Glasto hacks 2.0

[Tranquility of Solitude]

38 minutes ago, hfuhruhurr said:

OK, this could turn weird, but does anyone have a solution to brushing your teeth when camping? (and I mean not at a sink). I get myself in a right toothpastey mess.

I assume you don’t have this issue at home? ?

As @LMK said, bottle of water at tent, then follow the usual process?

[hfuhruhurr]

Just now, Tranquility of Solitude said:

I assume you don’t have this issue at home? ?

As @LMK said, bottle of water at tent, then follow the usual process?

At home I have: a sink I spit in and a tap I wash my mouth out with and brushing is a right old spitty mess. Camping I'm outside making a mess wherever I don't think anyone will see!

[EMorgz92]

45 minutes ago, hfuhruhurr said:

OK, this could turn weird, but does anyone have a solution to brushing your teeth when camping? (and I mean not at a sink). I get myself in a right toothpastey mess.

I usually part fill a plastic cup with water, use it to rinse my toothbrush between brushing then my mouth at the end and spit

[Lala1978]

On 5/9/2019 at 10:09 AM, wairey said:

It might be a sign of my student budget, but I'll be going vodka-squash when I'm not on cider. Buy a couple of the Robinsons "Squash'd" things and I'm good to go. Save's on weight and sugar. Don't judge ?

Yep, this!! Have been doing this every festival for yonks.

[hfuhruhurr]

Just now, EMorgz92 said:

I usually part fill a plastic cup with water, use it to rinse my toothbrush between brushing then my mouth at the end and spit

Thanks.

Yeah - this is pretty much what I attempt. End up with mug of yuck, which according to @Nutella Versace can be used elsewhere!

[Gedh]

14 minutes ago, tskerrett said:

I came on this thread excited for hacks for it to be 34 pages of anything but hacks, take portable chargers, Listerine, plastic bags etc. To me they're not hacks they're essential items 

I'm disappointed.

Let me hit you with a true glasto hack;

Page 2 of this thread......

[uscore]

don't brush your teeth at the sinks in the mornings and cause massive queues, when you can easily brush your teeth at the tents.

[ripcurl85]

1 hour ago, Gedh said:

Page 2 of this thread......

Probably already been said earlier but; string through the inner of your loo roll is ideal in a dry year as you can hang it in the long drop whilst doing the necessary*.

*Having two hands available to read the paper.  

[Woffy]

21 minutes ago, ripcurl85 said:

Probably already been said earlier but; string through the inner of your loo roll is ideal in a dry year as you can hang it in the long drop whilst doing the necessary*.

*Having two hands available to read the paper.  

I balance it on my head. All those deportment classes finally paid off. 

[Sezz]

4 hours ago, gazariath said:

 

My question is: Is this a sacrifice you have to make with these kind of bags, as they can't be any more solidly built AND fold down into a small bag - or are there better ones out there that can fold down and be comfortable with odd shaped objects inside them?

Cheers!

This was going to be my idea, although I'll mainly have bags of wine so shouldn't be too uncomfortable. What about an over the shoulder style canvas bag? It would probably be open tho? 

[Zoo Music Girl]

I'm glad someone brought up the toothbrush thing - I think some people are a lot messier than others at teeth brushing and I definitely fall into the latter category.

I'm glad it was brought up though as I've often wondered about the environmental aspects of spitting toothpaste and Listerine etc on to the grass. Are there any?

Always take Listerine, so good to get last night out of my mouth first thing.

[Gedh]

Oral b blue gel toothpaste foams a lot less than the standard white mint. I also suffered from the rabid dog mouth prior to switching.

[Nutella Versace]

4 hours ago, hfuhruhurr said:

Thanks.

Yeah - this is pretty much what I attempt. End up with mug of yuck, which according to @Nutella Versace can be used elsewhere!

You don't HAVE to apply it yourself; you could always get your mate to recycle the Listerine after the usual oral hygiene routine

[Crazyfool01]

1 hour ago, Zoo Music Girl said:

I'm glad someone brought up the toothbrush thing - I think some people are a lot messier than others at teeth brushing and I definitely fall into the latter category.

I'm glad it was brought up though as I've often wondered about the environmental aspects of spitting toothpaste and Listerine etc on to the grass. Are there any?

Always take Listerine, so good to get last night out of my mouth first thing.

might be a good thing with the cows belching listerine rather than methane  

[Beerqueen]

1 hour ago, Zoo Music Girl said:

I'm glad someone brought up the toothbrush thing - I think some people are a lot messier than others at teeth brushing and I definitely fall into the latter category.

I'm glad it was brought up though as I've often wondered about the environmental aspects of spitting toothpaste and Listerine etc on to the grass. Are there any?

Always take Listerine, so good to get last night out of my mouth first thing.

I too have wondered whether it is ok to spit toothpaste on the ground.  I suppose you could always swallow?  Ooh er!

[hurdy]

Never rinse after brushing your teeth. Reduces the amount of fluoride protecting your gnashers. 

[Pat test Tracey]

On 5/1/2019 at 10:35 PM, Gabi_says said:

Get one of these: it's cold at night and you might not want to walk around holding a torch.

And it'll make late night visits to the toilet a lot easier.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unilite-BE-02-Prosafe-Rechargeable-Headlight/dp/B01KFUEEQK

I've seen these on garage forecourts with all those other little bits they advertise at the pumps off and on for about a fiver but not sure if they're around anymore. ?

[Pat test Tracey]

On 5/1/2019 at 10:50 PM, Jay89 said:

Could you ask Mrs Hmmmloddy how long it took her to master the technique of a sheewee? Took them to about 5 festivals in the past and never ever, not even once I managed to do it. Think it’s psychological block with me ?‍♀️

Practice at home until you can relax enough to do it. I was the same, use the proper she wee ones not cheaper rubber imitations as they work a treat and def no leaks. I was then able to use the cardboard ones they hand out at glasto no problems and those loos were a joy to use. Literally, esp after a ton of whisky and coke! Have been raving about shewees ever since. Good luck!! 

[Pat test Tracey]

On 5/1/2019 at 11:15 PM, Jne___ said:

not just for drugs but my simple hangover cure for years now has been (alongside obviously a tonne of water) to take two multivitamins before bed! doesn't eliminate it but definitely have much more energy 

And starflower oil before bed really helps with hangovers. 

[Gabi_says]

1 hour ago, Pat test Tracey said:

I've seen these on garage forecourts with all those other little bits they advertise at the pumps off and on for about a fiver but not sure if they're around anymore. ?

A lot of cheap options on ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/USB-Rechargeable-LED-Hands-Beanie-Headlight-Head-Lamp-Cap-Hat-Outdoor/2116455543

[Kashkin]

On 6/11/2019 at 2:47 PM, uscore said:

don't brush your teeth at the sinks in the mornings and cause massive queues, when you can easily brush your teeth at the tents.

I wouldn't do it when there is a massive queue, but I don't agree that brushing teeth at the tap is necessarily a problem if done considerately. All you need to do is wet your brush, which take approximately a second, then stand back and let others use the taps during the time you're brushing, then get back to the taps for a quick rinse - a further ten seconds maybe. Can't see why this is such a problem really.

[Woffy]

8 minutes ago, Kashkin said:

I wouldn't do it when there is a massive queue, but I don't agree that brushing teeth at the tap is necessarily a problem if done considerately. All you need to do is wet your brush, which take approximately a second, then stand back and let others use the taps during the time you're brushing, then get back to the taps for a quick rinse - a further ten seconds maybe. Can't see why this is such a problem really.

Hair washing at the taps, on the other hand...

[Eloise]

If you want to feel a bit cleaner but can't be bothered with a shower 'Pits and bits' do a pack on Amazon for around £7 and it is a waterless  wash pack with shower gel, shampoo and wipes that you lather on your skin in your tent with no water and just towel dry it off, it keeps your clean and smelling good with no water and it doesn't leave any sticky residue.

[ICGenie]

On 6/11/2019 at 7:56 PM, hurdy said:

Never rinse after brushing your teeth. Reduces the amount of fluoride protecting your gnashers. 

Although the fluoride does funny things to your brain (hence why I use a fluoride free toothpaste).

I used to be a messy toothbrusher.  Then I realised if you close your mouth a bit more it makes less mess.  Also, you don’t need as much toothpaste as you think and you can get some which foam less (which also tend to be your SLS / palm oil free options).

[rosieangel]

If you would like to get into the Rabbit Hole then bring some carrots with you! Somebody on this forum suggested it was a trick which could help you get into the secret part. I took some carrots with me in 2017 and then we joined the long queue for the Rabbit Hole on (i think) the Friday or Saturday night... By chance the bouncer/people on the door wandered over to our group at which point I took out my carrots and presented them. They then immediately escorted us to an entrance round on the left of the hole and we walked straight in! We overtook about a 40-50 strong queue!

So i can vouch for the effectiveness of this hack and pass it on to somebody else in the Glasto spirit! ?