Quark Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, Skip997 said: Exactly. I wear cargo trousers with large pockets, can comfortably fit everything i need in them. Not only are backpacks a pain for those around you, they're awkward for yourself and prone to being mislaid. +1 for the cargos, although I go shorts. If I get myself organised and not fussed about carrying tins around with me then I can get everything in them. Also have a few things hanging off my belt like a shit Batman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 I remember the great Cargo Shorts drama of a few years back. Puts all this recent beef in the shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner1990 Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, Quark said: +1 for the cargos, although I go shorts. If I get myself organised and not fussed about carrying tins around with me then I can get everything in them. Also have a few things hanging off my belt like a shit Batman I have my wallet and phone in either pocket, and small travel suncream in one of my other pockets (like Skip I wear cargo shorts so multiple pockets) That's all you really need! If I want a jumper/jacket just in case it goes around my waist until I need to use it. Sometimes when leaving camp I'll take a couple of cans with me to start then buy from bars....go back to camp to reload if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambooShanks Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 On 5/14/2023 at 12:41 PM, MEGATRONICMEATWAGON said: Going too hard too soon has been a traditional problem of mine no matter which festival I've been at. This year is going to be different, I swear 😅 In my twenties that was definitely a problem that I had. These days by the time the fireworks have finished I may have a wander around until it's a reasonable time to go to bed so that I'm fresh for the thursday. I just don't have the stamina for 5 days fully on it anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZigster Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 minute ago, gooner1990 said: I have my wallet and phone in either pocket, and small travel suncream in one of my other pockets (like Skip I wear cargo shorts so multiple pockets) That's all you really need! If I want a jumper/jacket just in case it goes around my waist until I need to use it. Sometimes when leaving camp I'll take a couple of cans with me to start then buy from bars....go back to camp to reload if required. Loo roll? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner1990 Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Just now, MrZigster said: Loo roll? Pocket tissues...or if you're really stuck ask the campsite stewards/loo crew for some. You don't need to be carrying around a full roll unless you've been at the curries! 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyseven Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 20 minutes ago, Quark said: +1 for the cargos, although I go shorts. If I get myself organised and not fussed about carrying tins around with me then I can get everything in them. Also have a few things hanging off my belt like a shit Batman This. The only thing I can't carry in them is my metal cup, but I have that on a string so can carry it on my shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 hour ago, jfaragher said: * Also I have an irrational hatred of the word "punters" and a completely rational hatred of anyone who refers to the public as something like "the unwashed" or similar. They're customers, and they're paying for you to be there... I work in customer service in what passes for the real world. Specifically hospitality. Punters is one of the nicer terms I use. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfaragher Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, philipsteak said: I work in customer service in what passes for the real world. Specifically hospitality. Punters is one of the nicer terms I use. Oh yeah, customer services you have every right to hate your customers, and call them whatever you want! But hearing volunteers / crew etc using it with that sneery tone at Glastonbury grates my gears. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZigster Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 10 minutes ago, gooner1990 said: Pocket tissues...or if you're really stuck ask the campsite stewards/loo crew for some. You don't need to be carrying around a full roll unless you've been at the curries! 😄 Yeah I go the tissue route. Just pointing out a "surely need" item. I used to have a nice zip up top with enough pockets for everything which I could tie around my waist in such a manner that nothing would fall out of said pockets. I miss that coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner1990 Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Just now, MrZigster said: Yeah I go the tissue route. Just pointing out a "surely need" item. I used to have a nice zip up top with enough pockets for everything which I could tie around my waist in such a manner that nothing would fall out of said pockets. I miss that coat. I've got six pockets in my shorts, then two big zip up pockets in my jacket if I've got that round my waist....8 pockets of stuff is plenty. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memory Man Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 On 5/14/2023 at 12:41 PM, MEGATRONICMEATWAGON said: Going too hard too soon has been a traditional problem of mine no matter which festival I've been at. This year is going to be different, I swear 😅 Know the feeling!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memory Man Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 (edited) I find a day bag essential but its a standard size backpack full of booze, with a jumper if it might be chilly and a rain coat if it might rain. as the booze goes down, the backpack size reduces quite a bit! If i go back to the tent before going out late then i’ll ditch the day bag. I hate carrying bags at the best of times but you better believe 5 tinnies are going in there at 11am. Oh, and crisps / peanuts / apples for snackies! Edited May 18, 2023 by Memory Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwoo Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 4 hours ago, Memory Man said: I find a day bag essential but its a standard size backpack full of booze, with a jumper if it might be chilly and a rain coat if it might rain. as the booze goes down, the backpack size reduces quite a bit! If i go back to the tent before going out late then i’ll ditch the day bag. I hate carrying bags at the best of times but you better believe 5 tinnies are going in there at 11am. Oh, and crisps / peanuts / apples for snackies! I agree, I definitely need a bag in the day. Definitely needed for a few beers and some other bits. I always try and ditch it in the evening/at night though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMorgz92 Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 Cargo shorts don't tend to be part of my Glasto outfits unfortunately so I also carry a day bag as others have said, booze, snacks, Bog roll and jumper/raincoat. I'll admit the bag I took last year was a bit uncomfortably big especially for night times, so I'm going to take a smaller one this year and do my best to ditch it in the evenings. I was probably one of the backpack w*nkers you're referencing 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, EMorgz92 said: Cargo shorts don't tend to be part of my Glasto outfits unfortunately so I also carry a day bag as others have said, booze, snacks, Bog roll and jumper/raincoat. I'll admit the bag I took last year was a bit uncomfortably big especially for night times, so I'm going to take a smaller one this year and do my best to ditch it in the evenings. I was probably one of the backpack w*nkers you're referencing 🤣 Likewise ... im going to attempt to slim down too .... just need to figure out if I can with a few medical bits and pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 as much as having a day bag is a bit annoying, it is absolutely amazing in the middle of the crowd pulling out a bag of maoam pinballs and getting right stuck into em. Fizzy snakes and cola lances are also distinctly wonderful to remember/devour. Plus if im coming from a shift and then heading straight out, i'll need somewhere to put me tabbard/coat/hat/spare socks, as well as my water bottle and fruit/muesli bars. Plus my emergency stash of 10% cans for immediate deployment upon end of shift. In short, i needs me bag dont i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip997 Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 I guess the main reason I don't need a day bag is that I don't drink anything other than water or maybe coffee when I'm out and about. Half litre water bottle clipped to my belt loops is enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip997 Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 Here's one that's going to go down like a lead balloon Record number of down votes incoming? Do what Shambala have done, make the festival vegetarian, i.e. no traders are allowed to sell meat or fish. Punters still allowed to bring their own. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Skip997 said: Here's one that's going to go down like a lead balloon Record number of down votes incoming? Do what Shambala have done, make the festival vegetarian, i.e. no traders are allowed to sell meat or fish. Punters still allowed to bring their own. Offal idea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpAndDown Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 On 5/18/2023 at 11:44 AM, balti-pie said: as much as having a day bag is a bit annoying, it is absolutely amazing in the middle of the crowd pulling out a bag of maoam pinballs and getting right stuck into em. Fizzy snakes and cola lances are also distinctly wonderful to remember/devour. Plus if im coming from a shift and then heading straight out, i'll need somewhere to put me tabbard/coat/hat/spare socks, as well as my water bottle and fruit/muesli bars. Plus my emergency stash of 10% cans for immediate deployment upon end of shift. In short, i needs me bag dont i Tell us more about these 10% cans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex DeLarge Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Skip997 said: Do what Shambala have done, make the festival vegetarian, i.e. no traders are allowed to sell meat or fish. Punters still allowed to bring their own. Think they'd be accused of hypocrisy for being a dairy farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleetus Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Skip997 said: Here's one that's going to go down like a lead balloon Record number of down votes incoming? Do what Shambala have done, make the festival vegetarian, i.e. no traders are allowed to sell meat or fish. Punters still allowed to bring their own. I don't mind going veggie. I've been one in the past for periods. But pizza (my festival go to) needs meat. Just a straight up fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986 Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Skip997 said: Here's one that's going to go down like a lead balloon Record number of down votes incoming? Do what Shambala have done, make the festival vegetarian, i.e. no traders are allowed to sell meat or fish. Punters still allowed to bring their own. Not veggie or vegan but would love this. Always fascinated with what good alternatives are out there and a festival full of them would be really cool. 6 minutes ago, Cleetus said: I don't mind going veggie. I've been one in the past for periods. But pizza (my festival go to) needs meat. Just a straight up fact. Veggie pizza > meat for me, tastes much fresher, less greasy. With all respect to all the delicious greasy food out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonerben Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 41 minutes ago, Sbco100 said: Tell us more about these 10% cans Loaded up on a couple of boxes of these, in preparation for the festival. Figured I'd carry a few around, buy the odd drink that comes with ice, and use that ice for these. Trouble is, they are absolutely delicious, so am half way through the initial purchase, and not much hope of many cans surviving until next Wednesday. https://mothdrinks.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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