As a first-timer to Glastonbury Festival, there are some things I took that I didn’t need and others I wish I’d packed. Here’s a complete list of items you may need or that are nice to have, but of course, use your own discretion. Items in bold are my recommended necessities.
There is a co-op shop, market stalls selling all manner of clothing and accessories as well as camping stores across the festival site.
Don’t forget!
- ID
- Bank Cards – consider using Monzo, Revolut, or Chase
- Cash
- Ticket
- Car Park TicketÂ
Luggage
- Trolley
- Travel Backpack
- Day Bag / Rucksack
- Dry Bags
Camping
- Tent
- Sleeping Bag
- Blanket
- Pillow
- Camping Bed or Air Bed
- Air Bed Pump
- Camping Chairs
- Bin Bags
- Duct Tape
- Tent Flag (to help identify your tent)
- Tent Pegs
- Mallet
- Outdoor Games
- Hanging Tent Lights
- Plastic bags for muddy shoes
- Torch
- Foil Blanket (recommended as a layer between the floor and an air bed)
- Collapsible Bowl
- Portable Shower
- Shower Tent
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Large Water Bag/Bottle (to keep in tent)
- Picnic Blanket
- Bells (to sound when someone enters the tent)
- Stove
Accessories
- Outfit bags
- Silicone Heel Pads (perfect for docs)
- Cap
- Beanie Hat – with LED light
- Hot Pockets
- Sleep Mask
- Ear Plugs
- Towel
- Noise Reducing Ear Plugs
- S Hook
Clothing and Footwear
- Outfit bags
- Period pants
- Underwear and socks
- Warm pajamas
- Waterproof jacket or poncho
- Waterproof trousers (as an extra)
- Wellies
- Welly Socks (if you need them)
- Walking shoes and/or trainers
- Fluffy Socks (for the evening)
- Hoodie (for the mornings and evenings)
- Thermal layers (if you get cold easily)
- Swimsuit (for washing or showering)
Electricals
- Torch
- Batteries
- Portable Chargers
- Charging Cables
- Digital Camera and Film
Toiletries
- Mirror (non-glass)
- Hand Sanitiser
- Toilet Rolls
- Sun Cream
- After Sun
- Shower Gel or Soap
- Wet Wipes
- Sanitary towels or tampons
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Deodorant
- Body Spray
- Condoms
- Flannel
- Razor
- She Wee
- Contact Lenses
- Eye Drops
- Glasses
- Glasses Wipes
- Nail Brush
- Glitter
Hair
- Dry Shampoo
- Brush
- Hair Elastics
- Hair Grips
- Hair Bands
- Shampoo
- Hair Spray
- No Heat Hair Curlers
Face
- Sheet Face Masks
- Face Wash, Cleansing Balm, or Wipes
- Moisturiser
- Primer
- Setting Spray
- Other makeup
First Aid
- Plasters
- Compeed
- Rehydration Sachets
- Berocca
- Immodium
- Paracetamol
- Ibuprofen
- Antihistamine
- Hayfever Medicine
- Period Delay or Contraception
Food and Drink
- Bottled Water
- Crisps
- Cereal Bars
- Other non-perishable snacks
- Alcohol Box / Cans
- Soft Drinks
What to take during the day
- Portable Charger
- Charging Cable
- Camera (digital or reusable, as an alternative to your phone)
- Sun Cream
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Dry Bag
- Alcohol
- Snacks
- Toilet Roll
- Hand Sanitiser
- Noise Reducing Ear Plugs (if required)
- Poncho / Waterproof
- Cards and Cash
- Jacket
- She Wee (if you’re using one)
