The Ultimate Meet Day Packing List
No one likes the feeling of anxiety that arises when you think you've forgotten a crucial piece of equipment for meet day. This list serves as a way to ensure you've remembered every item you could possibly need to make your meet experience a success!
Check-In Items
Photo I.D.
Federation Membership Card
Opening Attempts (in kilograms!)
Platform Gear
Singlet / Squat or Deadlift Suit / Bench Shirt
Knee Sleeves or Knee Wraps
Wrist Wraps
Socks (regular / deadlift)
Shirt for under Singlet
Compression Gear (Olympic weightlifting only)
Federation-Approved Underwear
Lifting Shoes (squat shoes, deadlift shoes, etc.)
Lifting Belt(s)
Thumb Tape
Chalk
Baby Powder (powerlifting only)
First Aid
Band-Aids
Neosporin Medical tape
Vet Bond
NSAIDS (ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.)
Topical pain relief lotion
Nutrition
Caffeine of choice
Pre-workout / Recovery formula
Simple Sugars for Quick Energy (Gatorade, fruit juice, Nesquik, lemonade, Tang, gummy candy, etc)
High-Carb / Low-Fiber / Low-Fat Snacks (Pretzels, white bread, rice cakes, etc.)
Meals ("real" food, not just snacks!)
Water
Electrolytes
Mobilization Tools
Resistance Band(s)
Hip Circle
Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Massage Gun
Miscellaneous
Hair Ties / Head Band
Sweatshirt / Sweatpants
Headphones / Music
Tripod / Recording Device
Water Bottle
Smelling Salts
Deodorant
Hand Lotion (for after lifting)