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

[defrio29]

I've always had problem with the heat in the morning inside of my tent, anybody know any solution to this problem - so that the tent can remain relatively cool in the morning/afternoon ?

[mjsell]

3 minutes ago, defrio29 said:

I've always had problem with the heat in the morning inside of my tent, anybody know any solution to this problem - so that the tent can remain relatively cool in the morning/afternoon ?

search for Fresh & Black tents

[Gnomicide]

32 minutes ago, alien said:

Do you run or is that more of a "i'd never dream of doing such a thing" ?

Got it in two. 

[defrio29]

17 minutes ago, mjsell said:

search for Fresh & Black tents

wow!! thanks!!!!!!

[padraig61091]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUKEY-Portable-Charger-20000mAh-Lightning/dp/B01H01C720/ref=gbps_tit_s-3_bf76_9134320b?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=9AW2ZVZRF451Z8E6VWZ5
Another cheapish power bank on a lightning deal for the next 4 hours 

[VisionOfLove]

Any decent deals on backpacks around ATM? Someone recommended one of those eBay 120 liter ones last year which was dirt cheap but snapped on arrival, so something a little sturdier preferably 80l plus, cheers!

[ConorC]

Not 100% sure if this is the right thread but can anyone recommend either of these tents?

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/freedom-trail-toco-4-tent-p360392#tabs

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/4577900

[sweetsounding]

28 minutes ago, ConorC said:

Not 100% sure if this is the right thread but can anyone recommend either of these tents?

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/freedom-trail-toco-4-tent-p360392#tabs

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/4577900

Both are single skin which if you touch it in the morning all the condensation will absolutely soak you. Don't touch the walls and I guess it's ok. Go for whichever has the highest HH reading

edit both have a HH of 1500 but I would recommend 3000 for glasto

Edited May 16, 2017 by sweetsounding

[hfuhruhurr]

Never go for single skin tents - you're bound to have something touching the sides and then all the water on the outside comes in.

At download last year, the guy in the tent next to me had an indoor pool in the morning. He was a hell of a laugh, but seriously pissed off with his impromptu swim.

[squirrelarmy]

43 minutes ago, ConorC said:

Not 100% sure if this is the right thread but can anyone recommend either of these tents?

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/freedom-trail-toco-4-tent-p360392#tabs

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/4577900

How many people are sharing the tent? If its just going to be 2 plus your gear I'd recommend this one:  https://www.decathlon.co.uk/arpenaz-3-freshblack-tent-3-man-id_8357355.html

Slightly more expensive than the two you listed but these tents have been tested to withstand the worst glasto can throw at us whether it is monsoons or blazing sunshine. 

[Plumb111]

is something like this ok though?

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6017358

[ConorC]

10 minutes ago, squirrelarmy said:

How many people are sharing the tent? If its just going to be 2 plus your gear I'd recommend this one:  https://www.decathlon.co.uk/arpenaz-3-freshblack-tent-3-man-id_8357355.html

Slightly more expensive than the two you listed but these tents have been tested to withstand the worst glasto can throw at us whether it is monsoons or blazing sunshine. 

Will be just me at Glasto but 2 of us at Benicassim.

Gonna go with this one then as I think the 'sun blocking' feature will come in massively handy in Beni.

Cheers!

[evilduck]

17 minutes ago, Plumb111 said:

is something like this ok though?

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6017358

You see lots of these at Glasto and they are pretty decent. Definitely not a 6 person tent unless you want to put some poor suckers in the cold middle bit. The two side compartments are fairly small due to the sloping, but you can fit a double bed in each side and put your stuff in the middle.

Edited May 16, 2017 by evilduck

[OneLittleFish]

11 hours ago, VisionOfLove said:

Any decent deals on backpacks around ATM? Someone recommended one of those eBay 120 liter ones last year which was dirt cheap but snapped on arrival, so something a little sturdier preferably 80l plus, cheers!

What's your budget? Got a 100l military surplus one for under £100 that appears sturdy as hell and has a ton of space.

[waterfalls212434]

anyone seen anything as far as deals on walking/hiking boots go? my pair after lasting 4 fests got given a funeral at the end of the last fest, that mud did them in so im looking for a new pair (so much better then wellys for comfort)

[Joj]

Any thoughts on best reasonably priced sleeping bags?

[padraig61091]

My local tesco (Ireland) have 2 man tents scanning for €4.50 (marked at €18) https://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-2-man-tent-with-porch/728-6120.prd?skuId=728-6120

Also they have these http://www.outdoorcampingdirect.uk/summit-adult-emergency-poncho.html
for 58c 
Might be store specific but possibly in every store might be worth a shot for some people

Edited May 17, 2017 by padraig61091

[themuel]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FH2HYCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_Gn9j4Jjgo3AXQ

i just bought one of these, not for Glastonbury but I thought some of you may be interested. Decent solar charger (fantastic reviews) £49.99 down from £135.99. 

Im off to live in a field for two months following the festival so it'll earn its keep then hopefully! 

[scaryclaireyfairy]

If it's trainer weather this year, I can recommend these socks: http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/socks-tights/3-pack-cushion-sole-socks/GEM535069,default,pd.html

Cheap as chips and better than the blurb says.  Cushioned sole, tab at heel to stop slippage, ventilation on top of the foot and arch support.  Not bad for £3.50 for 3 pairs.  Can confirm they even make my Converse (got them as a gift) wearable.  I assume they do a gents version too but I've not tested those.

Edited May 19, 2017 by scaryclaireyfairy

[BagpussSeesAllThings]

On 5/16/2017 at 11:26 AM, evilduck said:

You see lots of these at Glasto and they are pretty decent. Definitely not a 6 person tent unless you want to put some poor suckers in the cold middle bit. The two side compartments are fairly small due to the sloping, but you can fit a double bed in each side and put your stuff in the middle.

I'd only do that with stuff you don't mind disappearing, I've had someone "accidentally" try and get in my tent twice at Glasto, a lot easier to do that when there's no sleeping person to climb over...

[scaryclaireyfairy]

On 16/05/2017 at 11:09 AM, Plumb111 said:

is something like this ok though?

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6017358

I have the 4 man version of this.  Decent tent, withstood last year no bother (with an application of waterproofing before we left).

Aldi are doing camping stuff from next Thur.  10l camping sink, £3.99.  Sounds about perfect for a quick flannel down or hair wash.  https://www.aldi.co.uk/adventuridge-camping-sink/p/094844145863401

They'll also have bamboo socks.

[Jules62]

I've just got one of these from Aldi ! available online today, in the store from 25th

https://www.aldi.co.uk/adventuridge-camping-bed/p/094812145930900

 

Edited May 19, 2017 by Jules62

[Crazyfool01]

18 hours ago, themuel said:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FH2HYCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_Gn9j4Jjgo3AXQ

i just bought one of these, not for Glastonbury but I thought some of you may be interested. Decent solar charger (fantastic reviews) £49.99 down from £135.99. 

Im off to live in a field for two months following the festival so it'll earn its keep then hopefully! 

Cheers for that spot , I've ordered one for a more environmentally friendly power source for my suit lights 

[liamium]

for the walking boot crowd, the Hymax Mudsweeper looks pretty neat for a fiver. 

also looks pretty useless considering how impenetrably crusty the ground's gonna be this year

https://www.tauntonleisure.com/hymax-mudsweeper/p5352

[buddiepaul]

On ‎19‎/‎05‎/‎2017 at 0:13 AM, themuel said:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FH2HYCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_Gn9j4Jjgo3AXQ

i just bought one of these, not for Glastonbury but I thought some of you may be interested. Decent solar charger (fantastic reviews) £49.99 down from £135.99. 

Im off to live in a field for two months following the festival so it'll earn its keep then hopefully! 

Now down to £42.49 for the next three hours on a Lightning Deal.