Money
At a festival you need cash, because at the food and beer stands you usually can't pay with a card. You should stow this in a belt bag or a chest pouch, so that you do not lose the money and it is safely stowed in the crowd. The wallet is best left at home except for the important papers (see below).
- Cash
- Chest pouch / fanny pack / belt pouch
For hiding money & documents - EC card
- Credit card
- Blocking numbers (emergency phone numbers of the bank)
Personal hygiene
At a festival, you usually don't need much. You should pack the most necessary things like toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel toilet paper and contraceptives.
General
- Toiletry bag
- Towel / washcloth
- Sun cream
- After-sun cream
- Shower gel / Soap
- Perfume
- Deo
- Care creams for face, hands & body
- Lip balm
- Handkerchiefs
- Toilet paper
Hair
- Shampoo
- Hairbrush / comb
- Hair gel / hairspray
- Hair elastics & Co.
Teeth
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
Make-up and feminine hygiene
- Make-up
- Powder
- Lipstick, eye shadow, mascara, rouge
- Brush
- Make-up remover / make-up removing wipes / cotton pads
- Feminine hygiene
Tampons / pads / panty liners - Contraception
Condoms / Pill
Clothing
For a festival that lasts two to four days, you don't need a lot of clothes. In addition, the usually small tent does not offer much space for large suitcases or travel bags. Clothes should be comfortable and when choosing clothes, keep in mind that they can get dirty and wet and maybe better not to take the newest or the bright white sweater.
Underwear
- Socks
- Underpants
- Undershirts
- (Sports) Bras
Everyday clothes
- T-shirts
- (hooded) sweaters / sweatshirts
- Fleece sweater
- Tops
- Belts
- Long pants / jeans
- Shorts / Shorts
- Rain pants
- Skirts
- Dresses
- Tights
- Thin jacket / Going out jacket / Softshell jacket
- Wind & rain jacket / Hardshell jacket
- Vest
- Pajamas / sleepwear / nightgown
Headgear
- Cap
- Hat
- Headband
Shoes
- Sneakers / casual shoes
- Sturdy, well-worn shoes / walking shoes / hiking boots
- Rubber boots
Other
- Rain poncho
- Gloves
First Aid Kit & Medication
You don't need a big first-aid kit at a festival. However, a few things can be very practical at a festival.
- First aid kit
- Disinfectant
for wounds, for the hands and for objects (e.g. Sagrotan) - Personal medication
possibly certificate for abroad - Medication for pain and fever
e.g. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Paracetamol - Mosquito repellent
e.g. Autan - Ointment for insect bites
e.g. Fenistil gel, Soventol - Plaster and blister plaster
- Tweezers
Papers & documents
- Identity card or passport
- Pay attention to the validity date!
- (International) driver's license
- Vehicle registration
- Train ticket
- Possibly Bahncard
- Festival ticket
- Timetable
- Health insurance card
Glasses & Contact Lenses
- Sunglasses
- (Reading) Glasses
- Spectacle case
- Glasses cleaner / cleaning cloth
- Contact lenses
- Contact lens case
- Contact lens cleaner
Sleeping
Above all, earplugs should definitely end up in your luggage. They are not only practical for sleeping when the music is still loud or the tent neighbors are still enjoying the evening, but also protect against too loud music on the festival grounds.
- Pillow
- Earplugs / Oropax
- Sleeping bag
- Air mattress
- Sleeping mask
Catering, Food & Drink
Although there are many food stalls and food trucks on the festival grounds, your own food should not be missing - after all, the festival grounds are not open all the time and the food there is very expensive. For the morning, some bread and cold cuts and jam or muesli should be packed. Of course, canned food should not be missing - the main meal of all festival lovers.
- At the festival often canned food
- Provisions for the trip
- Drinking bottle
- Emergency snack
e.g. chocolate bar - Chewing gum
- Water
- Alcohol
- Food (canned)
- Coffee
- Salt & Pepper
- Bread
- Cold cuts (sausage/cheese)
- Jam
- Muesli
- Milk
Basic camping equipment
Equipment such as tent, camping stove and kitchen utensils are indispensable. For those who are content to sit on the ground and cook and eat, just take a picnic blanket spread out in front of the tent. A little more comfort promises camping chairs and camping table.
- Tent
- Camping stove
- Cooler box
- Pot
- Cooking utensils (spatula etc.)
- Cutlery
- Crockery
- Mug/Cups
- Can opener
- Bottle opener
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Dishwashing liquid
- Sponge and dishcloth
- Tea towel
- Washing-up bowl
- Grill
Disposable grill or accessories such as grill lighter, charcoal, etc.
- Garbage bags
- Flashlight
- Picnic blanket
- Camping chairs
- Camping table
Technology & Electronics
- Cell phone / Smartphone with charging cable
- Cell phone cover
- Powerbank
Suitcases, Backpacks & Bags
The way from the parking lot to the campground is often long. A suitcase or large travel bag is therefore impractical. Wheels usually don't make it easier, as the terrain is uneven and sometimes muddy. Better suited is a small travel bag that you can carry with one hand or hang around your shoulders. Even better is a backpack: then your hands are free for other luggage like sleeping bag, cooler or a crate of beer. It might be a good idea to take a backpack with you to the festival area. So rain jacket or a thicker sweater for the evening or when it gets chilly in between find the way to the festival site. The cell phone should be protected with a waterproof cover, so that it is not only protected from rain, but also from beer showers.
- Backpack for luggage
- Backpack/ gym bag/ bag for the festival area
- Rain cover for backpack
- Protective cover for electronics
- Fanny pack
- Neck pouch
Other
- Games
- Lighter
- Pocket knife (not in hand luggage when flying!)
- Mouthguard / FFP2 mask