From a solar shower to nasal sprays: festival veterans on the things they can’t live without

We asked seasoned festival-goers who’ve ‘been there, done that’ to tell us the secret of how to prep without the schlep

A summer of festivals lies ahead of us, and while hitting a muddy field with a tent, a pair of wellies and a sense of optimism is all about living in the moment, it’s a brave soul who doesn’t attempt at least a modicum of pre-planning.

As anyone who’s ever attended a weekend festival will know, there’s a knack to deciding what to take (and what to leave behind), dressing to impress while travelling light, and keeping your spirits intact in all weathers.