Wallace Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Yeh fair enough, agree with your points, as I said it was only a thought, no need to get so aggressive about it! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Holly Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 5 minutes ago, mr gumby said: 1. Lock ups are there for this reason. 2. If the queues are long, will it really be quicker to go to your tent, rather than just waiting, or going to another set of toilets? 3. Why do you need a tent as a meeting point? What's wrong with a thousand other places on site that don't take up camping space? How big are these lock ups? Whenever ive seen them mentioned I picture a small locker big enough to fit the small valuables, such as phones, wallets etc. Are they really big enough to fit camping chairs and crates of beer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 4 minutes ago, Buddy Holly said: How big are these lock ups? Whenever ive seen them mentioned I picture a small locker big enough to fit the small valuables, such as phones, wallets etc. Are they really big enough to fit camping chairs and crates of beer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr gumby Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 3 minutes ago, Buddy Holly said: How big are these lock ups? Whenever ive seen them mentioned I picture a small locker big enough to fit the small valuables, such as phones, wallets etc. Are they really big enough to fit camping chairs and crates of beer? The lockups are huge marquees staffed by volunteers. They have shelving for left items, not lockers, so you can leave just about anything. A few years ago we left a fully loaded garden trolley in one for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 5 minutes ago, Buddy Holly said: How big are these lock ups? Whenever ive seen them mentioned I picture a small locker big enough to fit the small valuables, such as phones, wallets etc. Are they really big enough to fit camping chairs and crates of beer? they are big marque style tents with rows of wooden shelving on what looks like scaffolding poles , big enough for push bikes and trailers so definatlly big enough for crates of beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazypinkminx Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 I leave my sack truck in one every year and give a donation on collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoptildrop Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 2 hours ago, WallaceHigh said: Yeh fair enough, agree with your points, as I said it was only a thought, no need to get so aggressive about it! you've opened a can of worms on a particular sore point on people taking too much space within the camping areas....Separate tent is not a good call and you will be crucified on here for it!! Lockups will be fine for everything you mentioned and toilet queues aren't that bad tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoptildrop Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 2 hours ago, mr gumby said: The lockups are huge marquees staffed by volunteers. They have shelving for left items, not lockers, so you can leave just about anything. A few years ago we left a fully loaded garden trolley in one for a while. Lockups are bloody fantastic!! you can literally leave anything there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlinereality Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Just got a new 30L backpack for the day. Replacing the 20L I've had for a few years - I like the back section as it keeps me cooler during the day:http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/walkabout-30l-backpack-p13611.aspx?cl=Grey There's a 40L one too: http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/rucksacks/rucksacks-backpacks/medium-backpacks/walkabout-40l-p12285.aspx?cl=Navy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.M.V Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Nevermind being the poor fucker camped next to someone's shitter! Fucks sake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Holly Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 3 hours ago, Gnomicide said: Oh wow that looks brilliant, thanks! How much does it cost to leave stuff there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr gumby Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 3 minutes ago, Buddy Holly said: Oh wow that looks brilliant, thanks! How much does it cost to leave stuff there? The lockups are free, but you are able to give a donation, which I would recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Holly Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 3 minutes ago, mr gumby said: The lockups are free, but you are able to give a donation, which I would recommend. Great, thanks. I shall be doing that then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaseen Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Batiste is more than 50% off at Superdrug at the moment!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkete Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Also if you're not there all the time and it's between someone else's camp, it's always possible they'll move it or someone will blag your stuff, so it's in your favour too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelin Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 That day back pack looks great. Thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danssol Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Sun cream in lidl is about £3-4 for a big tube of factor 50. Always hopeful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spindles Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 4 hours ago, H.M.V said: Nevermind being the poor fucker camped next to someone's shitter! Fucks sake Too right. Just act like a fucking grown up and use a toilet like the rest of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Why would anyone prefer to poop in a tent when 1) they could walk up the hill to actual sit down porcelain or 2) go and give it some delightful long drop? I love a long drop poop. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.M.V Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 A long drop plop! Has a ring to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 It has a what to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy101 Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Apologies if this has already been post (I don't follow this thread religiously) but Sports Direct have a sale on at the moment (shock), I only mention it because they had all of their rucksacks reduced by 50% to very reasonable prices. There was some decent brands in there and everything from day bags to 80L jobbies. I was in the one in Portsmouth but I'm lead to believe that prices are similar across the country. Fortunately mine will be used for it's 10th year this year and is still holding out well but might be useful for those looking for a decent bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastynh Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I need some advice on a tent. I bought one of these last year and I ended up throwing it in a bin on the way out the festival. I would like something similar but maybe with a porch. http://www.yeomansoutdoors.co.uk/camping.aspx/tents/new-tents/green/coleman/instant-dome-5/53019905016?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=google_merchant_centre&gclid=cnxsg_sb_8scfbmk0wodrsgihg#.Vwe7rJwrKUk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I can't advise on tent (although I did see someone recommend a 5 man that's on sale at the moment) the one you had looks as if it might have been a single skinned tent, which can get you wet even if it doesn't rain! Go for something double skinned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfuhruhurr Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I've got a http://www.vango.co.uk/gb/scouts-recommended/302-sierra-300.html roughly the same price although you can get it considerably cheaper shopping around. Has a porch, but you can't stand up in it. As said before, I'd sacrifice a little extra put up/take down time for weight/features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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