1 trip or 2

[SGP SOM]

Just been wondering if I should do 2 trips to the car this year, rather than take every thing in 1 go. In previous years we've done one trip which is back breaking especially with a 90 litre ruck sack and 6 man tent but at the same time its all done then. What do you guys think is better 1 trip or 2?

[Serj Trouserdale]

I'd like to do one trip but I think in reality it will be two.

[grandadcollective]

One and only one.

[hatethisandillloveyou]

I have never done more than one trip at any festival, I don't think I could bare it, when I'm in and set up I want to know I'm not going anywhere for 5 days, and more importantly can do what I want, and heading back to the car isn't one of those things

[niceandfriendly]

If you have to do more than one trip then you definitely have too much stuff.

[hatethisandillloveyou]

Plus after the one massive struggle that first beer/cider tastes is so much more deserved

[cejx]

If you have to do more than one trip then you definitely have too much stuff.

[Filthy]

2 trips, one for tent/rucksack etc. Set up tent, empty rucksack, back to car for booze. Easy.

[The Nal]

Last year I did two trips, then played the efests footie and then had another trip to the car for the heaviest tent ever. Wont be doing it again.

[SGP SOM]

Absolutely agree.

One Trip and one trip only.

And if you're lugging that 6 man tent, surely there is another 5 people to help you carry it?

[cejx]

Unfortunately its my missus my 6 year old kid the others are turning up Friday. The other factor is having a 6 year old with us this year who may or may not get tired and start complaining after 10 minutes of walking with his own rucksack so might have to end up carrying his some how.

[SGP SOM]

hmmmm that sounds potentially nightmarish! Bribe him with sweets and gifts - which will hopefully give him just enough sugar energy to get the the campsite - before addressing the sugar drop - but you'll be at the campsite by then!

[saratink]

2 this year most probably! First for the tent and rucksack, second for the beer and lemonade!

Doubt ill be able to carry the lemonade and beer at the same time as the tent, will be a bit of a struggle

[siman]

Kill yourself once, pitch and relax for 5 days

[rock n roll star]

The sweets bribe might just work! I shall be stocking up on Harribo tonight and plenty of fizzy drinks. Its gonna be his first time so the excitement should help carry him through as well.

[sizzlefee]

2 trips, one for tent/rucksack etc. Set up tent, empty rucksack, back to car for booze. Easy.

Edited June 21, 2010 by sizzlefee

[Runner]

As it stands at the moment I've already decided to do two.

Take the tent and camping bits, and then head off again for rucksack.

I almost died last year, and my poor mate had to keep stopping to throw up!

Really can't be arsed with all that again.

But until I finally pack the rucksack, tomorrow, I really won't know.

But I don't mind walking, the only thing that worries me is that I'll be stuck in a 2hr queue just to get back in again ...

Peace x

[Valka]

Load yourself up to your absolute limit - push yourself past said limit to get to site - do not repeat until return journey - If you can't carry it don't bring it.

If others are coming friday bring the bare minimum of what you need to bring until they can come with the rest of your stuff

[jbutcher]

One trip only, like someone said, if you have to do 2, then you must have a lot of stuff. Understandable once kids are involved etc...

[Josepipe]

I'll be doing everything in my power to make it one trip. Did two last year though and it wasnt too bad. We only camp in Dairy Ground, so it's 5 mins to the gate, ten mins to the car and back. Quite nice seeing all the other people arriving and giving them a hand with their stuff. Plus the others had the bbq going when we got back to the tents!

[fdc]

One trip, but maybe a couple of E's. Arf.

[jenks55]

I'm arriving by coach this year so just the one trip for me.

In previous years it's been 2 trips. I've grown to love the hikes back to the car. I think that the harder the walks are the nicer the beer tastes when you're all set up. I wouldn't have it any other way now. Plus I treat my body like shit during the festival so it's the least I can do.

[SGP SOM]

One trip only, like someone said, if you have to do 2, then you must have a lot of stuff. Understandable once kids are involved etc...

[Cozza84]

i didnt think you had to queue up for re-entry?

[craiga]

I do 2, maybe 3. I can carry most of my gear in one, but then there is my three cases of beer to think off.