Festival season is nearly here. Whether you're heading to Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds, Download or Latitude, packing the right gear makes all the difference between a great weekend and a miserable one. Here's our ultimate UK festival camping checklist for 2025.
Shelter & Sleep
- ✅ Tent (freestanding, easy to pitch)
- ✅ Self-inflating sleeping mat — warmer and more comfortable than foam
- ✅ Sleeping bag (3-season for UK summers)
- ✅ Tent pegs + mallet (UK ground can be hard)
- ✅ Tarp or groundsheet
Seating & Comfort
- ✅ Lightweight folding camping chair — essential for viewing areas
- ✅ Waterproof blanket — for sitting in the arena and on grass
- ✅ Collapsible table (optional but useful)
Clothing & Weather
- ✅ Waterproof jacket (it WILL rain)
- ✅ Wellies or waterproof boots
- ✅ Layers — UK summer nights get cold
- ✅ Bin bags (waterproof hack for your bag)
Food & Drink
- ✅ Camping stove + fuel
- ✅ Reusable water bottle (most festivals have free water)
- ✅ Snacks for the campsite
- ✅ Portable BBQ (check festival rules)
Essentials
- ✅ Phone charger + power bank
- ✅ Torch or headtorch
- ✅ First aid kit
- ✅ Sunscreen AND waterproofs (you'll need both)
- ✅ Cable ties + duct tape
The Festival Gear That Makes the Difference
After the sleeping bag and tent, the single biggest upgrade you can make is a proper camping chair and a waterproof blanket. Sitting on wet grass for 3 days destroys your festival. A lightweight chair and a sandproof blanket keep you comfortable from Thursday to Sunday.
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