SwedgeAntilles Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 26 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Walking boots not wellies Probably *the* single most useful thing I've learned from eFests. Even in 2016 they were fine. My personal tip; take the edge off in the morning with a white russian. Bring your own premix and buy fresh, cold milk on site. Change your life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radi0Head Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Don’t take anything you won’t need, pack light. Pace yourself it’s a marathon not a sprint. Lose yourself in the moment and let go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Respect the power of the sun. You're going to be out in the open a hell of a lot more than the average day in the office - or even the average day trip. So wear sunscreen, even if it's not that hot. Unless it's like 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Let the guy borrow one of your hats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gherkin8r Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 14 minutes ago, SwedgeAntilles said: Probably *the* single most useful thing I've learned from eFests. Even in 2016 they were fine. My personal tip; take the edge off in the morning with a white russian. Bring your own premix and buy fresh, cold milk on site. Change your life. For white Russian read whisky and cocaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedgeAntilles Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Just now, gherkin8r said: For white Russian read whisky and cocaine I'd advise against mixing fresh, cold milk with either of those tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Mixed with milk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gherkin8r Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Yes apologies I was suggesting substituting one for the other two rather than combining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 8 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Let the guy borrow one of your hats. Sunburn is the reason I wear two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Fair. Even if you only have one hat that's also an essential. Keeps you dry and / or shaded. The straw trilby is a festival cliche for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretlow Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Never get this go easy thing. Get there Tuesday Hit it hard ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) I still think wellies are absolutely fine but I know that's not a popular opinion around these parts... As others have said though pack for all weather eventualities. It's mad how much it can change within a few hours. Go at your own pace and soak it all in. It's an amazing place and the scale of it probably still overwhelms me nine years in. And as others have said don't beat yourself up if you don't enjoy every second. I've had bad moments there too and they were all part of it. Sometimes it can all feel a bit too much. But then it's all the better when that passes and there are moments of sheer joy at that place that I will take with me forever. I'm a planner and planning is all part of the fun for me but learn quickly that the best laid plans will often be cast aside for something better/more right on the day. I'm still learning that one too. In my first year I was massively swayed by what my friends who'd been before told me to do but I don't regret any of it, even if I'd do things different now. There is still so much to explore. Enjoy it! Watch the sunset over the pyramid and breathe it all in Edited March 1, 2019 by Zoo Music Girl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycra Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Don't bring a wheeled suitcase/bag.....they're excellent mud ploughs when it's wet and the wheels fall off when it's dry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycra Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 The festival entertainment opens up much earlier these days than it used to and you will find gigs happening all over the site. Grab a big map from the stewards and explore. Some gigs will be listed in the official program/app, many will not. Relax, chill and enjoy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.M.V Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Zoo Music Girl said: I still think wellies are absolutely fine but I know that's not a popular opinion around these parts... As others have said though pack for all weather eventualities. It's mad how much it can change within a few hours. Go at your own pace and soak it all in. It's an amazing place and the scale of it probably still overwhelms me nine years in. And as others have said don't beat yourself up if you don't enjoy every second. I've had bad moments there too and they were all part of it. Sometimes it can all feel a bit too much. But then it's all the better when that passes and there are moments of sheer joy at that place that I will take with me forever. I'm a planner and planning is all part of the fun for me but learn quickly that the best laid plans will often be cast aside for something better/more right on the day. I'm still learning that one too. In my first year I was massively swayed by what my friends who'd been before told me to do but I don't regret any of it, even if I'd do things different now. There is still so much to explore. Enjoy it! Watch the sunset over the pyramid and breathe it all in I agree with this including the wellies. I love my walking boots and my wellies equally. My walking boots get me places that would be awkward otherwise but you can only jump in puddles and splosh in wellies. I'm sorry but too many happy times from childhood to adulthood have been spent sploshing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marathonsteve Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Never Never Never have you phone in your back pocket when using the long Drops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 18 minutes ago, H.M.V said: I agree with this including the wellies. I love my walking boots and my wellies equally. My walking boots get me places that would be awkward otherwise but you can only jump in puddles and splosh in wellies. I'm sorry but too many happy times from childhood to adulthood have been spent sploshing. This. Mine are super comfortable too. Cost me a fiver and have done countless festivals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glastorob Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Stop off at a local cider farm and buy a big bag/box of rough cider (35ish pints and about £30 - £40). So handy between a few people carrying just one big bag of cider rather than a load of cans. Everyone keeps asking where they can buy them from on site! Not sure why there is negativity towards wellies! Invested in a cracking pair a few years ago; definitely the best purchase I have made for Glastonbury. I now don’t take boots/trainers, just flip flops/wellies and only shorts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesy10 Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Shout "Dan", as often as possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetaKate Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 This will be my third glasto. Ive had my highest highs and lowest lows during this festival. My advice: don't be afraid to leave your friends if theres a conflict and you want to see something different. Follow your heart, not your friends. Also, if you're feeling worn down, go get a shower. You'll feel new again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedgeAntilles Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Showers are a great shout. Particularly life-saving in 2017 waking up as a sweaty mess in the tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashkin Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 7 hours ago, Glastorob said: Stop off at a local cider farm and buy a big bag/box of rough cider (35ish pints and about £30 - £40). So handy between a few people carrying just one big bag of cider rather than a load of cans. Everyone keeps asking where they can buy them from on site! Each to their own of course, but this sounds a great deal less convenient than cans to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, MetaKate said: This will be my third glasto. Ive had my highest highs and lowest lows during this festival. My advice: don't be afraid to leave your friends if theres a conflict and you want to see something different. Follow your heart, not your friends. Also, if you're feeling worn down, go get a shower. You'll feel new again. This is one thing I've never done at Glastonbury. One of my mates swears by it though and I can believe it is pretty transformational. Maybe this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Telephone Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 If using a longdrop, keep your bag off the floor by threading it through the lock of the door and hanging it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morph100 Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Take lots of hats, take fancy dress that isn’t a particular outfit more a mismatch of multiple ones you don’t mind ruining. take a few beers a box of wine and a bottle of spirits decanted out of the glass bottle. eat in the green fields area never around the main stages. talk to strangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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