Packing megalist

[FloorFiller]

Maybe I've missed this posted before, but does anybody have the famous megalist saved/archived? With less than two weeks to go my pile has been steadily increasing but I've not been nearly as prepared as in the past and feel like I'm missing a hell of a lot of stuff so need to make a few more trips in to town to get it boxed off.

Any other essential packing tips or tricks welcome (although the Glasto Hacks thread has largely got that covered).

[Madyaker]

Is this it? 

 

[Madyaker]

Actually not sure why I archived that its mental. You don't need more than half of that shite

[stuie]

15 minutes ago, Madyaker said:

Actually not sure why I archived that its mental. You don't need more than half of that shite

It does seem a tad excessive.

Fuck carrying all that in!

[sime]

This year, bagwise, I am only taking what fits into my big camping rucksack. And even then I don't plan to completely fill it. Usually I also take a shoulder bag and a carry bag with extra bits and bobs. But not this time:

1 jumper

1 hoody

5 tee shirts

3 collared shirts

Daily pants and socks

1 extra pair of trousers

Wash cloth with environmental soap, toothpaste/brush

Towel 

Some fruit, nuts and Pringles

8 cans of Heineken

And that's it for me. Obviously, being on my own and meeting friends there makes my life that bit easier.

Less is more. Less stress, more easy traveling.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Surprised to see clothes on your packing list.

[Madyaker]

?

 

I bring a 90 litre rucksack and in that I can fit everything I need for the 5 days apart from booze. 

[sime]

33 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Surprised to see clothes on your packing list

They have their uses...!

[Sara_out_west]

A collective amended list every few years would serve as a pretty cool record of social history! I.e wonder when Wet Wipes started as a ‘essential bit of festival kit’ and when they’ll drop off the list! 

[Wallace]

Here's a copy of it..

 

 

Right...

to save repeat thread syndrome...I have gone a bit of a harvest and have collated a list to end all lists.

Its sort of in order and lists everything that has been suggested to take to a fest since 2003.

BASICALLY...it is pretty much everything/anything you could possibly need or want to take to Glasto, or any fest for that matter...it is NOT a list that needs to be utterly adhered to...merely an extremely long check list for one and all to tick off against!

There are the usual things then there are additional tranklements that are not necessarily needed.

PLEASE dont do a quote in reply if possible cos once you see the size of this list you will see why. 

So here it is...I have gone as far back looking at old lists...enjoy! 

IF there is ANYTHING else that you can think of...I wish you luck my friends...please just post afterwards!!! 

tent + pegs <<< and a few spare
sleeping bags 
rucksack
tarpaulin
rubber mallet
flag, flag pole and flag spikes <<< get your order in ASAP with Skyblue!
gazebo - NOTE these are being discourage by GFL, if you do decide to bring one, make sure you set it up as to not take any extra room up
mobile phones
spare mobile phone batteries <<< cheap off ebay and delivers you frm the need of wasting hours messing around with the Orange Tent!
maglite torches/ lantern torch / lantern
head torch/Orbital lights
torch radio <<< wind ups are very good…there are solar panelled ones too 
spare batteries
seating <<< PLEASE don’t leave behind unless it truly broken! 
Inflatable sofa/chair…highly recommended!
cameras <<< invest in a Sony Ericcson k800i and a 2 gig card! Your festival friend!
solar panels with phone charging capabilities <<< £9.99 from Maplins – every adaptor except k800s
blow up bed / lilo <<< instead of blow up bed…buy at least 2 lilo’s from Poundland, uber cheap and light, and just as comfy as one of those heavy jobbies!
Battery powered pump for the blow up bed
pillows <<< blow up / snooz comfy type / normal type, its your call
clothes pegs <<< for whatever reason…but ace for space blanket attaching to tent
binbags <<< for campsite rubbish, v good as impromptu ponchos and seats
carrier bags
IKEA bags for lugging on site
Sack trolley / wheel barrow / home made number…BUT tighten those nuts peeps! Granny trolley a no-no…don’t underestimate the size of the tractor ruts
Pen and paper for message leaving
swiss army knife
Camping table / tray table
thermal mugs
solar shower
water containers
space blanket<<< if all goes well might be supplying the WHOLE of efests…watch this space
wool blanket <<< but to lighten the load, purchase one on Wednesday evening at Joe Banana’s a short walk from the Zider Bus
Schmangle blanket
disposable knife/fork/spoons OR a camping cutlery set
cool bag/cool packs <<< if you don’t mind lugging a load, freeze 2 litre water bottles and your mixer juices before hand, these will defrost slowly and keep your drinks / bacon cool til Friday at least
Disposable BBQs
Firewood bags <<< if you can be buggered to carry them
Fire bricks <<< last longer than fire wood…will search out old thread about these
kettle / saucepan
frypan
washing up liquid and bowl if cooking
bucket for water carrying/beer cooling
plates <<< plastic or disposable
scourers/brush
tea towels
cooker <<< gas type in a case/trangia/gas standy uppy sort
Meths for Trangia / gas canisters for cooker
firelighters
lighters
string
Scissors
Safety pins
gaffa tape <<< your festy friend
straps/bungees/clingfilm
plastic cups
pee tools <<< wide necked bottles (ewww) or for the ladies, a she-pee
loo roll <<< rumours of free stuff still needing finalising
tissues <<< multi packs of Handy Andies from Poundland…a total festy essential for the girls
wet wipes <<<THE ULTIMATE festy friend…gives gaffa tape a run in the contest for most important item
sunglasses
sun hat
sun cream
e-45 cream
aqueous cream
Savlon
Vaseline
Lip balm
ear plugs
shampoo (2-in-1)
leave in conditioner
soap <<< sealable placcy bag to keep it in
toothbrush
toothpaste
razer
contact kits
compact mirror <<< flat pack sort from a cheapo pharmacy v good but hide deep in your rucksack cos of no glass rule
insect repellent
hair brush
gas powered straighteners if you MUST!
first aid kit
eye masks (wtf!) apparently very useful for mid day power naps
hayfever tablets <<< or start your Beconase course NOW!
Rehydration packs
Imodium <<< although the Tesco’s own stuff is half the price and exactly the same ingredients!
Condoms
Throat sweets
Dust mask
deodorant
Multi vits
mouthwash <<< but only if you want to!
flannel
small towel
noodles / easily cookable food
snack food <<< Nutri grain always a good un
orange squash/juice
complan/soup
tea + coffee
UHT milk <<< start lifting small cartons from cafes now! 
Booze <<< cans for beer and placcy bottles with spirits in! NO GLASS…or the security will take it off you
Fags to last the fest
Baccy
Rizlas
Camera film case to use as an ashtray and fag butt holder
5HTP <<< for serotonin boosting…work the following week will be SOOOO much easier!
Indulgences <<<whatever takes your fancy…but remember...JUST SAY NO KIDS!
Chewing gum
Ketchup!
Some non-water soap/alcohol hand rub <<< festy essential, v good for staving off Glasto Belly! OR JUST WAH YOUR HANDS AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY!!!
ibuprofen
paracetemol
Waterproofs, tops and bottoms 
waterproof mac in sac
poncho
wellies <<< DON’T leave in the boot even if the forecast is for sun all weekend!
Sturdy boots
trainers
socks x 10
knickers/pants enough as you like
warm jumper <<< one will be enough unless the forecast is bad, bring 2
festy ware <<< check weather threads for what to decide what to pack
gloves/wrist warmers
e-festivals t-shirts x 2
efestivals fleece
pj's
warm hat to sleep in
camp decorations
camo netting for shade
fairy lights (battery powered LED ones have 50 hour life) OR try Solar ones off ebay from Hong Kong
fancy dress outfit(s)
pirate gear
cowboy hat
fairy wings 
guitar
harmonica
frisbee
Juggling balls
Poi
Glowsticks
Beer belt
Pack of cards
Cheque book
Cash

A 'dry bag' full of stuff for the trip home (snacks and dry clothes)

 

Decent bag for carrying stuff around during day <<< those drawstring bags are best for dancing in 
Water carrier rucksack with the bladders and nozzle thing
Next of kin notification
Driving licence/car documents
TICKET!
A compus mentus DES for the drive home <<< YOU take all the shit back to the car if someone is kindly taking you home! Let them sleep and get their energy, sanity and safety levels up to a respectable level.

FINGERS CROSSED FOR SUN!
OPEN MIND
STAMINA
A CLEAR HEAD
A REPLACEMENT LIVER
NEW PAIR OF LUNGS
ENOUGH DAYS BOOKED OFF WORK ON RETURN
A WARM BATH AND A SICK BED TO RETURN TO

Reminder...this is merely a guideline! 

Hope that helps...PLEASE DONT QUOTE ENTIRE LIST!!!! 

Ta and happy packing peeps!

[Beerqueen]

 

1 hour ago, sime said:

This year, bagwise, I am only taking what fits into my big camping rucksack. And even then I don't plan to completely fill it. Usually I also take a shoulder bag and a carry bag with extra bits and bobs. But not this time:

1 jumper

1 hoody

5 tee shirts

3 collared shirts

Daily pants and socks

1 extra pair of trousers

Wash cloth with environmental soap, toothpaste/brush

Towel 

Some fruit, nuts and Pringles

8 cans of Heineken

And that's it for me. Obviously, being on my own and meeting friends there makes my life that bit easier.

Less is more. Less stress, more easy traveling.

Pretty sure I'm adding a tent, roll mat and sleeping bag but yeah I'm going to try and keep it light. Wellies and sandals and beer mug  and water bottle too.

Actually I would say 5 t shirts and 3 shirts is excessive. I'm just taking the t shirts.

Edited June 15, 2019 by Beerqueen

[Crazyfool01]

wow and I thought I was taking a lot  ( I am ) but it will all be leaving the farm with me ... does anyone else not make a list and go with it ? 

[matichin]

2 hours ago, Wallace said:

Here's a copy of it..

 

 

Right...

to save repeat thread syndrome...I have gone a bit of a harvest and have collated a list to end all lists.

Its sort of in order and lists everything that has been suggested to take to a fest since 2003.

BASICALLY...it is pretty much everything/anything you could possibly need or want to take to Glasto, or any fest for that matter...it is NOT a list that needs to be utterly adhered to...merely an extremely long check list for one and all to tick off against!

There are the usual things then there are additional tranklements that are not necessarily needed.

PLEASE dont do a quote in reply if possible cos once you see the size of this list you will see why. 

So here it is...I have gone as far back looking at old lists...enjoy! 

IF there is ANYTHING else that you can think of...I wish you luck my friends...please just post afterwards!!! 

tent + pegs <<< and a few spare
sleeping bags 
rucksack
tarpaulin
rubber mallet
flag, flag pole and flag spikes <<< get your order in ASAP with Skyblue!
gazebo - NOTE these are being discourage by GFL, if you do decide to bring one, make sure you set it up as to not take any extra room up
mobile phones
spare mobile phone batteries <<< cheap off ebay and delivers you frm the need of wasting hours messing around with the Orange Tent!
maglite torches/ lantern torch / lantern
head torch/Orbital lights
torch radio <<< wind ups are very good…there are solar panelled ones too 
spare batteries
seating <<< PLEASE don’t leave behind unless it truly broken! 
Inflatable sofa/chair…highly recommended!
cameras <<< invest in a Sony Ericcson k800i and a 2 gig card! Your festival friend!
solar panels with phone charging capabilities <<< £9.99 from Maplins – every adaptor except k800s
blow up bed / lilo <<< instead of blow up bed…buy at least 2 lilo’s from Poundland, uber cheap and light, and just as comfy as one of those heavy jobbies!
Battery powered pump for the blow up bed
pillows <<< blow up / snooz comfy type / normal type, its your call
clothes pegs <<< for whatever reason…but ace for space blanket attaching to tent
binbags <<< for campsite rubbish, v good as impromptu ponchos and seats
carrier bags
IKEA bags for lugging on site
Sack trolley / wheel barrow / home made number…BUT tighten those nuts peeps! Granny trolley a no-no…don’t underestimate the size of the tractor ruts
Pen and paper for message leaving
swiss army knife
Camping table / tray table
thermal mugs
solar shower
water containers
space blanket<<< if all goes well might be supplying the WHOLE of efests…watch this space
wool blanket <<< but to lighten the load, purchase one on Wednesday evening at Joe Banana’s a short walk from the Zider Bus
Schmangle blanket
disposable knife/fork/spoons OR a camping cutlery set
cool bag/cool packs <<< if you don’t mind lugging a load, freeze 2 litre water bottles and your mixer juices before hand, these will defrost slowly and keep your drinks / bacon cool til Friday at least
Disposable BBQs
Firewood bags <<< if you can be buggered to carry them
Fire bricks <<< last longer than fire wood…will search out old thread about these
kettle / saucepan
frypan
washing up liquid and bowl if cooking
bucket for water carrying/beer cooling
plates <<< plastic or disposable
scourers/brush
tea towels
cooker <<< gas type in a case/trangia/gas standy uppy sort
Meths for Trangia / gas canisters for cooker
firelighters
lighters
string
Scissors
Safety pins
gaffa tape <<< your festy friend
straps/bungees/clingfilm
plastic cups
pee tools <<< wide necked bottles (ewww) or for the ladies, a she-pee
loo roll <<< rumours of free stuff still needing finalising
tissues <<< multi packs of Handy Andies from Poundland…a total festy essential for the girls
wet wipes <<<THE ULTIMATE festy friend…gives gaffa tape a run in the contest for most important item
sunglasses
sun hat
sun cream
e-45 cream
aqueous cream
Savlon
Vaseline
Lip balm
ear plugs
shampoo (2-in-1)
leave in conditioner
soap <<< sealable placcy bag to keep it in
toothbrush
toothpaste
razer
contact kits
compact mirror <<< flat pack sort from a cheapo pharmacy v good but hide deep in your rucksack cos of no glass rule
insect repellent
hair brush
gas powered straighteners if you MUST!
first aid kit
eye masks (wtf!) apparently very useful for mid day power naps
hayfever tablets <<< or start your Beconase course NOW!
Rehydration packs
Imodium <<< although the Tesco’s own stuff is half the price and exactly the same ingredients!
Condoms
Throat sweets
Dust mask
deodorant
Multi vits
mouthwash <<< but only if you want to!
flannel
small towel
noodles / easily cookable food
snack food <<< Nutri grain always a good un
orange squash/juice
complan/soup
tea + coffee
UHT milk <<< start lifting small cartons from cafes now! 
Booze <<< cans for beer and placcy bottles with spirits in! NO GLASS…or the security will take it off you
Fags to last the fest
Baccy
Rizlas
Camera film case to use as an ashtray and fag butt holder
5HTP <<< for serotonin boosting…work the following week will be SOOOO much easier!
Indulgences <<<whatever takes your fancy…but remember...JUST SAY NO KIDS!
Chewing gum
Ketchup!
Some non-water soap/alcohol hand rub <<< festy essential, v good for staving off Glasto Belly! OR JUST WAH YOUR HANDS AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY!!!
ibuprofen
paracetemol
Waterproofs, tops and bottoms 
waterproof mac in sac
poncho
wellies <<< DON’T leave in the boot even if the forecast is for sun all weekend!
Sturdy boots
trainers
socks x 10
knickers/pants enough as you like
warm jumper <<< one will be enough unless the forecast is bad, bring 2
festy ware <<< check weather threads for what to decide what to pack
gloves/wrist warmers
e-festivals t-shirts x 2
efestivals fleece
pj's
warm hat to sleep in
camp decorations
camo netting for shade
fairy lights (battery powered LED ones have 50 hour life) OR try Solar ones off ebay from Hong Kong
fancy dress outfit(s)
pirate gear
cowboy hat
fairy wings 
guitar
harmonica
frisbee
Juggling balls
Poi
Glowsticks
Beer belt
Pack of cards
Cheque book
Cash

A 'dry bag' full of stuff for the trip home (snacks and dry clothes)

 

Decent bag for carrying stuff around during day <<< those drawstring bags are best for dancing in 
Water carrier rucksack with the bladders and nozzle thing
Next of kin notification
Driving licence/car documents
TICKET!
A compus mentus DES for the drive home <<< YOU take all the shit back to the car if someone is kindly taking you home! Let them sleep and get their energy, sanity and safety levels up to a respectable level.

FINGERS CROSSED FOR SUN!
OPEN MIND
STAMINA
A CLEAR HEAD
A REPLACEMENT LIVER
NEW PAIR OF LUNGS
ENOUGH DAYS BOOKED OFF WORK ON RETURN
A WARM BATH AND A SICK BED TO RETURN TO

Reminder...this is merely a guideline! 

Hope that helps...PLEASE DONT QUOTE ENTIRE LIST!!!! 

Ta and happy packing peeps!

Some of the things on this list speak of a simpler, happier age. Cheque books, Sony Ericsson K800i with a 2 gig card, Orange tents!

Otherwise that's a feckin comprehensive list! 

Also anyone who brings gas powered straighteners to a festival can do one. 

 

[sime]

2 hours ago, Beerqueen said:

 

Pretty sure I'm adding a tent, roll mat and sleeping bag but yeah I'm going to try and keep it light. Wellies and sandals and beer mug  and water bottle too.

Actually I would say 5 t shirts and 3 shirts is excessive. I'm just taking the t shirts.

My tent and sleeping bag do not get packed inside my ruck sack

I take 5 t shirts because each one gets a bit whiffy after a full day/nights wear. I like to put on a fresh t-shirt every day. And 3 collared shirts for a bit of variety. 

None of these take up any room or add much weight at all really.

I wear my wellies on the journey. So actually I need to put some converse on my list too

[Beerqueen]

1 minute ago, sime said:

My tent and sleeping bag do not get packed inside my ruck sack

I take 5 t shirts because each one gets a bit whiffy after a full day/nights wear. I like to put on a fresh t-shirt every day. And 3 collared shirts for a bit of variety. 

None of these take up any room or add much weight at all really.

I wear my wellies on the journey. So actually I need to put some converse on my list too

I don't sweat much/am a skanky cow ?. And I usually wear my wellies but am thinking I will strap them to the outside of my rucksack and wear my walking boots there instead if I can. Partly because we're staying in Taunton on the Tuesday and I don't fancy spending the evening there in wellies!

[Crazyfool01]

7 minutes ago, Beerqueen said:

I don't sweat much/am a skanky cow ?. And I usually wear my wellies but am thinking I will strap them to the outside of my rucksack and wear my walking boots there instead if I can. Partly because we're staying in Taunton on the Tuesday and I don't fancy spending the evening there in wellies!

Wellies is normal around these parts  ... you won't look out of place 

[Beerqueen]

1 minute ago, crazyfool1 said:

Wellies is normal around these parts  ... you won't look out of place 

What about pink glittery DMs?

[Crazyfool01]

Just now, Beerqueen said:

What about pink glittery DMs?

will be fine  ... lots of Glastonbury people about on the tue 

[zeppelin]

Quick question - are we allowed pen knives? I took one last year to cut lime for my G&T but suddenly occurred to me that it might not be okay... 

[FuzzyDunlop]

6 t shirts

4 pairs of shorts

12 pairs of socks

Sun cream

Hat

A hoody

Sleeping bag

Airbed

Tent.

Talc

Mouthwash

Toothpaste

Toothbrush

Wet Wipes

2 litres vodka 

3 litres of dr pepper

1 crate Hooch

1 crate Lager

70cl of Whiskey

 

Thats me done.

 

[Pinhead]

Kind of wondered that as well recently about pen knives. Security at Boomtown the other year asked if I had any knives and I didn't mention the penknife but wondered whether they would confiscate it if I had.