This page is to give people an idea on some items they may wish to bring for GNW, and is in no way a complete list.
Shelter, Bedding and Furnishing
Note – bedding, including blankets and pillows, are available for those interstate/international visitors for a $5 laundering fee
- Tent
- White markers (e.g. strips of fabric) for guy ropes
- Bed/mattress (pump & patch kit)
- Bedding
- Banners, tapestries and cloth covers
- Chests, baskets and bags for storage
- Chairs/stools and table
- Floor mats/rugs and ground sheets (e.g. tarps)
- Plastic boxes or bags (in case of wet weather)
Toiletries
- Deodorant, powder, etc
- Soap, shampoo and conditioner
- Sunscreen
- Tissues
- Toothbrush, toothpaste floss and mouthwash
- Towel/s
- Sunglasses
- Hairbrush/comb
- Insect repellent (there are mosquitoes)
- Razor and shave cream
- Safety and bobby pins
- Sanitary items
Garb and Accessories
- Warm and cold weather garb (layers are a good idea – temperatures in the day can easily be mid-20’s and nights can get as low as 0 degrees. Note that the weather is usually humid).
- Belt/s, pouch and favour/s
- Cloak, hood, hats, veils, other headwear
- Jewelry (not expensive) and award tokens
- Shoes, boots, sandals
- Tabard, hose and any regalia
- Tunics, breeches, gowns, tights, etc
- Underwear, socks, lingerie and chemises
- Spare lacing
- Waterproof boots or wellies (it can get wet and muddy at the event site)
Entertainments and Activities
- Archery, heavy and rapier fighters – don’t forget all your gear, for example:
- bows and bowstrings, arrows and arrow repair equipment, and armguards
- gorget, helmet/mask, mesh for heavy/combat-archer war fighters, knee cops, elbow cops, plumes, gambeson/fencing jacket, vambraces, kidney protection, box/groin protection, fighting shoes/boots, duct/edging/fibre tape, spare nuts/bolts, any other equipment repair items.
Note that, due to the humidity, those with metal items/weapons/armour are advised not to leave their equipment out in the open air from dusk to dawn. It is also recommended that you appropriately wax your metal armour/weapons/items to prevent rust.
- Books, sketchpad and pens/pencils
- Camera, film and batteries
- Songbooks, musical instruments
- Calligraphy kit
- Cards and games
- Scissors, snips, embroidery supplies
- Equipment/handouts for collegia
- Water bearing equipment (e.g. drink bottles)
Lighting
- Torches and batteries
- Candles and candelabra
- Lighter/safety matches
Tools
- Armour repair kit and spare pieces
- Broom and dust pan
- Fire extinguisher and buckets
- Mallet/hammer
- Rope/twine
- Shovel and rake
- tent pegs
Miscellaneous
- Clock or watch
- Maps to site
- Membership and authorization cards
- Wallet/purse
- Keys
- Phone charging equipment
- Prize donations for the fighter auctions
- Camp chairs or benches
- Passport (international visitors)