Racers, start your engines; Coachella season is finally here! As anyone who’s dabbled in Indio’s most famous music festival knows, surviving the back-to-back weekends of musical madness is basically a contact sport. There’s the desert sun, the constant need to hydrate, and not to mention THE DUST. Don’t let the people undersell you about the dust!! Is it worth it for a ride-or-die music fan to vibe at the temporary music capital of the world? You know what, hell yeah. But just because you’re chillin’ in the desert to dance to Gaga doesn’t mean you have to rough it.
Trust me, this is not the kind of concert you want to prepare for last minute. With a carefully curated packing list, I promise you can make your music festival moment iconic instead of chaotic. If you’re camping (first of all, Godspeed), you’re going to need travel-friendly creature comforts more than anyone. Plus, yes, the mems will live forever in your mind, but they will also live in photos. You’ll thank yourself later when you don’t look (or feel) like a member of the living dead.
With that in mind, your fave travel pro (yep, that’s me!) is here to recommend everything you need to pack for Coachella. Wake up, babe, it’s time to add to cart.
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Coachella Packing List 2025: Music Festival Essentials
Tower 28 Mini SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray
Step one of not hating life at a music festival: getting your face clean at the end of the day! This rescue spray is anti-bacterial, refreshing, and (as a sensitive skin girlie) not too harsh for daily use.
Glow Recipe Fruit Babies Mini Best Sellers Set
I received Glow Recipe’s travel kit as a gift years ago, and I’ve repurchased it constantly ever since. I love the gentle (delicious-smelling) full-face routine that never fails to serve the glow.
Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick
To literally no one’s surprise, Coachella weekend reports are saying the desert is hotter and drier than ever, which are the perfect conditions for chafing. Beat the heat rash with my new fave anti-chafing weapon for summer from Aquaphor with shea butter, avocado oil, all the good stuff.
Kosas DreamBeam SPF
A little goes a long way with the sunscreen/moisturizer all the TikTokers are raving about. The bronzy formula provides a nice tan for lighter skin tones but also blends well on darker skin (something I had to try myself to believe). An all-around win!
Sun Bum Original SPF Sunscreen 45 Mist
Let me say it again for the people in the back: You are going to need LOTs of sunscreen. Bring a no-cast, athletic spray formula for reapplication on the go, like this yummy option from Sun Bum.
Electrolit Electrolyte Drink Mix
The next order of business is hydration, hydration, hydration! Adding Electrolit’s electrolyte powder, made with top-tier ingredients designed to excel in the heat, will keep you extra hydrated with every refill. And yes, these powder packets are allowed on the festival grounds, so you can keep them handy on the go.
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration & Recovery Drink (12 Pack)
Assuming the festival may bring a late night or two, their electrolytes drink is also the best way to recover after partying like a rockstar so you can rally for round two.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
Introducing the only cleansing balm that has ever worked with stickiness or smudging makeup down my face. Naturally, this product can be a little pricey, but the mini size is not and is also perfect for travel.
Amika’s Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo
Your hair is also going to need some refreshing after the mosh pit! Grab the mini size of this fan fave, which is a talc-free option from Amika.
Vacation Chardonnay Lip Oil
Heads up: your lips can get burnt, too. Vacation’s scents are always drenched in unique, juicy goodness, and this Chardonnay Lip Oil is no different.
Burt’s Bees Cooling Body Wipes
Whether or not you have access to a shower (let alone a private one with hot water), you are going to get sweaty partying in the desert. These cooling wipes are safe for your entire body and have a refreshing tingle that has left me feeling squeaky clean after a long day of getting my steps in.
Lush Solid Perfume: The Bee’s Knees
Do your fellow festival-goers a favor and invest in a way to smell good after a long day outdoors. This solid roll-on from Lush is perfect since it can’t shatter in your carry-on.
Vera Bradley Plush Fleece Travel Blanket
Not to sound like a toddler, but we need to travel with blankets more!!! Even if you’re staying somewhere with bedding, you’ll be grateful you prioritized snuggles during hour three of that drive to the airport.
Ozark Trail Memory Foam Camping Pillow
Campers, don’t sleep on this full-sized camping pillow. Well, actually, do…
Anker Nano Portable Charger for iPhone
Obsessed with how convenient this cordless portable charger is. I’ve got the lightning and USB-C kiddos covered.
Loop High-Fidelity Earplugs
I never understood protective earplugs at a concert until I experienced the noise level of Coachella. Loops’ earplugs are stylish and sound-optimized, plus they just dropped a limited edition colorway for Coachella you can rock all season long.
Welly First Aid Kit
Not to be your mom or whatever, but safety comes first, y’all! And yes, I’d like to color-coordinate my bandages with my Coachella fit.
Koonie Portable Handheld Fan
A pretty self-explanatory must-have for Palm Springs heat.
Carhartt Lightweight Face Bandana
You will thank yourself a million times over when this bandana keeps you dust-free in the Coachella crowds, especially when leaving the grounds at the end of the day.
Béis The Sport Sling In Berry
Coachella guidelines allow for bags 18″ x 13″ x 8.5″ or smaller, so this Béis sling with a built-in wallet, water bottle pocket, and key leash is 10/10 for organization.
TakeToday Collapsible Water Bottle
You can bring in a reusable bottle as long it’s not metal, glass, or steel, so consider a collapsible silicone or plastic option like this highly rated choice from Amazon.
KODAK PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ45-WH 16MP Digital Camera
Gen-Z going back to the digital camera era makes me feel both ancient and heard. Save your phone battery with this HQ Kodak classic to capture the mems.
ETTIKA Women’s 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses Chains
You’re not gonna lose those expensive designer sunglasses on my watch!!
Birkenstock Women’s Boston EVA Clog
After a very long day of shuffling through the grounds, rest your toesies with these water-resistant, comfy clogs. The hardest part of this decision is which stunning colorway to choose from.
