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The festival season is one of the biggest highlights of British summer, with millions flocking to campsites and music events across the UK each year.
While festivals are a chance for people to relax with friends surrounded by their favourite music, it’s also a breeding ground for opportunistic theft.
Research by City AM found that events in London alone experience an average of 11.5 thefts per 1000 attendees, highlighting the importance of taking simple but crucial steps to protect your belongings at large-scale events.
Security might not be front of mind for you this festival season, but it’s important to consider some small, but effective, measures to keep yourself and your belongings safe.
How do you keep your belongings safe at a festival?
Keeping your belongings safe at a festival requires a combination of reliable padlocks and good general security habits. From protecting valuables in your tent to securing camping equipment, simple preparation can make a huge difference. In this blog, we talk through some key considerations and easy security upgrades you can make ahead of your festival outing.
1. Only bring what you definitely need
One of the simplest ways to reduce risk is to avoid bringing unnecessary valuables. Large amounts of cash, non-essential electronics and expensive accessories are best left at home.
If you do need to bring cash or valuable items, always ensure they are close to your person or well out of sight. If you’re bringing cash, try to split amounts between different bags and pockets to help minimise loss if one area is pickpocketed, or something does go missing.
Many festivals also offer secure storage lockers, which are handy places to store phones, keys and other valuables while you’re enjoying the music or at night.
2. How can I keep a tent secure at a festival?
Although no tent is completely theft proof, visibly securing the entrance can help deter opportunists searching for an easy target.
A compact combination padlock is a simple yet effective way to add an extra security precaution. Our CP40 combination padlock is ideal for securing tent zips, luggage and camping equipment.
Featuring a hardened steel shackle and a double-locking mechanism, the CP40 provides easy to use, reliable protection throughout busy festival periods. Its four wheeled combination lock offers up to 10,000 possible combinations with no keys to lose.
3. What is the best way to secure smaller items at a festival?
For quick and convenient security, our Straplok™️ Combi 10 offers a flexible, lightweight solution. Designed with a three-wheel re-codable combination, it’s ideal for securing luggage and other camping accessories, offering durable protection you can trust.
Using the strap holder, the Straplok™️ Combi 10 can easily be stored into a backpack or suitcase, making it the ideal addition to any festival packing list.
Need more locking length? The Straplok™️ Combi 10 XL offers a 700mm strap for additional versatility.
4. How can I secure multiple items at a campsite?
Our Combi 12c security cable and padlock kit is designed to secure multiple items at the same time. The heavy-duty 1.8m cable is constructed of tough multi-strand steel with two looped ends, which can be fed through multiple bag or suitcase handles.
By securing multiple items together, or attaching valuables to fixed objects where possible, you can create an effective deterrent for opportunists.
5. Festival Security Checklist:
We’ve created a short checklist for you to follow before heading off to your festival this summer. Follow this when you’re packing to verify whether what you’re packing is essential, and bear the advice in mind when you leave your campsite.
- Only bring essential valuables
- Keep cash and important items concealed
- Keep bags zipped and within sight
- Secure tent entrances with a combination padlock
- Lock bikes, helmets and equipment
- Secure larger items together with a cable lock
- Stay vigilant in crowded areas
At Squire, we offer a wide range of security solutions for protecting your belongings wherever your summer adventures might take you.
From combination padlocks to cable locks, our products are here to ensure your camping equipment and valuables are safe throughout the festival season. To find out more about our range, please visit our general security page.
