Festival Season Essentials: What to Pack for International Music Festivals
It’s almost festival season, and this year, there are tons of great music festivals worldwide. To get the most out of your experience, you need to make sure you bring the right items. We know it can be daunting to plan what to pack for festivals and overnight camping, so let us help you start with some suggestions to make your life easier.
Packing, Storage & Carrying
Make sure you pack everything you need and can carry essentials around comfortably with these picks.
The Insider Packing Cubes (Set of 4)
Pack your bags efficiently with a set of packing cubes. They keep your items flat, organized, and protected, with water-resistant material and a mesh panel that allows you to easily see what’s inside without needing to open everything.
Customer Review: I always resisted using additional packing accessories, but decided to try these after seeing my wife's use of them. I'm glad I did - they're super lightweight, take no room when they're folded up, and they are great for keeping my different groups of clothing separated and organized so that if I'm going from hotel to hotel, it's super easy and fast for me to find and put away things. Highly recommended! -Fred W.
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Veckle 2 Pack Clear Fanny Pack
Fanny packs aren’t just a silly trend from the ‘80s. They’re super helpful to carry around at a concert or festival to keep your belongings close and easily accessible. You can wear them around your waist or as a sling bag across your chest. These fanny packs are clear, making it easy to find what you’re looking for and they comply with any venues that require clear bags. This two pack lets you share with a friend or gives you a different pack to wear on different days to match your festival outfits.
Customer Review: I used this for the Taylor Swift eras tour and it held EVERYTHING! I have never had a stadium purse that worked this well. It fit all my friendship bracelets and was still within stadium guidelines. I will keep this for every concert I ever go to! -Savvy
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Igloo 60 Quart Latitude Roller Cooler
Bring a cooler to make sure your food and drinks stay cold. This cooler can fit up to 90 cans, has four cupholders on the lid, and has wheels and a handle to make it easy to transport. It’s perfect for large groups or a long weekend of camping.
Customer Review: Bought this rolling cooler, not only because it’s on wheels, but the handle is long enough for my tall husband so he doesn’t have to hit the back of his legs when pulling it. Also keeps things nice and cold. Hard to find a cooler that actually works good. -Jen8005
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Water Bottle Holder with Strap
If your water bottle doesn’t fit in your bag of choice, invest in this water bottle strap so you can carry it around hands-free. It’s adjustable, so it can fit different-sized water bottles, and it can be worn as a cross body, on your shoulder, or just used as a handle to make carrying your bottle a little easier. If the festival allows you to bring reusable water bottles, they are a must for staying hydrated and saving money on overpriced bottled water.
Customer Review: I bought these for our water bottles when we traveled and knew we would be walking a lot. These worked perfectly. Would 100% recommend to anyone. -D
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Clothes & Accessories
Look great while still feeling comfortable with these clothes and accessories.
Heartfelt Kisses Crochet Tank Top
This crochet heart crop top is super cute and perfect for staying comfortable at a festival while still looking good. Pair it with your own bottoms or grab the matching pants to complete the look.
Customer Review: I bought the matching set and I absolutely LOVE it! its super comfortable, its warm enough to wear alone outside to a festival, and I received so many compliments! -Joshua R.
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Rhinestone Facial Tattoo Sticker for Party
Rhinestones are a festival must-have. Use these to create loads of fun makeup looks with colors to match any outfit. Pro tip—even though these are self-adhesive, make them even more secure by using some eyelash glue to keep them on all day.
Customer Review: Super cute and simple can’t wait to wear them out and do cute makeup looks with!!! -Shein User
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Kool Shrooms Men's Camp Shirt
This shirt features a psychedelic mushroom print and eye-popping neon colors. Button-ups like this are great for festivals because they can be worn unbuttoned in warmer weather while still being stylish, and they can be buttoned up as the night starts to get cooler.
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Star Glasses Chain
Sunglasses are a definite must for sunny festival days to protect your eyes. Make sure you don’t lose them with this cute glasses chain. It lets you keep your glasses around your neck and adds a fun accessory to your outfit.
Customer Review: So pretty! It looks just like the picture and it came fast! -Christina Gallagher
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Camping Gear
Have the best camping experience with these camping essentials.
Kodiak Canvas Flex-Bow VX 2-Person Tent
This tent is great for festival camping. It fits two people and is made of breathable, waterproof materials, ensuring you’re safe from the rain and cool in the sun. It’s easy to put up and comes with four windows and two storage pockets inside, giving you plenty of room for your belongings.
Customer Review: Bought this tent for an annual fishing and camping trip. This year, I camped for 4 days. It rained every day, and it rained hard with heavy wind. This tent stayed unbelievably dry. All of the other campers (and there were a lot) had nylon tents and they all got wet. I was the envy of the group. In addition to the ability to keep the rain out, the quality on this tent is so high. It is clearly going to last for many years and lots of use. Hard to describe how well it is made. Only regret is that I didn't get the bigger model. -swagadelic
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Eureka SPRK+ Butane Camp Stove
Don’t let camping stop you from eating good food. This camping stove is small but does its job well. It comes with adjustable feet and a compartment for 8oz butane canisters for fuel. It even comes with its own carrying case for easy transportation. It’s great for cooking breakfast, soups, and even steaks.
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Customer Review: This was a hasty purchase right before I went on a camping trip where open fires had just been banned. I used it a lot over three days, and it worked great. I liked the auto-ignition particularly, since it was windy and rainy. It’s a great little stove. -Beth
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Moji R + Lantern
This lantern is small but mighty. It can light up your campsite easily and has hooks that let you hang it from your tent and magnets that allow you to attach it to campers or trucks. It’s rechargeable and has three modes that provide the perfect amount of light for any setting.
Customer Review: Great little lightweight lantern. Charged quickly upon arrival and was bright enough to light up my entire garage. I love the magnets on the bottom that allow me to attach it for a hands free lantern. -Tarek H.
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Kelty Cosmic Down 40 Sleeping Bag
This sleeping bag is lightweight but comfortable. The down filling keeps you warm and it features an internal zipper pocket to keep your valuables close at hand. The zippers make it easy to get in and out of, and it even comes with a bag to put it in, making it convenient and easy to carry around.
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Other Must-Haves
Make sure you have these essentials with you for any festival big or small to stay comfortable and have fun.
Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 50
A good sunscreen is one of the most important things you can bring to a festival. This SPF 50 spray sunscreen is easy to apply and lightweight on the skin. It contains less alcohol than other brands, leaving your skin less dehydrated, and additional skin-friendly goodies like green tea extract to protect your skin further. It’s also water resistant and can even be reapplied on wet skin.
Customer Review: I am so pale and this is the first sunscreen I’ve ever used where I didn’t have any sunburns after a day at the beach! It goes on so smoothly- the mist is so even. It actually stays on in the water and isn’t sticky. I’ll never use another sunscreen at the beach or pool again! Love love love! -gracieb123
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Anker - PowerCore III Sense 20K mAh 20W PD USB-C Portable Battery Charger
Make sure your phone doesn’t die, and pack a portable power bank in your bag. This power bank has two USB-A outputs and one USB-C input for charging two devices and can charge them multiple times before needing to be recharged. It’s also slim and lightweight, making it easy to carry around and fit in any sized bag.
Customer Review: Needed this for a trip, and it was very reliable for charging on the go. My smartphone charged as fast as any fast wall charger and it lasts a very long time. Fits well in pants/jacket pocket. Definitely recommend for the price and portability! -TomS
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O2COOL Elite Battery Powered Handheld Water Misting Fan
A portable fan can be a lifesaver on a hot day. This one cools you off even further with its attached spray bottle and comes in five colors for everyone to love. It runs on 2 AA batteries and has a powerful motor for maximum fan speed. Put ice-cold water in the bottle, and you’ll stay cool and comfortable even on the hottest summer days.
Customer Review: Exactly what I needed to go camping/hiking in the summer. The breeze is strong and it holds plenty of water to last misting all day. -Jessica Emry
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Equate Fresh Scent Flushable Wipes
Wet wipes are versatile and perfect for festivals. Use them to wipe down between showers, clean your phone or shoes, and tackle any spills when cooking and eating. This pack of three comes with 48 wipes per package that pop out easily and are strong and durable.
Customer Review: These wipes are sturdy, thick, and have a nice scent. They remain moist even if air gets into the pouch from not securely closing. They aren't sopping wet or durn near dry - I like them! They last a long time, too; I only need to replenish every few months. -Kia
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Festival Fun for Everyone
These are just some of the many things you need to bring to have an enjoyable festival experience. Check out this more detailed list to make sure you have everything you need and for some of our top festival tips.
What are your festival must-haves? Let us know in the comments!
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