Guides

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Pukkelpop 2027 Packing List: Camping, Power and No Campervans (19–22 August)
Pukkelpop 2027 (19–22 August, Kiewit, Hasselt): two tent campsites, no campervans, no power sockets, the €15 recycling deposit and what we pack. Read more...
Friends in dust goggles under a shade tent at a festival camp
Rocklahoma 2027 RV Camping and Packing List: No Hook-ups, Generator Limits and Storm Plans (3–5 September)
Rocklahoma 2027 (Sept 3–5, Pryor, OK): no hook-ups, 20x40 sites, the generator size cap, no metal stakes, storm rules, clear bags and what we pack. Read more...
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WE Fest 2027 RV Camping and Packing List: Hook-ups, Generators and Bag Rules (4–7 August)
WE Fest 2027 (Aug 4–7, Detroit Lakes, MN): campsites and wristbands, 30/50 amp sites, the 2 AM generator cutoff, RV length limits, bag rules and what we pack. Read more...
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Lowlands 2027 Packing List: Camping, Drinks Limit and Campervans (20–22 August)
Lowlands 2027 (20–22 August, Biddinghuizen): no power on tent camping, the 8-litre drinks rule, campervan pitch rules, A4 bags and what we pack. Read more...
Friends bundled in warm coats and goggles on a cold festival night
Snowbombing 2027 Packing List: A Ski Week Festival in Mayrhofen (5–10 April)
Snowbombing 2027 (5–10 April, Mayrhofen, Austria): official dates, coach bag limits, cashless and hire tips, insurance rules and the warm layers we pack. Read more...
Camper standing in deep mud at a festival campground, the kind of wet weekend to pack for at Rock am Ring
Rock am Ring 2027 Packing List: Camping Tickets, Power and Mud (4–6 June)
Rock am Ring 2027 (4–6 June, Nürburgring): camping tickets explained, the 25 m IP44 power cable rule, vehicle limits, the A4 bag rule and what we pack. Read more...
Camper standing in deep mud at a festival campground
Pinkpop 2027 Packing List and Camping Rules (June 18–20)
Pinkpop 2027 runs June 18, 19 and 20 at Megaland in Landgraaf, in the south of the Netherlands. If you're planning to camp, read this before you load the car,... Read more...
Camper sitting outside a green dome tent at a dusty desert festival camp
Joshua Tree Music Festival 2027 Packing List (May 13–16)
The 25th spring Joshua Tree Music Festival runs May 13 to 16, 2027, at Joshua Tree Lake Campground in the Mojave desert. It's a small, family-friendly camping festival, and the... Read more...
People in a dust storm on open desert
Glamis Dune Dust Kit: What to Pack for UTV Weekends at the Imperial Sand Dunes
The Imperial Sand Dunes, better known as Glamis, are the largest mass of sand dunes in California, running more than 40 miles along the southeast corner of the state. The... Read more...
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How to Split Festival RV Rental Costs With Your Crew
An RV is the most expensive way to camp a festival, and also the easiest one to split. Here's how we'd divide the bill so nobody feels stiffed on the... Read more...
Crowd dancing in front of the stage at a music festival
Bonnaroo Bag Policy: What You Can Bring (and What We Pack)
Bonnaroo's bag rules only apply in Centeroo and the main venue, where the music is. In the campgrounds you can bring most kinds of bags. Here's the official policy in... Read more...
Group of friends in dust goggles and masks during a dusty festival day
Coachella 2027 Dust Kit: Goggles, Gaiters and Masks for Desert Festivals
Coachella 2027 (April 9–11 and 16–18) dust kit: sealed goggles, gaiters, wraps, masks and camp cleanup for desert festivals. Read more...
People in a dust storm on open desert
Dust Gear for Desert Off-Road Events: King of the Hammers 2027 Spectator Kit
Our dust kit for desert off-road events like King of the Hammers 2027 (Jan 21 – Feb 6, Johnson Valley, CA): goggles, gaiters, masks and camp cleanup. Read more...
Rental RV set up at a festival campground
Renting an RV for a Festival? 12 Questions to Ask Before You Book
Renting an RV for a 2027 festival? The 12 questions we ask first: generator hours, mileage, tank dumping, dust and cleaning, delivery and fest rules. Read more...
RV parked at a festival campground with a camper sitting outside
Gorge Amphitheatre RV Camping 2027: Which Sites Take RVs, Hookups and Pump-Outs
RV camping at the Gorge Amphitheatre: which campgrounds take RVs, Grove 30/50 amp hookups, site sizes, pump-out and water prices, quiet hours, and what to pack. Read more...
Festival campsite after rain, the kind of wet July weekend to pack for at Rock Werchter
Rock Werchter 2027 Packing List: The Hive Camping and Campervans
Rock Werchter 2027 (1–4 July, Belgium): The Hive camping, The Hive Mobilhome rules for campervans (no generators, 500 W hook-up), and what we pack. Read more...
Jim sitting outside an RV at a festival campground, the kind of rig setup this Bass Canyon RV guide covers
Bass Canyon 2027 RV Camping: Grove Hookups, Sites and Rules at the Gorge
Bass Canyon 2027 RV camping at the Gorge (Aug 13-15): which sites take RVs, Grove 30/50 amp hookups, generator hours, pump-outs and rental drop-off. Read more...
Camper standing in deep mud at a festival campground
Wacken Open Air 2027 Packing List: Camping, Gas and Campervans
Wacken Open Air 2027 (28–31 July, Germany): camping from 25 July, the Access Pass for vans and motorhomes, gas and generator limits, and what we pack. Read more...
Camper sitting outside a green dome tent at a festival campsite
Tomorrowland 2027 Packing List: Camping at DreamVille
Tomorrowland Belgium 2027 (16–18 and 23–25 July, Boom): DreamVille's no-gas, no-camper and 30,000 mAh power bank rules, and what we pack for camping there. Read more...
RV parked at a festival campground with a camper sitting outside
UK & EU Campervan Festival Packing List 2027
Our UK and European campervan festival packing list for 2027: off-grid power (no generators at Glastonbury), water, rain, dust and sleep. Read more...
RV parked at a festival campground with a camper sitting outside
How to Dust-Proof a Rental RV for a Festival (and Protect Your Deposit)
How we dust-proof a rental RV at a festival: seal vents and doors, a dust-lock entry, sealed bins and a clean-out routine before return. Read more...
RV parked at a festival campground with a camper sitting outside
US Festival RV Packing List 2027: What We Pack for an RV Weekend
Our US festival RV packing list for 2027: power, water, dust, shade, kitchen and sleep, plus the official RV rules at Bonnaroo and EDC. Read more...
Jim sitting outside an RV at a desert festival camp
Festival Generator & Power Rules 2027: What You Can Run at Each Fest
Generator rules for 2027 festivals: Bonnaroo under 4 kW, EDC and Coachella no gas generators, Glastonbury none at all. Official sources linked. Read more...
RV parked at a festival campground with a camper sitting outside
RV-Friendly Festivals 2027: Which Fests Allow RVs (and Which Don't)
Which 2027 festivals allow RVs and campervans? Coachella bans them; Bonnaroo, EDC Las Vegas and Glastonbury have RV rules. Official sources linked. Read more...
Crowd dancing in front of the stage at a music festival
Awakenings Festival 2027 Packing List: No Party Tents, No Stoves (9–11 July)
Awakenings Festival 2027 (9–11 July, Hilvarenbeek): no own party tents or stoves, 4.5 L drinks limit, no campervan camping and what we pack. Read more...
Crowd dancing in front of the stage at a music festival
Primavera Sound 2027 Packing List: City Day Bag, Bottles and Bags (2–6 June)
Primavera Sound Barcelona 2027 (2–6 June, Parc del Fòrum): no campsite, bag limits, 50 cl capless water, cups to 40 cl and what we pack. Read more...
Friends under a shade tent at a sunny festival camp
Ozora Festival 2027 Packing List: Fire Rules, Long Camp and Heat (23 July–3 August)
Ozora 2027 (23 Jul–3 Aug, Dádpuszta): no flames in tents, pyrotechnics ban, heat kit and what we pack for nearly two weeks on site. Read more...
Crowd dancing in front of the main stage at a music festival
European Festival Guides 2027: Dates, Rules and Packing Lists
Our 2027 guides for Primavera Sound, Download, Glastonbury, Roskilde, Awakenings, Tomorrowland, Boom, Ozora, Wacken, Sziget and Creamfields, with the rule that matters most at each. Read more...
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Creamfields 2027 Packing List: Tent-Only Camping
Creamfields 2027 (26–29 August, Cheshire): tent-only campsites, no gazebos or gas canisters, and the rain-ready kit we pack. Read more...
Camper standing in deep mud at a festival campground
Download Festival 2027 Packing List and Campervan Rules
Download 2027 (9–13 June, Donington Park): gazebo and stove rules, no loose gas canisters, and the campervan site terms explained. Read more...
Crowd dancing in front of the stage at a music festival
Sziget 2027 Packing List: Camping on the Island
Sziget 2027 (10–14 August, Budapest): no gas stoves or grills, the 6 m² camping space rule, and what we pack for island camping. Read more...
Friends under a shade tent at a sunny festival camp
Boom Festival 2027 Packing List: No Gas, Shade and Dust
Boom 2027 (18–25 July, Portugal): no gas devices, even in campervans. Our list for shade, dust masks, no-cook food and campervan camping. Read more...
Camper sitting outside a green dome tent at a festival campsite
Roskilde Festival 2027 Packing List and Caravan Camping Rules
Roskilde Festival 2027 (26 June–3 July): what we pack, the 9 m² pavilion rule, no generators or solar, and Caravan Camping rules. Read more...
Camper standing in deep mud at a festival campground
Glastonbury 2027 Packing List: No Gazebos, Ready for Rain
Our Glastonbury 2027 packing list for 23–27 June: why gazebos stay at home, rain and mud kit, campervan fields and what we pack. Read more...
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Staying Healthy at a Festival: Water, Food, Sleep, Sun and Dust
Our plain, practical routine for long festival days: water and electrolytes, real food, sleep, sun and dust. Read more...
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Festival Tent Guide: How We Pick One for Camping Fests
How we pick a festival tent: dark fabric, fast pitch, wind and heat, plus the real tents we list for two people, small crews and whole camps. Read more...
Friends bundled in fur coats and goggles at a dusty festival
Winter and Indoor Festival Packing List (SoCal November Events)
What to bring to a winter or indoor festival: layers for cold walks, the bag rules, a phone plan and comfort. No camping. Read more...
Camper resting inside a dark shade tent at a desert festival
Best Earplugs and Sleep Masks for Festival Camping
Sound systems, generators and sunrise all fight your sleep. How we pick earplugs, eye masks and a darker tent for festival camping. Read more...
Jim sitting outside an RV at a desert festival camp
RV vs Tent at a Festival: Cost and Comfort Compared
How we decide between an RV and a tent for a festival: what each costs you to work out, and what each gets you. No made-up prices. Read more...
Camper sitting outside a green dome tent at a dusty desert festival camp
Keep Food Cold at a Festival: Cooler Packing That Lasts
Pre-chill, block ice, keep the cooler shaded and open it less. How we pack a cooler to last a festival weekend. Read more...
People dancing in a dust storm on open desert at a festival
Festival Shower Setup: Solar Showers and Privacy Tents
How we set up a camp shower at a festival: a solar bag, a privacy screen, drainage, and what to do where gray water rules apply. Read more...
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Summer Camp Music Festival Camping Guide
Camping at a Midwest jam-band weekend: tour-lot habits, shade, rain plans and a comfortable camp. Check the official rules first. Read more...
Camper sitting outside a green dome tent at a festival campsite
How to Stake a Tent in Hard Ground or Sand
Rebar for hard-packed ground, screw-in stakes for soft ground, and how to set guy lines so camp stays put in wind. Read more...
Camper standing in deep mud at a festival RV camp
What Not to Bring to a Festival: Check the Banned Items for Your Fest
How to find and read your festival's banned-items list before you pack, plus links to our fest-by-fest guides. Read more...
Collapsible heavy-duty utility wagon for hauling festival camp gear
Festival Wagon Guide: Which Camp Wagon Survives Dust and Mud
How we choose a camp wagon for the long haul from car to camp, what holds up in dust and mud, and which wagon rules to check first. Read more...
Friends under a shade tent at a sunny festival camp
Group Camp Planning: Who Brings What
How we split gear across a festival camp: a shared list, one owner per item, and a Fest Registry link for the gear still needed. Read more...
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Festival RV Hookups Explained: Dry Camping vs Powered Sites
Our RV hub: what dry camping means at a festival, when powered sites exist, and how to plan power, water and waste. With links to every RV guide. Read more...
Group of friends in dust goggles and masks during a dusty festival day
Festival Camping Checklist Printable (Free)
A free festival camping checklist you can print, no email required. Plus our Pack Planner to tune it to your fest and forecast. Read more...
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Best Portable Power Station for Festival Camping (Quiet Fests)
Many fests restrict or ban gas generators. How we size a battery power station and solar for a festival weekend, without guessing. Read more...
Camper sitting outside a green dome tent at a dusty desert festival camp
How to Keep Your Phone Charged and Safe at a Festival
Power banks, festival charging, theft-proof carry and a crew plan that works even when a phone dies. Read more...