Packing list for Camping Music Festival

Checklist: what to bring to a festival? Going camping at Pukkelpop, Rock Werchter, Pinkpop? Quickly review my festival camping packing list so you know what to wear and bring!

Clothing

Backpack: Invest in a good backpack. I have an Osprey backpack of 40L that I always use with another bag for my sleeping bag and pillow. So maybe buy the 50L backpack if you know you’re an over packer.
Pyjamas or a t-shirt
Underwear
Sunny & warm: Foresee clothing depending on the weather. Belgian weather indicates warm clothing at night, yet summer clothing during the day.
Buff
Quick-drying clothing
Sunglasses or cap
Sweater
- Warm sweater
- Thin fleece sweater
Compact rain jacket
- lightweight poncho
Footwear
- Sandals or flip-flops
- Rain boots
- Waterproof hiking boots or good shoes in general

Material

Daypack/purse
Camping chair
Trekking backpack: to carry all of these things from your car or on public transport!
Sleeping mat
Sleeping bag
Pillow: I can’t sleep without a decent pillow, but you can have inflatable pillows as well!
Tent: Make sure it’s a tent that blocks daylight so you don’t wake up at 5AM
Party tent
Camping cutlery: forgot these? Just ask for an extra fork from a food stand.
Camping plates: unless you’re eating from your cup that comes with your instant meal 😉
Cups
Cool box and cooling elements

Hygiene & care

Toothbrush & toothpaste
Soap in small bottles
Quick-drying towel
Contraception
Nail clippers: You never know if you need it!
Comb or hairbrush (and elastic bands): the elastic bands can be handy if something breaks down as well (be inventive!)
Feminine/Male hygiene products
Earplugs
First aid kit: Painkillers & medication
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Tick remover
Insect spray
Toilet paper or wet wipes: those toilets are always a surprise in cleanliness
Band-aids & blister band-aids

Provisions

Camping meals: instant noodles (aiki) or the instant meals of Knorr, Decathlon or AS Adventure.
Energy bars & snacks: Lay’s chips for the win
Dextrose
Fruit
Refillable water bottle and sodas
Apple juice: for in the morning this is of course personal preference 😉
Beer or other alcoholic drinks
Coffee, tea or chocolate milk powder

Warning: Gas stoves, cooking stoves, and barbecues are usually strictly prohibited on the festival campsite for safety reasons. At some festivals, you can cook on gas stoves or barbecues in designated areas. At other festivals, such as Pukkelpop or Rock Werchter, you will find ‘cooking islands’ on the campsite with microwaves (don’t forget your microwave-proof pots!) and hot water for coffee; instant noodles, and biscuits, among other things. Check the website of your festival to see what is allowed.

Accessories

Headlamp or flashlight: To navigate in your tent or navigate to the toilets in the middle of the night
Powerbank: To charge your phone as it is drained by taking so many photos and videos during the festival
Luggage lock
Wallet
Smartphone
Pack of play cards

With this packing list for camping at a music festival, you’re ready for your festival! Enjoy!

Read more about my Rock Werchter Guide in this special blog post!
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