Preparing for the worst...

[Sweet_pea]

And if all else fails....

http://www.campingworld.co.uk/en/Vango-Storm-Shelter-200-Survival-Tent/m-3105.aspx

 

 

[Guest]

2 hours ago, big__phil said:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003WLXH7C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cheers fellas :-)

46 minutes ago, semmtexx said:

http://www.military1st.co.uk/po-mus-po-01-helikon-waterproof-poncho-ripstop-black.html

 

i got this one. Seems pretty decent quality and delivery was quick. 

 

[stuartbert two hats]

2 hours ago, SteveTLizard said:

Positive attitude is absolutely the most powerful weapon against the brown stuff that must not be named.

If you're mind tells you it's shit, for you it will be shit and you may as well pack up and go home.  Keep a smile on your face, irish up your coffee, and power on through.

 

I decided to think the m*d was chocolate milkshake on my first visit in 1997.  I was rather enamoured with it for a while, but luckily never went as far as taking a sip.

[JoeyMester]

Just now, stuartbert two hats said:

I decided to think the m*d was chocolate milkshake on my first visit in 1997.  I was rather enamoured with it for a while, but luckily never went as far as taking a sip.

Chocolate Angel Delight is weirdly what it reminded me of!

[RichardWaller]

I'm so slack when it comes to festivals, really should know better by now, 16 years after me first one and they're not getting any easier... So yeah, positive attitude now that a few have mentioned it, is the most important. Not summat that's ever come so naturally to me as a general rule but I'll take my rose tinted specs, Doc Marten boots, a water proof jacket and a load of booze and have a great time whatever happens. 

 

edit: is it just me or is this comment in two different size font? No idea why 

Edited June 10, 2016 by RichardWaller

[Deaf Nobby Burton]

It's already been mentioned but I've learnt from last year, if it might rain wear shorts.

I get cold at night so would rather have jeans on, but last year with the Friday downpour I had a poncho on and the 1ft of exposed Jean got soaked. When the rain stopped I was perfectly dry apart from that bit, so wear shorts where possible!

[BLTN]

4 hours ago, SteveTLizard said:

Positive attitude is absolutely the most powerful weapon against the brown stuff that must not be named.

If you're mind tells you it's shit, for you it will be shit and you may as well pack up and go home.  Keep a smile on your face, irish up your coffee, and power on through.

 

Poo?

[bekimo]

I have to confess that I am one of those people who gets really miserable in the rain. I was definitely born in the wrong country!

After 16 years of British festivals though I have pretty much got to the point where the rain is 'manageable' for me and even if it pees down all weekend I can cope. 

So first, take enough pants! You can never be comfortable if you don't have dry pants! Spare pants are a must!  Oh and socks too. Same thing!

Next, take a towel so you can dry off after being out all day in the wet. Microfibre ones are lightweight for the packing. I'm taking a massive fluffy one as I'm in a caravan. And a whingy cow!

Mac in a pac type thing. Easy to carry around and keeps you nice and dry. I usually double this up with a poncho too. 

Spare poncho to sit on. Or a chair - I have been known to poncho over me and the chair. 

Hood. Those plastic ones that old ladies have! They're ace. I bought mine from pound land as I had dreadlocks and the poncho hood wouldn't fit over them! But it's a fab little item and means you don't need a damn umbrella. Do not take an umbrella. You will poke someone in the eye or get in the way of the people behind you. It's vey unsociable! 

Wellies/waterproof boots. Spend money on them. Do not scrimp and buy budget. Buy the best you can afford. It is worth it. Seriously. I bought budget boots for Leeds fest a few years ago and the sole totally ripped of the boot in the mud! I was left wandering around barefoot, cut my foot open and picked up a horrible infection! Lesson learnt!

If all else fails, buy a waterproof all in one. It's like a onesie or boiler suit made out of waterproof material.  You can throw it over whatever you're wearing and carry on regardless. Easy. 

[Madyaker]

I've a drysuit I use for whitewater kayaking. It's goretex ripstop material and cost nearly a grand. I'll probably bring it in case of an absolute wash out. Other than that a poncho for normal rain and I should be fine?

[rubenz]

Download looks pretty rough this weekend,  hope the weather sorts itself out soon! 

[bexj]

Umbrellas are the work of the devil, please don't take one. Dont tuck waterproof trousers into wellies, dont put your hands in your pockets.....both will end up swimming.  Do, smile, laugh, giggle, look up, look out, attitude is everything. 

[lucyginger]

In defence of the brolly, I take one to use as a sunshade as I will burst into flames otherwise! I nev use it in a crowd though, it's mainly for when I'm sitting down. I have used. When it was wet once, but again, not in a crowd! So yes, if you don't need one, don't take one! 

[FuzzyDunlop]

Im not taking waterproof pants. I only take shorts. Only ever took shorts to every festival. Leeds, V, Creamfields, Glasto. Regardless of weather. 

[shoptildrop]

55 minutes ago, lucyginger said:

In defence of the brolly, I take one to use as a sunshade as I will burst into flames otherwise! I nev use it in a crowd though, it's mainly for when I'm sitting down. I have used. When it was wet once, but again, not in a crowd! So yes, if you don't need one, don't take one! 

same here I just have it when in a spot at back or out the way ... never have it in crowds

[Miesh]

As already said binbags and a chair.  Leggings are great when there is m**. Wear long socks and/or long leggings. My 2007 wellie rings lasted months.

Embrace the moments when it really doesn't matter.  An example was us at The Holloways, Sunday morning. The area in front of the stage made me think of Blackpool beach in the late 80's.   The worst is not going to happen this year, I believe that.  

[sloseph]

One little tip is keep your rolling papers in a sandwhich bag, there's nothing worse than going to roll then pulling the dreaded concertina of papers out of the packet 

I spent Leeds fest 2008 having to steal rizlas off anyone near by as all my papers were ruined on day 1

[billum]

4 minutes ago, sloseph said:

One little tip is keep your rolling papers in a sandwhich bag, there's nothing worse than going to roll then pulling the dreaded concertina of papers out of the packet 

Yes great tip. I use ziplock plastic bags of all sizes for things that need to keep dry, such as money, phone, torch, etc. During the year lots of kindly people seem to send me things in ziplock bags which I squirrel away for just the week coming up (don't worry, the squirrels don't mind, they didn't get a ticket this year, but they're going to nutfest instead so win-win)

[Digital Monkey (Womad)]

3 hours ago, Deaf Nobby Burton said:

It's already been mentioned but I've learnt from last year, if it might rain wear shorts.

I get cold at night so would rather have jeans on, but last year with the Friday downpour I had a poncho on and the 1ft of exposed Jean got soaked. When the rain stopped I was perfectly dry apart from that bit, so wear shorts where possible!

Or a pair of polyester/cotton trousers available from all good outdoor shops. You can get zip offs so double up as shorts as well. Perfect for festivals

Don't want folk getting a chill in the evenings

[verrymerry]

Set fire to the rain, that's what Adele would do!

If it's raining and things seem a bit shitty, definitely drink more and observe the mantra "fuck it, it's Glastonbury".  Works a charm.  Waterproofs are good too mind

[beasthunter]

Rubber gloves. perfect to minimise the ecoli risk when lacing up the boots. Pair of Marigolds have done every festival since 1989. Don't need 'em most years mind!

[Salute]

Wish i had this problem as no luck with tickets this year but in the past this has been brilliant in all weather

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Folding-Flipstick-Walking-Seat-Stick/dp/B008L1ONAS/ref=sr_1_13_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1465638473&sr=8-13&keywords=walking+stick+seat

Folds up into small bag that you can loop onto your belt - will allow your legs to have a comfy rest in all the mud

 

 

[phillyfaddle]

As well as the obvious, spend more time in the Theatre & Circus tents - you get to sit down, out of the rain, they won't be too crowded and you'll see some terrific acts you wouldn't have otherwise bothered with :-)

[amfy]

13 hours ago, Miesh said:

 

Embrace the moments when it really doesn't matter.  An example was us at The Holloways, Sunday morning. The area in front of the stage made me think of Blackpool beach in the late 80's.   The worst is not going to happen this year, I believe that.  

I was there - the best lyrics for that muddy morning...

I can get a generator, and a record player,

generate the music to make you feel better

When I was a young boy I got a stereo and taped all the music straight off the radio

The sound of the bands, and the music playing

was all that I needed to make me feel free

 

 

[Trout Mask Replica]

34 minutes ago, phillyfaddle said:

As well as the obvious, spend more time in the Theatre & Circus tents - you get to sit down, out of the rain, they won't be too crowded and you'll see some terrific acts you wouldn't have otherwise bothered with :-)

Shhh, We don't want them all knowing about it.

[sabre-toothed tart]

A wet, muddy day at Glastonbury is still much much better than a sunny day pretty much anywhere else