Festival packing list: what to take to a UK festival

A festival is camping with a crowd. This list is for a weekend in a field with unpredictable weather, a long walk to the tent and not much space.

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Camping

Tent, poles and pegs
Sleeping bag
Roll mat or air bed, and a pump
Pillow or something to roll up
Torch or head torch
Tent repair tape
Mallet
A bright flag or marker for your tent

Weather

Poncho or waterproof jacket
Wellies
Sun hat
Sun cream
Warm layers for the night
Spare socks · a lot
Bin bags, to keep things dry

Clothes

Tops · a couple
Trousers or shorts
Underwear for the weekend
Comfortable shoes or trainers
Pyjamas or a warm layer to sleep in
A change of clothes in a dry bag

Essentials

Ticket and ID
Cash and card
Phone and power bank
Ear plugs
Wet wipes
Toilet roll
Hand sanitiser
Reusable water bottle
Snacks
Plasters and pain relief
Any medication

Tips

Pack lighter than you think. You’ll be the one carrying it.
Put a bin bag inside your bag as a liner.
Take a phone battery pack and keep your phone in a bag.
Arrange where to meet before you lose each other.

Common questions

What do you need for a festival?

A tent, a warm sleeping bag, waterproofs, wellies, a power bank, ear plugs and wet wipes. Everything else is a bonus.

Can I take a festival list and reuse it?

Yes. In Zipi you can add a kind of trip called Festival and your things come back every time.

What should I leave at home?

Valuables, anything you can’t replace, and extra clothes you won’t wear.

One list per person, one link for whoever helps.
Send the children’s list to a partner, nanny or grandparent. They tick things off on their phone.

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