Festival Camping Checklist

Our festival camping checklist gives you a list of the more important items to remember in addition to your usual camping gear.

A few things to bear in mind:

  • There can be thieves about at festivals – make sure you don’t take anything too valuable
  • You may need to carry your gear for quite a distance from your car to your camping spot. Pack accordingly.
  • With thousands of tents at some festivals you can easily lose yours. Take a tall flag or other landmark so you can find your way back.
  • Cleanliness is not such an issue at most festivals, and there are many where there are no showers. Be prepared to be dirty.
  • Food – You may well choose to just eat at the various food stalls on the site. But even if that is your intention, take drinks, and snacks for the morning and munchies for the evening.

With those things in mind, here’s our ultimate festival camping checklist.

Festival Camping Checklist

Packing

Bedding

Backpack / Main bagSleeping bag
Bags – Tent bag, plastic bags, etc.Pillow (or pillowcase)
Day pack / small rucksackAir mattress/sleeping mat
Air pump (if necessary)

Shelter

Tent

Cooking / Cleaning

Ground cloth/tarpWater Carrier
Extra tent pegsStove and fuel / BBQs
MalletDust pan/brush
Mug, Bowl, Plate

Lighting – Check batteries!

Knife, fork, spoon, teaspoon
Hand torchFrying pan
Head torchPans with lids
Spare batteriesFood containers
LanternCooking oil
Lighter (as in cigarette)Sharp knife
Matches (preferably water proof)Cook utensils-spatula,  spoon
Caribina (to hang lantern up)Tongs
Can opener/bottle opener

Clothes

Paper towels
Shoes/boots/welliesRubbish bags
TrousersWashing up liquid
ShortsCutting board
T-shirtsZiplock bags
Socks/extra socksDish Cloth and tea towel
Sun Hat/Wooly hat/scarf/glovesSeasoning
Sweatshirt/jacket/fleeceTea / Coffee / sugar / milk
UnderwearDrinks
Sleep clothesFood *
Waterproof coat/poncho/trousers
Party clothes
Flip Flops

Cleaning and Personal Items

Miscellaneous

Toilet Paper (essential)TICKETS
Soap / shower gelMaps/directions
FlannelSwiss army knife / multitool
Shampoo / dry shampooRadio
Toothpaste and toothbrushCamp chairs
Comb/hair brush/clips/bandsSunglasses
Make-up bag (if necessary)Duct Tape
Razor and shaving cream (if necessary)Binoculars
TowelCamera
DeoderantRope/string/clothes line
Notepad/pen

Medical

Phone/charger/extra battery
First Aid KitMoney/ID/credit card/change
Insect RepellentSmall sewing kit
Suntan Lotion / chapstickScissors
Pocket TissuesUmbrella
Anti Bacterial lotion / wipesWatch
PainkillersFlag / landmark
Heartburn tabletsGlow sticks
ImodiumMP3 Player/radio/speakers
ContraceptionHand warmers
Book
Walkie talkies

* What food to take depends on how long you’re going for and where you are staying. We can’t cover every option in this list.
Image by: Stew Dean

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