Festival camping list
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Short answer
Choose your group size, nights and whether you are taking a car or using hook-up. The checklist covers shelter, sleep, clothing, food and travel reminders. Festival rules and permitted items vary, so check the event's current attendee information before packing.
Worked example
| You enter | Value |
|---|---|
| Adults | 2 |
| Children | 1 |
| Nights away | 3 |
| Taking a car | Yes |
| Your booked pitch has electric hook-up | No |
26 festival reminders for 3 people
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Items on the list | 26 |
Your festival checklist
Before you go
- Tickets and booking details
- Check event's current camping rules and permitted items
- Travel and arrival information
- Weather forecast
- Emergency meeting point and contact plan
Shelter and sleep
- Tent and all poles, pegs and guy lines
- Sleeping bags × 3
- Sleeping mats or beds × 3
- Groundsheet
- Ear plugs and eye masks
- Torch or head torch × 3
Clothing and wash kit
- Outfit for each day
- Warm layers and waterproofs
- Comfortable footwear
- Wash kit and quick-dry towel
- Sun protection
Food and essentials
- Water bottles
- Food and snacks
- Reusable cup and cutlery
- Medication and basic first aid
- Phone and power bank
Vehicle
- Check vehicle access and parking rules
- Keep ticket and essentials easy to reach
Children
- Child-sized layers and waterproofs
- Comfort item and quiet activity
- Agree what to do if separated
Show the working
- Party: 2 adults + 1 children = 3; 3 nights
- Added reminders for car access
How it works
- Party = adults + children
- Multiply personal sleep and hygiene items by party size
- Add travel and power reminders for the options you select
Festival rules, allowed items, tent sizes, vehicle access and charging arrangements vary. Check the event's current attendee guidance before travelling.
Our figures (adjustable)
These are our planning allowances and, once checked, typical figures with their sources. They aren't facts about your kit: change any of them in the calculator.
This calculator has no built-in defaults: every figure comes from you or your kit's own label.
What to buy
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FAQs
Can I take a gas stove or glass bottles?
Festival rules vary. Check the current attendee guidance for your event before travelling.
What should I keep with me?
Keep your ticket, essential medication, weather layers, water and emergency contact plan accessible. Follow event advice about meeting points and separated groups.
Guides that use it
Festival camping guide
Festival camping: what to check before you go, what to pack, how to stay organised on site and what to do if the weather turns.