ESSENTAILS
Festival ticket / wristband, ID / Passport, Cash & card (some places are cashless – check ahead), Phone + waterproof case / power bank, Festival app / printed schedule / map
CAMPING GEAR
Tent (with stakes, guy lines), Sleeping bag, Sleeping mat / air mattress / pillow, Tarp / groundsheet (extra protection from rain), Torch / headlamp + spare batteries, Portable phone charger, Padlock (for tent or locker)
CLOTHING
T-shirts / Tank tops, Shorts / Leggings, Warm layers (nights can be cold), Underwear & Socks (extra pairs!), Hat / Cap, Gloves (if it's a colder climate), Waterproof jacket / Poncho, Comfortable shoes / Boots, Flip-flops (for showers), Sunglasses, Bandana / Scarf (for dust, sun protection), Fun festival outfit / Costume
TOILETRIES
Toilet paper / tissues, Wet wipes / baby wipes (life saver), Hand sanitizer, Toothbrush & toothpaste, Deodorant, Soap / biodegradable body wash, Small towel, Medications, Sunscreen (high SPF), Dry shampoo, Eye drops, Hairbrush / comb / hair ties
FOOD & DRINK/COOKING
Water bottles / hydration pack, Reusable water bottle (many festivals have refillable stations), Camping stove (if allowed), Lighter / matches, Cooking utensils / mess kit, Cooler / cool bag, Easy meals & snacks (protein bars, instant noodles, fruit, canned goods), Reusable cutlery & plate, Spices, tea / coffee, etc, Electrolyte powder / tablets, Drinks (if allowed)
HEALTH & SAFETY
First aid kit (plasters, antiseptic, painkillers, blister pads), Bug spray, Thermometer (if camping in extreme heat), Face masks (dust or COVID, depending on the event), Cooling towel or fan (for hot weather), Ice packs (for injuries or cooling down)
HANDY EXTRAS
Camping chair, Mirror (compact), Camera / Disposable camera, Notebook & pen, Duct tape (fixes anything), Zip ties / bungee cords, Bin bags, Day bag / small backpack, Earplugs & eye mask, Cards / games for downtime
