Base London's Gentlemen's Guide to...

August

Get It Right... Festivals

The images of Woodstock, people dancing gaily, the summer of love, nothing to care about... groovy man. Well the modern festival just isn't like that; mosh pits, the weather, drugs and those infamous toilets... bring it on. Here's the Base London's guide to getting by at... Festivals.

The Toilets

Thousands opt for the ground making for an unpleasant aroma in the festival area. Instead of fertilizing the ground yourself, why not try the 'shitbox', which gives you the perfect stool to lay your work before disposing of it responsibly.

What to take:

Festival Footwear

Be a good judge, have boots handy but if it's looking to be a scorcher take a cool flip flop or espadrille, if it's muddy, a good quality Base London boot.

Basic

Tent - Priority... make sure it's a good one and comes with a top sheet and ground sheet, practice getting it up and make sure there's no holes.

Sleeping Bag - Nuff said.

Sun Protection - The good ol'British weather normally kicks up a storm but you can never be too sure, lobster's not a good look.

Credit card and cash - take enough cash to avoid long queues at cash points but make sure you have a card handy for emergencies.

Toilet roll - guard with your life, you'll appreciate it.

Torch - campsites can be very dark and you don't want to step in any surprises.

Condoms - you're a good looking guy, fellow smelly revelers can't resist you.

Medication - you know the score, hay fever stuff, asthma inhalers, what you usually need.

Sturdy Boots - standing knee deep in shit isn't fun.

Luxuries

Towel - because leaves are less effective for drying

Camping mat and pillow - nice and comfy.

Bin liners - keeps everything dry, you and your stuff and clears your rubbish.