What to Bring with you When Stewarding
Things to Check Beforehand
- Have I installed and checked the communications App on my phone? This is usually Telegram or Signal and details for the event specific chat will have been sent when you signed up to steward.
- Have I installed and opened the What3Words App on my phone?
- Do I know what time and where Stewards are meeting?
What to Bring
- Comfortable Shoes
- Clothing Layers
- An all weather hat
- Water bottle
- Food container and utensils
- Snacks
- A-Z Paper map. These are available cheaply on ebay
- Notepad & pencil
- Earplugs- rhythms can be very loud if you are stewarding near them
- Phone
- Power bank for your phone
- Umbrella- avoid large umbrellas but small foldable ones can be useful
- Your pink hig-viz if you already have one
- A badge (or stick on labels and Sharpie pen) to write your name on
- A small bag, or better still a small rucksack to hold supplies
- The site map or march route (if published in advance)
- Suncream
Where to Store Stuff
There is often nowhere secure to store anything during events. If you have small items, it's best to carry them with you. Alternatively, there are several companies that have many sites across London where you can store a bag for 24hrs for a fee. If there are several of you together, try packing everything into one bag so then you only need to pay once.
We are not afiliated to any of these sites and don't recomend any particular company:
If you know of others, please let us know via email.