Along with What to Wear, it is best to pack for all eventualities! Better to have and not use than never to have had at all…
As a basic list, in no particular order, what to bring on a dig:
Water bottle(s) – hydrated is healthy
Snacks – better not chocolate (melty)
Notebook and pen(cil)s
Moisturiser/ lip balm
Kneeling mat/ knee pads – to prevent aches, or to ease them if you didn’t bring them when you ‘knew better’
Medications – best let those in charge know if you have any relevant/significant health issues
Buff/bandana – for their multi-purpose versatility
Suncream
Sunglasses
Midgie/ insect repellent
Hankies
Anything special you may require in the toilet department
All in a rucksack or bag (with waterproof covering if there’s a sniff of rain in the air/ damp on the ground)
See The Trouble with Ticks for more irritating insect info.
