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, , 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)