Even festival veterans should have a yearly packing list to make sure that no essential item is left behind. With each passing year Glastonbury seems to offer more amenities than ever before, meaning many items once considered essential are merely nice-to-haves, or can be easily picked up at the festival itself. At its core however, Glasto is still a week spent camping in a remote field, and there are plenty of things you’ll be thankful for taking along with you. Here’s my list of 25 essentials for your rucksack.

If it’s your first trip to the festival it can be easy to fall victim of common newcomer mistakes, which could cost you your enjoyment of the weekend. Even if you’ve attended other mainstream music festivals previously – Glasto is a whole different beast. Here’s five of the biggest mistakes that many (including myself) have made in the past, and how to avoid them.