The Ultimate Guide to Packing for your First Festival
Are you gearing up for your first festival and have no idea what to bring with you? Pack like a pro with our expert tips from festival veterans so you can focus on making unforgettable memories in the fields.
Essentials first
Tickets: Ensure you have your ticket pre-downloaded and easily accessible on the Ticketmaster app, for seamless entry at the festival gates.
Cash & Cards: As many festivals are going cashless, bring a mix of both cash and cards to cover all your bases.
Be prepared for the great British summertime
In the ever-unpredictable British weather, be ready for anything from sunny spells to sudden showers. Pack essentials like sun cream, sunglasses, hats, rain ponchos, jackets, and extra layers to ensure you’re equipped for any weather twist.
Keeping hydrated
Carry a refillable water bottle to use at water stations and pack snacks like granola bars, nuts, and fruit to keep your energy up throughout the day.
Campsite essentials
Invest in a double skin tent to avoid condensation collecting on the walls, soggy tent contents is a no and so is a single use tent.
Bring a collapsable water container to minimise multiple trips to the campsite taps for brushing your teeth, or even makeshift showers in a pinch.
Bring a foldable chair, some of the best parts of festivals are the campsite laughs around your tents.
Arena essentials
Pack the must-haves like your phone, water bottle, hand sanitiser, wet wipes, tissues handy in a day bag to take into the arena with you.
Tech
Don’t forget to pack (and charge!) a long-lasting portable charger to capture all your new festival memories and stay connected with friends
Consider bringing a head torch to help navigate your way back to your tent or the campsite toilets after dark.
Leave No Trace
Finally, bring along a bin bag to dispose of your rubbish responsibly, and leave the festival grounds as beautiful as you found them.