The Ultimate Festival Packing List
Heading to a festival? Here's your essential checklist for a safe, comfortable, and unforgettable experience. Only take what you can carry - and take everything home!
Essentials
- Ticket
- ID
- Money (Cards + Cash)
Camping
- Rucksack
- Daybag
- Tent + Pegs
- Sleeping Bag
- Pillow
- Bed (roll mat, air-bed, camp-bed, self inflating matress)
- Chair
- Mallet/hammer
- Folding Water Bucket
- Cup/mug
Clothes
- Waterproof jacket + trousers
- Wellies
- Trainers / walking boots
- Flip flops
- Cheap poncho
- Hoodie
- Shorts
- Underwear
- Socks / wellie socks
- Bed clothes
- T-Shirts
- Sunglasses
- Sunhat
- Sunbrella / UV umbrella
Wash Bag
- Pocket Tissues
- Toothbrush + toothpaste
- Sun cream
- Medication
- Deodorant
- Small towel
- Baby wipes
- Anti-bacterial hand gel
- First aid kit - plasters, bite cream, paracetamol, ibruprofen, immodium, lipbalm, antihistamines, rehydration sachets
- Eyemask + Earplugs
- Shower gel
- Moisturiser
- Penknife
- Duct tape / cable ties
Technology
- Torch
- Head torch
- Tent light
- Mobile Phone
- Battery charging pack + charging cables
- Bluetooth speaker
Other
- Reusable water bottle
- Bin bags
- Carrier bags
- Playing cards
- Clashfinder
Food
- Biscuits / cereal bars
- Sweets
Drink
- Mini squash
- Alcohol
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