Mardy Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 40 minutes ago, brightyoungthing2 said: Another 'hack' (born of laziness): Put your outfit for each day in a carrier bag with underwear/ socks etc. and label. They stay dry and when you want to die on a morning, you spend less time clambering around your bag and it requires 100x less effort/ brain power. Yeah, this is great. Someone mentioned it on here a couple of years ago, really helped me in packing. 5 carrier bags, each one with pants, socks and a t-shirt inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightyoungthing2 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Mardy said: Yeah, this is great. Someone mentioned it on here a couple of years ago, really helped me in packing. 5 carrier bags, each one with pants, socks and a t-shirt inside. Totally. After everything I took got soaked in 2007 (the trauma!) I've packed ritualistically like this, fearing a bad omen if I don't! Of course rain won't be an issue this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fussah Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 What are everybody's tips for dealing with foot ache? Every festival I get this. I always feel fine in my self, it's just the constant standing up and walking around for long periods that makes the bottom of my feet very uncomfortable. I work in an office all day so i'm not used to it at all haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gratefulbread Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, Fussah said: What are everybody's tips for dealing with foot ache? Every festival I get this. I always feel fine in my self, it's just the constant standing up and walking around for long periods that makes the bottom of my feet very uncomfortable. I work in an office all day so i'm not used to it at all haha! Get out for some longish walks on the weekends in prep, make sure your shoes are supporting your feet properly and find moments to have a sit down and a cider ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 11 minutes ago, Fussah said: What are everybody's tips for dealing with foot ache? Every festival I get this. I always feel fine in my self, it's just the constant standing up and walking around for long periods that makes the bottom of my feet very uncomfortable. I work in an office all day so i'm not used to it at all haha! Walking boots and a massage/osteopath up in the healing fields on Friday morning. A few stretches every morning aswell. Lower back, hips, hamstrings etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscore Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, brightyoungthing2 said: Another 'hack' (born of laziness): Put your outfit for each day in a carrier bag with underwear/ socks etc. and label. They stay dry and when you want to die on a morning, you spend less time clambering around your bag and it requires 100x less effort/ brain power. I started doing this a few years ago. It wasn't so much for laziness, it was more thinking that if one bag of clothes got wet it wouldn't mean I had no socks or no shirts for the rest of the time, I would just be one outfit down. I also leave a change of clothes in the car, with trainers too. Although this time I'm coming by bus so I might leave all this in a lockup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb4747 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 14 hours ago, MrHew said: That's a grand idea. As we're taking the kid this year I'll need my phone. Previoisly it's gone in the lock ups. See I'm not taking my child. Our first time away from her. Absolutely bricking it so really want my phone on me 24/7. I feel like it would be less stress to actually bring her but her being 16 months old come June it would be like bringing a drunk person who just runs around everywhere with no regard for their own safety. Oh wait... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat2 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Hob nobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightyoungthing2 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Jay89 said: Re: soap. Since I’ve found these I never take reusable bottles or bars. Paper-like, dissolving in your hands soap, think you get 20 sheets in little plastic box. Doesn’t take up any room your day bag. Out of up votes - ordered! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losing my hair Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 hours ago, brightyoungthing2 said: Another 'hack' (born of laziness): Put your outfit for each day in a carrier bag with underwear/ socks etc. and label. They stay dry and when you want to die on a morning, you spend less time clambering around your bag and it requires 100x less effort/ brain power. I always do this at festivals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losing my hair Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 39 minutes ago, Fussah said: What are everybody's tips for dealing with foot ache? Every festival I get this. I always feel fine in my self, it's just the constant standing up and walking around for long periods that makes the bottom of my feet very uncomfortable. I work in an office all day so i'm not used to it at all haha! You need to practice standing up and walking around for long periods before you get there. Rocking on to the balls of your feet and then back on to your ankles can help a it but getting your feet and legs used to standing up is the only surefire way. Try walking as much as you can - walk to work, get of the bus/tube a stop earlier, if you drive to work then get there early and then go for a walk between car and office, use the stairs at the office. Failing all that go to a gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkley87 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 hours ago, brightyoungthing2 said: Another 'hack' (born of laziness): Put your outfit for each day in a carrier bag with underwear/ socks etc. and label. They stay dry and when you want to die on a morning, you spend less time clambering around your bag and it requires 100x less effort/ brain power. Great tip! Just bought myself some large zip-loc bags so I can do it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuwilky Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 9 hours ago, MetaKate said: I brought a couple bars of stolen hotel soap last time and they were brilliant! Nothing cleans your hands like soap and water. I’m just checking out of a hotel in Vietnam. soap obtained! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogie Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Cut your toenails before you go. It's not going to rain obviously, but walking 10 miles a day through mud in wellies can cause painful blisters on your toes if you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Girl Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 hours ago, brightyoungthing2 said: Another 'hack' (born of laziness): Put your outfit for each day in a carrier bag with underwear/ socks etc. and label. They stay dry and when you want to die on a morning, you spend less time clambering around your bag and it requires 100x less effort/ brain power. This is absolutely genius. I’m not going to do it because I’d never plan to be that spangled but 100% I’m going to regret that decision come the Friday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Girl Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 I carry a tiny spoon on a necklace round my neck. It’s perfect for stirring your morning coffee and other things. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarw Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 All this talk of duct tape mystifies me. I never have time for BDSM games at the festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelts Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 17 minutes ago, Phoenix Girl said: I carry a tiny spoon on a necklace round my neck. It’s perfect for stirring your morning coffee and other things. Did you lose one in 2015? I found this on a bench in west holts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 32 minutes ago, doogie said: Cut your toenails before you go. It's not going to rain obviously, but walking 10 miles a day through mud in wellies can cause painful blisters on your toes if you don't. Not too short though! Made that mistake before hitting the hills in boots last summer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Just now, Quark said: Not too short though! Made that mistake before hitting the hills in boots last summer... My tip is to cut your toe nails about a week to 10 days before so you don't end up with any sharp bits that you can't do anything about while you are there. A nice cooling foot gel for the end of each day as well. Bring blister plasters just in case as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, dingbat2 said: Hob nobs Who are you calling a nob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryclaireyfairy Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 To prevent sore feet, wear walking shoes or boots rather than trainers. Something with nice support. I get terrible "ball-burn" if I don't wear my cheap Karrimor walking shoes. The simple joy on mashed people's faces as you give them a squirt of hand wash and they suddenly feel clean is great. One year I had a tangerine scented one and it was a massive hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeHC Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Fussah said: What are everybody's tips for dealing with foot ache? Every festival I get this. I always feel fine in my self, it's just the constant standing up and walking around for long periods that makes the bottom of my feet very uncomfortable. I work in an office all day so i'm not used to it at all haha! As well as having good boots (as others have said!) make sure they have decent ankle support- especially in mud (which there wont be of course) invest in decent walking socks- I'm not a fan of double socks, find it rubs worse. One really good, ideally wool pair will see you right. Will dig out my good ones and post a link about them later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 10 hours ago, stuwilky said: I would fundamentally disagree with this. Always follow a bloke with loo roll and a spring in his step over a girly with flowers in her hair. the latter is far likely to be a hovered with rubbish aim. Especially in a muddy year when you get the added bonus of muddy footprints on and around the seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.M.V Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 29 minutes ago, scaryclaireyfairy said: To prevent sore feet, wear walking shoes or boots rather than trainers. Something with nice support. I get terrible "ball-burn" if I don't wear my cheap Karrimor walking shoes. The simple joy on mashed people's faces as you give them a squirt of hand wash and they suddenly feel clean is great. One year I had a tangerine scented one and it was a massive hit. I picked that tip up on here as well and did it at the last glasto. Was fantastic chatting to randoms at the sinks giving them a squirt of soap. Lovely having clean hands that smell nice. Spread the soapy love. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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