Packing list for an open-air festival

Open-air packing list: Everything you need for your festival

Here you’ll find everything you need to prepare for an unforgettable adventure and experience the energy and magic of an open-air festival.
Find out in detail what mustn’t be missing from your open-air packing list. As well as essential camping kit such as a tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat, the list also includes weather-appropriate clothing, practical footwear and useful kitchen and toiletries. You’ll also discover which extras – such as power banks, torches and festival gadgets – will round off your planning perfectly, ensuring you enjoy a thoroughly successful festival experience.

Tent and camping kit

Tent

Sleeping bag

Sleeping mat or air mattress

Camping chairs or mats

Clothing

Lightweight and comfortable clothing

Rain jacket or poncho

Jumper and long-sleeved clothing for cool evenings

Warm clothes for the night

Underwear

Socks

Sun hat or cap

Sunglasses

Festival clothes and accessories

Shoes

Sturdy and comfortable shoes

Lightweight sandals

Flip-flops or shower shoes

Kitchen and food

Drinking water and a reusable water bottle

Snacks and dried fruit

Camping stove or barbecue with fuel

Camping crockery and cutlery

Cool box with ice packs

Multifunctional tool or pocket knife

Kitchen scissors

Lighter or matches

Saucepan and frying pan or cookware set

Food for the duration of the festival

Seasonings (salt, pepper and others as required)

Chopping board

Rubbish bags for sorting and disposal

Folding jerry can

Dish sponge or brush

Biodegradable washing-up liquid

Toiletries

Toilet paper

Hand sanitiser

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Shower gel and shampoo

Deodorant

 Hairbrush / comb

Wet wipes

Sun cream and after-sun lotion

Insect repellent

Medicines / First-aid kit (Discover our detailed checklist for your first-aid kit)

First-aid kit

 Razor

 Nail scissors or nail file

 Tampons / feminine hygiene products

Dry shampoo

Other equipment

Torch or head torch

Power bank for electronic devices

Quick-drying microfibre towels

Festival programme and site map

Wallet with cash and cards

Camping furniture such as a table and stools

Earplugs for a peaceful night’s sleep

Camera or smartphone for photos

Optional feel-good gear

Hammock

Solar lantern

Solar fairy lights

Musical instruments

Book or e-reader

Card or board games

Tips for a relaxing festival break: Beyond the open-air packing list

An open-air festival is about more than just packing the right kit – it’s about enjoying the experience to the full. As well as the classic open-air packing list with camping gear, make sure you don’t forget other important items.

The best catering options: Find out in advance whether and to what extent there are catering facilities on the festival site, such as food stalls or similar, and consider whether you want to make use of them. If you’d like to cook for yourself, plan simple meals that are easy to prepare, such as sandwiches, wraps or snack packs.

Tent and camping gear: Choose a tent that’s easy to pitch and offers enough space for the number of people camping with you. Make sure your sleeping bags are warm enough for the night-time temperatures.

Make sure you’ve packed all the necessary tickets and ID documents so you can enter the festival site. With this packing list, you’ll be perfectly prepared to enjoy an unforgettable experience at the open-air festival!