Notting Hill Carnival

Booze, reggae and nosh, in Notting Hill, one of the best areas in the world. Sweet.

• Combat trousers with plenty of pockets
• Rizlas (large, blue, narrow) (3 packets - two will get borrowed)
• Three lighters (two will get borrowed)
• Red Stripe Lager (chilled, one in hand, three in pockets at all times)
• Wray and Wright overproof rum (1 half bottle, in pocket)
• Mobile phone (essential for finding people)
• Bag of quality weed
• Small packet of tissues (for wiping fingers after eating Jamaican Jerk Chicken so you can skin up cleanly)
• Trainers (comfortable, for dancin', strollin', hangin' and chillin')
• Wicked pair of shades
• Disposable Camera
• Whistle / Horn (I know it sounds cheesy, but there are appropriate times for these at Carnival)
• Some mates (optional)
• A one-day Travelcard
• Cash for buying extra supplies, delicious food and more booze.
• Relaxed and easy attitude

Optional extras:

• Rich friend who lives in Notting Hill and has flat overlooking parade route.
• More drugs.
• Pair of Stilts.
• Bizarre clothing of any imaginable description.
• More alcohol.
• Comedy Policeman's helmet.
• The ability to shout "Rewind My Selectah!" and not sound like you're taking the piss.
• Dredlocks.
• Girlfriend who looks fine in Batty Riders.

Footnote: it's not "The Carnival", it's just "Carnival". You don't want to sound like a tourist.