Festival essentials: 15 handy tips on tents, make-up, footwear and more... 

Old-style wet wipes are now a no-go, and a powerbank is your best buddy. Our festival veterans use their experiences in the trenches (sometimes literally) to offer some practical advice 

You don't want to fill your bag, but a few practical preparations can enhance your festival weekend. 

1. Tent practice: If it’s a new tent, try putting it up in the garden before you go so you know exactly how it’s done. This will save all sorts of hassle and time at a festival when you’ve much better things to be doing. And do put it up properly at the event, complete with flysheet – you’ll be glad when that sunny Friday afternoon has been replaced by a Saturday night deluge. (Des O’Driscoll)

It's worth it to put a bit of effort into putting up your tent. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)