Your Ultimate Festival Packing Checklist

Now that you’ve booked your ticket and the headliner’s confirmed and you’re now ready to go! Making your list of items for your music festival could be a bit boring. Luckily, we’ve got everything you’ll need.

Before you determine what your basic needs are, here are some things to consider:

Bring only what you will need
You’ll be required to carry all your gear throughout the festival
Make sure you leave no trace’ and don’t intend to leave your equipment during the festival.
Trolleys can be useful in carrying greater weight, but they are difficult to operate (especially in the event that the ground is wet or dry)
If you’re traveling in a group, think with your group, you can reduce the items you take by making sure that you don’t duplicate

Here’s an overview of items you need to pack for your festival. If you’re camping only for a couple of nights, you’ll only require a handful of these things. If you’re planning to go for a more extended festival, like Glastonbury such as you may be camping for five or six nights and may require some additional items!
Essentials

Don’t forget these. This is the essential festival packing list to be sure you are ready to have fun.

Your ticket
No ticket, no entry. If you are trying to purchase tickets through a vendor, whether on the internet or in person at the event beware, as the tickets might be stolen or fake. Certain festivals have photo-tickets, and they aren’t transferable.
ID
Festivals will require identification to be served alcohol. A majority of festivals let you show your ID one time to get an ‘over 18 wristband, which will prevent you from taking it out again and time.
Credit and debit cards
The queues at cash machines are often long unless you’re planning to go during quiet hours. Certain festivals offer free “lock ups’ that allow you to keep your valuables safe. It can be used to keep your keys to your car, wallet and cash to ensure you won’t lose your valuables. You can also avoid the queues at cash machines when you return to the security lock to withdraw your cash for the day.

Camping

One of the major aspects that a celebration has is camping! If you are a fan or hate it, you’ll have to carry some basic items for your stay comfortable.

Tent
You must ensure that you have enough space to accommodate your stuff and yourself! One person should usually require at least two tents. A porch is a great option to keep wellies safe from the rain and the mud from your sleeping space.
Sleeping bag
To make it easier to store your bag, try attaching this to your outside.
Mattress roll mat/inflatable
Festival fields are usually not flat, and you’ll require an area to sit on. A mattress that is inflatable is an option, but it is heavy. A roll mat is an ideal light-weight alternative.
Toilet roll
Take more than you’ll require. If you’re short on space, you’ll usually purchase it on the spot.
Reusable water bottle
Bring along a container you can fill with water upon arrival. You should bring a large pot for cooking as well as at camp, and one smaller bottle to carry throughout the daytime.
Pillows for camping
A few tiny blow-up pillows make up a tiny amount of space but will add a bit of relaxation.
Lamp and torch
A torch is a must for locating your tent when you head back to your campsite in the evening (and to prevent falling over the guy lines). A lamp that you can hang in your tent is ideal for sleeping in the night, too.
Camping chair
If you’re going away for a short period of time and want to relax, a camping chair is a great option after an extended day. Be cautious when taking them when you’re away, as chairs that are crowded can be dangerous.
Waterproof picnic blanket
This is a great option for picnics, particularly in the event of gentle showers.

Clothes

Finding appropriate clothing isn’t easy since weather conditions is unpredictable. Be sure to dress in layers to dress for humid days, hot days, and cold nights.

Wellies
An essential. If you’re stuck in the mud, you’ll need these in no way.
Sturdy shoes
In the event of rainy weather strong shoes can provide the needed support to be on your feet all day long.
A warm sweater
Although the forecast may be warm, the nights are likely to be a bit cold. One sweater should suffice when you keep your clothes clean.
Waterproof jacket
Not just useful in the rain, but a waterproof jacket is great to keep out cold wind too.
Clothes changes for each day wear, plus a few additional items
Make sure you have extras on hand in the event that you’re soaked, wet or spill your meal on your clothes.
Clean clothes for the journey back home
If you’re driving or taking the bus, make sure that you have clean clothing within a different bag, or inside your car. This will make your journey back home much easier!
Hat
Make sure the sun doesn’t get on of your head during the daytime or wrap your head in warmth during those cold winter night.
Laundry bag
You’ll be thankful with this one. You don’t want to search through all your t-shirts to find the perfect one after for a few days.
Warm socks
For those cold winter nights.
A day bag for a day
A smaller bag to carry during the daytime. You’ll need room to store your cash, your phone and a water bottle and other beverages.

Toiletries

Cleanliness at a festival isn’t easy, so be sure to bring some toiletries to assist.

Sun cream
The elements for all day can cause severe sunburns or even sunstroke. So ensure you use sunscreen.
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Take a bag to store these to ensure that they don’t accidentally be coated in mud!
Medication
Be sure to pack any medications you may require during your absence.
Deodorant
It doesn’t matter if it’s hot or not but if you’re planning to go into crowds, you’ll require it.
Dry shampoo
It’s a great way to improve your hair after for a while without washing.
Hair brush
Ideal for brushing your dry shampoo, and get rid of any unpleasant knots.
Hair clips and bands
Festivals are full of intricate braids so give it a go at a different festival look.
Lightweight towel
A lightweight gym or pool towel is ideal to dry off after a rainy day or if you are able to get a desired festival shower.
Baby wipes
Great to clean up any mess and everything.
Face wipes
Essential to remove makeup and paint from your face.
Soap
Certain festivals offer showers, and you should bring some soap if you’ve had an eye on one. Be aware that some showers do not allow biodegradable soaps. So be sure to research them first.
Shampoo
Also, if there’s showers available, it’s a necessity. If not, bring it regardless, just in case you’re warm enough to rinse your hair with the faucet.
Mirror for hand held
Certain events have banned mirrors. So make sure you check before packing!
Anti-bacterial hand gel
The toilets are usually supplied by the toilets at festivals, however it’s always worthwhile to bring your own.
First aid essentials
Include some basic items like disinfectant wipes, plasters insect repellents and bite treatment cream. It is also advisable to bring some anti-inflammatories or painkillers to treat headaches or minor injuries. Make sure to include information on how to reach the medical team at the festival in the event there is an emergency.

Technology

Many of us make use of festivals as a reason to put down our technology for a week However, if you’re hoping to get together with your acquaintances, you’ll require a method to communicate.

Phone
If you aren’t sure if you can trust yourself to be able to locate your phone, consider an inexpensive pay-as-you go device that has your contacts stored. You don’t have to fret all the time if you lose the phone, and the battery should last longer!
Charger pack
Even if your phone off in the evening and switch to power saver mode, the charger pack could save you from lengthy phone charging queues.
Apps for the Festival
If your festival is using an app, install it! It will give you an easy method to determine what you would like to see. It will typically give you an outline of the festival as well.

Food

Even if you’ve paid cash to purchase food from the stalls that are on the site, you’ll want to pack snacks.

Gas-powered camping stove or portable barbecue that has coals
If you’re part of an group, consider exchanging what’s required between you.
Lighter
Take a few with you in case you lose a few over the course of the weekend.
Camping kettle
The perfect cup for a morning coffee or making some meals from dried ingredients to eat lunch.
Cups or cups or
If you’re planning to prepare tea or eat will require something to consume it from.
Cutlery
If you’re making food, you’ll require at least at a fork.
Breakfast bars
These are ideal for putting in your bag to gain an energy boost all day long. Be careful not to consume excessive chocolate consumption as they can be messy during hot days.
Sweets and other treats
A few days later and you’ll start craving sugar to boost your energy. Bring some sweets to give you an energy boost whenever you’re in need.
Fruits: apples, pears, and oranges
The hard fruit lasts for some time, so pack some oranges or apples. It might sound like a boring thing, yet they’ll leave you feeling better when you’re not at your best.
Dry noodles, couscous and rice meals
They’re inexpensive lightweight, light, packed with energy, and simple for cooking on a camp stove, so make sure to make sure to stock up. If you’ve got some left to use, many festivals will have food donation points , so do not throw away any opened food items!
Coffee, tea (maybe some biscuits , too!)
This could help you save a amount of money over the weekend, and could mean you enjoy an iced tea at a time even if the stalls are closed.
Drinks are poured into plastic bottles
The majority of festivals do not allow glass at the festival Therefore, make sure everything you bring is put into plastic bottles.

Once you’ve got your list of festival items and you’re ready to go on some test runs. You’ll have to carry your bags for a long distance, and you’ll need to be able to pitch your tent without difficulty. You can try camping in the weeks prior to your trip for a couple of nights to get some practice.