Festival packing list: what actually earns its place in the bag.

Battle tested in the tented sunrise at the fields of glastonbury, helps if you want to sleep in.

Comfortable but packs to roughly bottle size; best for warmer nights.

Affordable summer sleeping bag with hood and carry sack; bring layers if nights will be cold.

Much smaller than a household pillow, although less plush.

Excellent chair for long luxorious campsite evenings; expensive but only weighs 890g

Need to pee in the middle of the night? Have to trek to the portaloos in the rain? Getting out of your sleeping bag and getting dressed? Yikes. These are a game changer - unisex portable pee bags, with crystals that solidify your wee and prevent any risk of leeks/spillage.

The most portable battery powered pump ever - takes no space/weight in your pack, but has enough battery to fully inflate a couple of air beds and keep them topped up all weekend. Rechargeable from your battery pack as well.

Illuminates your tent and makes it easier to identify at night, when you're coming home from a big session.

Quick-drying communal-shower footwear; reportedly runs small.

Its hook keeps toiletries off wet shower-block floors; large for minimalist packing.

Collapses to about 4.5cm high; ensure the lid is fitted properly to prevent leaks.

Not glamping? These work well if the sun's out.

Spendy upgrade to a shower bag, but packs more of a water pressure punch as a result.

Game changer for efficient packing. Organise your clothes into these bags, ensure they stay dry, and push the air out so they take minimal backpack space. Dry socks and pants, whatever the weather!

Prevents thigh friction beneath dresses and skirts; great for long nights of sweaty tent dancing

Works as a sweatband, hair covering, dust mask or neck shade.

A lightweight, taped-seam shell that packs into a day bag; add insulation underneath when cold.

Use to keep dust out of your mouth and nose if the weather has been dry - or to keep warm at night.

A 140g packable backpack for water, chargers, suncream, layers and waterproofs; water-repellent.

Cheap washable overflow or shower bag, but offers no rain or theft protection.

Long hike from the car park/coach drop off? Don't break your back - this is reliable and robust, save your energy for dancing.

Keep clean, dirty and nighttime clothes organised inside the tent; low cost but they don’t provide much compression.

Bag full of unreliable chargers? No thanks. Bring one of these and charge your whole campsite all weekend, no bother. Our team use these, multiple phones, vapes, watches all charged every night, weds-> monday, with charge to spare.

Portable enough for your day bag to take into the festival, built in cable so you can't forget it.

Takes no space in your backpack, take advantage of the festival water points and stay hydrated. Or fill it with vodka. You do you!

One trip to the tap on arrival, have water in your tent all weekend. Essential.

Be the hero of your campground. Skip the coffee shop queue and make quality coffee part of your morning festival routine!

Coffee/tea in the morning in your campsite - ultra light and packable solution, that boils fast and uses gas efficiently.

Individually wrapped, heat-stable day-bag energy; check the allergen information.

Packing light but want a complete meal at camp - just add water and shake.

For the morning after campsite ritual - gotta get your electrolytes in before you head back into the crowd!

Need a lift in the morning? These will get you back in the action - just add water!

Part of our morning festival routine for the TicketSquad crew. Rehydrate and look after yourself the day after.

Protection from dryness and sun for your lips - summer festival essential

Expecting a hot one? This portable fan is light and portable, with great battery life, battle tested by the TicketSquad team during the multiple heatwaves of 2026

Want to get in close to the action? Protect your hearing with these adjustable noise protectors.

It's like dry shampoo - but for your whole self! Works like magic and a good baby wipes alternative if you've no access to a shower.

Planet friendly wipes for cleaning all your bits. Not glamping this year? Bring these!

Water-resistant spray makes repeated application easier. Great for a full day out on site in the summer.

Compact, fragrance-free facial protection if you want to spend a bit more on your facey bits.

People average 20k-50k steps a day at the biggest festivals - these things work like magic if you're prone to blisters but want to stay upright.

Lightweight acrylic avoids carrying glass; reflection may distort slightly, but if you love the farm, don't bring glass on site.

Refreshes oily hair when showers are scarce; check festival aerosol rules.

Handy after toilets and before eating. Avoid the glastonbury flu the easy way.

Dries and packs considerably better than cotton; the linked size is compact.

Colour-coded bottles for shampoo, conditioner and shower gel; avoid overtightening the collars.

Creates a friction barrier on thighs, arms, feet and bra lines; reapply after heavy sweating.

Cooling towels utilise specialised materials to absorb and lock in moisture. As water evaporates, it draws away heat while rapidly conducting coolness, delivering lasting refreshment and instant cooling relief. Really good for a heat wave summer festival.

Look after your nails - tent life doesn't mean resorting to barbarism! ;-)