Electric Picnic: Tried and tested tips to survive the weather at Ireland's biggest festival

 It’s not until you experience a complete wash-out that you know just how much it can impact your festival fun. With these tips at your disposal, you’ll be ready for all weathers.

Getting all set for Electric Picnic means proper preparation. Picture: Sydney Gawlik

Let me set the scene.

You’re in a field in Co Laois. It’s 4am. It’s lashing rain. After clocking up 40,000 steps, you make the final journey back to your tent for some much-needed respite, only to find that tent partially collapsed and soaking wet.