Bags

[D-Low]

First festival really and tbh the only bag I have in my house is my old school one which I really cant see fitting anything in haha

What kind of bag is best to buy for carrying everything such as clothes, ground mats etc

Posting some links would help

Cheers guys!

[Im_in_a_tent]

i got a big camping rucksack like this http://www.millets.co.uk/product/094809.htmlthere designed to hold camping equipment and everything so theres plenty of space

and i carry my tent and sleeping bag in my hands

Edited May 3, 2009 by Im_in_a_tent

[coma girl]

I take a big camping rucksack for most of my gear, http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-1498.aspx I got it a couple of years ago on special offer so it cost about £20. its really comfy and holds plenty.

I also take a smaller school bag style bag for anything I might need before I set up camp i.e. tickets, jacket, snacks etc so that I'm not rooting around for stuff in the massive bag before I empty it properly in my tent.

I usually attach my camping mat to the outside of my bag, if you do this its best to wrap it in a bin bag or something first in case it rains

Edited May 3, 2009 by coma girl

[D-Low]

Cheers people

Thats a good idea about taking two bags. Will deff have to do this. I remember loosing my train tickets before in a big bag I had on me. Lucky he was a safe guy and didnt kick me off ha

[SJH]

I bought a hiking rucksack from Tesco last year for roughly £18 I think; served it's purpose well.

[beLIEveR]

I agree, Tesco isn't a bad bet at all (although Millets might have a sale on if you buy late). The only reason not to buy the cheapest one in the size you want is if you get one that has a built in rain cover. Those things are a godsend if it rains heavily on the day you get there, like it did in 2006 especially.

[coma girl]

Agree about the rain cover, I was so glad of it at T a few years ago and the fact its bright yellow made my bag easy to find when they were all getting chucked out of the bus

[markeee]

yea i got one similar to the one on the first link..holds everything fine

[D-Low]

Sorry to bump this but would a 45L bag be large enough for the weekend with my clothes in etc?

Or would a 65L be more efficient?

Thanks

[D-Low]

Anybody?

[beLIEveR]

I'd definately advise 65L. 45L seems huge... until you actually start packing. Besides, once you've got the thing on your back and you're stood up, you really won't notice the extra size.

[emmacollege]

try out this site for http://www.lockerhouse.co.uk/howitworks.asp

[D-Low]

I'd definately advise 65L. 45L seems huge... until you actually start packing. Besides, once you've got the thing on your back and you're stood up, you really won't notice the extra size.

[problematique.]

I got a 75L for £10 from Go Outdoors last year! Was brilliant, only had to carry my chair and tent!

[DaveElNino]

I had a 65L last year and have replaced it with a similar sized one as after two years of festivals and a bit of travelling the cheap Tesco one had died on me. It's definitely worth getting a decent sized one, even if travelling by car as it distributes the weight where you can handle it better meaning less stops on the walk to the site.

[AnnaRoseH]

First festival really and tbh the only bag I have in my house is my old school one which I really cant see fitting anything in haha

What kind of bag is best to buy for carrying everything such as clothes, ground mats etc

Posting some links would help

Cheers guys!