The camping essentials - I've found a bargain which you all need to know about thread...

[brightyoungthing]

On 4/26/2019 at 9:26 PM, barkley87 said:

I was considering trainers but worried they wouldn't have the same support as walking shoes. Have you worn them for a Glasto and were your feet still OK by the end of the festival?

I wore for Bestival and they held up, although obviously Bestival is TINY in comparison to Glasto.... i plan on wearing them to Glasto this year though - although agree there isn't much in the way of support in them.

[scaryclaireyfairy]

From Sunday, hidden in the car accessories, Lidl will have 20l packaway backpack for £4.99. They look decent as a day bag. Particularly if that is a usable pocket up against your back.

https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/MiddleofLidl.htm?articleId=22012&ar=11

Edited April 29, 2019 by scaryclaireyfairy

[mufcok]

Gambled on the Coleman Blackout tent.. well it's not a gamble going off the recommendations. Gonna give it a first test run the weekend after this one.

May also get that Blacks rucksack, I definitely need some better waist straps/support 

[amyg1990]

On 4/26/2019 at 1:26 PM, barkley87 said:

Got the link? I'd like to check it out.

I bought a new one after having to admit defeat on my beloved 65ltr one, I purchased one of Mountain Warehouses and traveled round India with it in Dec, there £30 now! fully recommend one with outer pockets , as this one does!

 

https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/tor-65l-rucksack-p6694.aspx/

[barkley87]

15 minutes ago, amyg1990 said:

I bought a new one after having to admit defeat on my beloved 65ltr one, I purchased one of Mountain Warehouses and traveled round India with it in Dec, there £30 now! fully recommend one with outer pockets , as this one does!

 

https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/tor-65l-rucksack-p6694.aspx/

That's a really good deal. I've spent the glastonbury allocation of this month's pay on walking shoes though...hopefully it'll still be on offer in a month!

[Kalopsia]

My trusty walking boots have finally given up. Although I haven't got a ticket I am in need of some more preferably lightweight waterproof boots, anyone aware of some good deals? 

[Funkyfairy!]

Anker powerbank on special offer today from amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-PowerCore-20100-Capacity-Technology-Black/dp/B00VJSGT2A/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=anker+20100&qid=1556552308&s=gateway&sr=8-5

[amyg1990]

12 minutes ago, barkley87 said:

That's a really good deal. I've spent the glastonbury allocation of this month's pay on walking shoes though...hopefully it'll still be on offer in a month!

 

Yea I'd recommend. It took me a long time to find one because my original was so good but wasnt made anymore (backpacked for 2 years in it, plus 10years of festivals). This was the only one I found that was pretty much the same! No issues in India with it!

 

I also dont think I spent much on it when it wasnt on that offer in December tbh! 

[Hawros]

On 4/26/2019 at 6:08 PM, Penrhos said:

They also have cans of waterproofing spray - I'll get tent out this weekend, do a test erection and give it a quick waterproofing (just in case).

 

*snigger*

[Crazyfool01]

This is one thats often forgotten about ... supermarket brands of suncream are often as good as the major suncream brands and an awful lot cheaper .... these were £3.50 each (other supermarkets are available ) dont end up with horrific sunburn or even worse skin cancer as you are very exposed on the farm 

[The Nal]

1 minute ago, crazyfool1 said:

This is one thats often forgotten about ... supermarket brands of suncream are often as good as the major suncream brands and an awful lot cheaper .... these were £3.50 each (other supermarkets are available ) dont end up with horrific sunburn or even worse skin cancer as you are very exposed on the farm 

Same goes for these. Supermarket brands of are often as good as the major brands and an awful lot cheaper.

Don't end up with horrific syphilis or even worse AIDS as you are very exposed on the farm.

 

[Crazyfool01]

1 minute ago, The Nal said:

Same goes for these. Supermarket brands of are often as good as the major brands and an awful lot cheaper.

Don't end up with horrific syphilis or even worse AIDS as you are very exposed on the farm.

 

do they count as some of your 5 a day ? dont miss out on vitamins either  

[Penrhos]

23 minutes ago, The Nal said:

Same goes for these. Supermarket brands of are often as good as the major brands and an awful lot cheaper.

Don't end up with horrific syphilis or even worse AIDS as you are very exposed on the farm.

 

Yes we don't want Glastonbury being in the headlines for a surge in STD's like Coachella was.....

Far too many Glastonbury Vs Coachella comparison meme's already without seeing pictures of cocks with Herpes.

[incident]

Worth mentioning on this - Condoms, Sun Cream, and Bog Roll are all available free on request from the Info Points around site.

[Crazyfool01]

11 minutes ago, incident said:

Worth mentioning on this - Condoms, Sun Cream, and Bog Roll are all available free on request from the Info Points around site.

yep fair comment although I've never found the suncream does it get given out in small quantities ? 

[incident]

1 minute ago, crazyfool1 said:

yep fair comment although I've never found the suncream does it get given out in small quantities ? 

Yes - as in a small blob squirted into your hand.

[Crazyfool01]

3 minutes ago, incident said:

Yes - as in a small blob squirted into your hand.

ah ok .. so best take it anyway ... useful for emergencies 

[Rum Ham]

Does anyone know of any camping chairs that fold up/ store away quite compactly or smaller than usual. Which are still big enough for a 6'2"er.

Preferably with beer holder arms!

[Woffy]

Recommendations for sensibly priced battery powered fairy lights (or similar) for a kids buggy please.

Thanks in advance!

[AmyShambles]

Bought an inflatable pillow from Tesco yesterday, 75p.  Pretty comfortable (surprisingly) and is relatively easy to get back into the small box.  Useful when trying to save space in your rucksack.

[Kalopsia]

9 minutes ago, Woffy said:

Recommendations for sensibly priced battery powered fairy lights (or similar) for a kids buggy please.

Thanks in advance!

I've always found this site really reasonably priced and never had a problem with them. 

https://www.lights4fun.co.uk/

Edited May 1, 2019 by Kalopsia

[alanr]

14 minutes ago, Rum Ham said:

Does anyone know of any camping chairs that fold up/ store away quite compactly or smaller than usual. Which are still big enough for a 6'2"er.

Preferably with beer holder arms!

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B078QYJWQD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've got this one, very small and light when folded. 

Also got this to go with it, stops the legs sinking into the ground.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B074YCPF3V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is more expensive than the standard chairs, but I think it is worth the extra.

[Woffy]

7 minutes ago, Kalopsia said:

I've always found this site really reasonably priced and never had a problem with them. 

https://www.lights4fun.co.uk/

Perfect!

Thank you very much.

Out of upvotes, so have a ?

[Kalopsia]

6 minutes ago, Woffy said:

Perfect!

Thank you very much.

Out of upvotes, so have a ?

That's kind of you! If you know of any sales on durable, lightweight and waterproof boots send them my way! Haha. 

[amyg1990]

@Kalopsia My other half bought these a few months ago https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/hit780/hi~tec-penrith-mid-waterpoof-trail-walking-boots-~-ss19/, v cheap and he swears they're waterproof, really comfy as well, he's chuffed!  I use this website a lot and as well and recommend them!