# The ultimate music festival essentials checklist

> Heading to a music festival? Don’t forget the essentials! From ear plugs to toilet paper, this checklist ensures you’re ready to party all weekend long.

**Tags:** lists, productivity
**Date:** 2024-04-25T00:00:22.000Z

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Packing for a music festival is a delicate balance: bring enough gear so you aren't miserable, but keep it light enough that you aren't hauling a mountain of stuff from the campsite.

Here is a quick, no-nonsense checklist of what actually matters.

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### Important

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  <CheckboxItem>Festival ticket</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Festival ticket (digital copy)</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Directions to venue (or GPS)</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Cash, Debit Card</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>I.D / Passport</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Drivers License</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Ice box / Cooler box</CheckboxItem>
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### Food and Drink

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  <CheckboxItem>Ice / Ice packs</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Trail Mix</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Sports Drink / Pedialyte</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Nutritional Shake</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Protein Powder</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>5L Water Bottle</CheckboxItem>
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### Clothing

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  <CheckboxItem>Sunglasses</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Backup Sunglasses</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Sweat absorbing shirt</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Trail running shoes</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Head scarf</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Socks</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Hoodie</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Cap / Hat</CheckboxItem>
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### Extras / Nice to haves

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  <CheckboxItem>Lighter</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Hearing protection / Ear plugs</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Eye mask</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Dust mask / Face mask</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Battery-Operated Mist Fan</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Water flask</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Wearable hydration pack</CheckboxItem>
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### Personal Care

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  <CheckboxItem>Sunscreen</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Lip balm</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Insect repellent</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>General Med-kit</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Topical analgesic throat spray</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Zinc tablets (for muscle support)</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Magnesium (for bone strength and muscle support)</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>B12 Vitamin (for energy)</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Toilet paper</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Wet wipes</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Toothbrush and toothpaste</CheckboxItem>
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### Camping

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  <CheckboxItem>Tent</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Hammer</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Cable Ties / Pegs</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Sleeping Bag</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Blankets</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Mattress</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Airpump</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Pillow</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Refuse Bags</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Battery-run LED lamp</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Camping chairs</CheckboxItem>
  <CheckboxItem>Lock for tent</CheckboxItem>
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