Festival Season Essentials
Festival season is upon us, and here at GO Outdoors, we want to help you get the best summer you can get! Whether you’re a veteran festival goer or it’s your first time heading to one, there are a few things you’re going to need to have the best possible time. Here’s our essential kit list for this year’s festival season.
What will I need to take?
This blog mainly contains the essentials for what you need when you’re camping at a festival, so if you’re not camping, and just heading to a day festival, this will drastically reduce the amount of kit you need to take with you. However, it is still really important that you are kitted out with the correct gear. So, before we get into our camping essentials, let’s go through some key things you’ll need, camping or not.
Key Festival Items
Footwear
When attending ANY festival, footwear can make or break your experience. With long days being spent on your feet, dancing, walking across uneven ground and braving the unpredictable British weather, the right shoes are essential. A good pair of walking boots will keep you comfortable and steady throughout the day, while wellies are a must-have for tackling muddy fields. Don’t let sore feet or soggy socks ruin your weekend; gear up with reliable festival-ready footwear.
Waterproofs
Although festival season spans the summer months, there is still a pretty good chance you might get caught in a shower or two. Whether you’re caught in a sudden downpour or a steady drizzle, a light carry waterproof jacket can make all the difference. Lightweight, breathable, and easy to pack, these essentials will keep you warm and dry without weighing you down. If you’re looking to stay dry AND keep your outfit on point, a poncho is a festival lifesaver. Packable, foldable, and perfect when you don’t want to hide your outfit under a jacket, because staying dry shouldn’t mean you have to compromise your style!
Gadgets and Accessories
Festivals are all about freedom and fun, and although you might not want to use your phone, chances are you’re going to. A portable battery is a great addition to your essentials list. Keeping your phone charged is vital for photos, maps, and to contact your friends, because no one wants to be the one hunting for a charging point.
With refill stations at most events, bringing your own bottle means you’ll stay hydrated all day without relying on pricey plastic.
Unfortunately, most day festivals won’t allow rucksacks to be taken in, so you’re going to need something safe and close to your person to carry around your little bits’n’bobs.
Sling bags are not only comfy and easy to carry, but they’re also super stylish! Why not grab a pack like the Thule Aion Sling Bag? This bag is highly durable and comfy for all-day wear.
Top Festival Essentials
Before heading off to your festival, you’re going to want to get the kit you’ll need sorted. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of our top festival essentials you need to take.
Tents
When it comes to festival camping, comfort is key, because a good night's sleep and a proper chill-out spot are what you need after a long day of grooving. Let’s start with a tent that’s quick to pitch and weatherproof.
Sleeping Bags
Let’s pair your tent with a quality sleeping bag. It may be the peak of summer, but when that sun goes down, so does the temperature. Be sure to pick up a sleeping bag to keep yourself warm throughout the night.
Camping Chair
After a long day of grooving on your feet, you’re going to need somewhere to rest those legs; you might even want to just enjoy the music in comfort and away from all the hustle and bustle of the crowds. A foldable chair is perfect for relaxing and lounging on
Airbed or Roll Mat
Let’s not overlook the comfort of an airbed or a roll mat to put down between your sleeping bag and the ground. They provide insulation and cushioning. Your back will thank you.
Festival Extras
Other items, such as a head torch for those late-night wonders to the toilet, reusable water bottles, and earplugs for the light sleepers, are all great additions to your festival essentials list.
We have an extensive range of festival gear for you to shop on our website. You can find everything you’ll need and more this festival season on the link below. Whichever festival you’re attending this season, make sure you follow the guidelines, stay safe, but most importantly, make those long-lasting memories and have a great time!
Nashath Abdul Khader
Author & Outdoor Enthusiast Passionate about technology, AI, and the outdoors, Nashath has keen interest in exploring how emerging innovations can enhance everyday outdoor experiences and adventures.
