Whats your absolute ESSENTIAL GADGET / NEW THING you'll be bringing?

[giantkatestacks]

20 hours ago, Crazyfool01 said:

sealskinz waterproof socks .... might have said this before but they are incredible 

Do these stop heat rash under wellies/boots?

[CaledonianGonzo]

You shouldn't get heat rash in walking boots.....?

[Crazyfool01]

Just now, giantkatestacks said:

Do these stop heat rash under wellies/boots?

personally id wear them with walking type shoes might be quite sweaty with wellies but if your shoes arent waterproof these will keep feet bone dry ... i usually wear them with a second then pair of socks 

[giantkatestacks]

1 hour ago, Crazyfool01 said:

personally id wear them with walking type shoes might be quite sweaty with wellies but if your shoes arent waterproof these will keep feet bone dry ... i usually wear them with a second then pair of socks 

ah so the opposite of what I need. Noted!

[giantkatestacks]

1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

You shouldn't get heat rash in walking boots.....?

Well I say walking boots but what I really mean is my sons old CCF boots which I press into service for festival work - we walk miles on shift and then more miles not on shift...I get heat rash just be looking at high sided footwear...

[Beerqueen]

I bought this last year (when it was about £10) and couldn't stop raving about it as it meant that I could take a blow up mattress which actually takes less room than a roll mat.  I thought it would use batteries like anything but not at all.  Best thing I've bought.

[Boris]

On 3/8/2023 at 1:31 PM, Jacko45 said:

This is my favourite for the last few festivals caveat being - I don't use them near stages etc and just get in the way. But they're a god send for the legs between acts/eating/relaxing etc. They're that light I just used a carabiner and hung it from my belt at Latitude. 

 

I have that kind of chair.. but for a small amount more bulk/weight you can get the high back version..

Edited March 10, 2023 by Boris

[Jacko45]

Anyone looking for a lightweight option that's superior to a camping mat but barely anymore bulk.

Look no further than this! So comfortable and properly thick.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N4KK854?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_k0_1_7&amp=&crid=21OVI65F29XCQ&sprefix=trekolo&th=1

[Mark Doran]

My new electric bicycle. I've always brought a push-bike for whizzing round the site (except for mud and/or crowds) but now I'm 70 I've finally accepted that I need a bit of oomph to get up Pennards Hill. Don't worry: I'll have three secure locks to deter potential pilferage!

[Jacko45]

1 hour ago, Mark Doran said:

My new electric bicycle. I've always brought a push-bike for whizzing round the site (except for mud and/or crowds) but now I'm 70 I've finally accepted that I need a bit of oomph to get up Pennards Hill. Don't worry: I'll have three secure locks to deter potential pilferage!

I love that! What an idea. 

Wondering if it's worth bringing a push-iron to get the water/disposal points in the Campervan field. 

[giantkatestacks]

1 minute ago, Jacko45 said:

I love that! What an idea. 

Wondering if it's worth bringing a push-iron to get the water/disposal points in the Campervan field. 

You cant bring one in as a punter really. Only as some form of crew I think.

[Skip997]

1 minute ago, Jacko45 said:

I love that! What an idea. 

Wondering if it's worth bringing a push-iron to get the water/disposal points in the Campervan field. 

Push bikes are fantastic in the build up, before the masses arrive. Great way to tour the site and visit folks.

[Crazyfool01]

1 minute ago, Skip997 said:

Push bikes are fantastic in the build up, before the masses arrive. Great way to tour the site and visit folks.

Also great for arrival combined with a bike trailer from the carparks 

[The Nal]

3 hours ago, Jacko45 said:

Anyone looking for a lightweight option that's superior to a camping mat but barely anymore bulk.

Look no further than this! So comfortable and properly thick.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N4KK854?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_k0_1_7&amp=&crid=21OVI65F29XCQ&sprefix=trekolo&th=1

Can confirm. Great bit of kit and very comfortable. You dont wake upp at 4am like you're into the middle of a giant marshmellow with concrete bottom like the cheapo ones.

[lingle]

Bought these bivvy bags to help keep cosy when sitting out all night in queue on  Tuesday night . 

[Leyrulion]

9 hours ago, The Nal said:

Can confirm. Great bit of kit and very comfortable. You dont wake upp at 4am like you're into the middle of a giant marshmellow with concrete bottom like the cheapo ones.

A reccomendation from The Nal is making me genuinely consider getting it.

[deepkittycaz]

19 hours ago, giantkatestacks said:

You cant bring one in as a punter really. Only as some form of crew I think.

We get the occasional bike left in the lock ups. It never occurred to me that they would be crew only!

Edited March 11, 2023 by deepkittycaz
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[Neil]

About a year ago I bought a sons move, forgot to take it to Glastonbury last year, intend to take it this year. Reminded of it as I just had to reset it on my home system. 

[Crazyfool01]

2 hours ago, deepkittycaz said:

We get the occasional bike left in the lock ups. It never occurred to me that they would be crew only!

mine and my friends have been left in one for about the last 10 festivals .... Amazing thing thats on offer for us punters 🙂 

[PassingCloud]

On 3/7/2023 at 2:56 PM, collectivisedfarming said:

I have a new campingaz stove and a pax 2 dry herb vape that I'll bring. 

Pax 2 is an awesome piece of kit. Mine will be coming along for the ride plus the necessary dry herbs 🤪

[PassingCloud]

On 3/7/2023 at 4:37 PM, Quark said:

Toss up between a french press and an aeropress for morning coffee.  Not that new or exciting but it'll better than the usual instant.

Aeropress makes better coffee, imo. 

[PassingCloud]

On 3/9/2023 at 1:47 PM, giantkatestacks said:

Do these stop heat rash under wellies/boots?

I don’t think they’re breathable, so maybe not be a good idea.  

[PassingCloud]

Met this fella and purchased his wares, the ‘How Ya Gonna Clap’ at New Orleans Jazz Fest in 2014. Unfortunately lost it, so I’ll be getting the next best thing….

https://www.beerlanyard.com/products/ultimate-duo?syclid=cg683ecf7cbitkvrtds0&utm_campaign=emailmarketing_146627559651&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email#!

 

[Leyrulion]

On 3/10/2023 at 2:30 PM, giantkatestacks said:

You cant bring one in as a punter really. Only as some form of crew I think.

It's not on the list of banned items, reckon you could blag it.

[The Nal]

Get the J Edgar out peeps