Bradders Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 We just take a double air bed and double duvet. Bulky, yeah, but teamed with a fresh and black tent you get a proper full and comfortable nights sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernringo Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 Any recommendations for a decent sleeping bag that packs down very small? Getting a flight/coach so space is at a premium! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazola Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, Bradders said: We just take a double air bed and double duvet. Bulky, yeah, but teamed with a fresh and black tent you get a proper full and comfortable nights sleep. We do this as well, plus a fitted sheet for the airbed! So much better than sleeping bags, if you use a vacuum bag you can shrink them down considerably. Going by coach this year though so will have to be sleeping bags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDayman Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, Bradders said: We just take a double air bed and double duvet. Bulky, yeah, but teamed with a fresh and black tent you get a proper full and comfortable nights sleep. Yeah, we're similar. The double sleeping bag isn't that much bulkier that than a normal one so we normally bring a double duvet too - proper comfort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan1984 Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 On 5/3/2022 at 12:06 PM, Brad2434 said: Posted in another thread but probably better here - https://www.millets.co.uk/15989031/eurohike-colossus-ii-6515l-rucksack-15989031 65L eurohike backpack which opens like a suitcase (perfect for packing cubes) + comes with a detachable day bag. On sale for £35 at the moment and there was a discount code on top of that for 20% taking it down to £27, but the code doesnt seem to be working now. it was 'brand20'. I placed the order yesterday and it was all accepted. Now been cancelled as there wasn’t enough stock. Disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteredscreens Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ryan1984 said: I placed the order yesterday and it was all accepted. Now been cancelled as there wasn’t enough stock. Disappointing. think there was two versions. One under 'mega buy' which you couldnt add the discount code, and another that was discounted but no under 'mega buy' so you could add a discount code. My discount code applied one was cancelled but I've ordered one without a code with no difficulties, still up on their website from what I can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosieangel Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 On 5/3/2022 at 7:09 AM, jonnyisRFC said: https://festivalcop.co.uk/collections/accessories/products/secret-stash-velvet-hair-scrunchie-with-zip This crafty item so that one of our group can safely bring in anything that they wouldn’t want security finding! Thank you! 😉I actually think it's first use may be to smuggle in a water bottle cap to Primavera which doesn't seem to be allowed, bit bonkers when you think it's in sunny Spain! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan1984 Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 23 minutes ago, scatteredscreens said: think there was two versions. One under 'mega buy' which you couldnt add the discount code, and another that was discounted but no under 'mega buy' so you could add a discount code. My discount code applied one was cancelled but I've ordered one without a code with no difficulties, still up on their website from what I can see. I’ve just tried as well (without the discount code) so will see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteredscreens Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 22 minutes ago, rosieangel said: Thank you! 😉I actually think it's first use may be to smuggle in a water bottle cap to Primavera which doesn't seem to be allowed, bit bonkers when you think it's in sunny Spain! im gonna put my bottle cap in my shoe hahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Ryan1984 said: I placed the order yesterday and it was all accepted. Now been cancelled as there wasn’t enough stock. Disappointing. 1 hour ago, scatteredscreens said: think there was two versions. One under 'mega buy' which you couldnt add the discount code, and another that was discounted but no under 'mega buy' so you could add a discount code. My discount code applied one was cancelled but I've ordered one without a code with no difficulties, still up on their website from what I can see. Ultimate Outdoors is the same company so worth giving theirs a try, the prices are mirrored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakey91 Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 £28 for an 85L backpack here. Useful if like me you are getting the coach and are limited by the number of bags you can take on board. https://www.ultimateoutdoors.com/15979411/eurohike-nepal-85l-rucksack-15979411 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 7 hours ago, balti-pie said: i tend to open my sleeping bag and use it as a kind of duvet, cos i cant be constricted either- on a camping mat or a blow up bed this often ensures i wake up absolutely freezing in the morning. a pod would be a lot more suitable! hmm . . . I'm the same, hate feeling constricted when trying to sleep, even a pod was too restricting for me so would open it up like a duvet. Then I just started using a duvet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearless_Fish Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Alas I'm not attending Glastonbury this year, but I'm attending Bearded Theory in a fortnight. However my pregnant girlfriend can no longer get up from the floor 🤣 As a result I've bought a double camp bed for use with our cheap and nasty double airbed. However a pre-fest test has revealed it is no longer fit for purpose. I know eFests is the place for camping equipment boffins, so who can recommend me a decent double mattress? Initially only wanted to spend £40-50 but if there's something out there that's amazing I could possibly stretch to £100 as we'll likely get good use out of it in future. Ideally we want to avoid those typical cheap airbeds that work for a year then don't stay inflated anymore. The "Outwell Dreamcatcher Double (7.5cm) Self Inflating Sleeping Mat" seems about the best I've found (albeit slightly out my ideal price range). The bed I've bought is the Outwell Posadas double, and is 135cm wide so looking for an equivalent width mat. Any ideas chaps? 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a6l6e6x Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Would this be terrible and fall apart? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Andes-Camping-Backpack-Rucksack-Luggage/dp/B00U2TAMJ8/ref=sr_1_5?crid=S7NAJT0U4VLF&keywords=camping%2Bbackpack&qid=1652170501&sprefix=camping%2Bbackpack%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-5&th=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefwefwef Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, a6l6e6x said: Would this be terrible and fall apart? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Andes-Camping-Backpack-Rucksack-Luggage/dp/B00U2TAMJ8/ref=sr_1_5?crid=S7NAJT0U4VLF&keywords=camping%2Bbackpack&qid=1652170501&sprefix=camping%2Bbackpack%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-5&th=1 If you're buying it off amazon: yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam75 Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 We have the double silent night self inflating matt, has done well over a few camping trips https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silentnight-Camping-Collection-Inflating-Mattress/dp/B0979FPH69/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=silent+night+self+inflating&qid=1652171037&s=camping-hiking&sr=1-3 Previously owned one (two of them) made by Trail, kept failing at the seams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkete Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 25 minutes ago, a6l6e6x said: Would this be terrible and fall apart? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Andes-Camping-Backpack-Rucksack-Luggage/dp/B00U2TAMJ8/ref=sr_1_5?crid=S7NAJT0U4VLF&keywords=camping%2Bbackpack&qid=1652170501&sprefix=camping%2Bbackpack%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-5&th=1 Check the top review first, who says it's not 120l - if that's the feature you're buying it for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksamthompson Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Sounds snobby, i appreciate, but if your looking at getting a good bag that will last, i would spend the extra on an Osprey bag. If wanting to stay cheap, decathalons your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a6l6e6x Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, clarkete said: Check the top review first, who says it's not 120l - if that's the feature you're buying it for Ah good spot. the 85l eurohike posted further up may be a better bet in that case I do like all the pretty colours of this poor quality amazon one though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirjonnyp Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 22 hours ago, northernringo said: Any recommendations for a decent sleeping bag that packs down very small? Getting a flight/coach so space is at a premium! I have used a travelpak 2 for about five years now (used a handed-down 80s snugpak before that) - website says it packs down to 19cmx19cm, but you can force it a bit tighter than that. It's affordable and has saved me a lot of space in my pack when hiking or doing festivals. Comfy, mummy style, easy to pack away and make small. The downsides are that it's just over a kilo (which isn't actually that bad) and only a two season. I've slept in it underground a fair few times in pretty cold conditions on not much of a sleeping mat and not really had a problem, but almost always had a beer jacket on. I was about to upgrade to an ethical down three season before moving, but ultimately couldn't justify it. I've just had a look at the snugpak website, and there's a travelpak traveller, which goes even smaller but is more in the one season territory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Do people bother with camping chairs or not? I know theres a lot more on than other festivals but a chair is nice in the morning for eating breakfast / late night. Any thoughts? 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 minute ago, gfa said: Do people bother with camping chairs or not? I know theres a lot more on than other festivals but a chair is nice in the morning for eating breakfast / late night. Any thoughts? 🙂 Even if I don’t bring one with me I usually end up buying one there because just being able to chill around the campsite whenever you’re there is nice, especially if it’s a muddy one (which, of course, it won’t be). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 29 minutes ago, gfa said: Do people bother with camping chairs or not? I know theres a lot more on than other festivals but a chair is nice in the morning for eating breakfast / late night. Any thoughts? 🙂 I do, and i predominantly leave it in me tent for mornings/nights - i think its ventured out twice in the four festivals its been to 😆 its primarily for shoe/boot removal and attachment, and for sitting down with a tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennykill Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 3 hours ago, a6l6e6x said: Would this be terrible and fall apart? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Andes-Camping-Backpack-Rucksack-Luggage/dp/B00U2TAMJ8/ref=sr_1_5?crid=S7NAJT0U4VLF&keywords=camping%2Bbackpack&qid=1652170501&sprefix=camping%2Bbackpack%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-5&th=1 i bought the same one a few years back. it is still going strong (i only use it for festivals, so a few times a year) and I have had no problems. isn't 120l though. Slightly bigger than my expensive Gregory 85l bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennykill Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 34 minutes ago, gfa said: Do people bother with camping chairs or not? I know theres a lot more on than other festivals but a chair is nice in the morning for eating breakfast / late night. Any thoughts? 🙂 essential for around the tent. too much effort in the festival itself (although i am considering a compact one for this year as getting up off the floor is getting harder all the time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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