Packing for a music festival can often times be overwhelming. Did I forget anything? Am I prepared for all types of weather and climates? We've all been there. Since all music festivals are different, you may not need everything listed below, but this festival essentials checklist aims to cover the entire packing list to get your music festival needs covered.
Music Festival Essentials
- Festival tickets
- IDs
- Your Phone
- Map and directions to the festival [Google Maps or Apple Maps]
- Concert schedule [Festival Website]
- Festival grounds map [Festival Website]
- Credit cards
- Portable phone charger [$25 on Amazon]
- GoPro [$349 on Amazon]
Camping Essentials
- Tent [$59 on Amazon]
- Mallet or Hammer for Tent Stakes [$15 on Amazon]
- Tent lock [$10 on Amazon]
- Canopy with Stakes [$25 on Amazon]
- Propane Stove [$28 on Amazon]
- Camping Chairs [$24 on Amazon]
- Air-mattress or Sleeping pad [$70 on Amazon]
- Electric Pump [$9 on Amazon] or Hand pump [$7.20 on Amazon]
- Batteries for Pump [$16 on Amazon]
- Blankets [$45 on EDM Sauce]
- Pillows [$10+ on Amazon]
- Head Lantern [$10 on Amazon]
- Lantern [$17 on Amazon]
- El Wire [$12 on Amazon] or Solar Fairy Lights for extra lighting [$11 on Amazon]
- Camp Silverware [$3+ on Amazon]
- Loud portable outdoor speaker [$90 on Amazon]
- Portable fan [$25 on Amazon]
- Trash bags [$12 on Amazon]
- Cooler [$33 on Amazon]
- Ice packs for cooler [$23 on Amazon]
- Rope [$12 on Amazon] or Duct Tape [$8 on Amazon]
- Solar charger [$49 on Amazon]
- Camp shower [$13 on Amazon]
- Car jump starter pack [$90 on Amazon] or Car jumper cables [$17 on Amazon]
- Mister Spray Bottles [$14.97 on Amazon]
- Hammock [$70 on Amazon]
- Daypack [$15+ on EDM Sauce]
- Insect Repellant [$8 on Amazon]
- Sanuk Slipon Shoes [$36-$80 on Amazon]
- First-Aid Kit [$12 on Amazon]
- Magazines [Grocery Store]
- Cooling Towel [$12 on Amazon]
- Inflatable Sofa [$46 on Amazon] or Air Lounger [$39 on Amazon]
- Beer Pong Table [$80 on Amazon]
What To Eat and Drink
- Trail Mix [$25 for 4-pound bag on Amazon]
- Cliff Bars [$28 on Amazon]
- Pedialyte (for hangovers) [$19 on Amazon]
- Breakfast food (Oatmeal, bagels, bread) [$3+ on Amazon]
- Ziplock Bags [$8 on Amazon]
- 5 pounds of candy [$10+ on Amazon]
- Juice [Grocery Store]
- Gatorade [Grocery Store]
- Cases of Water [Grocery Store]
- Fruit Cups [Grocery Store]
- Real Fruit [Grocery Store]
- Beer or Cider [Grocery Store]
- Boxed Sangria [Grocery Store]
- Ice [Grocery Store]
What To Wear
- Ear Plugs [$13.95 on Amazon]
- Men's Shirts [$15+ on EDM Sauce] or Women's Tops [$3+ on EDM Sauce]
- Tanktops [$10+ on EDM Sauce]
- Comfy Pants [$13 to $20 on Amazon]
- Diffraction Glasses [$1+ on EDM Sauce]
- Hydration Backpack [$55 on EDM Sauce]
- Underwear/Compression Shorts [$8+ on Amazon] or Stash Boxers [$9 on EDM Sauce]
- Shorts [$20+ on EDM Sauce]
- Socks [$5+ on Amazon]
- Pants [$5+ on Amazon]
- Polarized Sunglasses [$14 on Amazon]
- Multiple pairs of shoes for Men [$5+ on Amazon] and Women [$5+ on Amazon]
- Warm clothes for night [$15+ on EDM Sauce]
- Hats [$19+ on EDM Sauce]
- Furry Hoods [$20+ on EDM Sauce]
- Hidden travel wallet [$15 on Amazon]
- Swimwear for Men [Prices vary on Amazon] and Women [Prices vary on Amazon]
- Bandanas (for dust) [$8+ on EDM Sauce]
- Poncho [$4 on Amazon]
- Totems [Self-Made]
- Gloves [$9+ on Amazon] or Hand Warmers [$10 on Amazon]
- Body Glow [$13 on Amazon]
For Hygiene
- Personal Hygiene Kit for Men [$17 on Amazon]
- Personal Hygiene Kit for Women [$19 on Amazon]
- Sunscreen [$12 on Amazon]
- Chapstick [$18 for 4-pack on Amazon]
- Cologne [$10+ on Amazon]
- Chafing Relief [$5 on Amazon]
- Bath Towel [Prices vary on Amazon]
- Wet Wipes [$11 on Amazon] or Dude Wipes [$7 on Amazon]
- Toilet Paper [$20 on Amazon]
- Condoms [$30 on Amazon]
- 5-HTP [$16 on Amazon]
- Rapid Rehydration [$16 on Amazon]
- Melatonin [$5 on Amazon]
- Multivitamin for Men [$13 on Amazon] and Women [$16 on Amazon]
- Advil or Ibuprofin [$23 on Amazon]
Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments if we did.
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