Surviving a Family Festival
At Go Outdoors, we love festival season. Not only is it a great chance to enjoy the outdoors, great music, and delicious food, whilst the weather is at its prime (we hope) but it’s also a great chance to create those long-lasting family memories.
Family-friendly festivals are a chance to spend some time together as a family, but whether you’re going for a day or a weekend it’s important that you take all the essentials to make the most of the event. Being packed and prepared is the difference between having the best time and maybe having the worst time depending on what you forget.
To help you out, we’ve created a list of our top 10 essential items for a successful family festival.
1. Trailer/Buggy: some would say this is a staple to bring along at a music festival, especially when you’re bringing along your little ones.
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2. Eye Masks: people always pack warm layers in anticipation of chilly British summer nights but often forget that the sun blazing through a thin tent wall can cause quite a rude awakening at daybreak. You need your beauty sleep, after all.
Shop Eye Masks4. Wet wipes / hand sanitizer, bite cream, and insect replant: people sometimes forget about the presence of pesky bugs at festivals so keep them at bay with a handy spray or treat any bites as soon as you can. Wet wipes and hand sanitizers are always good for a quick clean-up before handling food or when you get mucky on the campsite.
Shop Toiletries7. Sling/Baby Carrier: No stress, easy method to carry around your little ones when they’re legs are tired.
Shop Baby Carriers8. Gas Stove Before bringing along your gas stove, ensure that it adheres to the festival’s guidelines. Gas stoves are perfect for that comforting home cooked meal feel on the go!
Shop Gas Stoves9. Poncho/Water Resistant Jackets Let’s just add this one as a ‘just in case!’ Of course, we don’t want rain, but let’s not get caught out!
Shop Ponchos10. First Aid Kits: Although we would like to think we won’t need a first aid kit, it’t good to have as a precaution.
Shop First Aid KitsWith the right essentials packed and a little preplanning, your family festival adventure can be stress-free and full of fun. From comfy seating and snacks to sun protection and entertainment for the kids, all these small details make such a huge difference. Most importantly don’t forget to soak up every moment, festivals are about making memories together, laughing, and enjoying the vibe!
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