Introduction
So you have bagged yourself tickets to Glastonbury! Now it’s time to start thinking of what to bring! There are thousands of Glastonbury packing lists out there but a lot of them drive me mad with how ridiculous they are. This year will be my 10th consecutive Glastonbury experience so I really have experienced all the highs and lows you can think of. With this is mind, I thought I would compile a Glastonbury packing list that actually has stuff you will need!
Just A Quick Disclaimer…..I Am Not Writing This Post To Make A Quick Buck
I am not writing this in the hopes you will click on links and I will earn myself some money. I am going to be really honest and let you know that I will earn pennies at most from the links I share with you.
I want to write this post because as stated above, over the years I have seen some really crazy lists of what to bring and I have ended up wasting lots of money taking stuff I didn’t need. It also meant that I had over packed and was stressing over how I was going to carry it all.
Packing for Glastonbury can be super overwhelming, what with the unpredictable weather and not having much room to take everything you would like, so in true Glastonbury style, I felt it was time to share some of the tips I have picked up over the years and make a Glastonbury packing list to help ease the anxiety.
Glastonbury Festival is like spending the weekend with one HUGE family and there is kind of an unwritten rule that you look after each other and treat everyone kindly. I thought I would start this way of thinking early and help out any panicked packers 🙂 so here we have it
P.S Anything highlighted in blue is a link you can click on to view/buy the product. I have scrolled through Amazon trying to find the best value for money for each. 🙂
So here is your essential Glastonbury packing list:
Things You May Need To Buy Before You Go
- Tent (obviously!)
- A Large Backpack
- Inflatable Mattress
- Foot Pump
- Spare Tent Pegs
- Sleeping Bag (Make sure its not too thin, I have made that mistake before! )
- Camping Chair
- Trolley (Please don’t bring one if you’re traveling by coach, it may take up too much room and get refused. – side note, these trolleys are perfect for crates of beer!)
- Battery Powered Camp Light
- Water Container
- Wellies!!!! ( NEVER forget your wellies, even if a heat wave is predicted!)
- Ear Plugs (essential!)
- Eye Mask (Also essential!)
- Rain Coat (Also, also essential!)
- Sun Cream (we can pray!)
- Rehydration Sachets (trust me, this will come in handy in the morning after a heavy night)
- Toilet Roll
- Biodegradable Baby Wipes
- Soap
- A Travel Bucket
- Knee High/Wellie Socks
- Plasters
- A Plastic Water Bottle
- Toiletries (toothpaste, deodorant, hair stuff…the usual. I buy the travel ones as they are just easier to pack)
- Sunglasses
- Biodegradable Glitter For The Ladies
- A Travel Towel
- Sheewee For The Long Drops
- Hay Fever Tablets
- Barroca
- Paracetamol
- Portable Phone Charger
- Small Mirror
- A Small Hairspray
Things You Probably Already Have
- 5 x T-Shirts Or Tops
- 3 x Shorts
- 3 x Leggings For The Ladies
- 3 x Jumpers
- 3 x Trousers
- 2 x Dresses/Skirts
- An Old Very Comfy Pair Of Trainers/Walking Boots
- Flip Flops For Around The Campsite If We Are Lucky And It Stays Warm
- Phone Charger Lead
- Hairbrush
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Moisturiser
- Pyjamas
- Hairbands
- Accessories (Jewellery, Watch…All That Jazz But Don’t Go Over Board.)
- 6 x Thick Socks (Nothing Worse Than Cold Wet Feet!)
- A Hat
- Any Medication You May Need
- 5 x Underwear
- ALCOHOL!! – No Glass Bottles
- Cigarettes Or Vape If That’s Your Thing
- TICKETS!!
- Bikini/Swimming Costume/Shorts
- Tisues
- 2 x Bin Bags
This Glastonbury packing list is not a list that you have to follow and stick to, obviously everyone is going to have things they want/need to take, BUT this is just to give you an idea of the basics and if nothing else, you should have at least what is on this list (maybe minus the glitter and the sheewee).
REMEMBER – ALWAYS CLEAN UP WHEN YOU LEAVE AND TAKE ALL YOUR BELONGINGS! Don’t be that guy!
LOVE THE FARM, LEAVE NO TRACE. Oh, and don’t pee on the land either 🙂
I hope this helps and if I have forgotten anything on my Glastonbury packing list, please feel free to comment below
HAVE THE BEST TIME AT GLASTONBURY! I know you will 😉
Emma x
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