Don't let the weather dampen your Leeds Festival with these Decathlon waterproof essentials (aff)
With thunderstorms and rain forecasted for Bramham Park, these five Decathlon essentials will keep your gear dry, your festival weekend on track, and take advantage of their tent buyback deal
It has felt like a heatwave for most of the summer holidays, but naturally—the moment an event like Leeds Festival becomes imminent, so too does the sudden shift in the weather forecast.
According to BBC Weather, intermittent showers and potential thunderstorms are on the cards for Bramham Park this week. While conditions aren't looking like a full-scale mudbath of old, those sudden downpours are more than enough to put a dampener (pun intended) on proceedings.
There is little worse than the soggy trek back to the campsite, only to realise the last dry t-shirt in your rucksack has somehow soaked through too.
Luckily, Decathlon is on hand to help with a range of outdoor gear to ensure your Leeds Festival weekend doesn't get completely rained off.
On top of keeping festivalgoers dry, the retailer has gone a step further this year to tackle post-festival campsite waste through its No Tent Left Behind initiative.
If you buy any Quechua-brand tent from Decathlon, you can return it to a store in good condition by September 6, 2026.
In return, Decathlon Members will receive 100% of the purchase value back as a digital gift card, or up to 50% as a direct bank transfer refund—giving tents a second life through their refurbished resale programme rather than leaving them in landfill.
So, what top picks caught our attention to keep your tech, clothes, and kit dry during this week's action at Bramham Park?
Five waterproof items from Decathlon in the event of a waterlogged Leeds Festival
LOKSAK Opsak Waterproof Electronics Pouches 4-Pack (£10.99)
A ruined smartphone or waterlogged portable battery can instantly derail a weekend camping trip or festival stay.
Certified waterproof down to 60 metres, this four-pouch multipack features a single zip compartment made from a multi-layer medical-grade polymer film that creates an airtight seal against rain, mud, and accidental drink spills. The four varying sizes shield everything from a main phone and power bank to tablets, passports, and paper tickets.
Because the clear material is touchscreen compatible, you can text, check set times, and shoot photos without ever exposing your device to the elements.
Decathlon Waterproof Pocket Floating XL - Navy (£10.99)
Losing a phone to a deep mud puddle or a rainy crowd surge is every festivalgoer's worst nightmare.
IPX8 certified to withstand submersion up to 1.5 metres for 60 minutes, this floating pouch ensures that even if you drop your device, it stays right at the surface for quick retrieval.
Equipped with an adjustable neck strap, simple double-clip closure, and a touch-sensitive casing, it keeps your phone completely accessible for photos and messages while protecting it from the elements.
Quechua Waterproof Groundsheet 3 x 4 Metres (£17.99)
Camping on ground that turns soggy over a long weekend is a quick way to end up with a damp sleeping bag and soaked gear.
Measuring a generous 3 x 4 metres, this heavy-duty polyethylene groundsheet acts as a vital barrier between your tent floor and waterlogged grass, while built-in metal eyelets make it simple to peg down.
Beyond pitching under your tent to stop moisture seep, it can double as an emergency porch cover or a dry communal tarp outside to keep chairs and bags out of the mud between acts.
Nikwax TX.Direct Wash-In Waterproofing Solution 500ml (£9.99)
Before heading out into potential downpours, giving older rain jackets or waterproof trousers a quick treatment restores their original durable water repellency (DWR) coating.
It ensures water beads off your outerwear during heavy rain rather than soaking through the fabric, all without compromising breathability.
Note: Because 500ml liquid bottles are unlikely to pass security checks at the arena or campsite gates, this is strictly one to apply at home before packing your kit.
Regatta Waterproof Dual-Layer Socks (£28.00)
There is genuinely nothing better than a bone-dry pair of socks when the ground turns to sludge.
These dual-layer socks combine a waterproof inner membrane with a durable, protective outer layer to keep your feet completely dry and warm even if your boots give out.
Currently discounted by 30%, they are a small investment for a massive upgrade in comfort while trekking between stages.