Rocking the Daisies festival Guide!

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As you may know we go to a lot of festivals. So along the way we’ve learnt what you really should have and what you can skip. Now the list below was compiled after this years Oppikoppi, where I forgot nearly everything, missed my flight and suffered for 2 days.

It’s been adapted for Rocking the Daisies and if you have everything on here you’ll be happy, very happy!

Firstly a quick word from Disco [PH Fat]

“Number 1 rule to any outdoor festival:
DONT BE A BITCH!!!”

YOU’LL NEED

Essentials

• Drinks – You can never have enough Booze!
• Food – Bring more than you think, we ran out quick! When you’re drunk you eat! Although in order to circumvent this you can just bring extra money – One thing about RTD is it has some awesome food stalls. Butlers last year saved my life!
• Seat – Fu*k! Just make sure you have a seat. I didn’t, and you’ll wish you had one! Get an R80 camping chair, it’ll be worth every penny!
• Toothbrush and toiletries - To wash away the sin
• Sleeping Bag and Pillow – Do not forget this like I did – You will be very, very unhappy without it!
• Sleeping arrangements - Tent, Camper Van or something similar. Trust me the backseat of a car sucks!
• Loads of Cash – The line for the ATM was mental [This applies to Oppikoppi - No Idea what the RTD line will be like]
• Rehidrat, Headache Tablets, Liver Helpers and Rennies – This shit will save either you or a friend I promise!
• Shot Glasses, Water Bottle and Plastic Cups – These things are often overlooked and you’ll undoubtedly want them all.
• Warm clothes, and daytime clothes – We all know Cape Towns weather is pretty f#uked. It’s hot during the day and cold as hell at night. Pack for both!
• Camera – With extra batteries, to capture that Kodak moment.
• Rizla & scissors – For making paper models! – Thanks James
• Bikini/swimming cossie and sunblock! – For swimming, not dancing! – Thanks Caterina
• Skottle – Always good to have - Thanks Craig
• Condoms & all that jazz - Hey you never know! Festival, Drinking both sexes we know what can happen. Safety first!
• Sarong – to wet and carry to the dance-floor to stay cool – Thanks Jade
• Large Hat/Beach Ball/9ft Inflatable animal – So your friends can find you easily Thanks jade – A Goodyear blimp tied to your arm could work as well [My 2 Cents] - Thanks Jade

You might overlook or want to get

• Shoes - Now I know you think you look schweet! in your new high heels – but f*ck that shit make sure you wear comfortable shoes.
• Cellphone car-charger – Get one of these – its 2-3 days and your phone will die. Although Cell C were at Oppikoppi to save the day, no idea wether they’ll be at RTD.
• Blow up mattress or something similar – I know this is a push but it looked mighty good in my mates tent. I was wishing I had one!
• Lock for your tent - We had no problems but it’s always a good idea – Hint make it a combination one, you’ll loose the keys.

Might help

• Some form of Hippie sh*t, help you make friends with the locals
• Weird Outfit – There’s always a couple of people taking things a tad bit to far, maybe join them. It entertains the rest of us

Leave at Home

• Your persian Euro Trash music. No-one wants to hear it pumping from your 4 subwoofers
• Wife beaters [The Clothing] save it for H20

There we have it, use it don’t use. See you front right!

GOT MORE?

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