Heading to a festival this year? Planning your outfit is the fun part — after that it's all about who's bringing what, who's buying what, and what you absolutely have to pack yourself. And even though you tell yourself you won't forget anything this time, you'll still show up without a charger, a rain jacket, or cash.
Whether you're going to a festival that half the country attends or you prefer a smaller gig with a group of friends, what's in your bag will decide how much you enjoy the weekend. So let's pack it right — use our checklist and leave nothing behind.
1. A Phone That Lasts Until the End
You can't function at any event without your phone, and especially not at a festival. You're constantly texting your friends, taking photos, filming, checking the lineup, or finding your way back to the tent. All of that drains the battery hard.
That's why it's worth packing a power bank. How many mAh does a power bank need for a festival? If you're heading to a multi-day festival without regular access to a plug, go for a capacity of around 20,000 mAh like the LAMAX 20,000 mAh Fast Charge. Smaller models around 10,000 mAh will do the job for a one-day event or a weekend where you can charge up in the evening.
2. Weather Doesn't Ask
You know the forecast is more of a rough suggestion than a guarantee and yet a sudden downpour always catches you off guard. At outdoor events, it's smart to plan for everything. Even when they're promising a sunny weekend...
If you're looking for waterproof earbuds or a waterproof speaker for a festival, pay attention to water and dust resistance ratings. Nothing's worse than discovering after the first rain that one earbud stopped working or that your speaker can barely play at low volume. LAMAX SteelDots3 ANC earbuds or the LAMAX Sounder2 Play speaker with IP67 rating can handle an unexpected storm just fine.
It's also worth throwing in a simple zip-lock bag. It takes up no space and can save your phone, cables, and other small stuff when the weather has other plans... Same goes for meteorologists. 😊
3. Some Moments Are Worth Keeping
You know the feeling. You film a million videos that feel absolutely essential in the moment, but you never watch them again. First, they get buried among all your other memories on your phone. Second, they're not good enough quality to actually sit down and watch.
But if you're the type who loves creating your own festival memories, an action camera might be the smarter choice like the LAMAX W10.2 or LAMAX X9.2. It handles rain, dust, and movement in a crowd, and you don't have to hold your phone in your hand the whole time.
4. Things You'll Be Glad You Brought
There's a bunch of things that look like overkill when you're packing and then turn out to be the ones that save your whole weekend.
- spare charging cable
- headlamp for late-night walks back to the tent
- earplugs for sleeping
- small first aid kit
- rain jacket
- and maybe even a smartwatch
Smartwatches are a total gamechanger at festivals. You don't have to pull your phone out of your pocket for every notification you can see the time, your step count, and important messages from friends right on your wrist. And the battery on LAMAX Flow AMOLED Black or LAMAX BFit Call usually lasts several days without charging.
5. Don't Forget to Actually Enjoy the Festival
As our teachers used to say: "Pack a good mood in your bag."
What do we mean? Technology is a great companion, it just shouldn't overshadow what actually matters. When you get home, you won't remember how many percent of battery you had left in the evening or how good the speaker sounded at the campsite. You'll remember the moments that made you laugh and the music that gave you chills.
Last-Minute Festival Checklist
Before you head out, make sure you haven't left any of these behind:
✔ phone ✔ power bank ✔ charging cable ✔ earbuds / headphones ✔ rain jacket ✔ water bottle ✔ ID and ticket ✔ cash ✔ headlamp ✔ earplugs ✔ tent and sleeping bag ✔ good mood (of course)
FAQ
How many mAh does a power bank need for a festival?
For a multi-day festival without access to a power outlet, go for at least 20,000 mAh. For a one-day event or a weekend where you can charge up in the evening, 10,000 mAh is enough.
What IP rating should waterproof earbuds or a speaker have for a festival?
Ideally at least IP65, better IP67 — that level of protection handles rain and campsite dust without any issues.
Do I really need an action camera for a festival, or is my phone enough?
It depends on what you want from your photos and videos. Your phone handles everyday shots just fine, but an action camera gives you better stabilisation, resistance to rain and dust, and you don't have to hold it in your hand the whole time.
