Checklist for Happy Campers



The following list is taken from the Rowany Festival A.S. XXXVII information pack. While you don’t have to take the entire list, it’s a good place to start when you are working out what you might need.

Shelter, Bedding and Furnishing
• Bed, mattress (pump and patch kit if applicable)
• Bedding
• Banners, tapestries and cloth covers
• Chests, baskets and bags for storage
• Chairs/stools and table
• Floor mats/rugs and ground sheets
• Sunshade
• Tents, ties, stakes and white markers for guy ropes
• Toilet and shower

Lighting Etc.
• Candles and candelabra
• Lanterns, tikki torches and fuel
• Lighter/matches
• Torches and batteries

Kitchen/Feast Gear
• Aluminium foil, plastic wrap, storage bags
• Trash bags and bin
• Bottle opener and corkscrew
• Cutting board
• Esky
• Hand towels
• Knives
• Saucepan, frypan, stew pot
• Paper towels
• Pitcher
• Tablecloth and napkins
• Tea towels
• Wash basins and washing detergent
• Cooking utensils - spatula, ladle, tongs etc.
• Soap and scourer
• Stove and fuel
• Plates, bowls, mugs, personal utensils and knife

Food and Beverages
• Drinks – juice, soda, cordial, tea, coffee, beer, wine etc.
• Canned/bottled goods – veggies, fruits, tuna, sauces, soups.
• Condiments – mayonnaise, mustard, honey, dressings, sauce.
• Cooking supplies – salt, pepper and other spices, sugar, flour.
• Dairy – UHT milk, butter, cheese.
• Dry goods – bread, cereal, oats, pasta, rice
• Frozen foods – soups, casseroles
• Fruit and veggies
• Meat and poultry
• Snacks
• Ice

Toiletries
• Deodorant, powder etc
• Soap
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Sunscreen
• Tissues and toilet paper
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and mouthwash
• Towels
• Sunglasses
• Hairbrush/comb
• Insect repellent, Stingoze etc
• Mirror
• Razor, blades and shave cream
• Lip balm
• Safety pins and bobby pins

First Aid Kit

Garb and Accessories
• Warm and cold weather garb
• Belt, pouch and favours
• Cloak, hood, hats, veils etc.
• Jewellery and awards
• Shoes, boots and sandals
• Tabbard, hose and regalia
• Tunics, breeches, gowns, tights etc.
• Underwear, socks, lingerie and chemises
• Spare lacing

Entertainments and Activities
• Archery, heavy and rapier fighters: don’t forget your gear!
• Book, sketchpad and pens/pencils
• Camera, film and batteries
• Current projects
• Songbooks, musical instruments
• Calligraphy kit
• Cards and games
• Equipment/handouts for collegia
• Water bearing equipment

Tools
• Armour repair kit
• Broom and dust pan
• Fire extinguisher and/or buckets for sand and water
• Mallet/hammer
• Rope/twine
• Shovel and rake

Miscellaneous
• Clock
• Maps to site
• Membership and authorisation cards
• Wallet/purse, chequebook, watch and keys
• Scissors
• Cash (there are no cash-out facilities on-site)