tumbles Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) Don’t plan too much, it takes longer to get around than you imagine. Leave the wellies in the car and wear some decent waterproof, breathable, walking boots. If it gets really bad you can go back to the car. Also I tend to pack everything up Sunday morning and dump in car, leave at end of the evening when I’ve had enough as Monday is just too depressing. I have the advantage of being an hours drive from home though. Not as easy for everyone else Edited March 3, 2019 by tumbles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 19 minutes ago, kalifire said: 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 In your day pack should not be: A torch - you have a phone. And it's a daybag, so will be daytime. Waterproof wear - not gonna rain is it? Travel Johns (x 3) - times three??? What are you doing if you expect to be caught short three times? Go to the toilet! A spork - cutlery is provided with any food you buy . A notepad and pen (interesting Green Fields talks or someone's number, if you get lucky) - again, you have a phone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 33 minutes ago, kalifire said: In your day pack should be: The drinks you will drink for that day without paying for them Toilet roll or tissues. Double what you think you can get away with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, priest17 said: No money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 19 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: In your day pack should not be: A torch - you have a phone. And it's a daybag, so will be daytime. Waterproof wear - not gonna rain is it? Travel Johns (x 3) - times three??? What are you doing if you expect to be caught short three times? Go to the toilet! A spork - cutlery is provided with any food you buy . A notepad and pen (interesting Green Fields talks or someone's number, if you get lucky) - again, you have a phone. - Some can't or don't find it easy to return to their tent to pick up something as light as a torch before sunset. - Fair point. - Drinking. - Come unto the world of the Spork, man. - I don't want to be typing onto a screen at Glasto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Tissues and hand sanitiser in the bag for me. And a printed copy or two of that day's clashfinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 10 minutes ago, kalifire said: - Some can't or don't find it easy to return to their tent to pick up something as light as a torch before sunset. - Fair point. - Drinking. - Come unto the world of the Spork, man. - I don't want to be typing onto a screen at Glasto. - You still have one on your phone and everywhere other than your tent is lit. - - You can still go to the toilet! - I am tempted when you put it like that. - Each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 hour ago, stuartbert two hats said: No money? As a freelance animator and functioning alcoholic, this is a pretty good summation of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Dickfingers Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 On me at Glastonbury I have cash, phone, drugs, key, lead for my phone and maybe sunglasses. Dunno how people can be arsed carrying a bag around with them all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagelaureate Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, tumbles said: Don’t plan too much, it takes longer to get around than you imagine. Leave the wellies in the car and wear some decent waterproof, breathable, walking boots. If it gets really bad you can go back to the car. Also I tend to pack everything up Sunday morning and dump in car, leave at end of the evening when I’ve had enough as Monday is just too depressing. I have the advantage of being an hours drive from home though. Not as easy for everyone else I pack up Sunday but drive back at the end to the North West.... it's a hard one! Edited March 3, 2019 by vintagelaureate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 3 Traveljohns in a day bag? Where do you use them? In a crowd? I can't even use them in a tent sadly as I have psychological barriers to pissing into anything. But during the day that's truly baffling. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetaKate Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, Zoo Music Girl said: 3 Traveljohns in a day bag? Where do you use them? In a crowd? I can't even use them in a tent sadly as I have psychological barriers to pissing into anything. But during the day that's truly baffling. Same. I bought a she wee last year and practiced practiced practiced at home before hand and I was fairly confident with it... but when it came time to use it I just could not do it! The mind is a funny thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 minute ago, MetaKate said: Same. I bought a she wee last year and practiced practiced practiced at home before hand and I was fairly confident with it... but when it came time to use it I just could not do it! The mind is a funny thing. Twice now I've gone into the female urinal things to use a shewee and had to admit defeat. I tried Traveljohns once too. Absolute waste of money for me. I've just accepted over the years that if I need a wee in the middle of the night I've no choice but to get up and go. Mind you switching to spirits for the evening does help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 26 minutes ago, Zoo Music Girl said: 3 Traveljohns in a day bag? Where do you use them? In a crowd? I can't even use them in a tent sadly as I have psychological barriers to pissing into anything. But during the day that's truly baffling. Seriously @kalifire what's the use case for taking Travel Johns out with you when there are toilets? Tents I get, but daybag? I'm a bit baffled. Shove them down your pants if you don't want to lose your place in a crowd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marathonsteve Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Photo you lock up receipt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marathonsteve Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 On 3/1/2019 at 12:06 PM, Slugworth said: Find Phillipa's van Oh dear oh dearieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marathonsteve Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, marathonsteve said: Oh dear oh dearieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee me Edited March 4, 2019 by marathonsteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marathonsteve Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 5 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: In your day pack should not be: A torch - you have a phone. And it's a daybag, so will be daytime. Waterproof wear - not gonna rain is it? Travel Johns (x 3) - times three??? What are you doing if you expect to be caught short three times? Go to the toilet! A spork - cutlery is provided with any food you buy . A notepad and pen (interesting Green Fields talks or someone's number, if you get lucky) - again, you have a phone. Bring your own cutlery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 minute ago, marathonsteve said: Bring your own cutlery Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efcfanwirral Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 The Wednesday and Thursday are my two favourite days, it's like being on holiday, no bands timings to worry about etc. I had to miss the Wednesday last time I went (2016) and due to traffic didn't even get in until 2am so set up in the dark. To make up for it we'll be travelling down Tuesday and staying in a hotel Tuesday night to make the absolute most of it. Some of my favourite bits of those two days: - going up the hill by the sign and watching the sunset - that slightly smug feeling when you see people on the main paths still arriving with their stuff on either evening when you're sat there with your cider all set up (sorry those who have to come after work but it is a good feeling, only because we went through the carrying and walking bit earlier!) - that moment when the tent is set up, airbeds pumped up and you have that first can - just walking around endlessly, exploring for first timers and reacquainting for others - dusk - it's great when a band is on during that time but when you walk through the campsites with all the stringy lights on just before it's fully dark, drinking a cider and smelling the BBQs it's magical - the food- more time to explore and pick out nice places to eat, of which there are loads - easing into the music on the Thursday night with little acoustic sets about and the Williams Green bands on. - waking up Thursday morning knowing it's your first full day at Glastonbury - sitting on benches watching the world go by. Even with the best of intentions you don't really do that on the music days. Now I'm mega excited! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 minute ago, efcfanwirral said: - that slightly smug feeling when you see people on the main paths still arriving with their stuff on either evening when you're sat there with your cider all set up (sorry those who have to come after work but it is a good feeling, only because we went through the carrying and walking bit earlier!) Hahaha. Excellent. One of my absolute favourite things is, once the tent is up and sorted on the Wednesday, sitting near one of the main drags with a pint, and saying to your mates with a shake of the head and a sigh, 'Oooof. Tell you what, wouldn't want to be arriving now' 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay89 Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) Quick question! if I charge a couple of power banks on Tuesday, will they still charge later in the week or they’ll eventually lose some juice when not used? I was always alright for normal 3 days festivals, but with it being 6 days away from home, I wonder if they’ll be fine. edit: it’s 3 banks 10000mAh each. Edited March 4, 2019 by Jay89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumbles Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 13 minutes ago, Jay89 said: Quick question! if I charge a couple of power banks on Tuesday, will they still charge later in the week or they’ll eventually lose some juice when not used? I was always alright for normal 3 days festivals, but with it being 6 days away from home, I wonder if they’ll be fine. edit: it’s 3 banks 10000mAh each. Never had a problem with mine. I managed off a 12000 mha last time which did me about 5 full charges. Admittedly phones take more now but seem to last a bit longer. Socialise more and stop taking film and photos when bands are playing and the % will still be good at 2am ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay89 Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Just now, tumbles said: Socialise more and stop taking film and photos when bands are playing and the % will still be good at 2am ? I’ll socialise alright, but tell a first timer not to take photos ? thanks, seems like I won’t need all 3 then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Mardy said: Hahaha. Excellent. One of my absolute favourite things is, once the tent is up and sorted on the Wednesday, sitting near one of the main drags with a pint, and saying to your mates with a shake of the head and a sigh, 'Oooof. Tell you what, wouldn't want to be arriving now' 100% this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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