open up, and you don’t want to be trapped in your tent because you forget to bring your waterproofs.
We can’t guarantee that your festival will be completely stress-free, no matter how prepared you are. However, we can simplify your utility bills to make living in shared accommodation easier!
At Split the Bills, we set up your utility accounts (water, gas, and electric) and direct debits on your behalf. We then split the total among all your housemates, so you don’t have to struggle to work it out yourself or chase your unreliable friend for late payments. All you need to do is pay one neat monthly payment – simple!
It’s easy to choose a package that suits you, and you can pick which bills you want to include (we can also handle your broadband and TV licence if you need us to). Find out more about how we work, or get in touch with our friendly team!
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