Once you're there, head to the Hare Krishna tent where the free food flows all weekend. Who really cares if you’re wearing the same pants for 3 days? If you’re driving, fill your (car) boots and take some sort of trolley, if you can. Unless you’re on a budget, then pack your bag with snacks and forget the clothes. Anything other than that you can buy at the festival. Food - Breakfast bars are your friend, as are Pringles.You’re there for 5 days and there’s only so much you can carry. So, be prepared for all weather but choose wisely. You may have spent £75 on a pair of flash wellies but if it’s 30 degrees you’ll a) be very uncomfortable and b) look like a prick. Wellies are cumbersome and should only be worn when necessary. If there’s no rain in Pilton the week before the forecast, and nothing major forecast for the first 3 days, you can PROBABLY leave the wellies at home (unless it’s going to be biblical over the weekend). Ignore the weather until the last possible point, i.e., when you’re packin - As we know, UK weather can be unpredictable and inaccurate, so there’s no point in packing 10 pairs of trainer socks if it’s going to chucking it down all weekend.Make a list - Get the basics down (wellies, booze, tent) down first, then as things enter your head (‘I must take fake moustache,’) pop them on the list as soon as you can.Here’s what you should be doing over the next fortnight: What To Pack So take a deep breath and lets dive into the Gigwise Beginners Guide To Glastonbury.įirstly, pre-festival preparation (or Stresstival) is imperative. Gigwise has been covering Glasto since 2004 so we're seasoned! We've got our packing down to a fine craft and have the best tips in our back pocket. Staring down the barrel of a 5-day long sensory overload, trying to figure out what you actually need or should know amongst all the noise of advice and tips is hard. If you're a first timer heading to the farm, you're probably pretty stressed right now. So, it’s June and to a certain section of society that means one thing: Glastonbury Festival Of Contemporary Performing Arts is nearly here. The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of my advice has no basis other than my own meandering experience.’ If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. ‘Ladies and gentlemen of the class of ’23: Wear Sunscreen.
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