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  2. New pitch your own tent glampsite

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    24 minutes ago, Toilet Duck said:

    Ah, it won't be for everyone. Suits us as we have a bunch arriving at different times and want to pitch together, which year after year is looking increasingly harder as the day wears on on Wednesday (we have some arriving Thursday too). So, I floated the idea to the rest of my group and surprisingly they all said go for it. If it's shite, we won't do it again! 😁

    We have the same plan and someone in our group has flagged this in the FAQs, assuming if a late arrival turns up and the lead booker meets them it'll be fine though?


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  3. New pitch your own tent glampsite

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    38 minutes ago, stuie said:

     

    Worst case scenario you can pitch your own tent on the even closer to the pyramid free land provided with your ticket!

    I'm imagining a situation where we're all locked in unable to access the proper festival, with the passing festival goers throwing food and water to us like we're in a zoo, quite extreme I realise! 🤣

  7. Shangri La

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    19 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

     

    I know I'll be avoiding that area at that time, cos you know what people are going to be thinking. Even if it's denied.

    what is it people are thinking, out of interest? 

  8. What is your arrival strategy ?

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    9 minutes ago, EavisAintDead said:

    If you haven't done it before, getting in the queue before 5 in the morning is a real experience

     

    After 6 festivals arriving between 7PM Tuesday and 11AM (2016 - stuck in traffic for 6 hours) I've now settled on getting out of bed at 3AM In Glastonbury and making the 15 minute drive to the carpark 

    I'm going the other way this year, after multiple Glastos of doing the drive through the night, we're going to try a mid/late morning arrival and camping in a less desirable campsite.

     

    The past couple have completely drained me for the rest of the festival and I'm not much of a day napper, so the non-prime location could be a price worth paying for a full 8 hours sleep on the Tuesday night.

  12. What have you done to get ready for Glastonbury 24 ?

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    Posted · Edited by BagpussSeesAllThings
    sorting dodgy chatGPT writing!

    On 4/5/2024 at 12:48 PM, SilverLining said:

    please report back!

    Tested them all now, I tested these three.

    1. Mountain Warehouse - Orange Airbed

      • This airbed from Mountain Warehouse is incredibly lightweight, probably weighing under 1kg. However, it's quite narrow, making it difficult to find a comfortable position. It claims to be self-inflating, but the inflation is minimal, and it lacks sufficient cushioning, leaving you feeling the floor beneath you.
        Rating: 3/10

    2. Decathlon Comfort - Blue Self-Inflating Camping Mattress

      • Weighing approximately 1.5kg and compact in size, this airbed offers a decent sleeping area, slightly smaller than a single bed but larger than your average airbed. It self-inflates effectively, requiring only a few additional breaths, and features convenient vents to prevent air loss.  Nice and comfortable, far better than most airbeds.
        Rating: 8/10

    3. Decathlon Ultim - Grey Self-Inflatable Camping Mattress

      • The Ultim from Decathlon comes in a massive 1 metre square bag, weighing just under 3kg. Offering more sleeping space than the Comfort and double the cushioning, it provides exceptional comfort, akin to a proper bed. However, its size requires more effort to inflate fully, and it's noticeably heavier and pricier than the Comfort.
        Rating: 7/10

    We've decided to go for the Decathlon Comfort, given the difference in price and size the slight lack of comfort compared the the Ultim is worth it, if you weren't carrying the kit miles to your campsite it would be the Ultim however. Hope that helps!

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  16. Camping Plans for 2024

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    I've always camped in the Big Ground but am considering a change this year as my body can't handle the all nighter on the Wednesday morning.

    It looks like the majority of what we want to see if West Holts/ Avalon side of the site, any suggestions of where to camp that side of the site where we can still get some sleep?

  18. Funky Fatboy shape inducing glasses??

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    2 minutes ago, Franky said:

    Hey all, 

    So every year I bring presents for our group normally for a headliner or act we are all gonna see. 
     

    One year I did blow up instruments for everyone. I think that was for Foo’s, last year I did bandanna’s for Guns n Roses but I’m struggling this year. 
     

    So I was thinking about those sunglasses that Fatboy gave out back in 2005 that when you look at a lights source it makes smiley faces or some other such fun things. But, I’ve been searching Amazon with no luck and I can’t think what they would be called?? 
     

    Any help, links to such products would be gratefully received. 
     

    Thanks all 👍

    Search for diffraction glasses 🙂

    Eg: https://www.amazon.com/HI-LITES-Special-Changing-Diffraction-Glasses/dp/B0947776GS

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  19. LAWKS! It's the next announcement thread

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    34 minutes ago, CharlotteB said:

    Absolutely agree. It's the Internet equivalent of standing in the middle of a sandstorm. Very cliquey too.

    I've found that with most Discord channels, even ones you'd imagine would be very friendly. It might just be due to the MSN messenger style chat meaning people end up with their favs more quickly

  21. Brixton Crush

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    Posted · Edited by mattiosmith

    1 hour ago, Rusty Spoon said:

    Nirvana UK and UK Foo Fighters are both excellent tribute bands tbf. Can't comment on the others.

    The Smyths are also great

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