Advice
- Pack warm
- DRINK WATER
- Use a tent that you can comfortably change inside
- If possible, get a cot so you aren’t sleeping on the ground
- Put an extra blanket under your sleeping bag (the ground is VERY cold)
- If you feel dizzy or tired, REST, it might be the onset of heat stroke – take off helmets/hats and open heavy/thicker garments
- Alcohol drinkers: drink equivalent amounts of water! And please don’t pass out outside in the cold, hypothermia is extremely dangerous
- Try to make some friends! The SCA has a myriad of personality types and interests, you may find someone who likes the same things as you!
- Ask – activities will usually have spare equipment and people who will share knowledge with you
- You are under no obligation to have fun. But it is encouraged
- Personal food snacks are recommended
- If you won’t be keeping your bag inside the tent (or if there will be ground directly under it), bring a tarp to wrap your bag in so that it doesn’t get wet. If you’re not sure, bring the tarp anyway. They are very useful.
- Don’t worry about your garb too much. The SCA only asks for an attempt at pre-1600 clothing.
- If you are missing something, ask around before the event. People are often willing to share or help you find what you need.
For Fighters:
- DO NOT LEAVE YOUR ARMOUR OUTSIDE, the damp and dew will cause it to rust or give it a weird yellowish coating that will have to be buffed out
- Check your gear before you go to events, people do not tend to bring anvils with them, so fixing it might be impossible
- Bring duct tape
Don’t forget to bring these:
- Hand sanitiser
- Portable charger
- Plastic bags for dirty clothes
- Feast kit (including tea towel)
- Print out of A&S timetable
- Cloth carry bag / basket – to hold your things in as you walk around
- Hat (Straw hats are good, also a hat is better than no hat)
- Sunscreen
- Personal first aid kit
- Repair kit
- Water bottle