Day Battle - Checklist
A Day Battle is going to be about twice as much or more fighting than you'd get at an active fighter practice. You'll want to bring everything you would for practice plus the items below.
Again, whatever you would bring to be comfortable outdoors at the park.
Camping Chair
You cannot guarantee there will be seating at the park.
Mark Your Gear
Mark all your weapons ahead of time using blue, green, red, or yellow tape according to the rules.
Also mark each piece of gear with your name.
Gear Precheck
Even if you are not sure how to check gear, some issues such as torn covers, exposed foam, or is obviously unsafe in any way just leave that one at home.
Medieval Garb
clothing that helps create the look and feel of a medieval or fantasy setting while avoiding obviously modern styles. You do not need an expensive or historically perfect costume to participate—simple, comfortable clothing that fits the setting is usually enough.
Food/Snack
If you don't know that food will be supplied make sure to eat ahead of times and or bring.
A Change of Clothes
Depending on the your trek to the battle you may want to bring a change of clothes if its a long drive.
Enough Water
Enough water for the day per person, take the weather into account. Cold weather causes us to use more water than you think.
Campout - Checklist
A Campout is going to be about twice as much or more fighting than you'd get at an active Day Battle practice, sometimes 3 or 4 days of fighting. You'll want to bring everything you would for Day Battle plus:
Garb
You will want multiple options of garments to wear. Maybe fighting clothes vs a clean pair to change into at night.
Having layers is a greatly idea to help regularly your comfort level.
Enough Water
Depending on your activity level and weather you may want to have a gallon of water per day per person.
Flashlight
If you plan to be on-site after dark this will be an invaluable tool.
Tent / Accommodations
Campouts usually start with a setup day that doesn't have battle games but may have night fighting.
Attendees campout, stay at hotels, sleep in their car, etc.
Practice - Checklist
If you plan to participate in fighting then you'll need the below items. If you're just come to hangout, watch, support a friend then bring whatever you would bring to be outdoors at the park.
The list of niceties one could bring never ends, but this should get you most of the way there.
Appropriate Attire
A comfortable outfit that is weather appropriate that you are okay with getting some wear and tear.
Water
A couple bottles should suffice.
Footwear
Shoes/Boots (any non cleat), should be comfortable for activity.
Pro-Tip
Always a good idea to eat in advance and with a enough time for it to settle before fighting. No one likes to run out of energy mid battle.
For Player's with Experience
Also bring your own fighting gear (weapons, shields, armor, etc.)
