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

[giantkatestacks]

Re unbreakable no glass mirrors I have been using one of these for a fair few years now https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shave-Well-Company-Original-Shower/dp/B004VFXVJW 

[Crazyfool01]

Just now, giantkatestacks said:

Re unbreakable no glass mirrors I have been using one of these for a fair few years now https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shave-Well-Company-Original-Shower/dp/B004VFXVJW 

The other option is to use your camera on your mobile phone … 

[marktea]

1 hour ago, blutarsky said:

I how tall Is it? 

 

[kaytee...]

£25 quid for this tent, decent for sleeping one and holds up to rain. Tried and tested in our group a couple of years ago

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15980803/eurohike-tamar-2-man-tent-15980803

 

[blutarsky]

2 hours ago, MaseTMT said:

A whole table….not sure how essential at a festival but could come in handy lol

Can’t speak for @sedra but it would be useful for me to have in the campervan. Certainly wouldn’t carry it in to general camping mind. 

[sedra]

3 hours ago, blutarsky said:

I how tall Is it? 

Not very- this is a photo of it assembled 

good for putting camping gaz stove on etc 

comes in little carry case

 

Edited May 22, 2022 by sedra
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[Neil]

On 5/21/2022 at 8:28 AM, Cleoclaptrap said:

Where did you manage to find the mirror? I've been looking and not found anything decent.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=unbreakable+mirror&crid=1I4KIJDBMI0VU&sprefix=unbreakable+mirror%2Caps%2C66&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

[sedra]

4 hours ago, MaseTMT said:

A whole table….not sure how essential at a festival but could come in handy lol

It’s only small and light and comes in a carry bag we can stick on trolley- we are camping in Sticklinch so near to car park and I have difficulty with hip at moment so can’t sit on ground very easily hence opting for less walking camping option instead of our usual Kidney Mead set up. 😀

[giantkatestacks]

2 hours ago, crazyfool1 said:

The other option is to use your camera on your mobile phone … 

Yes but for makeup that's a right pain plus you can't hang it up in the tent 

[Crazyfool01]

2 minutes ago, giantkatestacks said:

Yes but for makeup that's a right pain plus you can't hang it up in the tent 

Ah got ya … 🙂 

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

An unbreakable mirror... 

[Wherethewildthingsare]

I have one of these I borrow from my daughter. Unfolds to make a longish mirror and folds up for contact lens/glitter  application etc

https://magicmirroruk.com

ps expensive new but bought on depop second hand

Edited May 22, 2022 by Wherethewildthingsare
Ps added

[Glast0baby]

6 hours ago, giantkatestacks said:

Yes but for makeup that's a right pain plus you can't hang it up in the tent 

Never once managed to do makeup in the burning inferno of a tent (going F&B this year though, so who knows!). I normally find an eyeshadow pallet with mirror or a small mirror compact whilst seated on a camp chair with a breakfast cider to be the best bet.  Plus then you can discuss "the look" with your friends and get in on some good glitter (biodegradable) action, or similar.  Just don't want you to regret taking something you may not use!

[giantkatestacks]

Thanks! I have had it for years and you're right I do normally end up doing it outside the tent or in the crew tent! But it still works for me as it isn't glass. 

 

Edited May 22, 2022 by giantkatestacks

[Lakey91]

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When the gates open.

[Twiggy553]

Tent campers i seriously recommend buying a footprint groundsheet.

Gives an extra layer of protection (and waterproofness) from anything sharp piercing the bottom of the tent.

Stops the bottom of the tent getting wet/muddy. (It’s much easier to clean a ground sheet when you get home than the bottom of your tent)

Gives you some clean and dry floorspace to pack all your stuff (including your tent) away before you depart for home.

[jimmillen]

34 minutes ago, Twiggy553 said:

Tent campers i seriously recommend buying a footprint groundsheet.

Gives an extra layer of protection (and waterproofness) from anything sharp piercing the bottom of the tent.

Stops the bottom of the tent getting wet/muddy. (It’s much easier to clean a ground sheet when you get home than the bottom of your tent)

Gives you some clean and dry floorspace to pack all your stuff (including your tent) away before you depart for home.

Do you use a custom size footprint sheet for your tent, or a more generic rectangular sheet?

I'm just having a look at this now, doesn't look like Decathlon do a footprint for the tent I'm planning to buy. 

[giantkatestacks]

22 minutes ago, jimmillen said:

Do you use a custom size footprint sheet for your tent, or a more generic rectangular sheet?

I'm just having a look at this now, doesn't look like Decathlon do a footprint for the tent I'm planning to buy. 

I think the job would be a good'un by what we would call Some Tarp.

[Skelts]

2 hours ago, Twiggy553 said:

Tent campers i seriously recommend buying a footprint groundsheet.

Gives an extra layer of protection (and waterproofness) from anything sharp piercing the bottom of the tent.

Stops the bottom of the tent getting wet/muddy. (It’s much easier to clean a ground sheet when you get home than the bottom of your tent)

Gives you some clean and dry floorspace to pack all your stuff (including your tent) away before you depart for home.

 

1 hour ago, jimmillen said:

Do you use a custom size footprint sheet for your tent, or a more generic rectangular sheet?

I'm just having a look at this now, doesn't look like Decathlon do a footprint for the tent I'm planning to buy. 

I did exactly this for my trip last weekend and it's a great idea, made it really easy to pack up too.  Forget searching for tent footprints, just go to Screwfix and get a tarpaulin that's roughly the right size.  It'll be about half the price of a tent footprint.  The one we got had plenty of eye holes to peg it out, we just had to fold one end over to be able to get the tent pegs in.  

Edited May 23, 2022 by Skelts
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[Twiggy553]

1 hour ago, jimmillen said:

Do you use a custom size footprint sheet for your tent, or a more generic rectangular sheet?

I'm just having a look at this now, doesn't look like Decathlon do a footprint for the tent I'm planning to buy. 

Mine is one i saved from a old vango tent. It’s a bit big but i just tuck it under once the tent is up

[Twiggy553]

2 minutes ago, Skelts said:

 

I did exactly this for my trip last weekend and it's a great idea, made it really easy to pack up too.  Forget searching for tent footprints, just go to Screwfix and get a tarpaulin that's roughly the right size.  It'll be about half the price of a tent footprint.  The one we got had plenty of eye holes to peg it out, we just had to fold one end over to be able to get the tent pegs in.  

Good idea

[CauliflowerEar]

For anyone like me who doesnt like spending lots of money on a tent (they very rarely come home with me, especially if the tent has got wet and muddy) i have found a bit of a bargain at Halfords. 

 

 

[marktea]

Bought one of these to minimise risk of drunken phone loss 🤞

 

Elastic Black Mobile Phone Lanyard, Black Spring Lanyard With Carabiner, Universal, Theft Proof Anti-Lost Elastic Tether With Patch, Stretchy, Cellphone And Keychain Elastic Lasso : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

 

[Twiggy553]

5 hours ago, marktea said:

Bought one of these to minimise risk of drunken phone loss 🤞

 

Elastic Black Mobile Phone Lanyard, Black Spring Lanyard With Carabiner, Universal, Theft Proof Anti-Lost Elastic Tether With Patch, Stretchy, Cellphone And Keychain Elastic Lasso : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

 

Got a similar one to this. I basically connect all potentially losable valuables to myself before going out for the night at festivals 😂 

[CaledonianGonzo]

I got one as well, but the cable's a wee bit short if you want to hook it to e.g. a belt loop but still take photos.