4 Day Festival Trip Packing List

Get festival-ready with the ultimate 4-day music and camping event packing list. Includes travel essentials, camping gear, festival outfits, food, hygiene, tech, and a printable checklist—plus a kid-friendly section.

🌟 Essential Gear for Nonstop Vibes and Stress-Free Camping

🚜 Travel & Tickets

  • Festival ticket or wristband (digital & physical)
  • ID and payment cards
  • Parking or shuttle pass
  • Phone with festival app/downloaded map

🏠 Camping Gear (if camping)

  • Tent with stakes and rainfly
  • Sleeping bag and pad
  • Travel pillow or inflatable pillow
  • Camping chair or stool
  • Shade canopy or tarp

✨ Glamping Extras

  • Memory foam topper or plush sleeping mat
  • Decorative lights or solar lanterns
  • Mini fan or heater (battery/solar-powered)
  • Compact vanity mirror & organizer
  • Cozy blanket and throw pillows

👗 Festival Outfits

  • 4 complete day-to-night outfits
  • 1 lightweight jacket or hoodie
  • Comfortable sandals or boots
  • Sunglasses and sun hat
  • Rain poncho or waterproof layer

🍽️ Food & Drink

  • Reusable water bottle or hydration pack
  • Energy bars or snacks
  • Cooler with ice packs (if allowed)
  • Electrolyte drink tablets or powder
  • Lightweight reusable utensils and cup

🛋️ Toiletries & Hygiene

  • Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
  • Travel toothbrush & paste
  • Dry shampoo or no-rinse soap
  • Deodorant & feminine hygiene products
  • Toilet paper and plastic bags

🪜 Health & Safety

  • First-aid kit (bandages, painkillers, etc.)
  • Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
  • Earplugs and eye mask
  • Prescribed medications
  • ID bracelet or emergency card

🎧 Tech & Fun Extras

  • Portable phone charger or power bank
  • String lights or lantern
  • Waterproof pouch or dry bag
  • Disposable or instant camera
  • Glitter, face gems, or costume gear

👪 Optional: Packing for Kids/Teens

  • Ear defenders or noise-canceling headphones
  • Child ID tag or temporary tattoo
  • Snacks, juice boxes, and kid-friendly meals
  • Lightweight stroller or wagon
  • Games, toys, glow sticks, and books

👶 Kid-Friendly Festival Packing

  • Child-sized headphones or ear defenders
  • ID wristband or temporary contact tattoo
  • Small backpack with snacks, toys, and wipes
  • Change of clothes for each day
  • Blanket, pillow, or stuffed animal
  • Sunhat and sunscreen for kids
  • Child-safe insect repellent
  • Collapsible stroller or child carrier
  • Kid-friendly first-aid items (band-aids, fever meds)
  • Favorite book, toy, or quiet entertainment

🏜️ Region-Specific Prep

  • Desert: Cooling towel, breathable layers, extra hydration tabs
  • Forest: Insect repellent, tarp ground cover, extra socks
  • Coastal: Windbreaker, waterproof bags, anti-chafing balm
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