It's that time of
the year when hippies and rockers decent on a farm duskant Northam, to rock and
roll to some of the best music South Africa has to offer. This year we also
have some superb international bands to put that extra kick into an already
kick-ass weekend.
Now comes the question...what do you need to pack to be ready for
all the adventures at OppiKoppie?
This is a hard question as your packing abilities will determine
the degree of pleasure and discomfort that you will experience during
the festival. Firstly it must be noted....there are no electricity, a little water but prepare for none...and cold
showers...Koppie is not for sussies but
it is loads of fun!!!
This is my packing
list..hopefully it will help you as well.....
Personal:
1. Wetwipes (aka there are only cold showers so
wipes will have to do. And remember, you can NEVER have enough wet wipes!)
a.
Face and
b. Body
2.
Toothbrush
and toothpaste
3.
Body wash
(in case you really need that shower) and deo
4.
Dry
shampoo for hair(gooi sommer n beanie in vir later om die hare te cover)
5.
Towel
6.
4 shirts
7.
Comfy Jean
pant
8.
3 shorts
9.
Plakkies
and comfy tekkies (Ladies...no high heels, no platforms please)
10.
Socks
11.
Nighties
if you’re so inclined
12. Heavy duty jacket and hoodie (hot
days..freezing nights! You’ve been warned!)
Food and drinks:
Brunch 3 days:
1. Eggs, bacon and bread (nothing cures a hangover like a greasy
breakfast)
2. Weetpix
3. Ouma se beskuit!!
3 nights:
OppiKoppie
caters for a variety of flavours and tastes. If you are not keen on making
food, there are loads of stalls where food can be bought. Remember that the queues
will be long...
1. Braaivleis x 2
2. Braai broodjies boere style(cheese, tomato
and onion)
other stuff:
1. Chips
2.
Biltong
3.
Any kind
of easy lekker snack
Mliquids:
1. Coffee
2.
Milk
3.
Water lots
of water (5l and bottles).
4.
Alcohol...do
remember to pack in a squeeze bottle if you wanto take your drink to the stage
area. Alcohol will also be sold.
5.
Screw top
wine
6.
Sherrie
(definite must)
Other:
1. Cash – there are ATM’s but the queues are very
long, although if you need to make some new friends it’s a very good place to
start.
2.
Sunscreen
3.
Hat
4.
Basic medicine
(re-hidrate, headache tablets , plasters)
5.
Sleeping
bag and cushion
6.
Mattress
or a stretcher to sleep on
7.
Kopliggie
8.
Toilet
paper
9.
Seat
sanitizer (dischem)
10. Insek spuit stuffs – there’s nothing worse
than being dirty and itchy
Stuffs:
1. Wood
2.
Blits
3.
Rooster
4.
Pan (fire
proof)
5.
Kettle
(fire proof)
6. Chair
7.
Plastic cups,
paper plates, forken knife
8.
Garbage bags
– yes you do need to clean up after yourself
9.
Combination
Lock for tent just in case
10.
Gas
braaier
11.
Utensils
12.
Braaitang
13.
Dishwashing
liquid, cloth and bucket
14.
Tent – it’s
no fun sleeping in your car
15.
Hammer om
tent penne in te moer
16.
Gazebo –
some shade is always welcome
17.
Shot
glasses and plastic cups
18.
Condoms –
it’s a festival, rather be prepared that sorry
19. Cell phone car charger
OppiKoppie
is an adventure that you will talk about for many years to come.
Party like a Rock Star
and remember
what happens at Koppie, stays at Koppie!!
