HalfAnIdiot Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 51 minutes ago, Joj said: Thanks, looks like a good option. What size did you go for? I'm 5'8" so wouldn't need something giant, but suspect the small is for children? Also @HalfAnIdiot, front or back sleeper? Weird that there seems to be nothing in the middle ground between the cheapo £10 ones and the premium £120+ options. Someone else recommended (possibly earlier in this thread) this one too: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Outwell-Dreamboat-Inflating-Outstanding-Accessories/dp/B00HP58HIU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496906357&sr=8-1&keywords=outwell+dreamboat+single . I really want to travel as light as possible this year, but equally am trying not to overspend before I get to the festival so haven't yet made my peace with paying over $100 for an air bed. I probably will soon though. I sleep on my back and side. Neo air keeps me off the ground in any position. I'm 6ft 3" and 18st. I don't recall the sizings but I went for the largest I could get mainly for the width, the other half (about you size) went for a smaller size (same length but narrower). There is little difference in packed size and weight between the two. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sack truck Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Sleep on back, tried camp bed, blow up bed but the self inflating mattress was a revelation, never looked back. Get a foil insulating mat though, as can get cold without it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PabloFitzyg Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I've just picked up a Vango Freedom 80 + 20 Rucksack for £60! Go Outdoors have them listed at £99, but will price match plus -10% off:http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/vango-freedom-80-plus-20-rucksack-p203350 After a quick G if found the same model for £66.95:https://www.campingandcaravandirect.co.uk/vango-rucksacks-and-bags/1455-vango-freedom-80-20-rucksack-5023518771243.html Cheers :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_Glasto Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I just couldn't get on with the self-inflating mattress last year and I'm not the heaviest of people. Wonder if I just didn't top it up enough. I'll need to get it out and give it another bash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid_name Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 33 minutes ago, Tartan_Glasto said: I just couldn't get on with the self-inflating mattress last year and I'm not the heaviest of people. Wonder if I just didn't top it up enough. I'll need to get it out and give it another bash. The trick is to blow in up just hard enough so that it absorbs your bumps and bones without any of them feeling the hard ground. Very commonly peeps blow them up too hard and they're now better than sleeping on the floor with a blanket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismcb Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Anyone know what the chances of getting one of the EE power banks on site if we arrive on the Thursday? Cant find a decent powerbank in any of the stores in Ireland and the ones in the UK dont ship to Ireland anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiki18 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 6 hours ago, Shariken said: Not a bargain as such, but it never occurred to me until this week that my normal travel mirror is glass and if they are doing more robust bag searches.... I couldn't see any decent non glass mirrors, yes they are cheap, but they seemed very small. Then I found this, it hasn't arrived yet, so I will report back. But I like the fact it opens out. http://magicmirroruk.com/ I ordered the mini from QVC. Theres a discount code for 50% off the mini mirror its FESTIVALFEVER50. I always take a glass mirror but now with these extra checks i'm torn whether to buy one of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shariken Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 @kiki18 good spot...on the discount code sadly too late for me as already ordered and its been dispatched. I will let you know what I think of it when it comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idb Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 4 hours ago, chrismcb said: Cant find a decent powerbank in any of the stores in Ireland and the ones in the UK dont ship to Ireland anymore. Ebay would have been your best bet. Just search 100000mAh and you can get one for around a tenner. Although you may have left it too late for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfest2009 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 11 hours ago, Shariken said: Not a bargain as such, but it never occurred to me until this week that my normal travel mirror is glass and if they are doing more robust bag searches.... I couldn't see any decent non glass mirrors, yes they are cheap, but they seemed very small. Then I found this, it hasn't arrived yet, so I will report back. But I like the fact it opens out. http://magicmirroruk.com/ I ordered the mini from QVC. 5 hours ago, kiki18 said: Theres a discount code for 50% off the mini mirror its FESTIVALFEVER50. I always take a glass mirror but now with these extra checks i'm torn whether to buy one of these! Thanks so much for this! Ordered one with the discount :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagpussSeesAllThings Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 1/2 price cart:http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/saxon-steel-mesh-garden-cart-374813 I know carts are probably not the best idea with the security arrangements but some people can't avoid taking one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurenkfj Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 20 hours ago, kiki18 said: Theres a discount code for 50% off the mini mirror its FESTIVALFEVER50. I always take a glass mirror but now with these extra checks i'm torn whether to buy one of these! Ooof fab just buying one now! i will still take my compact mirror as well; but in case that gets taken off me I will use this as I wear contacts so have to have a mirror! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themuel Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 1 hour ago, mattiosmith said: 1/2 price cart:http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/saxon-steel-mesh-garden-cart-374813 I know carts are probably not the best idea with the security arrangements but some people can't avoid taking one. Was it £17.50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagpussSeesAllThings Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Just now, themuel said: Was it £17.50? Oh I totally misread the "was £37.97" I thought it said "£37.97 off". As you were... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonhammer Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 On 2017-6-7 at 5:29 PM, gfest2009 said: "Tiny" fold down camp chairs:http://www.thisisitstores.co.uk/lightweight-aluminium-camping-chairs-all.html Just got one to check it and going to order a second now! Also slightly cheaper/heavier ones of the exact same style here:http://www.thisisitstores.co.uk/ultralight-camping-chairs-all.html These are great and mine has done me proud for the last two Glastonburys. Small and light enough to go in a day bag and comfy enough to have an extended sit down. One thing to note is that the legs vanish into any mud, but putting beer cups under each leg soves this. Obviously, this year, the ground will be baked hard, so shouldn't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfest2009 Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 4 hours ago, devonhammer said: These are great and mine has done me proud for the last two Glastonburys. Small and light enough to go in a day bag and comfy enough to have an extended sit down. One thing to note is that the legs vanish into any mud, but putting beer cups under each leg soves this. Obviously, this year, the ground will be baked hard, so shouldn't be a problem. Haha, thanks for the top tip. Now we'll just HAVE to buy a few pints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA4 4BY Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Aukey 12000mAh power bank on Amazon lightning deal at the moment, £11 down from £21 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Charger-12000mAh-Output-Totale-x/dp/B01G18GZMG/ref=gbps_tit_s-3_bf76_b889004e?smid=AP087GSGD7Y0R&pf_rd_p=78284097-89a3-4697-b673-3d468066bf76&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=E9A9CJ11ZVMZMJTR7KR8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she bangs the drums Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 2 hours ago, BA4 4BY said: Aukey 12000mAh power bank on Amazon lightning deal at the moment, £11 down from £21 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Charger-12000mAh-Output-Totale-x/dp/B01G18GZMG/ref=gbps_tit_s-3_bf76_b889004e?smid=AP087GSGD7Y0R&pf_rd_p=78284097-89a3-4697-b673-3d468066bf76&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=E9A9CJ11ZVMZMJTR7KR8 Thanks for this, bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules62 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, she bangs the drums said: Thanks for this, bargain! Just to say you ideally need 20000 mah to last the weekend if you have a smartphone x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shariken Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 On 6/9/2017 at 11:17 AM, Laurenkfj said: Ooof fab just buying one now! i will still take my compact mirror as well; but in case that gets taken off me I will use this as I wear contacts so have to have a mirror! Mirror arrived yesterday. Very impressed - it looks like a normal mirror. Wish I used the discount code - but never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amfy Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Thanks for the tip off on the mirror. I have just ordered one. I was quite worried I would end up without one for my contacts (and my whiskers!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Isn't a way of avoiding taking a mirror ... using your mobile on selfie mode ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 3 hours ago, Jules62 said: Just to say you ideally need 20000 mah to last the weekend if you have a smartphone x Our 20,000 easily lasted 2 of us last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she bangs the drums Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 3 hours ago, Jules62 said: Just to say you ideally need 20000 mah to last the weekend if you have a smartphone x Thanks, I have an Anker one which is as powerful as this, but bought this one as a back up for friends etc using my main one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EamerRed Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 I had a 16,000 which lasted me fine last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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