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While I’ve been to music festivals like Coachella and Leeds in the past, nothing could have prepared me for the amazingness this event had to offer. Glastonbury basically has several mini-worlds within one festival.
There are endless things to do even if you’re not watching music. Keep reading to find out a few of my Glastonbury essentials that saved my life!
10 Things That Saved My Life At Glastonbury
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As a Glasto-newbie this year 6 days of camping, drinking, dancing, and thoroughly enjoying life definitely pushed my body to the limits.
So here are a few tips to help make your experience way more comfortable:
Wellies
Because you should hope for sun but expect rain. Even if it’s a short rain spurt the fields get instantly muddy and stay that way for days.
Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand and Face Wipes
Antibacterial wipes
Because getting filthy isn’t a maybe it’s a fact
Use packing cubes to keep your clothes and festival essentials organized in your bag!
The North Face Venture 2 Jacket
Waterproof jacket
Again expect rain and mud. Waterproof fabrics won’t allow mud to soak through your body.
Take a look at the most popular waterproof jackets for travel!
Charles River Apparel Pacific Poncho
Rain poncho
Because standing in a rain storm requires as much protection as possible to withstand the cold for the duration of the day.
Use a capsule wardrobe to pack light but create many outfits.
Super Opaque Control-Top Tight
Microfiber Tights
Because they are the perfect item to layer on as the day cools down (plus also don’t absorb mud)
Cute Backpack
Easy to carry all the necessary items to get you through your day
These are 12 gorgeously designed cute backpacks for travel!
Premixed cocktail drinks in a can
Because they’re easy to carry and always ready on the go
Two Pieces Bathing Suit High Neck Swimsuit Bikini
Bikini
Because showers aren’t readily available so a bathing suit allows you to bathe anytime anywhere
Sunglasses
A must at any festival sun or no sun.
Burt’s Bees Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm
Chapstick
Whether dehydration or the weather chapped or dry lips aren’t any fun
What are your festival or Glastonbury essentials? Share in the comments!
For more Europe packing tips, please read:
- 10-Step Packing Guide for Europe
- 10-Step Packing Guide for Paris
- 10-Step Packing Guide for Italy
- Glastonbury Checklist: 9 Music Festival Essentials I Wish I Would’ve Packed
Suggested travel resources:
- Lonely Planet Europe on a shoestring
- Lonely Planet England (Country Guide)
- Travel Shoes for Europe
- The Best Carry-on Suitcases for Europe
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