Useful links thread.....

[swell]

Need to start stocking up on Glasto essentials, what it says on the tin really.Cheap tents/hats/chairs etc, cool websites or if anyone's finds that product or tool that you couldn't survive Glasto without. Stick the link up on this thread and help Glasto virgins like me along the way

Not really an essential but looking to get some sky lanterns for a bit of fun, seen them well cheap on ebay but not sure if there any good or likely to burn down half the field. Anyone here brought or used them before what ones work what ones dont etc, ta.

[incident]

They don't sell online, and they're not in very many parts of the country, but I've become increasingly convinced that for most purchases, you can't do any better than a trip to your friendly neighbourhood Decathlon.

Pretty much the only things I'll be taking to the festival that I didn't get there are my sleeping bag (which I've had years), my air mattress (from Alpkit, and any non-specialist clothes.

[r0cky]

Quechua are announcing some new stuff on March 18th!

http://seconds.quechua.com/index.php5

Fingers crossed for expansion of their wonderful Base Seconds range!

[incident]

Quechua are announcing some new stuff on March 18th!

http://seconds.quechua.com/index.php5

Fingers crossed for expansion of their wonderful Base Seconds range!

[r0cky]

The only new kit I've noticed is a larger 4 man version..

[Funkfarley]

Not really an essential but looking to get some sky lanterns for a bit of fun, seen them well cheap on ebay but not sure if there any good or likely to burn down half the field. Anyone here brought or used them before what ones work what ones dont etc, ta.

Edited March 2, 2009 by Funkfarley

[swell]

cool, thanks never seen them before, bet they look awesome floating over all that madness. Will def get some for the 4 of us to celebrate our 1st night at glasto!!!

[swell]

cool, thanks never seen them before, bet they look awesome floating over all that madness. Will def get some for the 4 of us to celebrate our 1st night at glasto!!!

[r0cky]

The 2009 range seems to have already found its way onto the Decathlon website.

The only new kit I've noticed is a larger 4 man version..

[incident]

What's that hiding on the Quechua site under the cover? Is that the 4-man pop-up?

[incident]

Wait, did the Base Seconds XL exist last year? It's a bit taller & wider than the other versions so that might be new..

[swell]

found the perfect festival trolley for a score, i know there's like another 201 trolley threads but this is a winner http://tackleoutlet.co.uk/index.php?main_p...;products_id=39

Next on my list is Radio/speakers any suggestions, what do you use?? had a decent ipod dock which ive used in the past but it died. so was thinking of a rechargeable radio(poss dab) with an mp3 jack something not to big not to load and not too dear!!

[r0cky]

Wait, did the Base Seconds XL exist last year? It's a bit taller & wider than the other versions so that might be new..

Edited March 8, 2009 by r0cky

[incident]

That's new, and just what I was wishing for!

Just wish it was the Full XL version though...

[r0cky]

What do you mean Full XL?

[incident]

Oh yeah.. Might as well just get some fabric and improvise that bit though, it shouldn't be hugely difficult to rig something up..

[Chimps in Balaclavas]

I'm defo gonna invest in some sky lanterns this year, they look amazing when set off from the stones.

[laid back in the sun]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/20-x-SKY-LANTERNS-NI...A1%7C240%3A1318

i should be gettin a share of the profits from this guy the number of times i've posted this link dont think you'll get much cheaper without buying in bulk from thailand or china

[pezzypops]

found the perfect festival trolley for a score, i know there's like another 201 trolley threads but this is a winner http://tackleoutlet.co.uk/index.php?main_p...;products_id=39

Next on my list is Radio/speakers any suggestions, what do you use?? had a decent ipod dock which ive used in the past but it died. so was thinking of a rechargeable radio(poss dab) with an mp3 jack something not to big not to load and not too dear!!

[swell]

doesn't look to sturdy to me

the B&Q sack trolley is the best you can find for the money (imho) and it's cheaper too.

[r0cky]

Thought it looked pretty sturdy but now i have my doubts

[pezzypops]

well was looking at the B&Q trolley, but figured this was only a few quid more and could take at least twice the load, also it folds up/ flat packs which is essential when there's 4 of you going up in 1 car (not even sure if the B&Q one will fit in my car???. Thought it looked pretty sturdy but now i have my doubts

[beermonster_c]

Quechua are announcing some new stuff on March 18th!

http://seconds.quechua.com/index.php5

Fingers crossed for expansion of their wonderful Base Seconds range!

Edited March 9, 2009 by beermonster_c

[Powelly]

I'v got a whole website dedicated to festival accessories, link is in my sig.

[r0cky]

Hi r0cky. Do you already own the Base Seconds Full?

If you dont i highly recommend it.

If you do I am wondering if you have the clip on inner tent for it also and if its worthwile when the Base is used as a living area with a seperate pop up tent?

Reason I ask is that I have the set up above (Base Seconds Full + seperate tent under shelter as sleeping area) and considering whether to invest in the inner tent for this year incase the weather is not as nice as last year.