Quick take
Pack this, skip the rest
Links open Amazon UK searches so you can compare current prices and reviews — buy once, cry once.
Power
Phones die fastest in fields — weak signal makes the radio burn battery hunting for masts.
Sleep
The difference between a great festival and a grim one is almost always sleep.
Weather
Check your festival's 30-year weather odds on its Fezzy page, then pack for the percentages.
Camp comfort
The kit that makes your pitch the one everyone gravitates to.
The bumbag layer
What lives on your body in the arena.
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FAQ
What should I not bring to a UK festival?
Glass (banned everywhere), gazebos (banned at most majors now), more clothes than you will wear, and anything you would cry about losing. Check your specific festival’s banned-items list before you pack — drone and sound-system rules vary.
How big a power bank do I need for a festival?
A 20,000mAh power bank charges a typical phone four to five times, which covers a four-day festival with normal use. Signal-hunting drains batteries faster in fields, so budget more capacity than a city weekend would need.
Are wellies really necessary?
Check the rain odds for your festival first — we publish 30-year historical odds for every festival site we have coordinates for. Anything above roughly 60% rain odds and wellies or waterproof boots stop being optional.