semmtexx Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Has anyone tried these thingies that you put on a gas ring and you can make toast? Worth the effort? http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/gelert-folding-4-slice-camping-toaster-p118074 Shewees sound good but I'm sure it was on here years ago that the idea of a cheap plastic kitchen funnel (not to be put back to use in the kitchen) and a fabric conditioner bottle was suggested - cheaper than shewees and travel johns. Tried this one. In my hands it didn't work. Bread not toasted yet toaster thingy blisteringly hot. To be fair only tried on festival camping trips so breakfast usually taken with G&T - this may have hindered my culinary attempts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyshoes Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Toast with G&T does sound a dangerous combination! I don't think I'm going to bother with that thingie - sounds like a bit of a faff for a bit of toast .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morse Code Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0063AAIRG/ref=redir_mdp_mobile At the risk of running the 'you don't need a smart phone at Glastonbury' gauntlet, bought one of these from Amazon, have been using it this weekend, and frankly, it's brilliant! It does exactly as it says and has kept two phones (I have an android for work and an iPhone for me) charged since Friday morning. Looks like it's still got plenty of charge left in it too. So, if you do want to take a smart phone, or any phone where the battery won't last all week, then I would thoroughly recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morse Code Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Having said all that, toast with G&T sounds much more appealing than a fully charged iPhone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titusbungle Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 EE stores are doing a free Samsung E1230 if you top up by £20. Perfect glasto phone - cut yourself off from the world and only give the number to the people that need it! Buy two and you won't run out of battery as well as having £40 credit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil-itfc Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Half price camping trolley at Argos: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9278840.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Half price camping trolley at Argos: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9278840.htm hmm was considering getting a trolley up until recently upon realising i'm skint, but this may change things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil999 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 hmm was considering getting a trolley up until recently upon realising i'm skint, but this may change things... dont do it mate, that will be useless...if your taking enough stuff to need a trolley you;ll nee a decent trolley(pneumatic tyres) i took two once , the one of pneumatic tyres was fine, the other absolutely useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 dont do it mate, that will be useless...if your taking enough stuff to need a trolley you;ll nee a decent trolley(pneumatic tyres) i took two once , the one of pneumatic tyres was fine, the other absolutely useless yeah i was thinking that... looks like i'll just have to limit the amount of crates i bring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbomcnutt Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 hmm was considering getting a trolley up until recently upon realising i'm skint, but this may change things... Most of these little trolleys dont even make it from the car park to the gate! Designed for smooth airport floors and thats it. I agree with neil999 -if you need a trolley invest in one with pneumatic tyres. Otherwise everything on your back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbomcnutt Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 And advice to those thinking about using the freeloader solar panels to charge iphones - they are crap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhysieg Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 halfords have 20% off selected camping equipment online. just got a tent with 2 rooms and living area big enough to stand in, 2 double air beds and 4 sleeping bags for a cool £63.99. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_786705_langId_-1_categoryId_236906 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbomcnutt Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 halfords have 20% off selected camping equipment online. just got a tent with 2 rooms and living area big enough to stand in, 2 double air beds and 4 sleeping bags for a cool £63.99. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_786705_langId_-1_categoryId_236906 This is year 3 for me using a tent like that from Halfords - great value for money. It is quite heavy so I put all the poles in my back pack to lessen the weight of carrying the tent bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhysieg Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 This is year 3 for me using a tent like that from Halfords - great value for money. It is quite heavy so I put all the poles in my back pack to lessen the weight of carrying the tent bag. yeah im happy with my purchase. slight concern over the 1500mm hydrostatic head - i think this may be a bit low?... but i have faith that we are going to have ok weather so we should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidd Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Salomon Xa Pro 3D Mid Gtx - £62.99 delivered @ Wynsors for those still after some decent boots; for those with largish feet i'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonthecyclist Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Half price camping trolley at Argos: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9278840.htm You see loads of these left in bits on the first day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Got one of these today for carrying some beer and what not around site with me during the days, £11, and it folds in to a tiny wee square! it's amazing, i reckon I can get 6-8 cans in there after seeing it in the flesh today! http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/pac-15-p266444 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Got one of these today for carrying some beer and what not around site with me during the days, £11, and it folds in to a tiny wee square! it's amazing, i reckon I can get 6-8 cans in there after seeing it in the flesh today! http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/pac-15-p266444 that's pretty cool. been thinking on what to carry my booze in as i'm aware that having a backpack may lead to people opening it from behind / cutting it open etc when i'm not paying attention... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly1912 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 when you buy a camping chair at the festival. it comes in a little bag. Which fits about 4 or 5 cans in no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divein Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Or you get a tote bag on the way in, if their still going then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennieT Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Or you get a tote bag on the way in, if their still going then I hope we get one, I always take an old one just in case. It's become a traditional beer carrier :-) anyone know if they are doing them again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs*E* Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I think I have everything now, so when do I start the packing, unpacking to see if I remembered something and packing it all up again ? - lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aunt sally Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I need a light water proof jacket, that looks cool, not like a tourist lost on a wet sunday in cornwall. Not because of rain because it wont but for the sweat of every one else that will be showering down in the heat. Any good links/ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponyegg Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Most of these little trolleys dont even make it from the car park to the gate! Designed for smooth airport floors and thats it. I agree with neil999 -if you need a trolley invest in one with pneumatic tyres. Otherwise everything on your back! Absolutely. We take two 4 wheeler garden trolleys and also this year we're taking: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281070191090?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 and http://www.amazon.co.uk/ULTIMATE-COARSE-FISHING-TRANSPORTER-TROLLEY/dp/B0099PDEXW/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370944508&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=fishing+torlley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windy_miller Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I've got a sack truck and it does the job nicely. Its this one from Wickes. The wheels aren't inflatable but they are quite big. It coped fine in the mud last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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