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Glastonbury - what to wear and take

26 replies

OrangeSunset · 12/06/2017 21:35

V excited to be going to Glasto in a few weeks. Haven't been for about 10 years so expecting it's changed quite a lot.

Normally live in jeans however would like branch out a bit.

Any what do I need to take that I might. Or have thought of, now I'm a sensible 40-something!

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Judydreamsofhorses · 12/06/2017 21:47

I read this blog post which I thought was quite useful. (Not going, I just remember reading it at the time and thinking it was helpful.)

www.essbeevee.co.uk/2015/06/the-ultimate-glastonbury-packing-list.html

Am well jealous - have fun!

OrangeSunset · 12/06/2017 21:53

That is ruddy marvellous, thank you!

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daisygirlmac · 12/06/2017 22:00

Take things that dry easily - tights, leggings, floaty dresses and layer up. Take a proper waterproof, do not be tempted by stylish macs they will not help you if when it pisses it down all weekend. Do wellies with a pair of short socks and a pair of knee socks to stop welly rub. I normally take a backpack to festivals then I can load it with sun cream, extra layers and my waterproof (my waterproof is the ugliest, most hideous thing known to man according to my sisters. However, I can sit on it if ground is damp, wear it over me and my bag and it still comes down to my knees and it is really lightweight so rolls to about the size of a beer can. It has done 10 festivals now!)

daisygirlmac · 12/06/2017 22:00

Oh and don't forget your wet wipes Wink

OrangeSunset · 12/06/2017 22:16

Right, I need to buy some dresses. I've got some shorts which will do but liking the dresses idea. Am 5'8, size 10-12. Sturdy calves so best off with knee length or above. And a cardy or two to cover up

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PovertyJetset · 12/06/2017 22:21

Kneew socks that sit above your wellies so you don't get wellie rub. Tights to layer on or leggings.

A proper waterproof wax hat is FAR superior to a hood if it's pissing down.

Consider how you will pee, and dress accordingly.

Face glitter, cool sunnies, manicure and nice tops all made me feel put together despite the mud. And there will be mud!

daisygirlmac · 12/06/2017 22:21

Oh you're my height but thinner Grin

I've got some lovely vintage tea dresses from eBay this summer. I also like Oasis but it's quite spendy and I'm not sure I'd wear a £50 dress to a festival.

OrangeSunset · 12/06/2017 22:31

Oh crap, I don't have much time to sort this out. Can i just wear runners leggings and hoodies? That is more my natural territory!

I have a fabulous waterproof but I love it dearly and would be gutted if it got fag burns etc. Will have to find a cheap new one.

Waxed hat a genius idea

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PovertyJetset · 12/06/2017 22:34

Honestly you can wear and do what the Jeff you like at Glastonbury. It's heaven on earth and a million miles away from real life! Wear what makes you feel amazing and have the BEST. TIME. EVER.

PovertyJetset · 12/06/2017 22:35

Yes like that.

Try asos for a stra fedora? Or have a mad dash in a big primark. You'll get loads of shit in there for your dolla.

TryingNotToWaddle · 12/06/2017 22:36

Not specific to Glastonbury but my festival essentials are:

-Waterproof raincoat (proper waterproof not water resistant)
-Cap to keep rain and hood off face
-dark sunglasses
-floaty dresses
-warm fleece/jumper
-over the knee socks
-chunky boots (I prefer these to wellies)
-small cross body bag for valuables
-ziplock bag to keep phone if it rains

-baby wipes
-loads of small packs of tissues
-Antibacterial hand gel
-chewing gum
-sunscreen

-tent
-sleeping bag
-something bright and weird to hang on tent so you can find it again

-a chilled outlook Grin

daisygirlmac · 12/06/2017 22:36

This is what mine is, only a bit shorter

www.totalworkwear.co.uk/portwest-coats-jackets/classic-adult-rain-coat-s438-.html

If you can bear the hideousness Grin

OrangeSunset · 12/06/2017 22:38

Yes will be taking my faithful Timberlands - much comfort than wellies.

Primark is a great idea, will give it a go.

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OrangeSunset · 12/06/2017 22:39

That looks very, er, practical daisy

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TryingNotToWaddle · 12/06/2017 22:41

Oh I forgot to say the reason I wear dresses and socks instead of trousers is because of portaloos, so awkward...

daisygirlmac · 12/06/2017 22:52

It's incredibly practical Grin

Anyway yes, primark and yes, dark glasses for your hangover. And if you're camping just go all out and take something amazing to sleep on, we have a king size extra deep air bed and it's fabulous. Take the best ear plugs money can buy as well.

PovertyJetset · 14/06/2017 22:45

Forgot to add-
Valium if you can get your hands on it or Nytol for sleeping at least one night well!
Berocca

IJustLostTheGame · 15/06/2017 13:55

Raid an army surplus store.
DH's ex army poncho has been through ten Glastos and is still going strong. It's also great because it covers his rucksack and keeps it dry.
They also have great shirts.
Waterproof trousers, if it's a washout nothing will dry in the tent. And being wet and cold isn't fun.
Baby wipes
Bog roll
Washing up bowl. You can wash up, wash and wash hair in it too.
Empty Lenor bottle for midnight wees, gross but useful. Just pour it away in the loos in the morning.
A she wee. The loos at dance world are GRIM by friday night.
A big hippy hoodie jumper. They are warm. It gets cold at night.
Over the knee socks. You can roll them up or down depending on the heat.
Comfy shoes. Mine are ex army desert boots. Wear them in first.
A hat with a brim. DH has a fishing barbour style hat. He did put LEDs on it to make it 'festival'. His poncho hood fits over it too and he doesn't get rain in his eyes. I'm jealous.
A linen over shirt. If it's hot there is no shade and you will burn.
A camel back rucksack. You're supposed to fill it with water but we filled ours with gin.
Grin
A blanket. Mine has been doing glastonbury since 1998. It's falling apart but I luffs it. I sit on it, wrap myself up in it, sleep on it.....

IJustLostTheGame · 15/06/2017 13:55

And YES to berocca, it works a treat especially when combined with irn bru

mrsmildred · 15/06/2017 14:15

Timberlands will be as useful as a chocolate teapot if the rain has been really heavy, the mud will go over the top of them. If the ground is really churned up and muddy it will be inches deep and doesn't go away, it just turns stickier and harder to walk through as it dries.

But, you'll probably have a fair idea if you keep an eye on the weather report closer to the time. Just have wellies in reserve, is all.

OrangeSunset · 18/06/2017 11:27

It's looking HOT HOT HOT so concerns are now not mud but burning. That can all change in a few days.

Found a foldable fedora in a market, so that sorted. Annoying DH has bought the same one.

Wellies and waxed hat en route. Have decided shorts will be less annoying that dresses.

What do people wear on feet when it's uber-hot? I remember walking miles when we used to go. Now I can barely believe my luck at going so will be walking even further to to check out all 4 corners...

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bingohandjob · 18/06/2017 12:29

I love Glastonbury. I've managed to trim my packing to the following after fifteen years of festival going:

Cut off jeans, 2 pairs saw me through last year's deluge - pockets are dead handy, you can tart up your look with your top
Couple of pairs of tights to wear under cut offs if it's chilly/muddy. So much easier to dry off and smaller to pack
Army surplus poncho - easier than a jacket, water rolls off, you can put your bag under it. Roll up and shove in rucksack if under cover and use as something to sit on, easier to negotiate the loos.
Hat with brim - better than a hood and can be used in rain or sun (I've got a waterproof lightweight Fjallraven one)
Wellies, even if it looks dry, do not go without them - loos flood etc. Better they sit in your tent than you don't have them
Knee high socks if wearing wellies without tights helps prevent wellyrub
Battered old comfy trainers if dry
Couple of fab tops - depends how many days you're going, I went for 5, took 3, bought a t-shirt there, didn't care about wearing same one twice
Comfy, warm hoodie - clear skies can mean a real chill. I took a thin but super warm merino one which sat in my daypack most of the day
I took a merino buff and beanie for this reason - even when boiling in day, was glad of it at night
My non-negotiable - extra bra and clean knickers for each day: I don't mind wearing muddy/dusty outer layer as long as I've got clean knickers
Festival essential: I took a completely over the top vintage rose gold sequin jacket/cape thing which I threw over everything and it made me feel instantly fab and ready to dance - was £7 on eBay so I didn't mind trashing it (I didn't, as it happened!)
Couple pairs warm, non cotton socks (cotton rubs when damp from mud or sweaty heat!)
Sunglasses
Bare minimum/maximum impact make-up: black eyeliner, full on lippy, glitteryshit - use up the ends of your make up bag or buy eg Rimmel
Wetwipes - I take smaller handy packs
Hand gel
Travel dry shampoo
Don't take loo roll, take tissue packets and stuff one in jeans pocket at all times- less likely to drop/get damp. Home Bargains do cheap big multipacks
Headache stuff
Diarrhoea stuff
One of those tiny concentrated bottle of squash things to add to water when you're dehydrated and don't fancy just warm water
Empty fabric conditioner bottle for early morning tent wees - wider bottle neck, empty in loo later on (don't pull a face, you will not want to trudge 100 yards for a wee at 3am just after you've got into your sleeping bag. Trust me, thank me later)
Couple of eg Trek protein bars for emergency energy/breakfast when you've over done it in the sun)
Headtorch - so much easier than carrying one
Roll of black bags - sit on, emergency poncho, emergency bag up your stuff if tent leaks, So good for so many things
Don't take anything you're not happy to drop in mud, down longdrop, have stolen or lose.
If you can be arsed, a camping chair makes SO.MUCH.DIFFERENCE to a comfy, chilled festival experience - we usually pick two for fifteen quid ones up on the way at the services
Wine in a box
Decant your nice booze into plastic bottles, buy chilled mixer there
Hip flask
Platypus water bottle
Little day pack - to chuck essentials and booze in, if damp/rainy, put your stuff in black bag first to line/keep dry

Leave a dry & clean clothing set in your car boot with clean shoes to change into before driving home with wetwipes, tissues, bottle of water and snacks in case of long wait in car park.

God,I love festivals.

bingohandjob · 18/06/2017 12:31

Oh - and ear plugs and a sleep mask/blind thing....makes so much difference when trying to sleep amongst trumpeting, snoring fellow festival goers!

Dailystuck71 · 18/06/2017 14:53

I can't offer advice on camping other than I heard that there is an app that you download when you arrive so it can pinpoint your tent. It will then guide you back at night!