Tips
General Tips
would suggest trying to get a lift rather than parking, and also try walking out of the festival grounds before you get picked up. You might be surprised about how much quicker it is. In the past I have known peoples cars to get damaged in the parking area. I parked in it once though and my car was fine!
Leaving on the Sunday night has proven to be a good idea for me over the years. You avoid almost all of the rioting and there isn’t usually much of a queue to get out either.
Stock up on your own alcohol, because inside the ground its very expensive. Spirits are great because they are small in volume. Note, you are not allowed any liquids inside the arena, but its probably not that difficult to smuggle them in if you try hard enough. The best areas are probably the crotch and (for girls) your bra. The guards don’t really check around those places for obvious reasons.
Keeping hydrated is very important. Especially as Leeds is usually a sunny weekend, drink small amounts of water on a very regular basis for optimum hydration. Remember, most fizzy drinks DO NOT hydrate. Water is the best thing.
Camping Tips
Try and stay away from the path ways. Tents often get trodden on there.
Make sure you guy ropes are close to your tent so people don’t trip over them in the night.
Always keep your tent closed if your not around it, just to deter petty thieves.
If your buying a tent for the festival i would recommend spending around £20-30. Just because the cheaper tents really don’t hold up that well if it rains. I bought a pop-up tent last year. It was £35 but worth every penny. Its a very very good tent.
To stop petty thievery, you could attach a small padlock on the zips of your tent. This will not deter everyone though, if someone wants to get in your tent they will. 
Leaving on the Sunday night has proven to be a good idea for me over the years. You avoid almost all of the rioting and there isn’t usually much of a queue to get out either.
Camping Checklist
If you have never been to Leeds Festival before, or have been and just can’t remember what to take..here is a useful checklist!
Ticket - Remember to put your ticket in. Place it somewhere safe and where it won’t get wet, bent, ripped or damaged on the way to the festival. You will need to hold on to it if you have got the day early pass for one day, so look after it!
Money, Cash and Debit/Credit card - These are things that you should keep with you at all times. I would suggest withdrawing around £50 before you get into the festival because the ATM machines usually take a huge commission. Remember, if you have access to a car there is a Tesco very nearby that will not charge stupid amounts for food and will not take a commission on the cash machine.
Clothes and Spare Clothes - The worst thing ever is getting wet and not having any dry clothes to change into. I found that the most useful spare is socks. Its awesome to change into some clean socks when you feel like rubbish. A waterproof top worn with board/surf shorts and wellies is a pretty good bet as it accommodates most weather types. Mind that your wellies don’t rub your legs though!
Camera - Don’t waste your time wondering if your £400 Digital SLR is ok back in your tent with no lock. Stock up on disposable cameras. They are very durable and reliable. And heck, you can make an album when you get them developed!
Mobile Phone - Very useful for finding friends when you are lost, and showing your mate an awesome song when he’s at home! Remember to keep it switched off at night and when you are not using it to save the battery life. Its got to last 3-4 days! You can go and get it charged by Nokia, but when i tried this it only actually lasted another day. I don’t think they charge it back to full battery. Its still useful though, and importantly, its FREE!
Condoms - If your thinking of getting lucky, its better to be safe than sorry.
Pain Killers - Essential for that morning hang over. Be sure to drink lots of water too.
Sun Cream - You never know how the weather may turn out, so pack some just in case.
Hat - Useful for keeping those sun rays off your sensitive scalp. Make it as bizzare as you like!
Tin and Bottle Opener - If you have either of these you will be very popular at the festival.
Toilet Paper - It’s useful for a number of reasons so make sure someone in your group packs a roll.
Torch - Very useful for hunting around in the dark, and finding stuff in your tent.
Tooth brush/Chewing Gum - Everyone hates bad breath and everyone hates dentist bills, so take both of these with you to Leeds.
Wet Wipes - Forget the showers, wet wipes are the only cleansing device you will need at a festival. I underestimated their amazingness until i woke up feeling grotty on the second day. They are useful for cleaning cuts too.
Sunglasses - Very useful for when it gets sunny, and for hiding your expressions around strange people.
Stove and Pan - very useful for cooking up some food when you get the munchies.
Knife Fork and Spoon - They don’t take up any space, and are always needed so make sure you pack them.
A mug - A mug can accommodate any type of drink hot or cold. It can also hold soup and noodles, so make sure you pack one!
Water Container - useful for washing up and making drinks.
A small bottle of spirits - Beer will probably be an aweful lot inside the festival so top up on some spirits to make getting drunk a little cheaper. You are reminded to always drink responsibly 
Matches/skins/tobacco - Don’t be the guy thats always taking peoples tobacco, you are annoying. If you don’t smoke then i still recommend matches
Your mates - the most important part of any festival
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