Hot weather advice

[nikkic]

Diaralyte is expensive but not as much as 5 days of booze and whatever else. Got to be factored in if it's hot in my opinion, makes such a difference. 

Also, take a small flannel or towel, douse in cold water and rest against your neck to help cool you down. 

[Hawros]

16 minutes ago, TiZuff said:

does lucozade do the same thing?? i used dioralyte last year and it was great but as you said its expensive.

Boots rehydration sachets for me. A couple of quid for a box of six. 

A little tradition for me is to have one with a berocca every morning at the fest - sorts you right out for the day ahead. 

[frostypaw]

19 minutes ago, TiZuff said:

does lucozade do the same thing?? i used dioralyte last year and it was great but as you said its expensive.

not really afaik, it's more maintain than recover

[Flysheet]

4 hours ago, AnnaGrant said:

1992 surely?  

I was there and I've always said it was too hot, but I also say it was my best Glastonbury ever  so I coped.

Lots of people had scarves under their hats so the back of their necks were protected from the sun. 

Respect the sun, take it easy and we will have a great time.

92 and 93 were roasters and the only ones where I've had a shower

[Bluebeth]

7 hours ago, Fork_UK said:

You're looking at the wrong weather forecast, dude.  You need some Gav in your life

Gav is essential viewing

[Deaf Nobby Burton]

Is  Diaralyte expensive? What we talking £50 a gramme?

[rubenz]

11 minutes ago, Deaf Nobby Burton said:

Is  Diaralyte expensive? What we talking £50 a gramme?

I picked up a box from the dark Web for 3.50 earlier. You only need one a day really, no need to go berserk on the stuff.

Edited June 18, 2017 by rubenz

[MrTambourineManc]

Bring some insect repellent spray for the tent 

[ghostdancer1]

6 hours ago, wetwipes said:

When planning travel in the Far East, pharmacy recommended I take a dehydration solution (dioralyte or Boots stuff) and take one at least every 2 days, to make up for sweating.  Might help for those whose dehydration is eh "self-inflicted" too.  And into my bag they go.

 

i have one in the morning and one before bed, really helps eliminate the hangover. i'll be taking a few in the daybag this year and try to have 1 during day too given the heat/sweating.

[Smeble]

Wet wipes are great for cooling you down a bit and also great for getting rid of dust.

dont forget to reapply sun cream during the day, it only works for so long.

keep an eye on people, not just your friends

[dartmoordog]

In the olden days the people behind you would blow on your neck. 

Irrespective of the weather. 

[The Nal]

1 hour ago, Deaf Nobby Burton said:

Is  Diaralyte expensive? What we talking £50 a gramme?

A sachet costs 50p.

[Tommy101]

Tesco own brand diralyte only a few quid for 6. Picked up a box earlier.

[Simpo]

Might be worth packing something to cover your face with in case it's dusty. As somebody else said, this could double up as a neck protector.

Get water every time you pass a water point as a habit. ABC, Always Be Carrying water.

 

[LeeGalvin]

49 minutes ago, dartmoordog said:

In the olden days the people behind you would blow on your neck. 

Irrespective of the weather. 

Ahh, the 90s. I loved getting blown by a stranger in a crowd.

[Cuzzy]

All the sweating and walking will take its toll on your ringer not much fun when you wipe your ass so slap some vaseline or talc on it to stop the chafing 

[balti-pie]

32 minutes ago, Cuzzy said:

All the sweating and walking will take its toll on your ringer not much fun when you wipe your ass so slap some vaseline or talc on it to stop the chafing 

Bodyglide. Awesome product. Saved my nipsy many a time. 

[Lees23]

ok, heading out on my last shopping trip tomorrow - where do the space blankets go? over top of tent? between lining? funneled together to set alight attacking roman ships? help...

 

 

[Deaf Nobby Burton]

8 hours ago, Cuzzy said:

All the sweating and walking will take its toll on your ringer not much fun when you wipe your ass so slap some vaseline or talc on it to stop the chafing 

Or cornflour, apparently. Somebody on another thread likes to cover their balls in it and swears it does a better job than talc.

[moheetoes]

7 hours ago, Lees23 said:

ok, heading out on my last shopping trip tomorrow - where do the space blankets go? over top of tent? between lining? funneled together to set alight attacking roman ships? help...

 

 

I put mine between inner and outer, stops rustling in any breeze and I just drape them over, no need to use tape 

[Smeble]

Protection against dust

[Lees23]

3 hours ago, moheetoes said:

I put mine between inner and outer, stops rustling in any breeze and I just drape them over, no need to use tape 

cheers! 

[moheetoes]

33 minutes ago, Lees23 said:

cheers! 

You may need tape if your tent is super size, mine is just a 3 man and I drape one either side 

[stuartbert two hats]

Here's some advice.  If you're wearing shorts and you apply suncream, make sure you don't have your socks pulled up, only to let them fall down later, leaving your legs unprotected from painful sunburn.

Ask me how I know.

[payneruk]

Anyone else get a sunburned back and shoulders on the weekend? Gonna be painful carrying my rucksack Wednesday morning