Things to pack for whatever new years gig you're heading to

Out and About 18/12/2018

As we head into the last couple of weeks before our favourite time of year, New Years festy season, a few of you rookies may be wondering what you can and can't pack. We've put together a few tips for ya'll so you don't slip up at the festy gates or get yourself into any trouble, or have forgotten something vital.

And remember: this is not one of those risk it to get the biscuit situations. Be safe and responsible when entering.

Packing Do's:

This is the stuff you need to take but maybe hadn't really thought about.

Clothes for every season

In the beautiful Gisborne, the weather can quickly turn from #FijiGoals to terrential monsoon rains, so make sure you've got everything from ya festy crops tops and slides, to your Warehouse fat pants and some old hoodies. You never know what will go down.

Wet wipes

You may not get time for a shower somedays... so you'll need plenty of these.

Plenty of deoderant

Don't be that guy, stay as fresh as you can while in and out of the mosh pit!

Lots of water (maximum of 6 bottles unopened pp.)

Nobody wants to buy water so try bring your own. But only 6 bottles unopened are allowed in the grounds of most festivals.

Chewing gum

For fresh breath, OBVIOUSLY.

Snacks

Don't spend all your money buying hot chips at the festival, stock up on plenty of little snacks and bits of fruit to keep your body wokring during the massive bender.

Plenty of undies

Pack so many, like as if you were going to shit yourself every second day.

Packing Don'ts:

This is the stuff you either shouldn't bother taken or you actually aren't ALLOWED to take, so listen up.

Mirrors over 10cm in diameter

No glass is permitted at most festivals, so even something as simple as a mirror can be confiscated. Make sure it's nice and small and you're good to go.

Aerosol cans (of any kind)

Whether it's some hairspray, dry shampoo or some deoderant spray, aerosols are NOT allowed in your baggage.

Alcohol

Festivals these days ARE NOT BYO. You can't take any alcohol regardless so don't even bother buying anything... even if just to leave in your car. You will get caught and you will get in trouble. Not worth it team. Not even if you're mate Jimmy snuck it in "real easy" one year. It just ain't worth it.

Sharp objects

Things like scissors, knives, or anything of the like are a big no. Just leave them at home, I don't think any of you need to cut your toe nails that bad over a short time period.