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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Kashkin said: Each to their own of course, but this sounds a great deal less convenient than cans to me... Try getting a 3ltr bag of cider and then comparing the size and weight to a 6 pack of 500ml cans. You may change your mind. And the cider will still be stronger, so you're really talking 8 cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 27 minutes ago, morph100 said: 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 Never say never at Glastonbury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 When you go through the gate on Wednesday it will be like dying and going to heaven. When you leave on the Monday it’s like someone has just revived you and you head back to your normal life, but with a headful of incredible memories and a burning desire to return the following year. enjoy every second you are on site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said: has just revived you and you head back to your normal life This usually happens at some point in July for me. I leave the festival an empty, hollow shell of a human that has had the best week ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendan84 Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 This will be my 12th glastonbury Main tip. When you get in get your wristband on your non wiping hand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashkin Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 16 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: Try getting a 3ltr bag of cider and then comparing the size and weight to a 6 pack of 500ml cans. You may change your mind. And the cider will still be stronger, so you're really talking 8 cans. Okay but the original comment mentioned '35 pints' which is about 20ltr - massive. And the point of the cans, for me, is you just put a couple in your pockets when you go out and the rest remain in your tent. I wouldn't really be carrying a 6 pack around site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Kashkin said: Okay but the original comment mentioned '35 pints' which is about 20ltr - massive. And the point of the cans, for me, is you just put a couple in your pockets when you go out and the rest remain in your tent. I wouldn't really be carrying a 6 pack around site. That's a fair point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmarks Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Think how much you realistically want to spend on food/drink /stuff then double it . (Or that might just be me ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 How lucky to be a newbie. Just drinking in the sights, sounds and smells for the first time is a never-to-be-forgotten experience. You will walk for miles, probably 10 or 12 a day, so make sure your walking boots are worn in beforehand. Explore as much as you can - particularly areas like the Green Fields. Enjoy sitting and chilling. I carry a fold up camping chair just to sit and watch the world go by - especially useful if the ground is damp. If you are camping make sure you know where you've pitched you tent. Locate it relative to fixed things like roadways and pylons. Don't rely on it being next to the big blue tent because when you come back in the dark it will be surrounded by hundreds more big blue tents. Make friends with your neighbours. Offer them a drink or a bite to eat. They'll keep an eye on your tent and you can do the same for them. A headlight is very helpful in the dark to avoid tripping over guy ropes. Enjoy new experiences. The food at Glastonbury is superb. Avoid burgers but enjoy eating from around the world. The same with bands. Make a point of seeing bands you've never heard of, don't just stick to what you know. The circus and cabaret areas are well worth a visit too. Pace yourself and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 22 minutes ago, grumpyhack said: How lucky to be a newbie. Just drinking in the sights, sounds and smells for the first time is a never-to-be-forgotten experience. You will walk for miles, probably 10 or 12 a day, so make sure your walking boots are worn in beforehand. Explore as much as you can - particularly areas like the Green Fields. Enjoy sitting and chilling. I carry a fold up camping chair just to sit and watch the world go by - especially useful if the ground is damp. If you are camping make sure you know where you've pitched you tent. Locate it relative to fixed things like roadways and pylons. Don't rely on it being next to the big blue tent because when you come back in the dark it will be surrounded by hundreds more big blue tents. Make friends with your neighbours. Offer them a drink or a bite to eat. They'll keep an eye on your tent and you can do the same for them. A headlight is very helpful in the dark to avoid tripping over guy ropes. Enjoy new experiences. The food at Glastonbury is superb. Avoid burgers but enjoy eating from around the world. The same with bands. Make a point of seeing bands you've never heard of, don't just stick to what you know. The circus and cabaret areas are well worth a visit too. Pace yourself and enjoy. Some burgers are pretty damn great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 I agree that you can find excellent burgers but the point I was trying to make was that Glastonbury can be the chance to try new things, whether it's acts you've not seen before or food you've never tasted before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Still waiting on a picture of that excellent burger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Still waiting on a picture of that excellent burger. It's all in the taste - it might not look like much, but it's extraordinary eating. You can have one where the food is in focus instead of the menu of you like: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I feel like Pablo Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Don't take a pop up tent unless you want to have a terrible time. mine blew away on the first night I went. Don't take a hold all to carry your stuff in, your hands WILL feel like they're going to fall off and you'll end up crying (or maybe that's just me?). Really worth investing in a proper backpack with steel poles in people take travelling, even the cheapest one. Your back will thank you. Do take bin bags so you can sit anywhere even if it's a wash out. Earmark some money to have a nice cold pint, it's a refreshing change from the hot cans you'll be carrying around (although I think I have now conditioned myself to prefer it that way). Take trainers or normal shoes as well as wellies if you can as if it's dry/hot you will look enviously at the non sweaty feet and calves of others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Off to call the burger police 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.M.V Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 We're now having burgers for tea tonight. I'm so easily swayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gherkin8r Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 10 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: That's a fair point I carry 30 tins around site in a bag of ice at all times in case of emergency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, gherkin8r said: I carry 30 tins around site in a bag of ice at all times in case of emergency. Those emergencies tend to crop up quite often at the farm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marathonsteve Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Hara Krishna 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennykill Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 All sounds much more complicated than my last visit in 94. Just pay the man £10 to use his ladder to get over the fence and drink and stuff for the next 5 days. I’m looking forward to experiencing it 25 years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasto-worker Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 12 hours ago, Bennykill said: All sounds much more complicated than my last visit in 94. Just pay the man £10 to use his ladder to get over the fence and drink and stuff for the next 5 days. I’m looking forward to experiencing it 25 years later. 1995 - you could have saved that £10 if you waited until the Friday - that was one of the years ' part of the fence came down ' - its claimed there was 80,000 Tickets sold and a estimated 80,000 none ticket holders - I missed the whole thing as I was working in the Guest Bar so only found out about if from Security. Your going to find a lot of changes ' but don't expect to find some joker with a ladder ' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoptildrop Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 On 3/2/2019 at 2:32 PM, CaledonianGonzo said: Still waiting on a picture of that excellent burger. I had an amazing crab burger from Crabbie Shack that is next door to the Cornish Arms yum yum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay89 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 When photos of food excite you more than current line up/predictions ?♀️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) In your day pack should be: A torch Waterproof wear Travel Johns (x 3) The drinks you will drink for that day without paying for them A spork Hand sanitiser Your last lock up receipt Your phone (if you must) in an inside pocket Money (obtained from a lock up) in at least two different pockets A notepad and pen (interesting Green Fields talks or someone's number, if you get lucky) A case for your sunglasses Toilet roll or tissues. Double what you think you can get away with Edited March 3, 2019 by kalifire 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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