Camping Festival Checklist + Essentials | Comprehensive Packing List

After going to music festivals all over the world for over 10 years, I have come out with what I think is the most comprehensive camping festival checklist / music festival packing list on the planet!  This is a checklist for camping festivals, assuming you want to set up the most epic camping haven ever and live large from a tent (or van!) over the weekend.

This festival camping checklist is complete with everything you could POSSIBLY even need during a camping festival – so you can either use it to pack or glance over the list to make sure there’s nothing you want, that you have forgotten. I’ve added more and more to this list over the years at different festies and am confident it’s all there (over 133 things)!

I’ve separated this festival camping checklist into sections – including camping items /miscellaneous, festival clothes, necessities + accessories, toiletries and health/wellness, electronics, extras, ways to carry things, and food/drink. You can use this festival camping checklist for any camping festival like Coachella, Tomorrowland, Glastonbury, and everything in between.

So scroll through this checklist to have the best possible festival camping experience! I have added links to products I know and love, but if you are simply after a bullet-point checklist, scroll to the bottom. I have also created a printable of of this checklist available for download – when you subscribe to my email list you can get it half off, or buy it through my Etsy shop.

Check out lots of my other festival content for more help with planning, festival inspo, and the best products in the photo captions or here:

• Packing for a Festival Aborad? Here’s a specific packing list list for traveling to overseas festivals
• Best Festival Backpacks + Hydration Packs
• Top Festival Hacks + Tips
• Gift guide for Festival lovers and ravers

Camping Festival Checklist for Camping Items, Campsite, Sleeping + Essentials

Here is a complete festival camping checklist for things to have in and around the camping area to make the campsite great.

Tent and Pegs 

The most obvious and necessary festival camping essential is a tent, of course! Which tent you get depends on how many people you have, but a general rule of thumb is that bigger is always better. Get a minimum 4-person tent for two people, so you have extra room to be comfy. Your tent should absolutely ALWAYS be waterproof.

It is always a good idea to invest in a better tent if you will be going to multiple festivals or camping often. Seriously, a better tent makes a world of difference.

• Bare minimum budget tent: 4-Person Quick Pop-Up Tent
• AFFORDABLE 11 Person tent with rooms which is actually good for maybe 4-6 people: Ozark Trail Instant Cabin Tent
• Bougie Tent Options: I have the No Bake Tent and have used it for Burning Man multiple times, and many people like Shift Pods

Air Mattress (and Check it Works)!

An air mattress is a VERY important festival camping must-have, and no, you can’t ‘just get by’ without one and sleeping on the floor (i have heard this too many times). Sleep at festivals is more important than ever! You will want a good quality mattress, and. if you are reusing an old one, make sure to check it works before packing it. Finding out your mattress has a hole AT the festival is no fun.

• For two people: INTEX quality affordable queen-size large mattress with built-in pump for extra convenience
• For one person or for travel: TOBTOS self-inflating mattress pad that rolls up small

Air Mattress Pump 

Unless you get the self-inflating mattress above (which is worth the convenience), don’t forget an air mattress pump! Usually someone at a festival will have one, but it’s good to bring your own.

Seam Sealer + Waterproof Spray

Seam sealer will be a total saving grace if anything ever rips or ends up with a tear letting water or dust in. An extra layer of waterproof spray can NEVER hurt on your tent if you are going somewhere super rainy. I always spray mine especially. ifthey’re older.

Camping Light/Lantern

Do you want to see when you get back to your tent? Good, get a lantern and keep it somewhere you KNOW it will be (e.g. inside the left corner of your tent or outside on the table). Don’t rely on your phone being alive.

• Etekcity Camping Lanterns are so affordable with adjustable brightness and easy to hang on a hook
• If you have the ability to charge things, these rechargagble lantern-flashlights are great (and can charge your phone) but I wouldn’t rely on being able to charge at most festivals.

Head Lamp

Head lamps are always helpful to have, whether you arrive to set up after dark or can simply put one on for walking to the bathroom. These ones come in fun colors.

Tarps

There is no limit to the ways you can use a tarp at a festival. Put it under your tent to protect from mud, over your tent to provide customizable shade from a car or tree, on the ground so you don’t step on those little spiky things, over the kitchen area when it rains, and many other reasons. Tarps are aways good to have.

Marquee/EZ Up Canopy Shade Structure

These shade structures are called different things but they are AMAZING at a festival – to cover the common space/seating area and also to put above your tent for extra shade. The standard EZ up does the trick, or you can get bigger and fancier ones too.

Towel

Towels are surprisingly annoying to forget – no one wants to have a shower and have nothing to dry off with! Bring a regular beach towel, or for something more compact and convenient, grab a quick-drying towel which is fantastic for festivals and travel.

Mat to Lay on for Workshops/Yoga

Bring a yoga mat to the festival if you want to take part in any yoga classes or workshops, or jsut a sarong (below) or a fun patterned yoga mat cover which can also be used as a towel.

Ear plugs

Earplugs at a camping festival are NON-NEGOTIABLE! You never know if your campsite may be loud, your neighbors may be loud, or you might even get put next to a stage.

• Foam earplugs are classic and effective
• These loop earplugs are all the rage these days

High Fidelity Music Earplugs

Not only should you have earplugs to sleep, but earplugs to protect your ears from the LOUD music you love so much. Seriously, these are a MUST these days; you don’t realize how harmful loud music is until its too late.

• Eargasm high-fidelity earplugs are the go-to in the festival world (they even have festival-branded earplugs these days)

Eye Mask/ Face Cover

The most effective way to get sleep with things going on around you (after earplugs) us having something to cover your eyes. There are lots of different kinds of face masks and eye coverings, from weighted essential oil ones to basica airplane ones, but I ove these cute animal face masks.

Tissues, Paper Towels, and Toilet Paper

Bring AT LEAST one of these three things to the festival to ensure you are covered for spills, toilet trips, runny noses, and everything in between. Preferably, bring all three to use each for their intended purpose!

Tiny colorful tissue packets like this are always festival-ready and great to keep in your backpack ot fanny pack.

Solar String Lights

A great way to decorate your campsite OR keep it lit up even when you are out dancing, try solar-powered fairy/string lights. They will charge up all day and light up at night with no effort required.

Sarongs + Tapestries to pin up

Both sarongs and tapestries are great to pin up around your campsite, especially to the side of EZ up’s/marquee tents to keep the sun from poking through the side of your camp. Heavy tapestries are best for shade, or get a trippy blacklight one to stand out.

Sarongs are also great for a multitude of reasons – they can dry you if you have no towel, be your mat on the ground for a workshop, and can be a skirt, dress, OR scarf! Sarongs have many uses and it’s always a good idea to have one or ten. I love this design as it’s like the ones I got on the beach in Bali.

Safety Pins

At festival I use safety pins to: pin up sarongs, tarps, and tapestries for shade, close tent doors or backpacks of fanny packs when zippers break, attach things together in the campground, and more.

Zip Ties

Zip ties are useful at festivals for MANY reasons also, from hanging tarps (without having to puncture them) to securing multiple tents ad share structures together in the wind.

Scissors 

You never know when you’ll need them…. or why.

Duct Tape

Also – just trust me on this one. Always have some with you just in case!

Combination Lock

I used to lock my tent at festivals, but these days I try to go to festivals with a more trustworthy vibe (as locks on tents can sometimes even look MORE inviting to tent slashers). I have ever had a problem, but it’s always good to have a combination lock just in case (or keep valuables in the car).

Pillows (important)

Don’t be that guy using their sweatpants as a pillow. Grab some of your pillows from home (or some old ones if they might get dirty). Or, grab a festival-ready inflatable pillow to keep in your car or suitcase.

Sheets/Sleeping Bags 

You need something to stay warm at night at the festival! Bring some old sheets to put on your air mattress or bring along a sleeping bag. Unless your festival is extra cold, an affordable all-weather sleeping bag should do the trick. Grab a sleeping bag liner if you camp a lot and don’t have time to wash the bag itself.

Extra Warmth 

If it gets cold, have some extra blankets, a duvet, or jackets to stay warm!

Camping Chairs

Camping hairs are a MUST! You can always get the classic foldable camping chairs, but I know that whenever someone has one of these incredible reclining camping chairs I always steal it… theyre my favorite.

Foldable Table

To complete any epic campung area, you need a kitchen/eating area complete with a table for all the food. It doesn’t have to be fancy – just a regular folding table does the trick.

Trash Bags

Because you don’t want your trash to end up all over the place! Bring a few of these and keep them within sight to fill as the weekend passes.

Festival Checklist for Clothing

Here are the top clothing-related festival essentials. Many festivals have completely different weather, from dust storms to puddles of mud. Make sure you know the weather for your festival and are prepared for it.

Outfits for each day

It’s MUCH easier on your festival brain to pick our your daily outfits BEFORE the festival and keep them seperate- I use big ziplock bags.

Warm Clothes for Night

You don’t want to get cold! Bring extra layers for night time, from puffy jackets and beanies to socks and boots.

Jackets/Furs

My personal favorite way to stay warm is with a big, chunky, cozy (fake) fur jacket. I got most of my furs and festival clothes from garage sales, but there are many small businesses with extra fun fur jackets (like on Etsy) or you can even grab an LED fur jacket to really stand out.

Raincoat/Waterproof Clothing/Welly Boots

The bare minumim for any camping festival checklist is a waterproof rain shell jacket that can fold up small and fit in any bag incase of downpour. Depending on your festival you may want/need welly boots for mud, umbrellas, or thicker rainproof clothing.

Extra Clothes in Case

This may go without saying (especially for hte girlies) but always have a few extra outfits in case something happens to your planned ones.

Moisture-Wicking Clothing for Hot Weather

For the extra how + sweaty festies, mousture wicking clothing won’t be the most fashionable, but it will be the most comfortable. There are lots of brands on Amazon, REI, and more.

Costume Items

Make sure you have all your fun stuff – dress-up items, accessories, and all that.

Clothes to Sleep in

You;d be surprised how often people forget this!

Kimonos

Kimonos are a festival must-have! They always spice up any outfit and work for every gender.  Etsy has some incredible ones.

Scarf 

Scarves are just as versatile as a sarong – in fact, they are interchangeable! Large, rectangular pieces of material have infinite uses at a festival.

Swim Suits 

Whether there’s somewhere to swim or they are part of your outfit, it’s always important to bring a swim suit/trunks.

Hats/Beanies

For those colder nights – or a spirit hood for extra warmth AND fun.

Socks

Somehow easy to forget while making a festical packing list, yet SOOOOO important.

Sturdy Shoes / Boots

Make sure your footwear can go miles and miles with you over the festival weekend. Make sure they are broken in or you have multiple options. Demonia Boots are my go-to for funky fun playforms that are still comfy.

Festival Essentials to Carry Stuff 

Carrying stuff around is more important than you know! Here are some festival camping checklist items and essentials to carry your things.

Hydration Pack/Backpack/Camelbak – Theft Proof Backpack

These days all the smart festival-goers have some kind of hydration pack, as there are some incredible (and colorful/cool) ones specifically made for festivals these days. Make sure to have a hydration pack or at the very least, a backpack to carry your stuff through the day.

Here’s a list of the best festival hydration packs and here is the one I use, the Rave Runner Hydration Pack which is also theft-proof for the bigger and more crowded events.

Fanny Packs/Bum Bags

The jury is in on this one: fanny packs are the BEST at festivals. They are convenient ways to keep your stuff right on your body (more difficult to steal from) and can be cute with many outfits.

Things to look out for in a fanny pack are: multiple zippers (back zipper a plus for important items), adjustable strap, and ability to carabiner together two zippers for anti-theft. Here are my recommendations:

• YUNGHE waist pack fanny pack: this fanny pack has a million different colors, two front and one back zipper with carabiner-able zips. Ticks all the boxes and is SOOO cheap.
• Sojourner fun/reflective fanny packs also have 3 pockets and tons of colorful patterns and shiny materials.

Festival Checklist for Accessories + Necessities

Here are some extra fun things you may want at festivals, from nice accessories to SUPER useful festival must-have’s to bring along that will greatly improve your experience – from looking fly to eating and drinking comfortably.

Wallet + Ticket

Oh yeah, you might need those!

Light-up Costume Items 

Costume items that light up are fun for any festival, whether youa re going to Burning Man (and have to light yourself up) or anywhere. There aer many options, but I always buy these battery operated string lights to wind around my hat, jacket, backpack, tent, campsite, or bike… or all of the above!

Crafty Accessories

I always like to make a few accessories myself for each festival, from zip-tie crowns to flower crowns to capes and creative outfits.

A Joint Flask

The Joint Flask is basically your festival MVP. Built for pockets, fanny packs, and backpacks, it keeps your pre-rolls protected (it holds 3 joints) so they don’t get crushed in the crowd, plus there’s a dedicated roach slot so you’re not doing the awkward “where do I put this?” shuffle mid-set. It also has space to carry a lighter and the Joint Wand (your packer/holder), so you’ve got a clean, organized mini-kit on you at all times. No loose gear, no linty pocket joints, no scrambling when the beat drops and it’s go-time.

• Holds up to 3 joints in a compact, pocketable form
• Built-in roach slot, space for a lighter, and included Joint Wand
• Travel-ready protection for bags, pockets, and festivals

It’s a super creative protective carry case with extra functionality for those who want ti light up on the dance floor, at the camp site, or literally anywhere.

Wigs 

Wigs are always fun to complete an outfit.

Multiple Sunglasses 

ALWAYS bring more than one pair, because you will need a backup! Some solid polarized pairs are great for daytime, as well as some fun colors and shapes for the sance floor at any time of day.

Jewelry 

Fun and chunky jewelry is always fun at festivals.

Face Jewels, Glitter, Body Paint 

Akwaysget fun at festivals! My favorite and most portable acessory are these thick body paint pens you can use to do fun tribal paint on yourself and others.

People love stick-on jewels these days which are available at many convenience stores, or you can get biodegradable glitter to be friendly to the environment AND a glitter queen at the same time.

Hand Fan 

Hand Fans are one of my number one accessories for festivals. If it’s hot, these legit make a WORLD of difference, espeically in a hot crowd (you make immediate friends when you fan people with these too). This isa fetival essential not to be underestimated.

• Grab a super cheap one on the go
• Or live your rave queen dreams with a large oversized GLO FX colorful hand fan with fun patterns (or lights)!

Umbrella

Keep a small umbrella in your backpack so you can always stay dry.

Reusable Water Bottle (preferably with Hook and Carabiner)

A reusable water bottle is not only a necessity for festivals, but a necessity for life these days. Grab a quality water bottle that you can reuse. Bonus points if it has a hook you can attach a carabiner to to rig it onto your festival backpack, tent, or anything on-the-go.

• Thermoflask water bottles are my go-to, with a hook, many colors, and insulation
• Nomader collapsible water bottles are great for travel or rolling up and putting in your festival backpack when empty, without taking up space

Camping cup (with carabiner)

These cups are great to carry around, use, and hook back onto your stuff afterwards.

Vape/Cigarettes/Nicotine

Don’t forget your nicotine/smoking devide of your chouce if you smoke.

Lighter

Also something that is important, yet often forgotten.

Cash in case of no ATM/service 

Always bring some extra cash on you.

Festival Camping Checklist for Toiletries and Health/Wellness Items

Toiletries are one of the most highly disregarded categories of festival essentials that can actually make or break your experience.

A bar of soap can mean the difference between feeling fresh (even after a shower in the sink) and feeling gross. Dry shampoo can make all the difference in wearing the hairstyle you want. And forgetting contact lens solution can be dire if your sight is bad! Don’t overlook toiletries on this festival camping checklist if you want to set yourself up for the BEST experience.

Toiletries in Hanging Toiletry Bag 

One of my BIGGEST festival (and life) essentials is a hanging toiletry bag. This is the MOST convenient way to keep all your toiletries in one place (not lost in the tent or car) and conveniently organized. Get one like my favorite one here that has multiple fully sealable compartments so you only need to open one at a time while the rest remain protected.

Dry Shampoo 

Dry Shampoo can be a godsend for ladies at a festival, especially if it’s tough to shower or yout hair is not cooperating.

Tampons/Cup

Whether you are on your period, or in case you might be, bring these.

Baby Wipes 

A true festival camping essential, baby wipes are important for MANY things at a festival. From ‘baby wipe showers’ to cleaning off surfaces to getting mud off clothing, baby wipes are the true festival cure-all. Grab the cheap Amazon brand or whatever brand you like best.

Makeup-Removing Face Wipes

For the ladies, it’s important to clean your face at the end of each night of all glitter, tribal paint, gems, and makeup, and it’s super hard if you are camping. Makeup-removing face wipes are a god-send for cleaning up after a long, busy day. I use these Olay ones that remove makeup, tone, AND hydrate!

Feminine Wipes

With low access to showers, these feminine wipes help you feel nice and fresh.

Shampoo

Bring some.

Conditioner

If you have longer hair.

Soap 

Obviously.

Skincare Stuff / Moisturizer 

Don’t forget the items you use for whatever your skincre routine may be. Even if you cant wahs your face with water, you can still moustirize etc after face wipes.

Deodorant

DO NOT FORGET Deodorant! Everyone around you will thank you.

Razor

I always recommend shaving before a festival, but you might need it.

Contact Lenses/Solution 

If you wear contacts make sure you have all the things you need for them.

Toothbrush/Paste 

Brushing teeth is the bet at the end of a festival night, even if its on a tree outside your tent.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen is SO important at any festival! Make sure to bring some for your body and maybe special sunscreen for your face. My go-to is always spray sunscreen since it’s so easy and fast to apply, and La Roche Posay Lightweight face sunscreen (for every day, including festival days).

Bug Spray

If your festival is somewhere you might need it. No one likes a mosquito sneaking into their tent!

Lip Balm/Chapstick

No one likes festival dry-lips! Make sure to bring some of your favorite chapstick – or one for the tent and one in your bag. I love Burt’s Bees and Eos variety packs (I have one in my backpack, car, suitcase, purse, computer bag, work, bedside table, etc).

Hair ties 

Because you should be able to put your hair up if you want to.

Hair brush 

Also an often forgotten, yet wuite important item on a festival camping checklist.

Makeup

Whether you have a whole routine of just some war paint, bring the makeup you need to feel good.

Mini First Aid Kit

You truly never know what can happen at a festival (or ever) and if having a tiny $13 mini first aid kit can helpe ensure the safety of my friends and I with over 110 medical grade items from bangades to antiseptic, you bet I will always have mine.

Medications and Pills

In my medical kit, I always have some of all of these: of pain killers (ibuprofen, tylenol/panadol), cold/flu stuff (Nyquil/Dayquil in the US or , diarrhea and constipation stuff, antacid, anti-gas, allergy stuff, and melatonin to help with sleep. You never know and it’s good to be prepared.

Neosporin

Neosporin is the most helpful ointment in the world for painful cuts and bruises! I always have mine.

Tums

For any acid reflux comrades out there, tums is a lifeblood.

Camping Festival Checklist for Electronics

Electronics are also a super important category on any festival checklist that can make or break your experience. Make sure you have all the electronics you need to be comfortable and stay charged, meaning charging up beforehand is very important!

Phone

Please do not forget your phone – probaby the most important item on this camping festival checklist!

Phone Chargers and Extra Cords/Plug in Case of Charging Station

Bring all the cords your phone might need – from car chargers to wall chargers to everything in between. Charge up your phone any chance you get at a festival, as it can be a rare opportunity!

Power Banks

Power banks are one of the MOST important things to take to a camping festival so you can conveniently charge things and not have to wait in line or fight for a charging station. Charge up multiple power banks before the festival to keep your phone charged the whole weekend.

• I’ve ordered this 2 pack of Miady 20000mAh power banks a few times and they work for MANY charges – they pack a punch for such a small charger box. Charge both of these up before the festival and you should be good.

Portable Speaker – Charged 

Grab your portable speaker for campsite mornings, and make sure it’s charged beforehand! We use the new UE Boom customized speaker.

Camera – Compact Ideally

Pack whatever you need to take photos of the weekend – whether it’s your phone, a polaroid, a film camera, or a compact DSLR. I think a Go Pro is the most ideal for festivals, but polaroids are fun to create tangible memories for yourself and others. I use a Sony a7riii for festival photography gigs (but it’s fancy).

Memory Card

If you packed a camera you will need a meory card in order to use it! 🙂

Extra Batteries

Bring extra batteries for your camera and any other electronics you have.

Solar Charger

These are getting more popular at summer festivals! Leave them out in the day, then they have some juice to charge your stuff at night. The ones with extra panels are the best.

Extra Festival Camping Essentials You Might Want for Comfort 

More festival checklist items that should be on your festival packing lists for extra comfort.

Spray bottles 

Spray bottles are the OG and easiest way to keep cool at a festival. If you wanna get fancy, bring a spray bottle that has a little battery-powered fant at the top for double cooling power.

Portable Fans or even Portable Camping Air Conditioner!

Portable fans are reasonably effective. Smaller ones like this tend to last longer dspite not being TOO powerful, and I have found large ones (that take about 8 DD batteries) to be terrible and not worthwhile.

However, at Burning man 2022 I discovered the holy grail of staying cool in a hot tent. I took a chance and bought this portable air conditioner that also somehow charges via USB and cools you with a fan and ice/water put in the top. I think I survided the hottest days because of this – it’s getle but effective.

Cooling Towels 

These cooling towels are impressively effective if you dip them in water and put them on your neck. They have gotten me through some very hot days!

Bandanas

Are always good to have for your neck, face, or hair.

Extra Shoes

In case some break or blister.

Parasol

I am not kidding when I say a parasol is genuinely life-changing at a festival. You can take your own little patch of shade with you anywhere you go. It’s incredible and I highly reommend buying one – ideally one that can fold up small this like one and go with you in a backpack.

Essential Oils

Lots of people like to have essential oils at festivals for many different reasons! You can also buy good-quality essential oils from this site for the event!

Doof Stick/Totem to Find your Group

Another crafty option, totems/doof sticks are a fun way to get creative and make sure you can alway find your group.

Hammock

If you will be festival camping in the trees, hammocks are the BEST. I always steal other peoples hammocks who bring them… maybe one day I’ll actually bring my own? They are actually very affordable!

String + Clothes Pins/Pegs to Hang Clothes Out

I won;t go into the millions of reasons you may need to hang clothe out at a festival, rain-related and not. One of the easiest festival essentials to pack that makes like easier is having a string to tie between two branches, poles, tents, etc, to hang clothes and towels on.

Simply pack a string and tie it, or get fancy with a cheap but effective travel clothesline that comes with built-in pegs that will be a part of your festival packing list for a long time.

Festival Camping Food + Drinks Checklist (Foods that are Easy to Eat at a Eestival)

Here are the foods and food items that are festival essentials for any camping festival checklist! Any recommendations below are tried and tested by me and recommended festival snacks!

Reusable Plates/Cups

Grab a set of reusable plates, bowls, and cups that become your festival ones. For a one-stop-shop grabthis eco-friendly camping dinnerware set with 4 cupe, bowls, plates, and cutlery sets!

Cutlery – Fork, Knife, Spoon

Don’t get stuck scooping oatmeal with your hand.

Non perishable snacks – Squeeze Packs, Trail Mix, Muesli Bars, Nuts, Fruit Fnacks

All the snacks above are fantastic for festivals. I LOVE getting the tin baby food packets for those moments I’m not hungry but know I need to eat. ALWAYS pack some muesli bars or trail mix, and fruit snacks are grea on-the-go.

Canned Food

Canned food is easy, quick, and great sustenance. If you can warm it up in your bowl, grab soups and other pre-made canned mixtures. If you can’t grab cans of beans, veggies, corn, etc to eat on the go.

Cans of Tuna/Chicken

Canned tuna and chicken is always a great idea to put on toast with some veggies, avocado, cheese, or moe.

Can Opener

If your cans require it, you will need it.

Alcohol – Whatever you want (and bring extra)

For festivals, I love to bring a gin (or other spirit) to mix with sodas or juices, Baileys and Kahlua for the mornings, and lots of cans of cider or pre mixed cans. But everyone is different!

Cans to Bring to the Dance Floor 

Cans are always good as many festivals mind glass, but not cans, and you can walk around with them or bring them to the dance floor in a cooler.

Cooler/Esky 

Have a cooler at your camp (try to keep filling it with ice every day or 2) and maybe even a rollable one to bring to the dance floor if you desire.

Bottle Opener / Wine Corkscrew

If you bring wine or bottles, you will need to open them!

Electrolyte Packets/Powder

Have one or two packets of electrolytes daily at festivals to stay extra hydrated. Liquid IV is the best!

Vitamins

Different people like to bring different vitamin concoctions. I have read and heard that MANY different vitamins are good for festivals, ranging from 5HTP, grape thistle, holy basil, and glutathione to vitamin C, ashwaganda, zinc, B vitamins, and more. Do your own research or jsut grab some Liquid IV or Berocca and call it a day.

Gatorade 

Another way to get electrolytes.

Tomatos

Good for toast/sandwiches if you can keep them cold-ish.

Plums

Eaily edible on the go.

Avocado

Always good and easy to put on rice cakes or toast.

Rice cakes

Sometimes easier than bread.

Bread

Jut make sure not to squish it.

Jam/Spreads

Jam/Spread + bread = solid 5 second snack.

Jar Salsa + Tortilla Chips

Jar salsa and tortilla chips are another great snack idea. Either keep the salsa in a cooler or grab friends and finish it in one sitting after opening it.

Hot Sauce

Hot sauce goes with everything and makes everything better, IMO. Take a cholula (with lime) and you can make a bland bread/avocado into a delicuous snack.

Carrots

Easy to snackon and don’t go bad easily.

Popcorn – Caramel 

On day 2 or 3 I love bringing a caramel popcorn to the dance floor. YUM!

Haribo Gummies 

Gummies are always a good choice.

Storage container for food

Grab a Costco box or big tupperware box to store food more safely and protect it from sunlight (keep it in the shade always). Grab cheap ones at Costco or these festival-ready epic rainbow unicorn storage containers… hell yeah.

If You Can Cook at Your Campsite

Your festival camping checklist may get longer if you can cook at your campsite. Not all festivals allow it, but you can surely make an even more incredible experience if you can cook your own food.

Portable Stove/ Grill and Fuel

If you want to live large, grab a portable stove AND a grill to cook with, and of course the fuel you need t light it up.

Cooking Oil

Oil is a must to get the food started!

More Adventurous Food Options

If you are cooking, the food opportunities are endless! I won’t go into it, but the options expand vastly.

Cutting Board

For epic campsite meals.

Coffee/Tea and a Kettle

Morning coffee is EPIC at any powered campsite.

Washing up things – Sponge, Tub, Dish Soap

No one wants a dirty campsite! Fill a few tubs with water and wash up after each meal so things don’t pile up until the end.

Extra Festival Essentials You Might Want for Comfort 

• Spray bottles 
• Cooling towels 
• Bandanas
• Extra shoes
• Parasol
• Essential oils
• Doof Stick/Totem to find your group
• Hammock
• String + clothes pins to hang clothes out

Festival Camping Food + Drinks Checklist (foods that are easy to eat at a festival)

• Reusable Plates/Cups 
• Cutlery – fork, knife, spoon
• Nonperishable snacks – squeeze packs, trail mix, muesli bars, nuts, fruit snacks
• Canned food
• Tuna/Chicken Cans
• can opener
• Alcohol – whatever you want and bring extra (I love a gin to mix, baileys and Kailua, lots of cans or cider or pre-mix
• Cans to bring to d floor 
• Cooler/esky 
• bottle opener/wine corkscrew
• Electrolyte packets/powder
• Vitamins
• Gatorade 
• Tomatoes
• Plums
• Avocado
• Rice cakes 
• bread
• jam/spreads
• Jar Salsa + Tortilla Chips
• hot sauce (goes with everything)
• Carrots
• Popcorn – caramel 
• Haribo gummies 
• Storage container for food
• If you want to cook at your campsite
• portable stove
• Grill
• Fuel
• Cooking oil
• Cutting board
• More Food Options
• washing up things – sponge, tub, dish soap

The PDF camping festival checklist is below! Let me know in the comments below which of these festival camping essentials you loved, which you found helpful, and which you did not need!

Don’t forget – I have also created a printable version of of this checklist available for download. When you subscribe to my email list you can get it half off, or buy it through my Etsy shop.