Leeds Festival
So, festival season is nearing its end, but there's still time for a final hurrah at Reading & Leeds Festivals next weekend.
We'll be there, with writer Alistair McGeorge making his fifth trip to Leeds Festival.
We know there'll be a lot of festival first-timers, though, so we've compiled a list of 10 Festival Essentials to help you through the week.
Some of them are quite obvious, but will still help make the weekend a bit more enjoyable.
Enough drink for the weekend
Like we said, some of these are obvious. Whether it's alcohol or soft drinks, the prices can be quite steep if you buy drink at the festival.
Take your alcohol in plastic bottles (glass isn't allowed into the campsites), and make sure you have enough to last.
Obviously, drink responsibly, and remember enough water for brushing your teeth and nursing your hangovers!
Dry shampoo
Festival toilets are never in the best state, and neither are the communal showers.
Whilst most people will try to gut it out and accept being dirty for a few days, some of you might want to be a bit cleaner.
Some dry shampoo is a great way to keep your hair clean without having to brave the showers after three days and thousands of sweaty punters have passed through.
Wet Wipes
Similar to the dry shampoo, wet wipes will mean you can stay refreshed while avoiding any communal washing areas.
Bin bags
Great to cover non-water proof bags, and to sit on if the ground's wet, they also make great improvised coats if it's raining (which it usually is).
Oh, and you can put your rubbish in there too!
Spare phone/battery
Not one that everyone can afford, but if you've got a spare phone you can take in case of emergency, do it.
In between videos of your favourite bands and calling to arrange meet-ups, chances are your phone will be low on battery.
There are charging facilities, but they can cost a lot and involve leaving your phone for a while.
A spare phone - or even just a spare battery - will mean you can enjoy the festival without worrying about not being able to get in touch with friends.
Chairs/stools
May seem like another obvious one, but you can only sit on the damp ground for so long before it becomes a drag.
Small camping chairs or stools are a great idea, but keep them in your tent overnight if you want to be taking them home by the end of the weekend.
Toilet roll
The toilets at festivals are notoriously filthy, so take enough loo roll to give the seat a wipe, and share with any forgetful friends.
Torch
It won't matter while you're walking back from the arena, but when you're stumbling into tents and struggling to find your own, a torch can be a life-saver.
Speakers
Just in case seeing dozens of bands every day doesn't satisfy your craving for music, take some speakers for your iPod or MP3 player.
A great way to start a singalong or relive the memories of that day's music, it can also be an ice-breaker with nearby camps.
Food
We'll round off by coming full circle with a simple one.
Like drink, food's expensive at the festival, and the organisers have been cracking down on gas stoves the last few years.
Bring enough snacks to last the weekend, but be prepared to fork out for some festival grub at some point.
Our music writer will be at Leeds Festival this year talking to the likes of The Blackout and letlive.. Follow him on Twitter @alistairmcg for all the updates.