bexj Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Friends are off to a festival next weekend, aged mid 40s but first time festival goers. I,'m giving them some advice but with kind of 30 years of festivals under my belt im struggling not to go overkill on the detail! What advice did you get as a festival first timer that was brilliant? They arent into drugs or dressing up but are all experienced campers... Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashedonmud Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 34 minutes ago, bexj said: They arent into drugs or dressing up but are all experienced campers... Lake District ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Look after your feet, cos daaaaaammm you'll be using em fresh socks are like a beautiful pedicure always take wellies (jeez, I seem like a foot fetishist) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashedonmud Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 1 minute ago, balti-pie said: (jeez, I seem like a foot fetishist) Think it's only a fettish if you still want to suck toes after day three. All good before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watergirl Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Plastic bags, toilet paper, Wellingtons, earplugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 They should get into drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeble Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Lenor bottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePlacidCasual Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) If your right handed put your wristband on your left wrist Edited July 18, 2017 by ThePlacidCasual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexj Posted July 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, ThePlacidCasual said: If your right handed put your wristband on your left wrist Run out of up votes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Headtorch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubenz Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Pillows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
___S_o_m_a__ Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 1 hour ago, ThePlacidCasual said: If your right handed put your wristband on your left wrist TPC - Up to the elbow with every wipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 1 hour ago, ThePlacidCasual said: ... What's going on here then eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 They should get into dressing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guypjfreak Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Just enjoy the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Talk to as many different people as possible ... young and older Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 11 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: They should get into dressing up. Not my favourite tune in The Cure's oeuvre, but it's alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 I know that I'm persona non grata, but, as is my way, bollocks to that - here's what they should get in to (see below). They should get along just fine with their 'camping' skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfuhruhurr Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 Go with the flow - and enjoy the crowd. Someone acting an arse, love it don't judge it - it'll make for a way better festival. Don't be part of the crowd crust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostypaw Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) Seconded on the Lenor bottle and the earplugs. ps. also don't sweat bringing campsite cooking stuff past morning coffee/tea and some easy brekkie snacks - festival food is part of the fun (assuming it's not a trash commercial fest) Edited July 19, 2017 by frostypaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 Fold up camping chairs (puts on tin hat). I know that opinion is powerfully divided on this subject but ...... During the day when there may not be a lot of music on it's great to bimble around a site, perhaps grab a bite to eat and sit, chill and watch the world go by. If it's wet then sitting on the ground might not be so easy but you don't have a problem with a camping chair. So, used responsibly, a camping chair can be a great help. What you don't do is go down to the front before a band comes on and plonk a camping chair in front of everyone else. If you want to watch a band from a camping chair, place it near the back of the crowd and, as always, check with the people behind you that you're not blocking their view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfuhruhurr Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 Camp without guy ropes if possible, or if absolutely necessary, make them short and close to the tent. People will trip over them throughout the night. If they are not in a dedicated quiet camp, then expect neighbours to be enjoying themselves throughout the night - embrace the mayhem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.M.V Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 16 minutes ago, hfuhruhurr said: Camp without guy ropes if possible, or if absolutely necessary, make them short and close to the tent. People will trip over them throughout the night. If they are not in a dedicated quiet camp, then expect neighbours to be enjoying themselves throughout the night - embrace the mayhem. And most definitely do not tie them to others or fences. I proper face planted getting caught on laser thin black guy ropes one night. Knew they were there just couldn't see them. Which probably backs up the head torch advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblestripe Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 Those packets of moist toilet wipes Disposable waterproof ponchos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.M.V Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 8 minutes ago, naughtygeorgie said: Mini bottles of antibacterial soap that hand sanitizer crap doesn't do the job! I picked that tip up from here. Took a mini bottle of soap and shared it round whenever i was at taps. Such a lovely feeling to have clean smelly hands especially in the heat and most people were very appreciative and even holding taps for each other. Lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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