9 camping essentials that'll make your festival experience much more enjoyable

Hopefully, your festival weekend won't be ruined by a downpour, but just in case of stormy weather, packing an easy to store poncho is a pretty good idea. This item by Solognac folds into its own pocket making it lovely and compact, and it'll cover your legs down to your Wellie tops and protect your arms from rain... or a beer shower.

We hope you'll never need to use this, but having a small first-aid kit in your festival backpack is never a bad idea. This kit by Reliance features bandages, waterproof plasters, cleaning wipes, a large HSE dressing, a pair of vinyl gloves and a first aid guide. Everything comes in a handy moisture-proof package too and doesn't take up to much space.

The Gaia Eco Tent from the team at Eurohike has been created from approx 52 recycled plastic bottles making it unique. It'll sleep three people and has upper ventilation to let air circulate. It's easy to set up thanks to its three-pole design, so ideal if you and your friends are in a rush to get to the main stage when you first arrive at the festival site.

When it comes to storing food and drink, this insulated 15 litre shoulder bag from Maxesla is just the ticket for festival fun. It has two separate compartments and you'll be able to store up to 26 cans - perfect to quench those thirsts after rocking out with your favourite band. It's easy to carry thanks to the shoulder straps too.

For some music after the headliner has left the stage, the Anker Soundcore 3 does the job beautifully. You get 24-hours of playback from a full charge, with the audio pumped out thanks to dual drivers while the bass is powered by Anker's BassUp tech. It also has an IPX7 rating meaning it's waterproof - so perfect for outdoor music.

Our phones are with us wherever we go, but for it to survive a full festival weekend of taking photos and videos, you're going to need an external phone charger. This unit from INIU will fast-charge your mobile when you need it most. It's slim and easy to store - and it also comes in a variety of colours. Definitely one for your festival checklist.

There are many excellent sets of earplugs on sale, but the Louder team are particular fans of the Loop Experience which will give you protection through that raucous headline set. They have a great design and offer 18dB of protection. We also recommend the Loop Quiet earplugs which will quieten the campsite crowd and set you up for a good night's sleep.

Making your way back to your tent once the evening's entertainment comes to an end can sometimes be a challenge. This pack of two battery powered Eveready LED pocket torches will light your way thanks to their powerful performance. They carry an IPX4 rating so they'll deal with a bit of rain - and you can change the size of the beam too.

Many festivals have water points dotted around the site to help you stay hydrated. Rather than carry an empty plastic cup, grab this 1 litre bottle from Navtue. They come in a range of colours, have a pop-up straw and a carry cord which can be looped through your belt if needed. They also have hydration time markings on the side.