Festival Packing List 2025

The ultimate festival packing checklist! Never forget essentials again with our comprehensive guide for camping festivals, day events, and international adventures.

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🎒 Essential Packing Categories

Everything you need organized by priority - from absolute must-haves to fun extras.

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Essentials (Must-Have)

✓Festival ticket & ID
✓Cash & cards
✓Phone & portable charger
✓Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
✓Water bottle
✓Comfortable shoes
✓Weather-appropriate clothing
✓Hand sanitizer

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Camping Gear

✓Tent (waterproof)
✓Sleeping bag & pillow
✓Camping chair
✓Flashlight/headlamp
✓Cooler with ice
✓Camping stove & fuel
✓Trash bags
✓Wet wipes

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Comfort & Safety

✓First aid kit
✓Earplugs
✓Bandana/face covering
✓Cooling towel
✓Electrolyte packets
✓Personal medications
✓Emergency contact info
✓Whistle

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Fun & Social

✓Bluetooth speaker (small)
✓Glow sticks/LED accessories
✓Games/cards
✓Camera/GoPro
✓Festival flag/totem
✓Markers for autographs
✓Trading items
✓Costume/theme outfit

🎪 Packing by Festival Type

Different festivals need different gear - customize your packing list for the perfect experience.

Multi-Day Camping Festival

Duration: 3-5 days

Examples: Coachella, Bonnaroo, Glastonbury

Special Items Needed:

•Extra clothes for each day
•Laundry bag
•Baby wipes for quick cleaning
•Dry shampoo
•Non-perishable food
•Camping shower supplies

Single Day City Festival

Duration: 8-12 hours

Examples: Lollapalooza, Outside Lands

Special Items Needed:

•Small backpack/fanny pack
•Light jacket for evening
•Snacks & water
•Comfortable walking shoes
•Metro card/transport pass

Electronic Music Festival

Duration: 1-3 days

Examples: EDC, Ultra, Tomorrowland

Special Items Needed:

•Earplugs (high-quality)
•LED accessories/lights
•Comfortable dancing shoes
•Energy supplements
•Kandi for trading
•Recovery drinks

International Festival

Duration: 3-7 days

Examples: Tomorrowland, Primavera Sound

Special Items Needed:

•Passport & travel docs
•Universal power adapter
•Travel insurance info
•Currency exchange
•Translation app
•Emergency embassy contacts

🌤️ Weather-Based Packing Guide

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Hot & Sunny

✓High SPF sunscreen
✓Wide-brim hat
✓Sunglasses
✓Light, breathable clothing
✓Cooling towel
✓Extra water
✓Electrolyte drinks
✓Shade tent/umbrella

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Rainy

✓Waterproof jacket
✓Rain boots/waterproof shoes
✓Waterproof phone case
✓Poncho or rain cape
✓Quick-dry clothing
✓Plastic bags for gear
✓Tarp for tent
✓Extra socks

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Cold

✓Layered clothing
✓Warm jacket/coat
✓Gloves & hat
✓Thermal underwear
✓Warm sleeping bag
✓Hand/foot warmers
✓Hot drinks/thermos
✓Waterproof boots

💡 Pro Packing Tips

Space-Saving Hacks

💡Roll clothes instead of folding
💡Use packing cubes or compression bags
💡Wear heaviest items while traveling
💡Stuff socks and underwear in shoes
💡Bring multi-purpose items

Security Tips

💡Split cash between multiple locations
💡Use a money belt or hidden pocket
💡Take photos of important documents
💡Label your gear with contact info
💡Keep backup charger in car/hotel

Pro Tips

💡Bring a wagon for easy transport
💡Pack a "day 1" outfit on top
💡Freeze water bottles as ice packs
💡Bring duct tape for emergency repairs
💡Pack a separate "survival" bag

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