The flights to Adelaide fill up when festival season rolls around, and this is what savvy travellers will bring along to make the most of the March madness.

C is for Cabin bag. Only take what you carry on, because after all you won’t be long. Crumpler’s range of mid-size bags are just right.

D is for Decibels. Turn up your favourite podcasts during down time and get in the mood for the live music you’re about to see with a quality portable speaker.

E is for Extras. Hats, watches, sunglasses and scarves make sure you get there cooler than a cucumber and well before the curtain raises. And they make you look intriguing. 

F is for Faves. Your wardrobe staples – whether little black dress, white shirt or sharp sweater – should always travel with you, so you look as much like you as you’d like to.

I is for Ideas. No matter where you go, a notebook and pen should go there too, because brainwaves won’t wait.

M is for Memories. A mini polaroid camera makes instant memories, and can create a friendlier version of a business card when you meet someone you’d like to meet again.

N is for Necessities. Keep it clean with hair stuff from Evo, face stuff from Aesop and body stuff from Grown Alchemist. Nothing makes travel luxurious like getting fresh.

P is for Practical. Shoes should be flat and durable for the long walk between dinner and show, but snazzy for dancing til dawn. RM Williams, Adidas x Raf Simons and American Apparel plimsolls fit the bill.

S is for Stories. Every good trip comes with an hour or two to yourself – bring some quality reads to keep you entertained while curled up at the Airbnb.