Everyone has their own festival essentials - little things that you need to make camping more comfortable and important things to remember to prepare you for exposure to the elements - here's a few that Lucy the Doune Media Guru likes to pack in her rucksack:

• Bring a torch, I've got a wind-up one and a battery one (don't forget spare batteries)
• Baby wipes and loo roll - handy and not just for cleaning up!
• Bin liners - multiple uses, not least cleaning up after yourself and disposing of any rubbish.
• Bunting. Or anything easy to carry to decorate and help you quickly find your tent.
• Earplugs - never leave home without them.
• Loads of dry socks - dry feet = happy festival.
• Gaffer tape - if you can't fix it with gaffer, you're not using enough.
• Tea bags and small camping stove (no campfires please) - I'm useless if under caffeinated. (but this year there will be hot drinks from The Crepe Shack, Woodsmoke Pizza, Tchai Ovna and our other stalls)
• We really hope the weather stays dry but be prepared, layers of clothing work well and adequate footwear is a must.
• Food and Drink.  We're happy for you to bring your own food and drink into the festival, but the nearest general shops are in Kippen. No glass bottles please.
• We will have water on site but it's always handy to have your own supply - don't dehydrate.
• Hat. It's not really a festival unless you've got a hat on - something for all weathers is best. Mine's a red straw number.
• Dogs. We're happy for you to bring dogs to the festival - keep them under control and on a lead in the arena please.
• Kids. Yep you can bring them too and let them join in the activities in the Kid's Area, dance to the bands and feel safe in our family friendly environment.
• Keep Warm - it can get chilly at night, time to get that exotic jumper out of the moth balls.
• Inspect repellent. Scotland. Midges. "Nuff Said.
• Contacts? Get your glasses on and save yourself some bother.
• Smokers - bring your poison as we don't have cigarettes on sale on site.
• Plans. Phone batteries will inevitably run out, so try and make plans in advance, old school. Print out any e-tickets (like the ones for our bus) and bring them in a waterproof container. Turn it off and save it for emergencies!

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