You've definitely been there: you're in the security line, about to get patted down, and suddenly realize you forgot your earplugs. Sure, you could leave to go get them, but you'd lose another hour or two. So you're stuck buying a €3 pair of earplugs for €30, or just risking the ringing in your ears when you inevitably end up at the front left of the stage.

Maybe you'll forget your speaker for the afterparty, a bottle cap, or extra makeup. With this checklist, we're here to make sure you remember to bring everything! At the bottom of the list, you'll also find the essentials for a multi-day festival. Don't forget to bookmark this page so you can always pull it up quickly.

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Essentials:

Event tickets  ID Debit or creditcard (or Apple Pay/Google Pay)  Cash for emergencies (taxi etc.)  Health insurance card (or a photo) Medical info and emergency contact on your lock screen Personal medication  Chewing gum/smints 

Electronics:

Bluetooth speaker (like a JBL Go) Power bank + 3-in-1 charging cable for your friends Polaroid camera  Headphones or AirPods for the train ride back

Personal care:

Small tube of sunscreen Mini deodorant spray Small pack of wet wipes to freshen up Makeup: lipstick, eyeliner, nail polish, maybe some remover Perfume/Cologne Lip balm  Tampons and other sanitary products Hair tie / scrunchie

Clothing:

Foldable plastic poncho Extra underwear or socks Extra sweater for the evening Cap / hat Sunglasses Swim trunks / bikini (just in case) Body glitter Fanny pack / cross-body bag

Handy items

Combination lock for your bag = 0.0 worries about theft when you're no longer thinking clearly Lighter Pen / marker, for exchanging numbers the old-school way Bottle cap Ready2 festivalsupplement Blister bandages (you can get regular ones at the First Aid!) Condoms / contraception Small fan

For multiple days:

Clothes that also protect against mosquitos Mosquito repellent Card games / board games Flashlight Extra pair of shoes Shampoo / soap / conditioner Tent and tent pegs Sleeping bag Air mattress Small cooking set (optional) Power station (large battery pack) Sleep mask Trolley / cart to transport everything. Maybe even a hand truck. Fairy lights / ambient lighting Small pillow Games and/or toys Water guns

 

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Last but not least, it is very important to educate yourself on the the risks with festivals and learn ways to take care of yourself in a durable way:

• CelebrateSafe has an overview of their 9 pillars to, well, celebrate safe
• Unity (Dutch organisation, with an English page) is an excellent resource for information surrounding everything associated with nightlife
• Jellinek has a free testing service in the Netherlands