Packing for Glastonbury?
Babes… pause that panic pile for a second.
Every year, thousands of festival-goers drag way too much stuff across Worthy Farm — sweating under rucksacks, fighting through mud with three coats and a unicorn inflatable, wishing they’d packed lighter, smarter, cooler.
So — I’m here with your ultimate “do NOT pack” list for Glastonbury 2025:
✨ The stuff that weighs you down
✨ The banned bits security will chuck
✨ The well-meaning fashion fails that won’t survive Day 1
✨ The things people NEVER tell you to leave out — until you’ve learnt the hard way
Print it. Screenshot it. Share it in your Glasto group chat.
Future You will thank you. 🌈
Bulky Clothes & Heavy Coats
Yes — British weather is chaotic. ☔🌞
Yes — you might get rain.
But trust me — that massive fur coat / trench / 5kg parka you think will be “a vibe” will become your enemy on Day 2.
☀️ If it’s sunny — you’ll roast
🌧 If it rains — it’ll be too heavy when wet
💃 If you wanna dance — you’ll ditch it
Festival pro tip:
✨ Pack a light waterproof
✨ Layer up — thermals + hoodies
✨ If it gets cold at night → steal someone’s blanket 😉
Too Many Shoes
Honestly, this is the number one regret.
Every year I hear: “WHY did I bring five pairs of shoes?”
Glastonbury is fields, mud, dust, hills — not a catwalk.
Here’s the winning formula:
👢 1 x proper wellies OR waterproof boots
👟 1 x comfy trainers / beat-up Converse / walking shoes
Leave the heels, the glitter platforms, the “cute but painful” sandals at home.
If you can’t stand in them for 10 hours straight — they’re not Glasto shoes.
Glass Bottles (BANNED!)
Simple one: no glass allowed through the gates.
Not even perfume bottles, or that nice gin bottle.
You’ll be stopped at security & have to ditch it.
→ Decant everything into plastic, aluminium or silicone bottles.
And don’t forget:
✨ No glass = lighter bag!
Fashion Items You’ll Never Actually Wear
We’ve all done it.
That “just in case” corset.
The “might wear for Shangri-La” sequin bodysuit.
The “could be iconic” floor-length gown.
But here’s reality: comfort is queen.
Danceability is priority.
Outfits must survive rain, dust, sweat, fields, and… portaloos.
Bring things that:
✔️ You can layer
✔️ You can get dirty
✔️ You can sit on the grass in
✔️ Won’t chafe after 10 hours
✨ 90s rave looks, crop tops + loose shirts, cool rain macs + boots are BIG this year.
Oversized Power Banks
Power = life at Glasto.
But don’t lug a 3kg brick of a charger that takes up half your bumbag.
Pro tip:
✅ Bring a compact high-capacity power bank
✅ Check it’s festival-approved size (some giant ones = banned)
✅ Label it! Everyone’s looks the same
Bonus: Worth booking a Power Bank swap service — saves weight.
Giant Inflatables
Yes, they look fun online.
Yes, they clog the Pyramid Stage crowd.
Security hates them.
They break fast.
And you’ll curse having to carry them back to your tent at 3AM.
Leave the unicorns at home — your shoulders will thank you.
Bring: mini flags, fun hats, LED bits instead.
Big Mirrors & Heavy Toiletries
NO ONE is doing full glam in a tent mirror after Day 1.
Save space & stress. Go low-maintenance festival beauty:
✅ Multipurpose balm
✅ Glitter stick
✅ Tinted moisturiser
✅ SPF
✅ Hair in braids/buns + dry shampoo = best friends
✨ And yes — that 12-piece contour kit can stay home.
Camping Chairs for Main Stage
Forbidden at most big stages — causes blockages, arguments.
Save them for camp.
At Pyramid / Other / West Holts: sit on the grass, a blanket, or stand & dance! 💃
Anything Sentimental or Valuable
It WILL get dusty. It MIGHT get stolen.
You WILL be sad if you lose it.
Golden rule: If you’d cry to lose it — do NOT bring it.
A Tent Too Big For You
We’ve all seen the groups dragging giant 10-person tents across 2 miles of mud…
…only to spend 3 hours pitching it wrong, then hate their lives when it collapses in the rain.
Go small & smart:
✅ A compact 1–2 person tent is perfect
✅ Easier to carry
✅ Faster to pitch
✅ Less chance of falling apart!
✔️ Pack spare socks — lots of them.
Wet socks ruin lives.
✔️ Bring earplugs for sleeping.
Glasto is loud — 24 hours a day. Sleep = survival.
✔️ Pack duct tape.
For tents, boots, costumes, LIFE.
✔️ Tiny foldable water bottle — refill on the go.
Much lighter than carrying big bottles.
✔️ A she-wee or pee funnel — seriously useful for portaloo queues.
✔️ Glow sticks or clip-on lights for your tent — helps find it at 4AM.
Here’s what’s allowed — and what to focus on:
✅ Plastic/aluminium water bottles — NO glass
✅ Small power banks — NO giant heavy ones
✅ Foldable chairs for camp only
✅ Reusable cutlery & cups
✅ Battery fairy lights
✅ Comfy shoes
✅ Lightweight jacket
✅ Tent pegs & spare guy ropes
✅ Snacks that won’t melt
❌ Glass of any kind
❌ Flares / fireworks
❌ Generators
❌ Drones
❌ Big trolleys / giant inflatables
❌ Oversized coolers
❌ Nitrous oxide (you’ll be ejected!)
✨ Lighter = better
✨ Dance-friendly outfits win
✨ Leave space for souvenirs (and cider runs!)
If you’re still stressing — here’s my Glastonbury 2025 Packing List and Best Tents for Glasto to help!
Tag me @stephilareine with your packing pics — can’t wait to see you in the fields! 🌈
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