Packing for the Picnic? Top 10 Essentials

Updated / Thursday, 31 Aug 2017 21:49
Soraiya, Bláthnaid, Eoughan and Emman
Soraiya, Bláthnaid, Eoughan and Emman

Our girl Soraiya Ryan is heading down to Electric Picnic this weekend along with comedian Emman Idama and RTÉ 2fm's Eoghan McDermott and Bláthnaid Treacy.

We caught up with Ms. Ryan to get her essential packing list for the festival weekend. Click through the gallery below to check it out.

Soraiya and Emman will be reporting from the ‘Picnic’ arena, bringing the latest news, exclusive artist interviews and festival happenings. Be sure to drop by and say hello!

Toiletries including deodorant, make up wipes, dry shampoo, a hair brush, moisturizer, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste and sun cream (you never know). If you want to be extra: Tooth whitening strips.
Toiletries including deodorant, make up wipes, dry shampoo, a hair brush, moisturizer, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste and sun cream (you never know). If you want to be extra: Tooth whitening strips.
Make up! You'll need all your essentials plus some fake eye lashes and anything with glitter.
Make up! You'll need all your essentials plus some fake eye lashes and anything with glitter.
LED Mirror - an absolute must when trying to get festival ready in the back of a tent.
LED Mirror - an absolute must when trying to get festival ready in the back of a tent.
Wellies, sleeping bag and back pack. These are non-negotiable.
Wellies, sleeping bag and back pack. These are non-negotiable.
Festival tops with a bit of frill and sparkle.
Festival tops with a bit of frill and sparkle.
Be prepared for all weather. Jeans for the cold days, skirts and dresses for the hot days.
Be prepared for all weather. Jeans for the cold days, skirts and dresses for the hot days.
A rain jacket is an absolute must. A zippy is handy to keep you warm and a denim or leather jacket will make you look like a rock star.
A rain jacket is an absolute must. A zippy is handy to keep you warm and a denim or leather jacket will make you look like a rock star.
You might be warm running around the stages but remember, it gets cold at night! Bring comfy thermals to sleep in.
You might be warm running around the stages but remember, it gets cold at night! Bring comfy thermals to sleep in.
Sunglasses will protect your eyes from the sun (if it appears) and hide your face from the camera on day 3. Plenty of accessories will also help to distract from your Sunday look.
Sunglasses will protect your eyes from the sun (if it appears) and hide your face from the camera on day 3. Plenty of accessories will also help to distract from your Sunday look.
This is one that people always forget! A flashlight is key to finding a porta-potty at 4 in the morning.
This is one that people always forget! A flashlight is key to finding a porta-potty at 4 in the morning.

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