Glastonbury festival checklist 2019: What to take to Glastonbury – all for under £100

Festival season is fast approaching and whether you are a first timer or a seasoned attendee, it's time to get prepared.

Of course, a sleeping bag and a tent are crucial purchases, but have you thought about additional luxuries like inflatable beds and the ever-growing necessity of portable charging banks?

These items can start racking up and, on top of the cost of the ticket, can make festivalling very pricey. So we have taken it upon ourselves to help you cut costs and stay under budget with all the essentials you need to ace the festival season for less than £100.

Use this shopping guide as a checklist to tick off what you have and what you still need to get — some of these products you will already own and in some cases the shipping cost might outweigh the purchase.

Festival checklist:

Grand total: £98.95

Flocked Airbed Double

Prepare for a marathon of festivities with an airbed that will ensure you are fully rested for the next day of festival fun. This is a double bed option but you can find an even cheaper single bed variation here.

£10 | Blacks | Buy it now *Bargain buy, was £30

Quechua Arpenaz Sleeping Bag

No matter what the British summertime will throw at you, a sleeping bag is a must-have, especially for when you are going to sleep in the early hours of the morning when temperatures really drop. This sleeping bag will help you feel cosy and warm with a full zip feature so you can transform it into a duvet.

£9.99 | Decathlon | Buy it now

Boots Aloe Vera Antibacterial Hand Gel Mini 50ml

The necessity of antibacterial gel goes without saying and this handy size ensures you can slip into your bag and carry it around the festival grounds for an instant hygienic hit when needed.

£0.75 | Boots | Buy it now

Dunlop Women's Dull PVC Wellies

Festival grounds can get seriously muddy, especially at the likes of Glastonbury where there are hundreds of thousands of people walking the same paths, so a set of wellies is a must.

This versatile Dunlop set can be easily incorporated into your look in a classic green hue and will keep your feet warm and dry even in the heaviest of rainstorms.

£10 | Blacks | Buy it now

CannyMum Gentle and Pure Bamboo Baby Wipes

The use of compost toilets on the festival grounds means that wipes are banned due to their use of plastic. Opt instead for bamboo and biodegradable options that can be dipped in water and used in the place of non-biodegradable alternatives.

£6.98 | Amazon | Buy it now

Batiste Dry Shampoo On The Go Blush

The terms 'festival fresh' may be an oxymoron, but with the help of a mini dry shampoo, you can ensure that your hair looks exactly that, while also holding your festival hair look in place.

£1.50 | Superdrug | Buy it now

Boots Pharmaceuticals Paracetamol 500mg Caplets

For the inevitable morning after, Paracetamol may come in helpful for you to jump back on the metaphorical festival horse.

£0.95 | Boots | Buy it now

Qingsun 6 Pairs Foam Earplugs

The idea of a long sleep at a festival may be a pipe dream but these in-ear plugs will block out some of that background noise so you can fully recuperate before you go again the next day. They are also helpful to protect your ears at the stages if the sound is too loud.

£0.40 | Amazon | Buy it now

EC Technology Powerbank

Without a mains supply to charge your phone, you will need to rely on power packs to keep your phone alive and ticking for those inevitable Whatsapp group ‘Where are you?’ texts and to keep your photo game strong. This option holds 3.2x charges of an iPhone X, while remaining compact and easy to transport around the festival grounds.

£14.99 | Amazon | Buy it now

Halfords 2 Person Dome Tent

Purchasing a tent can be one of the priciest parts of festivalling, but this option from Halfords is available for half the original price. It is simple to pitch and has a 100m height dome.

£15 | Halfords | Buy it now *Bargain buy, was £30

5 Pack of Waterproof Poncho

Let's face it, at a British-based festival, you never know what the weather could be. Instead of packing a raincoat that takes up a lot of space and covers the outfit that you carefully curated, don one of these waterproof ponchos in an array of colourful hues.

£4.99 | Amazon | Buy it now

Spritumn Portable Water Bottle

It is important to stay hydrated and with the abundance of water taps, it is more cost-effective and better for the planet to bring a refillable bottle with you to the festival.

£0.99 | Amazon | Buy it now

Steel Folding Camping Chair

For lounging around between your favourite artists, a folding chair is a luxury at a festival. Easy to transport, you will be able to pre drink, chat or play games with your friends in comfort with a built in cup holder.

£7.99 | Argos | Buy it now

Boots 48h Protection Sensitive Anti-perspirant Roll-on

Another item that may go without saying (but for some people bears repeating). Deodorant is the ultimate festival essential. This option from Boots will keep your smelling tip top with a gentle formula that will not irritate sensitive skin or create marks or stains.

£0.75 | Boots | Buy it now

Belvita Fruit And Multigrain Biscuits

At most festivals, the food offering is generally amazing. There is a smorgasbord of every food or cuisine in stalls throughout the grounds. That being said, with extensive queues and the elevated price tag of the aforementioned food options, you will thank yourself for bringing cereal bars with you for that emergency dose of sustenance.

£0.99 | Tesco | Buy it now

Altruist SPF 50 - high UVA protection

A good sun cream should be a no-brainer. Developed by Dr Andrew Birnie, a UK skin cancer specialist, Altruist is the best quality for value sunscreen. Boasting a broad range of UV filters and designed to be both hypoallergenic and fragrance free, these two 100ml tubes will see you through festival season minus the lobster tan.

£7.50 | Amazon | Buy it now

MSYOU Soft Eye Mask

Alongside ear plugs and an inflatable bed, an eye mask is the next logical essential in order to maximise sleep. We are loving this cute panda design but most importantly, the material is soft against your skin and will protect you from waking up at sun rise. You can’t argue with the price either.

£0.01 | Amazon | Buy it now

Masterplast MP1063A Compact First Aid Kit

This 23-piece first aid kit can be slipped into your backpack for emergencies.

£2.05 | Amazon | Buy it now

Hand Held Mini Fan Battery Operated

From mornings in your tent when the sun is beating down, to when you are in the heart of the crowd desperate for air, a handheld fan can really come in handy. This battery operated version means that you do not need to recharge it and it is a convenient size for on the go.

£1.50 | Wilko | Buy it now

Silverline 140079 12-LED Head Torch

Why waste your battery life on your phone using the torch to find things when you can invest in this head torch? The battery operated device is ideal for nighttime when you just can’t seem to locate your possessions.

£0.36 | Amazon | Buy it now

SdoubxM Portable Air Inflatable Pillow

It can never hurt to pack an inflatable pillow and you are bound to thank us for suggesting it, especially if you opt out of bringing an airbed. For a very low cost, this pillow can be folded to a compact size and is available in blue, grey and burgundy.

£0.14 | Amazon | Buy it now

Blends & Multigrain Glitters

No festival look is complete without a glitter galore. But pay particular attention to whether the glitter that you are purchasing is biodegradable as 61 festivals and counting have banned the use of non-biodegradable alternatives. Glitterlution offer an array of colours and designs and most importantly, are biodegradable.

£2.99 | Glitterlution | Buy it now