Festival Camping can be a lot to handle... Being prepared will help you enjoy your Festival experience.
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Festival Essentials You Can't Forget
In & Around Camp Setup
Festival Day Must-Haves
Festival Kitchen Must-Haves
Personal Comfort & Hygiene
Festival Essentials You Can't Forget
Don’t be the person who forgot their ticket or tent! These absolute must-haves make or break your weekend.
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Spacious, durable and easy to set up – ideal for unpredictable weather and tight spaces.
Waterproof Festival Tent
Warm yet breathable – perfect for cold nights without feeling bulky.
Lightweight Sleeping Bag
Keep your sleeping bag off the ground and give yourself a little extra comfort.
Luxury Cot Warmer
Provides comfort and insulation off the ground – inflates quickly with built-in pump.
Air Mattress with Built-in Pump
Reliable and long-lasting with bright LED lighting – ideal for finding your way at night.
Vont 2 Pack Portable Outdoor LED Camping Lantern
It's amazing how much you can fit in this backpack! This pack has just the right amount of pockets. There is a padded section for your laptop or iPad. It has two areas for water bottles. Great for using as carry-on or for a hike. I find the back padd...
Minimilist Backpacks | The North Face Australia
Hands-free lighting is essential for nighttime toilet trips and setting up in the dark.
Spot 400 Headlamp
Compact, waterproof and surprisingly powerful for campsite music and podcasts.
Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Helps identify your tent easily in a sea of similar campsites – adds fun lighting too.
The Best Camping String Lights of 2025
In & Around Camp Setup
Turn your tent space into a cozy, functional mini-home base with these camping MVPs.
Lightweight and compact yet sturdy – gives your back a break from the ground.
Folding Camp Chair
Folds flat and is super handy for meals, games, or cooking supplies.
Collapsible Camp Table
Essential for securing your tent – no more struggling with stubborn stakes.
Rubber Mallet for Tent Pegs
Charge your phone or speaker off-grid – great for longer festivals.
Portable Solar Charger
Keeps food and drinks cold for hours – easy to carry with a tough design.
Compact Cooler Bag
Comfortable and stylish – holds everything from snacks to water to your phone.
Crossbody Festival Bag
Genuis! So much room to fit a wallet, cosmetic bag, iPhone, Sunglasses AND your Stanley Cup. Leaving your hands free - great for shopping.
Stanley Purse Cup Holder Bag w/ Strap 40oz
Festival Day Must-Haves
Ready to hit the arena? Grab these day bag essentials to keep you safe, hydrated and dancing all day.
Durable, keeps drinks cold all day – fits most hydration station sizes.
Refillable Water Bottle (Festival Approved)
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Ray-Ban Sunglasses
Doesn’t trap sand or dirt – folds up small and great for lounging with friends.
Ground Blanket for Lounging
This absorbs nicely and doesn't leave any ‘film’ after application.
Face Sunscreen & Sun Protection
Festival Kitchen Must-Haves
Save money and eat well with these compact, easy-to-use food prep essentials for your campsite.
For every latte enthusiast. In less than a minute you can whip up thick milk foam. The whisk is rechargeable via a USB cord. It's also a great way to mix protein powder, matcha or cocoa.
Golde Superwhisk
This lightweight compact espresso and coffee maker is perfect for when you are travelling without access to electricity.
Aeropress Coffee Maker
This coffee grinder is perfect for when you are travelling. The handle comes off so it's easy to store. Perfect for campers who don't want to sacrifice fresh grounds!
Lightweight Coffee Grinder
Holds a weekend’s worth of food and drinks – built-in wheels make transport easy.
Cooler with Wheels
All-in-one reusable set – compact and better than disposable options.
Reusable Plates & Cutlery Kit
Stackable, durable and easy to cook with – ideal for one-pot festival meals.
Cookware Set for Campers
Reliable flame even in wind – easy to clean and fits two pans side by side.
Portable Gas Stove
This cup is great to use when camping! Keeps my coffee or soup hot for hours.
Stanley 12oz Stainless Steel Classic Mug
Personal Comfort & Hygiene
Stay clean, dry and rested with these personal care heroes — especially when portaloos and showers are grim
This is the best lotion! It absorbs so quickly and leaves my skin feeling soft and subtle. Because of the price I don't mind slathering it on!
Nivea Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion with Q10 and Shea Butter Scented - 16.9 fl oz
Clips to your tent or chair – makes hot tents bearable without needing power.
Battery Powered Personal Fan
Compact but complete – includes everything for minor cuts, headaches, and blisters.
Mini First Aid Kit
Comfy and easy to rinse off – a campsite essential for gross communal showers.
Portable Shower Sandals
Quick-dry and super absorbent – great for drying off fast after showers or rain.
Quick-Dry Microfibre Towel
Hand sanitizers and wipes are a must when camping - especially after using the communal toilets and before you eat anything.
