Advice you mightn't have considered

[SeanF]

So this is my 6th (7th?) Glasto. Here is a few bits of things I've learned over the years. Anyone got any other similar advice?

If it rains:

Avoid wetgear "leggings" – they just collect lots of mud. Unless it p*sses down ALL weekend, in which case they might be useful (but probably not). Overall, shorts & wellies are the best overall option, overall.

Wellies are better than hiking/walking boots. Hiking boots just get heavy with the mud.

It's a scorcher:

Drink plenty of water. You'd be surprised how many people don't do this, and really suffer because of it. This is based on personal experience.

You’re stuck inside your tent at 5am, it’s pelting down with rain outside, it’s muddy, you’re hungover and bursting for a piss, but don’t fancy putting on your clothes & wellies: make sure you have an empty water bottle nearby - empty bottles of Oasis fruit juice are handiest as they have a wider opening… This is possibly a bit more difficult if you’re a girl. This advice has worked for me on more than one occasion.

Without a doubt, you must also bring:

Earplugs (for a good kip)

Plastic Bags are really handy for keeping everything dry, mud-free and organised. Trust me on this.

A torch.

Paracetomol

Your tickets (obviously)

The first few years I went mental trying to see as many acts as I could. This is fine if that’s what you want to do, and lots of people do this. But, Glasto is f*cking BIG, with lots of walking. Last year I decided to just have 2-4 definites that I wanted to see everyday. The rest of the time was a more relaxed amble from venue to venue, just checking out whatever came my way – I saw just as much if not more, and saw stuff I wouldn’t have seen otherwise. I’ll definitely do this again this year.

Flying to the UK? Wear your wellies inside your jeans on the plane. Plus, runners weigh a lot less in your bag for that trek to your tent spot.

Edited June 14, 2010 by SeanF

[Frosty Flake]

Don't forget to get your wristband put on the hand you don't wipe your arse with is my top tip!

[thegoat]

Cheers for the advice, a couple of pointers that i hadn't thought of

[fowls]

Wellies + shorts + lots of walking = Lovely rash from the welly slapping on your calf.

At least wear some long socks!

Edited June 14, 2010 by fowls

[Late]

I am a firm beliver in boots with waterproof socks. I hate wellies and watching people clean them at the taps while i'm waiting to fill a bottle of water really does get my goat.

[MrHew]

If it rains:

Avoid wetgear "leggings" – they just collect lots of mud. Unless it p*sses down ALL weekend, in which case they might be useful (but probably not). Overall, shorts & wellies are the best overall option, overall.

Wellies are better than hiking/walking boots. Hiking boots just get heavy with the mud.

[Steve P]

And if it does look like it might be muddy, leave a load of bin bags in your car to line the boot with so your car isn't destroyed too.

[Insomaniac]

Don't forget to get your wristband put on the hand you don't wipe your arse with is my top tip!

[AlanP]

It's the experience built up over the years that is priceless.

But, there is the thrill of not being prepared for everything.

Do you remember your first Glasto?

Wouldn't it be cool to be doing your first one again, no wellies, no sleeping bag, tent that was not habitable without being drunk, more beer then you could carry,,,,

[Gnomicide]

Best one I've read so far is taking your beer out of the case when you get to your tent and spreading it out.

Harder for any potential "oops sorry, wrong tent" types to get away with.

[Late]

Take a bag to carry round in the day. I always put the following in it:

- Warm jumper/fleace

- Waterproof

- Sun Glasses

- Sun cream

- Sun hat

- Woolly hat

- Bog roll

- Antibacterial hand wash

- Beer and plenty of it :-)

[donthaveacoolname]

If it rains:

Avoid wetgear "leggings" – they just collect lots of mud. Unless it p*sses down ALL weekend, in which case they might be useful (but probably not). Overall, shorts & wellies are the best overall option, overall.

Wellies are better than hiking/walking boots. Hiking boots just get heavy with the mud.

[Filthy]

Been said before but a complete clean set of clothes left in the car for the journey home is a must if it's muddy, not that it will be this year of course!

*edit* too late!

Edited June 14, 2010 by Filthy

[RodimusPrime]

I definitely think you need overtrousers, not just shorts. Problem with shorts is what if it's still raining at night, and also cold?

[ukslim]

I definitely think you need overtrousers, not just shorts. Problem with shorts is what if it's still raining at night, and also cold?

[SeanF]

Looks like I've opened a can of worms marked "Wellies v Boots".

I wore walking boots for the first few years (including a couple of mudfests), and I found my feet were very sore & tired at the end of each day. Personally, I felt wellies easier on my feet, but perhaps my boots were to blame. I definitely stand my my comment regarding the waterproof leggings however.

[whisty]

Take a bag to carry round in the day. I always put the following in it:

- Warm jumper/fleace

- Waterproof

- Sun Glasses

- Sun cream

- Sun hat

- Woolly hat

- Bog roll

- Antibacterial hand wash

- Beer and plenty of it :-)

[greenfairy43]

Use the lock ups.

[Savage Henry]

Sing loudly when doing your poos in the long drops.

[LetsGoToMars]

Keep some cans/drink under your groundsheet to keep them cold. Works a treat!

[Gutterflower]

it's been said on this forum before, but you can attach some silver foil blankets to the outside of your tent to keep it cool on hot days.

[Ponyegg]

Sing loudly when doing your poos in the long drops.

[Philw]

Anyone got any tips for avoiding the tops of wellies rubbing on legs and being a right pain? Other than wearing massive long socks of course!

[ukslim]

Anyone got any tips for avoiding the tops of wellies rubbing on legs and being a right pain? Other than wearing massive long socks of course!

[Philw]

Cut off the tops of the wellies with scissors.