Groups sharing meals
A 24 × 330ml case gives a group individual cans to share, but its 7.92 litres of drink must fit alongside food and camping kit. Plan chilled-food storage separately from where you pack the cans.
Who is buying for camp?
Campers choosing by sugar content
Regular Coca-Cola Original Taste and zero-sugar variants are different choices for a festival stay. Coca-Cola GB lists 10.6g sugars per 100ml for Original Taste; Pepsi UK lists 0g per 330ml for Pepsi Max, and Joybuy lists 0g per 330ml for Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.
Campers avoiding caffeine
The exact variant matters more than a zero-sugar label. Pepsi UK lists caffeine in standard Pepsi Max but identifies Pepsi Max Caffeine-Free as a separate, caffeine-free option.
What should you check before choosing?
Start with the number of cans you can use and carry, then compare the exact variant’s sugar and caffeine information. Allow separate space for food that needs chilling and for empty cans on the journey home.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Count drinkers and days. Compare 24 × 330ml, or 7.92 litres, with an 8 × 330ml pack, or 2.64 litres; Tesco Groceries lists both pack sizes for selected colas. | We’re sharing drinks across a group, so 24 cans could work if we can carry the case. For one or two of us, I’d rather make room for food and kit than bring surplus cans. |
| Sugar | Read sugars per 100ml or per can on the exact product. Coca-Cola GB lists 10.6g sugars per 100ml for Original Taste; Pepsi UK lists 0g per 330ml for Pepsi Max. | I want to know whether the case contains regular or zero-sugar cola before buying enough for the whole stay. |
| Caffeine | Check the variant name and ingredients, not just its sugar claim. Pepsi UK distinguishes caffeinated Pepsi Max from Pepsi Max Caffeine-Free; its product pages also identify a source of phenylalanine in both variants. | Someone in our group wants to avoid caffeine, so I need a specifically caffeine-free can. If the phenylalanine statement matters to them, I’ll check the exact label too. |
| Food and empties | Plan chilled-food storage independently of the drinks. The Food Standards Agency advises storing high-risk food below 5°C and warns that a cool box may not keep it chilled for an extended trip. Recycle Now says to empty and rinse drink cans; check which recycling facilities the festival provides. | I don’t want cans taking the space needed for chilled food, and I need a way to keep the empties until I can dispose of them properly. |
What can catch you out?
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Picking a 24-pack without planning the walk to camp
Twenty-four 330ml cans hold 7.92 litres before the packaging is counted. That is useful for sharing but adds bulk to luggage already carrying food and camping equipment.
Estimate how many cans the group will use, then choose the pack size you can transport and store at the campsite.
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Reading “zero sugar” as “caffeine-free”
Pepsi UK lists caffeine in standard Pepsi Max; Pepsi Max Caffeine-Free is a separate variant. Both product pages also state that the drinks contain a source of phenylalanine.
Check the full variant name and ingredients panel for the person who will drink it.
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Filling the food cool box with cans
The Food Standards Agency advises keeping high-risk food below 5°C and cautions that a cool box is unlikely to keep food chilled over an extended trip. Chilling drinks must not displace the space needed for that food.
Plan suitable food storage first and pack unopened cans separately where practical.
Relevant brand and retailer references
Coca-Cola
Original Taste and Zero Sugar give groups a regular-versus-zero-sugar choice in 24 × 330ml cans.
- Coca-Cola GB lists 10.6g sugars per 100ml for Original Taste; Joybuy lists 0g sugars per 330ml for its Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 24-pack.
- Zero Sugar should not be assumed caffeine-free; check the exact can’s ingredients.
Pepsi
Pepsi Max and Pepsi Max Caffeine-Free are distinct zero-sugar choices; Tesco Groceries lists 24 × 330ml formats for both.
- Pepsi UK lists 0g sugars per 330ml for Pepsi Max and identifies its Caffeine-Free variant separately.
- Standard Pepsi Max contains caffeine. Pepsi UK says both variants contain a source of phenylalanine.
Tesco
Tesco Groceries provides a reference for comparing smaller 8 × 330ml packs with 24-can cases, including listed Pepsi Max and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar formats.
- An 8-can format gives a smaller group fewer cans to carry than a 24-can case.
- Check the exact drink and pack count rather than assuming every variant comes in both sizes.
RC Cola
Amazon UK search results listed an RC Cola 12-pack of 12 fl oz cans, a different format from the 330ml packs discussed here.
- Compare the can volume and pack count directly before treating it as an alternative to a 24 × 330ml case.
Joybuy 24-can cola options
These 24 × 330ml cases suit groups considering caffeine-free, other zero-sugar or regular cola for camp. Check how the case will fit into your luggage before choosing a variant.
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Pepsi Max Caffeine Free 24 × 330ml
For a group seeking both zero-sugar and caffeine-free cola in individual cans. Pepsi UK identifies this variant as zero sugar and caffeine-free; its product information also states that it contains a source of phenylalanine. Allow room to carry 24 cans.
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Pepsi Max 24 × 330ml
A zero-sugar case for a group that does not require caffeine-free cola. Pepsi UK lists 0g sugars per 330ml and includes caffeine in standard Pepsi Max; it also states that the drink contains a source of phenylalanine. The 24 cans hold 7.92 litres in total.
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Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 24 × 330ml
A Coca-Cola-branded zero-sugar option for sharing. Joybuy lists 0g sugars per 330ml for this 24-can pack. It is not a caffeine-free variant, so check the label if caffeine or the phenylalanine statement matters to someone in the group.
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Pepsi Max Cherry 24 × 330ml
A cherry-flavoured Pepsi Max variant in a 24-can case for sharing. Check the exact can’s sugar, caffeine and sweetener declarations against your group’s requirements rather than applying another Pepsi Max variant’s label information to it.
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Coca-Cola Original Taste 24 × 330ml
A regular-cola case for a group that specifically wants Original Taste rather than a zero-sugar variant. Coca-Cola GB lists 10.6g sugars per 100ml and caffeine flavouring for Original Taste. The 24 cans hold 7.92 litres before packaging.
Festival cola questions
Should I take an 8-can or 24-can cola pack?
Choose by the number of people drinking it, the length of the stay and what you can carry. A 24 × 330ml case holds 7.92 litres and can serve a group; an 8-can pack is a smaller load for one or two campers. Tesco Groceries lists both formats for selected colas.
Does zero-sugar cola contain caffeine?
It can. Pepsi UK lists caffeine in standard Pepsi Max, while Pepsi Max Caffeine-Free is a separately named zero-sugar variant. Check the exact can if avoiding caffeine is important.
Should cola cans take space in the food cool box?
Plan safe storage for chilled food first. The Food Standards Agency advises keeping high-risk food below 5°C and warns that a cool box may not keep it chilled for an extended trip; that food guidance does not impose the same storage requirement on unopened cola cans.
What should I do with empty cans at a festival?
Check the event’s waste instructions and keep the cans until you can use an appropriate collection point. Recycle Now says drink cans should be empty and rinsed, and notes that some out-of-home recycling points accept them.
Will a listed multipack be available when I order?
Check the exact pack’s stock and delivery coverage when you are ready to order. A product listing alone does not establish whether it can be delivered to your location for your festival dates.