Campers sharing food with a small group
Separate bottles can be divided between people and meals. Tesco and Sainsbury’s list own-label sparkling-water packs of 12 x 500ml; consider how you will carry the full pack to camp.
Who is this for?
Campers serving sparkling water with meals
Plain sparkling water avoids adding a fruit flavour to the drink served with food. Highland Spring lists individual and sharing sizes, while S.Pellegrino lists PET bottle formats; check the packaging of the exact pack you choose.
Shoppers considering glass-bottled water
Sainsbury’s identifies glass packaging for its listed Perrier and Maison Perrier 4 x 330ml products. Check the named festival’s rules for the campsite and arena before choosing either pack.
What should you check?
Decide where the water will be used, then check the portion size, container and event rules for the exact product.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Amount to carry | Check the pack’s total volume and number of bottles. Look up the event’s drinking-water and refill arrangements before deciding what to bring. | I’m planning drinks for several campsite meals, but I also need to get everything from transport to my pitch. |
| Container rules | Check the material of the exact bottle or can and the named festival’s current rules. Read campsite and arena requirements separately if the event distinguishes them. | I don’t want to pack drinks in a container that cannot enter the area where I’ll use them. |
| Portion size | Compare individual 500ml bottles with 1L or 1.5L sharing bottles. Consider whether bottles will stay at camp or be carried around the site. | Separate portions suit our group when we split up; a larger bottle makes more sense for a drink shared with a meal at camp. |
| Plain or flavoured | Check the exact product name and ingredient label. For flavoured water, read its sugar, sweetener and nutrition information rather than assuming it matches plain water. | I’d choose plain sparkling water with different campsite foods, or a flavoured product when that flavour is what I want. |
Packing mistakes to avoid
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Assuming glass is allowed everywhere
Sainsbury’s identifies its listed Perrier and Maison Perrier packs as glass-bottled. A rule for one festival or one part of a site does not establish permission at another.
Read the named event’s current prohibited-items information for both campsite and arena before packing the exact container.
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Counting bottles without checking their size
A pack of individual 500ml bottles and a pack of larger sharing bottles divide water differently between people, even when both are described as multipacks.
Compare total volume, bottle size and the number of portions that will be useful at your campsite.
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Treating flavoured and plain water as the same drink
Flavoured products can have different ingredients and nutrition information from plain sparkling water.
Read the exact label for flavourings, sugar and sweeteners, especially if you want an unflavoured drink with meals.
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Packing only large bottles for use away from camp
Highland Spring lists both 500ml bottles and larger sparkling-water formats. A shared bottle is less convenient when people need separate drinks around the site.
Choose sizes according to where the bottles will be used, and consider the load you can carry to camp.
Brand and retailer options
These listed ranges offer different portion sizes and packaging choices; check the exact product and festival rules rather than treating a brand name as container approval.
Tesco
Tesco lists an own-label British sparkling natural mineral water pack of 12 x 500ml.
- Individual bottles can be divided between people at camp.
- Confirm the exact pack’s container material against the festival’s rules.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s lists a British sparkling spring water pack of 12 x 500ml.
- The pack provides separate 500ml portions for campsite meals.
- Check the packaging of the product you intend to take.
Highland Spring
Highland Spring lists sparkling water in 500ml and 1.5L bottles and a 6 x 1L pack.
- The listed sizes cover individual portions and sharing at camp.
- Check the container of the chosen pack and whether you can carry it comfortably.
San Pellegrino
Sanpellegrino UK identifies S.Pellegrino sparkling natural mineral water in 50cl and 1L PET bottles.
- The identified PET formats give shoppers a way to consider this water without selecting a glass bottle.
- Check the packaging of the exact product and the event’s container rules.
Perrier
Sainsbury’s identifies a Perrier sparkling natural mineral water pack of 4 x 330ml as glass-bottled.
- The listed pack contains individual 330ml bottles.
- Take this glass format only if the named festival permits it in the area where you will use it.
M&S
M&S lists plain and flavoured sparkling-water options, including 500ml products.
- Shoppers can distinguish plain water from flavoured choices when selecting a drink for food.
- Check the exact product and your local Foodhall selection before planning the campsite shop.
Joybuy sparkling-water options
These options include individual portions for campsite meals and a larger Highland Spring pack for sharing. Check the exact container against your festival’s rules before choosing one.
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Cano Water Sparkling Resealable 12 x 500ml
Twelve separate 500ml portions can be divided between people at camp. The product name identifies a resealable format; check whether the exact container is accepted in the festival areas you plan to visit.
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Highland Spring Sparkling Spring Water 8 x 500ml
Eight 500ml bottles offer separate portions for campsite meals or use away from camp. Confirm the bottle material and the named festival’s container rules before packing.
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San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water 6 x 0.5L
Six 0.5L bottles provide individual portions of sparkling natural mineral water for campsite meals. Check this pack’s bottle material rather than assuming it matches another S.Pellegrino format, then consult the festival’s rules.
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Buxton Sparkling 8 x 500ml
Eight 500ml bottles offer portions that can be divided between campers. Check the exact bottle material and the festival’s campsite and arena rules before choosing this pack.
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Highland Spring Sparkling Spring Water 6 x 1L
Six 1L bottles suit sparkling water shared at campsite meals more readily than separate drinks carried around the site. Check the event’s rules for the exact container and plan how you will carry the pack to camp.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take glass-bottled sparkling water to a festival campsite?
Check the named festival’s current campsite rules before taking glass. Rules can distinguish between campsites and arenas; Download Festival’s guidance about glass bottles of alcohol does not establish a rule for every festival or every soft drink.
When does a 500ml multipack make sense?
A 500ml multipack suits a campsite group that wants separate portions for people or meals. Tesco and Sainsbury’s list 12 x 500ml own-label packs, while Highland Spring lists 500ml sparkling water; consider the full pack’s carrying load as well as the individual bottle size.
Should I choose 1L or 1.5L bottles instead?
Choose a larger bottle when it will stay at camp and be shared with a meal; smaller bottles are easier to divide into individual portions. Highland Spring lists 1.5L bottles and a 6 x 1L pack, while Sanpellegrino UK identifies a 1L S.Pellegrino PET format.
What should I check about drinking water at the event?
Check the festival’s attendee information for drinking-water and refill arrangements before deciding what to carry. UK Health Security Agency hot-weather guidance for mass gatherings says organisers should provide adequate drinking water throughout an event, but it does not identify the facilities at your particular festival.
How should I store sparkling water at camp?
Follow the storage directions on the exact bottle. Joybuy’s Highland Spring 6 x 1L product information says to keep it away from direct sunlight and refrigerate it after opening; M&S gives similar sunlight and after-opening refrigeration instructions for its Collection sparkling natural mineral water.