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NOT DYING
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FoodVitalMaybe provided by your barrio but worth bringing snacks
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WaterVital6–8 litres of water per person per day for drinking, food preparation and showering. Maybe your barrio provides this.
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BASICS / CAMPING EQUIPMENT
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Housing
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Tent VitalObviously. Decathlon fresh and black tents come recommended for keeping out the light and heat for an extra few hours sleep in the morning
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TarpRecommendedTo go between the ground and your tent, though some of us have never used this and been fine on sodden ground
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Thermal IsolationUp to youCan help keep your tent cool BUT make sure you don't get something that will rustle in the wind
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Steel Peg/Storm PegRecommendedWorth having some extras, stronger than the ones that came with your tent
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Pool noodles/tennis ballsNahTo cover pegs and prevent foot injuries - solar/fairy lights to illuminate tent pegs and guy lines achieves same thing
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Rubber MalletVitalUseful to have one with a peg remover on the back, but this is something that can be shared
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Sleeping bagVitalMulti-season; it can sometimes get very cold at night
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Sleeping bag linerNahTo keep your bag clean and to sleep in when hotter, can be sewn up sheet
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Sheet to go over bedNahThis is like a LPT thing, you can cover your bed with a sheet so it doesn't get dust on during the day. A luxury add-on
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Sleeping matVitalThe ground is hard and will absorb your body heat
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PillowRecommendedmake life nice for yourself. I think inflatable ones are some fucking bullshit, bring a normal pillow if you can
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Fairy lights or stake lightsVitalso people don't fall over your guy ropes
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Eating
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Personal MugVitalYOU NEED A MUG. Barrios giving out drinks will not have cups to share
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Cutlery setVital
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PlateVital
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Water bottle or camelbakVital
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Accessories
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Head Torches / TorchesVitalHead torch will improve your ability to do stuff at night a lot. Holding a hand torch and putting your tent up on the first night or tying your shoe or whatever is a pain in the butt
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Utility KnifeNah
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Duct TapeRecommendedI hope one day to finally achieve my ultimate life goal of bringing enough duct tape to a burn. But this is more of a barrio thing, not necessary for every camper
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Work glovesRecommendedTo do physical work - also mostly for build/strike people
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Zip ties / Cable tiesRecommendedAll kinds of uses, super cheap. Again, this is mostly a barrio thing, but can be useful for anyone
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TowelVitalThose microfibre camping towels are good
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Sewing KitNah
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Mask for SleepingRecommended
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Ear plugs (pairs)Vital
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Dry bagsNahTo keep shit dry that needs to stay dry no matter what
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Zip lock bagsRecommendedCan help keep stuff organised in your tent. Also good for protecting stuff from the dust (phones, snacks etc)
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CLOTHING
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Basics
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TopsI'm not gonna judge how vital clothes are for you...
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Trousers
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Shorts
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Skirts
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Light jumper
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Linen stuffkeeps you cool?
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Sarouel/harem pantslight and airy, super comfy
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Loads of underwear/socksImo take LOADS. I dunno where it all fucking goes as soon as I hit the desert. Or take none, apparently people love to go commando at Nowhere.
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Change of clothes for trip homeA common tip is to put a whole fresh outfit in a ziplock back, ready for the trip back to civilisation. I prefer to arrive in barcelona covered in dust like an urchin but it's up to you.
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Footwear
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Walking bootsthere is often a big old rain storm so walking boots are good to keep your feet dry in the mud and have more grip than trainers
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Sandals / flip flopsCaution wearing these especially at night because you can get gnarly injury off a tent peg or something
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Comfy trainers / shoesif they are easy to slip on and off, that's a bonus, for going in and out of shoes-off spaces
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Dealing with hot weather
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SunglassesVitalSuggested to bring spares incase you lose yours. Don't bring fancy ones, they get scratched up by the dust
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HatVitalProtect your noggin from the sun
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Dealing with Dust
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Keffieh/big shawlRecommendedto protect from sun and dust
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Face Dust Mask VitalI find i get a horrible cough if I don't bring a mask, and goggles help me keep working when it's windy and dusty but some people claim it's fine without. Ymmv
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Goggles for dustVital
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Dealing with cold/wet weather
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Heavy-duty fleeceRecommendedOr hoodies
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Woolly Hat/GlovesRecommendedIn 2014 this was needed at night but hasn't been since then. With global warming... who knows.
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Rain MacVitalIt's gonna rain.
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Accessories & Fun
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WatchRecommendedGlow in the dark/with backlight. Alarm helpful. Get to your shifts on time
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Dressing-up itemsUp to youNo feathers and no glitter. Sequins must be sturdily sewn on
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SwimsuitUp to youRiver (potentially toxic, hurray!) and pool in town nearby
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EL Wire/Lights to wear/laces/gloves etcRecommendedDon't get cycled into at night
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Makeup/UV body paint/etcRecommendedMakeup, UV/ regular face paint - NO GLITTER
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HEALTH AND TOILETRIES
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Basics/Make yourself less gross
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ToothbrushNot gonna judge...
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Toothpastemust be eco friendly
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Dental floss
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Shampoomust be eco friendly
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Conditionermust be eco friendly
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Deodorant
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Moisturiser
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Dry shampoo
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Hand sanitiser
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Wet Wipes
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Tissues
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Hair Ties
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Health
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Sun creamVital
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Mosquito repellent (DEET)Vital
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Mosquito bite zapperRecommended
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Antihistamine bite creamRecommended
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SPF Lip balmRecommended
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Rehydration SachetsUp to youMaybe your barrio provides rehydration juice? if not some of these are probably a good idea
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Deep Heat / Tiger BalmNahFor soothing those muscles tired from set-up / strike / dancing like a loon