When preparing for a music festival this year, packing the right equipment can make or break a successful camping trip.
Being well prepared not only enhances your enjoyment at the event but also saves time, money and energy when things don’t always go to plan.
Simple festival items like a well-stocked first aid kit, plenty of sun protection, and weather-appropriate clothing might always get overlooked, but they are camping essential items for a reason! Avoid any music festival dramas with this handy guide of 8 camping festival essentials for 2024, which you can purchase in our store!
1 - Mac in a Sac
A packable, lightweight, waterproof coat is absolutely essential for any UK festival goer. No matter what your weather app says, being prepared for any eventuality is important.
Mac in the Sac is an excellent brand of waterproof packable jackets in various vibrant colours and sizes so you can continue dancing in the rain like no one's watching!
Shop the Mac in a Sac range in-store. Sizes range from S to XL for adults and S to L for children. Don’t let a little rain dampen your spirits!
2 - Wellington Boots
A cool pair of Wellington boots is a resolute must when attending a festival in the UK. Fields often get bogged down with the high footfall, and muddy grass can quickly turn into a squelchy mess! Nobody likes soggy flip-flops, so invest in a good pair of wellies at Attwoolls.
Not only do we sell a variety of stylish patterns and colours, but Wellington boots are perfect for protecting you from uneven ground and rocks and stones hiding in the grass.
As a fun addition to your festival outfit, they're practical and a festival camping essential! View the range on our website and come into the store to try and buy!
3 - Pits & Bits No water Shampoo, body wash and flannels
This next festival camping essential is ideal for weekend festivals with minimal bathroom facilities. Pits and Bits produce waterless hair and body products.
Simply apply to the scalp, massage in, and towel off for clean and rejuvenated hair. They also provide expandable wipes perfect for taking away dirt and grime in minutes.
Feel fresh and clean, ready for a day of dancing and singing, with Pits and Bits products, which are shoppable in-store at Attwoolls.
4 - Quest Atlas Carry Trolley
The Quest Atlas Carry Trolley is a camper's best friend when it comes to transporting your camping kit across the car park and beyond.
Festivals often involve endless walking to your camping spot and lugging your tent, camping equipment, clothing, and food on your back is a stressful experience, to say the least.
This handy four-wheeled carry cart takes all the stress and aches away! With its robust design and thick wheels to navigate tough terrain, the Quest Atlas Carry Cart also folds compactly when not in use, allowing more time to enjoy the festival fun!
Take a look at this item on our website or come into our superstore to view it!
5 - Tarqa Bumbag
Protect your valuables at a music festival this year with the Highlander Tarqa Bum Bag. With two internal products and an adjustable waistband, you can sing and dance to your heart's content without worrying about your personal items getting lost or stolen.
The Tarqa Bum bag has a large main compartment ideal for your phone, small water bottle, or snacks—they're easy to reach when you need them! Check this item out on our website or visit the store to see our full range of bags perfect for festival camping.
6 - Three Way Mirror
A 3-way mirror is an unexpected but incredibly useful festival camping essential, and it has to make our list! The communal bathrooms' mirrors aren't always the best or packed with festival goers, so packing a 3-way mirror saves the stress, allowing you to do your hair and makeup without waiting in line.
Don’t underestimate the power of a 3-way mirror! It may be a luxury festival camping item for some, but we believe a mirror should be on everyone's packing list.
7 - Microfibre Towel
Microfiber towels are super absorbent and perfect for living on a festival site for a few days. They are lightweight, compact, and quick-drying.
They can be used after a refreshing shower, to wipe away body sweat from too much dancing, or simply to lay on in the summer sun.
We stock a range of sizes, colours, and designs, so you will surely find a microfibre towel that is perfect for your next festival!
8 - Head Torch
Our final Festival Camping essential item is a head torch. Small but mighty LED lights are must-haves when camping. Hands-free lighting allows you to have both hands free to set up your pitch in the dark, cook, eat, and navigate the bathrooms through crowded, dark festival grounds.
If you're not pitched near the main festival stage, lighting is usually limited, so having a head torch in your bum bag will help you find your way back to your tent after a long day of partying.
As a small and inexpensive item, a head torch provides reliable, hands-free lighting for whatever your festival experience throws at you!
9 - First Aid Kit
Packing a well-stocked first aid kit is an essential festival camping item. Music festivals are physically demanding, and large crowds and hours standing in the sun can cause unforeseen incidents.
Sunstroke, cuts, headaches, blisters, and all common festival injuries and ailments are to look out for and act accordingly.
We stock a wide range of First aid kits in-store for a variety of trips. You can also add over-the-counter medicine and hand sanitizer for the perfect emergency kit.
10 - Water bottle
It's easy to forget to drink water when you're having fun, but staying hydrated is really important when attending a music festival in the summer.
Alcohol and heat are not a great combination, so don't forget to pack a reusable water bottle when festival camping.Festivals are required to offer safe water stations across the site, so refill your water bottles to stay hydrated.
Being dehydrated can be dangerous, leading to fainting, sickness, heat stroke or disorientation. Put safety first, and drink more water!
A final note from us
As festival season kicks in across the UK, remember to pack all the essential items mentioned in this blog. A successful camping trip includes preparation and having the right items. Shop all the products mentioned in our showroom or visit our website for further details.
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