Just One Tip?

[4AssedMonkey]

As a Glastovirgin last year I furiously read all kinds of crap on the net about best this, must do that, must take the other and got confused with info overload. Having been now, I have plenty of tips for first timers but I thought a way to get the wheat from the chaff would be if we can all only give our 1 best bit of advice so the virgins out there in eFestworld can benefit.

My one tip would be to get comfy footwear. I've literally never spent so much time on my feet and cheap or average wellies are hideously uncomfortable over time. Had it been a wet year with no lazing on the grass it would have been even worse. Get some good boots/muckboots and decent socks and break them in before you go.

NEXT!

Edited January 18, 2010 by 4AssedMonkey

[strudders]

Wet wipes (huggies)

nuff said.

[Laura_Babs]

Good idea.

Already mentioned this on another thread but don't keep your money all in one purse or pocket. Ideally put some in the lock ups and spread the rest around your body - e.g. some in your bag, some in one pocket, some in another pocket. That way if any falls out then it is still a bit shit but you still have more money to fall back on and so it isn't the end of the world.

[strolling wanderer]

Don't just plan everything around the main stages and headliners.

Bimble around, stop and look at things on the outer edges of the site and if you hear some interesting music take a diversion and stop and listen, you never know you may just be witnessing the birth of a new music phenomenon. Above all just have a good time.

[johnmcga]

Right. This one's really for those of you who - like me - get down there by public transpot.

When you're getting together all the stuff you want to take - you know, clothes, shoes, waterproofs, loo roll, camping gear, etc, etc, lump it all together into a big pile. Then halve it.

My first year was 2007 and I took far, far too stuff. It was a nightmare to lug up to the station and then down to the campsite. I ended up not using half of it, and having to take it home again.

For the last two years I've concentrated on reducing the amount of stuff I take. You really can buy anything there, so don't try and anticipate every eventuality when you're packing.

[Pip742]

This is really useful information for a Glastonbury first timers like myself. Please keep the handy tips coming and thanks in advance to everyone.

I so can't wait!

[JimOfTheJungle]

Tip: Brothers Cider (head towards the Jazzworld Stage),

[johnmcga]

One other one I've just thought of: for God's sake don't waste valuable festival time queuing to get into that stupid chill 'n' charge tent.

Either take a second handset with you and swap SIM cards, or get on eBay and buy a spare battery for your phone. (Or just do what I do and keep it mostly switched off. You can manage quite well without a mobile, as it turns out.)

[Funkyfairy!]

Don't plan much, just wander and see what takes your fancy

Wet wipes and hand sanitiser

The one thing that made me feel great was a 'shower' in the field in the morning - bikini, shower bag thing with cold water and bio degradable shower gel - awesome feeling and woke me up

[Funkyfairy!]

silicone ear plugs for a brilliant few hours sleep

[StoneCircle]

Has to be the fabric conditioner bottle in the tent (Tesco do a massive 4 litre one!) to avoid night time visits to the loos! Girls will find a funnel helpful to aim properly!

Edited January 19, 2010 by StoneCircle

[DaveMac]

Eat up in the Green Fields and avoid the burger van type places near the main stages.

There's lots of lovely food and drink available of all types up there.

Also.. Thinking about stages - try and see random stuff at smaller more intimate venues - all sorts of magic awaits you ...

[Laura_Babs]

Ladies - try out the Shepee female urinals. Don't be scared of them like most people are before they have tried them. You don't need to wait so long for them and it is quick and easy. (sorry - second tip from me).

[In transit]

If drop any of your possessions into the long drops, accept your losses and move on. Don't do this

[Busterrr!]

It might add a little to your overall pack size, but take the makings for hot drinks.

A hot chocolate before bed will warm the cockles, especially at 5 in the morning.

And laying, half dozing in your nice warm sleeping bag with a late morning cup of tea and a smoke is heaven on earth.

[MartinGooding]

One other one I've just thought of: for God's sake don't waste valuable festival time queuing to get into that stupid chill 'n' charge tent.

Either take a second handset with you and swap SIM cards, or get on eBay and buy a spare battery for your phone. (Or just do what I do and keep it mostly switched off. You can manage quite well without a mobile, as it turns out.)

[LusciousLucy]

2 tips both food related:

1. DON'T bring anything to cook unless you REALLY think you will cook and eat it. The piles and piles of dumped uneaten, packaged food that gets left behind by overzealous (wellmeaning originally but lazy at the end of it all!) folk is unbelievable!!! You really dont need to bring the box loads of pasta, tins and cereal bars, you are at the best Food Court on the planet!

2. Make sure your stomach is very well lined with Glasto food such as a suitably large and carb/starch filled Oggie before you start the onslaught of introducing raw fruit acids onto your delicate tum tums (aka the first couple of pints of Burrowhill or Brothers) to stave of Glastoenteritis.

[Laura_Babs]

Third one from me.

At risk of sounding like a parent or a teacher, make sure you drink lots of water if it is sunny and hot! Didn't take that into account this year and spent a very nasty hour or so rehydrating myself after I nearly passed out on the way to Tom Jones. I realised I had probably drunk less than one 500ml bottle of water since I had arrived - the rest had been alcohol, with the exception of a few Red Bulls!

[Buglet]

Wet wipes (huggies)

nuff said.

[allovicky]

This is so helpful

Thanks!

[TheBoyInTheBubble]

Throw some carrier bags in your luggage. They don't take up much room, but they can be surprisingly useful for a number of purposes. Particularly in bad weather.

[Busterrr!]

Back in 1984, my mate's mum told us to take a jumper. As it was summer and we were ignorant 16 year olds, we laughed heartily at her for making this silly suggestion.

In 1985 and every year since, jumpers have been an unmentioned, necessity.

This year, my own son and his mates are going. He is 16 and ignorant. I told him to take a jumper; he and his friends laughed at me for making this silly suggestion.

Please, to any who will listen, take a jumper, lots of jumpers. It gets cold at night.

Edited January 18, 2010 by Busterrr!

[Buglet]

Take an empty pillow case. It takes up hardly any room but means that you can get a decent nights kip if you stuff it with spare jumpers etc. Keeps them all in roughly the right shape and lowers the chances of you slobbering all over your best stuff on Wednesday night.

[Chimps in Balaclavas]

Buy a 'Monorail weekend pass' at the gate, they're cheaper than the ones inside and it saves paying daily.

A small pocket torch for the tent.

[glastofreak]

And no one has mentioned the one true Essential.... gaffa tape fixes holes in tents clothing boots fixes poles together the list is endless (how do you think the ozone hole was fixed?)