Camping / Festival Hacks!!

[Jne___]

Thought it would be a good idea for everyone to give some of their campong / festival hacks inone place, as have seen some good ideas on here, such as s hooks for your bag in the loos, and an impressive egg carry case from go outdoors! Been looking online for some more ideas but most of what I have found is better suited to real camping in mountains etc. so please share! 

[cb4747]

21 minutes ago, Jne___ said:

Thought it would be a good idea for everyone to give some of their campong / festival hacks inone place, as have seen some good ideas on here, such as s hooks for your bag in the loos, and an impressive egg carry case from go outdoors! Been looking online for some more ideas but most of what I have found is better suited to real camping in mountains etc. so please share! 

Is it your first time at the festival? 

[mike86]

2 minutes ago, princess4747 said:

Is it your first time at the festival? 

Who pissed on your cornflakes? 

[Jne___]

6 minutes ago, princess4747 said:

Is it your first time at the festival? 

not at all! just thought that it could be nice to collect together everyones learned hacks etc!

[p.pete]

-Use the lockups

-Leave no trace

-Keeping booze under your tent can keep it coolish

-Don't camp too close to the toilets

-Avoid camping too close to the bottom of a hill

-Be nice to neighbors, say hello on arrival

-Claiming space: don't tape off areas; if you're going to use a gazebo probably a good idea to camp less central

Edited April 26, 2016 by p.pete

[p.pete]

-Don't piss in anyone's cornflakes...

[cb4747]

5 minutes ago, MikeJ86 said:

Who pissed on your cornflakes? 

Excuse me? I was asking a genuine question. Why are people on the internet so quick to assume. 

[croiz]

1 minute ago, princess4747 said:

Why are people on the internet so quick to assume

Why are you assuming I'm assuming???!??!?!????!??!???????11112

(your dog looks ace btw.... I'm assuming he/she's ace)

Edited April 26, 2016 by croiz
The dog looks ace

[calcium_kid]

Last year I took these Andrex on the go Toilet Tissue, saved some room in my rucksack and day pack, or you could just stuff them in your pocket if you needed a quick toilet break at night.

[cb4747]

30 minutes ago, Jne___ said:

Thought it would be a good idea for everyone to give some of their campong / festival hacks inone place, as have seen some good ideas on here, such as s hooks for your bag in the loos, and an impressive egg carry case from go outdoors! Been looking online for some more ideas but most of what I have found is better suited to real camping in mountains etc. so please share! 

My fav tip is to change your lockscreen on your phone to something that says 'if found please call -alternate number- refund' or something. Just incase! 
Don't camp too close to main paths
Camp towards the edge of the field so when it's dark you have less risk of falling onto someones tent.
 

[stixmcvix]

Put excess cash in lock ups, then at bedtime what you have leftover put in a sock, wear the socks, go to sleep in a sleeping bag. Wake up to find you still have your money. Celebrate with a growler. 

[cb4747]

2 minutes ago, croiz said:

Why are you assuming I'm assuming???!??!?!????!??!???????11112

(your dog looks ace btw.... I'm assuming he/she's ace)

Because it's the internet! Things must be assumed! 
He is pretty ace, I'm just sharing my pasta with him. He comes to work with me. 

[croiz]

I took a padlock for the tent the first ever festival I went to..... got put right very quickly on that one. As previously stated.... lockups good, padlocks bad.

[The Nal]

All these assumptions. 

You know what they say about assumptions? To assume, makes you....... a c**t.

[gaxsa]

Do as much as you can, enjoy yourself thoroughly it goes by so quick 

[cb4747]

Oh another good tip - invest in a nice water bottle with straw (one that keeps drinks cool, a proper camping one) make yourself a nice strong drink at the tent for when you're out and about to save money, ask for ice at bars to keep your drink cool. 

[StePotts]

5 minutes ago, calcium_kid said:

Last year I took these Andrex on the go Toilet Tissue, saved some room in my rucksack and day pack, or you could just stuff them in your pocket if you needed a quick toilet break at night.

I was half expecting that to be just a plastic bag, for 'late night (in-tent) toilet breaks'

Edited April 26, 2016 by StePotts

[The Nal]

Whats wrong with the bogroll on site?

Bring as little as possible to the festival. You can get everything you need there. Aside from a good tent and walking boots.

Some people walking in look like they're going for a month long hike up the Himalayas.

Edited April 26, 2016 by The Nal

[p.pete]

3 minutes ago, The Nal said:

All these assumptions. 

You know what they say about assumptions? To assume, makes you....... a c**t.

You've got that arseways...

[calcium_kid]

1 minute ago, StePotts said:

I was half expecting that to be just a plastic bag, for 'ate night (in-tent) toilet breaks'

I suppose that counts as a hack too! 

[TomViolence]

Hacks?!

[cb4747]

 

Just now, TomViolence said:

Hacks?!

Tips* 

[StePotts]

3 minutes ago, calcium_kid said:

I suppose that counts as a hack too! 

i guess the real hack is knowing what to do with it when you've finished!

[TomViolence]

2 minutes ago, princess4747 said:

 

Tips* 

I learn something new on here all the time

[p.pete]

13 minutes ago, TomViolence said:

Hacks?!

http://www.lifehack.org/