What to pack, what to leave, and how to survive Glasto like a pro

Essentials

• Tent, sleeping bag, mat or airbed, pillow
• Wellies, waterproof coat, poncho, warm layers
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
• Reusable water bottle – over 800 refill points across the site
• ID, ticket, cash/card, portable phone charger

Toiletries

• Toothbrush, deodorant, sun cream, any meds
• Wet wipes, toilet paper, hand sanitiser
• Earplugs and an eye mask

Food and drink

• Bring snacks for camp – protein bars, fruit, nuts
• No glass – decant drinks into plastic
• All tap water on site is drinkable

What NOT to bring

• Glass bottles (strictly banned)
• Flares/fireworks/drones
• Disposable vapes (environmental ban in place)
• Nitrous oxide (also banned)
• Generators or sound systems

Festival hacks

• Mark your tent – with something visible from afar (like an expletive-laden flag)
• Get a torch or headlamp for late-night, traumatising toilet trips
• Bring a small day bag to carry essentials between stages
• Don’t forget blister plasters, painkillers, and your hangover cure of choice

Bonus tips

• Know your nearby water station, toilets, and food options to drastically reduce the chances of embarrasment
• Don’t litter – use the bin bags handed out at the gate and be a decent human being
• Say hello to your neighbours; it’s a shared experience (but don’t overdo it)

Stay hydrated, pace yourself, and let the madness of Glasto wash over you. You’re going to remember this forever.

Featured image by Liam Bailey

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