Whether you are a festival newbie or a seasoned festival-goer, you won't want to forget these essentials for a fantastic festival experience!
1. Portable Charger -
Investing in a good portable charger will mean you won't have to deal with the heartbreak when your phone dies. It's useful to keep your phone charged just in case you are prone to losing your friends or you need to get a perfect Insta pic.
2. Dry Shampoo -
If you don't want to brave the festival showers, dry shampoo will be your best friend throughout your festival experience!
3. Toilet Roll -
It's always better to be prepared when it comes to festival toilets, bringing your own rolls with you means you won't have to rely on the portaloos being stocked up.
4. Sun Cream -
Festival weather can be unpredictable, but just in case the weather is nice enough for a bit of sunshine, you will definitely want to pack some sun cream in your bag.
5. Bin Bags -
One thing that many people forget to pack when going to a festival is bin bags, they can be extremely useful! They're perfect if your clothes or shoes get muddy, or if you have a lot of rubbish around your tent and campsite, it's always better to keep your campsite tidy.
6. Hand Sanitiser -
This is an absolute essential, especially if you are braving the main arena toilets. It's also useful as there can be huge queues to the sinks!
7. Battery Powered Lights/Torch -
Having some battery-powered lights hung up in your tent is a good idea, as it's difficult enough to find your things in an overcrowded tent without it being dark! It's also a good idea to bring a torch, either a battery-powered or wind up one, just in case you need to find your way to the portaloos in the middle of the night.
8. Mirror -
A compact mirror is a useful thing to take with you, it's useful when doing your makeup looks in your tent or perfecting your glitter! Just make sure to check the individual festival regulations, as many have restrictions on glass and mirrors.
9. Reusable Water Bottle -
Taking a refillable water bottle with you will help you save money on bottles of drink as most festivals will have water stations where you can fill up your bottle. It's also good to stay hydrated after a heavy night or when the weather is hot!
10. Camping Chair -
You may think twice about taking your trusty camping chair with you, as they can be a pain to carry in and out of the festival, but trust me it's worth it! It's always good to have somewhere to sit other than your tent, it's also good to put them all together with your friends and have a bit more of a communal space when you are camping.