Rucksag/Bag for during the day?

[evilduck]

I take a backpack because I can fit more stuff in it than a shoulder bag, but when in crowds I'll put it on my front

[DeclarationOfWar]

The Guardian bags with the rope straps they used to give out with the paper on Wednesdays were great.

[funkyuk]

Don't take a rucksack at all. I hate stood next to people wearing them. Every time they turn round they hit you with it.

Only take what you can carry in your pockets. Buy your food and drink from the vendors.

One less thing to worry about.

Gives you more freedom to dance.

Less is more.

Edited June 13, 2013 by funkyuk

[The Nal]

Have they stopped giving these out?

[FloorFiller]

buying drinks from vendors really isn't an option is it...

i mean, one or two pints a day, but buying ALL of your daily drinks from them. you'd be skint by the end of day one

think i'll bring a small backpack and squeeze as much booze into it as possible as well as camera, hoody, toilet paper, water, cigarettes etc

[Rumblestripe]

I take a backpack because I can fit more stuff in it than a shoulder bag, but when in crowds I'll put it on my front

[scmusic]

Yeah mine tends to hang off one shoulder under my arm in crowds, or get reversed onto my front, for the same reason.

[JoBalls]

I usually have a cross body handbag thing for my daytime essentials (money, loo roll, all the shit girls carry round etc) because its easy to keep an eye on when in a crowd, and then I use the free little bag they give you to carry my booze. That way when I have drunk all my cans I can just fold up the free bag and put it in my main bag.

[The Nal]

buying drinks from vendors really isn't an option is it...

i mean, one or two pints a day, but buying ALL of your daily drinks from them. you'd be skint by the end of day one

[russycarps]

Lockups, for sure. Most nights I put it in the lockups when I do my change into evening clothes. That way I am unencumbered for maximum boogieness - but occasionally (maybe once per festival) I do take the big camera out at night and do tripod shots.

[JoBalls]

I just carry around with me a 50cl bottle of spirits, and top it up for the evening session. I didnt think anyone at glastonbury bought all their drinks from the vendors!!

[russycarps]

I tend to on the Sunday. Usually because by that point I've either run out of cans, or I can't stomach warm cider. Or both!

[dottymum]

Me and hubby both taking rucksacks as we taking the two kids with us so need to carry few bits around, we both got rucksacks from TKMAXX they are a make called Dakine they both have cooler pockets on the front great for couple cans or water! a velvet lined sunglasses pouch in the top loads of other handy zipped pockets and my hubbys has a pocket inside with a clip in to attach keys to and best thing was they were a bargain at £9.99 each! they are around 35-50 online!!.

Not so worried about theft as I will also be wearing a small cross body bag with tickets pass outs and money in there, so no real valuables in rucksacks.

Don't think we will be going in major crowds with the kids but i will take not of previous comment on getting hit by rucksack and will be very careful or wear it on my front!! the link below is like mine but it is bright pink and cost alot less!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dakine-Girls-Prom-25L-Backpack-Cooler-Pocket-Laptop-sleeve-/171052761931#vi-content

[russycarps]

Me and hubby both taking rucksacks as we taking the two kids with us so need to carry few bits around, we both got rucksacks from TKMAXX they are a make called Dakine they both have cooler pockets on the front great for couple cans or water! a velvet lined sunglasses pouch in the top loads of other handy zipped pockets and my hubbys has a pocket inside with a clip in to attach keys to and best thing was they were a bargain at £9.99 each! they are around 35-50 online!!.

Not so worried about theft as I will also be wearing a small cross body bag with tickets pass outs and money in there, so no real valuables in rucksacks.

Don't think we will be going in major crowds with the kids but i will take not of previous comment on getting hit by rucksack and will be very careful or wear it on my front!! the link below is like mine but it is bright pink and cost alot less!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dakine-Girls-Prom-25L-Backpack-Cooler-Pocket-Laptop-sleeve-/171052761931#vi-content

[mrbossed]

oh aye, I do buy some drinks from the bars dont get me wrong, but EVERY drink! it's insane!

[scaryclaireyfairy]

i've got a daypack (dunno the litre-age, maybe 10?) that i take all my cans and supplies in when i leave the tent. as the cans get drunk and it gets lighter, i squish it up and jam it in one of the glasto tote bags so it's less of a nuisance in crowds later in the day. my valuables are in an across the body pouch bag thing so i can keep them on my front.

[GravitySlave]

I have taken this old bag twice to glasto and has served me well.

when it gets heavy i pad the strap with my scarf, can fold a blanket over the bag to carry blanket, and swing it round the front in a crowd, so you ain't wacking people and for security. Easy on off, just slip the hoop over the head.

And it is always fun when people start chanting "Work Less Play More" behind you!!

They don't make em any more but do something similar.

[russycarps]

It's not insane it's a choice. You either choose to save money and lug around a bag full of warm beer or pay bar prices and get drinks when you want.

[Big Vern]

no rucksack for me this year, it's tedious carting it around all day/night and having to move it around on to your chest when in the crowd. I've got one of those GoLite waist packs, has 2 zipped up pockets that I can squeeze the essentials in and 2 can holders which help keep them cool for a while. Will also be stuffing the pockets on my cargo shorts.

Might just get one of the booze slings though, like the idea of that, get 6 chilled cider cans in it and easy to carry

Alternatively -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THE-BEER-BELLY-BEVERAGE-FLASK-HOLDS-A-6-PK-OF-BEER-SODA-80-OZ-OF-WINE-NEW-/221215496929?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3381789ae1

Edited June 13, 2013 by Big Vern

[Handjob Bob]

I'm planning on taking a rucksack mainly for booze but will also swazzle a hoody in it probably.

Purchased one of these to put on the main zip to deter any rascals that might want to pilfer my liquor.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250779485027?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

[dottymum]

wow that is pretty damn bright!

*makes note to remember to bring sunglasses*

[russycarps]

My pink one is even brighter than that one shown! easy for my kids to spot me!!

[badger80]

It's not insane it's a choice. You either choose to save money and lug around a bag full of warm beer or pay bar prices and get drinks when you want.

[Wickedfaerie]

I keep my money, phone and camera in a hip bag and my water in a cool bottle bag.

Plus I just carry one of the cotton Glastonbury bags for shopping.

[griffpne]

Edited June 13, 2013 by griffpne