Glastonbury - Full Camping Checklist

[ads1980]

Not long to go so I thought I would start a list with everything you need to take. Feel free to add or remove items as you wish

Ticket(s)

Money

Tent

Sleeping Bag(s)

Clothes - for all weather and warm stuff for night time.

Baby wipes - plenty

Toiletries - tooth brush, paste, soap

Plastic fold up bottle for fresh water

BBQ

Foldable camping seats

Lantern for the tent

Torch

Cool box packed with ice for BBQ food for first 2 days

Food

Wellies / walking boots

Beer/cider/ wine etc - no glass bottles

Phone with spare batteries

Trolley to carry all above items

Sun cream

Towel (in case of using the showers)

Duck tape - repairs anything!

Highlighter pen for marking all the bands you want to see in the little guide

[morph100]

Fresh change of clothes for the car

Pen knife/multi tool thingy

Imodium

berocca

Hand sanitiser

Chair

Fancy dress

Music player

[coma girl]

This list is pretty good:

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/forums/topic/80617-the-uber-uber-uber-list-thread-to-end-all-list-threads/?fromsearch=1

[pehaw]

This list is pretty good:

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/forums/topic/80617-the-uber-uber-uber-list-thread-to-end-all-list-threads/?fromsearch=1

Aaah yes a k800i - with a camera way ahead of it's time.

[dan05delaney]

The full post as copied from the thread....

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
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!)
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
sky lanterns
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
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!

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EDITED: 2nd Jan 2010 cos of a recent bump that warranted the following...!

OK...just to let you know...before any more comments come once again...cos they do cos this thread is now at least 2 or 3 years old...

it's a list to help to refer to for ideas for what to pack NOT to adher to. I for one certainly do not take all this (now!)...it is a GUIDE, a ticklist for ideas and now in these more frugal and credit crunchy days its madness to consider taking anything more than you REALLY need.

Last year there were trinkets galore at (some that never even made it out of the packaging) and those that did, a lot were silly and pointless and unceremoneously binned/dumped on the Monday. Yes its a festy and yes its nice to have lights and dangly things on sticks and a whole plethora of shit bought in a mad panic at Poundland in the approaching days BUT...how's about this year considering SAVING your money AND Glasto binbag space on seriously only bringing what you really need. The £20 wasted at Poundland on tat is far better spent on cider! Who needs cheapo crap lanterns and plastic windmills when you can have another pint of H&S instead!?!

And failing that...consider talking to each other beforehand to organise equipment shares? Less to carry on site and no need for everyone bringing the same shit if you are all camping together eh? Since 09 us Brits have been getting good at being thrifty and make-do...is it possible that Efesters can at the G this year?

[Bobs]

Fresh change of clothes for the car

Pen knife/multi tool thingy

Imodium

berocca

Hand sanitiser

Chair

Fancy dress

Music player

no idea why, but i read that as Fanny Dress, and proper started to giggle...

[Englishdragon]

I take

Tent

Blow up bed

Pillow

Beer - Usually a crate then either a box of wine or as bottle of spirit

Change of clothes for each day

Money - Taking about £100

Bank card

Phone

Phone charger

Gas Stove

Foldable water storer

Cooking utensils

BBQ or a couple of disposables

Big bag of gammon and sausages for first night/morning

Pot noodles for each day

All day breakfast in a tin for a Sunday treat

Wet wipes

Spray

Listerine

Tootpaste

Cant really think of anything else at the minute

[01seb]

I'm taking the bare minimum I can, baring in mind I'm coming from overseas and will be arriving by coach :

Tickets

Coach Tickets

Rucksack

Tent

Sleeping Bag

Sleeping Mat

Clothes

Wellies and Raincoat (NFR NFC)

Cider

Vodka

Collapsable Water Container

Snacks

Money

Phone + Extra Battery

Shoes

Wet Wipes

Gaffa Tape

Pain Killers

Berroca

Red Bull

Torch/Lantern

Binbags

Recyclable Cups

Blanket

Hat/Suncream

Ear Plugs

Toothbrush/Paste

Deodorant

Small Towel

Camera

Alcohol Hand Rub

[Kyelo]

You can literally get away with nothing but your ticket, a bank card and the clothes you are wearing!

Anyway here is my list...

On my person: Clothes I am wearing, boots, my festival phone(doesn't need charged for 7 days), mp3 player and in my Wallet: money, ticket, bus and plane tickets, bank card and ID(driving license). I will also carry a 4 pack of drink so I don't need to open my main supply in the queues.
Backpack inside: 1 pair of shorts, 1 pair of jeans, 5 t-shirts, 1 hoody, 1 jacket, 5 pairs of boxers and socks, trainers, torch/lantern combi, duct tape, black bags, empty 2 litre bottle, a groundsheet large enough to cover my tent and in my Toiletry Bag: toothbrush, toothpaste*, mouth wash*, face wash*, shampoo*, hair products*, moisturizer*, Vaseline*(*all miniature), sun screen, Berocca and a small mirror.

Backpack outside: sleeping bag, Tesco value pillow(rolled up in a small tube when purchased)and self inflating sleeping mat.

2 Hemp Type Tesco Bags: as much drink as they will carry then stitched at the top with a lace.

My tent would be on the outside but I'm thinking about collecting it from Cosy Camper on site.

[James Bolivar]

You can literally get away with nothing but your ticket, a bank card and the clothes you are wearing!

Anyway here is my list...

On my person: Clothes I am wearing, boots, my festival phone(doesn't need charged for 7 days), mp3 player and in my Wallet: money, ticket, bus and plane tickets, bank card and ID(driving license). I will also carry a 4 pack of drink so I don't need to open my main supply in the queues.

Backpack inside: 1 pair of shorts, 1 pair of jeans, 5 t-shirts, 1 hoody, 1 jacket, 5 pairs of boxers and socks, trainers, torch/lantern combi, duct tape, black bags, empty 2 litre bottle, a groundsheet large enough to cover my tent and in my Toiletry Bag: toothbrush, toothpaste*, mouth wash*, face wash*, shampoo*, hair products*, moisturizer*, Vaseline*(*all miniature), sun screen, Berocca and a small mirror.

Backpack outside: sleeping bag, Tesco value pillow(rolled up in a small tube when purchased)and self inflating sleeping mat.

2 Hemp Type Tesco Bags: as much drink as they will carry then stitched at the top with a lace.

My tent would be on the outside but I'm thinking about collecting it from Cosy Camper on site.

I'm always surprised when people put their sleeping bags outside their ruck sacks - what if it rains? My sleeping bag is the thing I most want to protect and keep dry.

Curious about other people's clothes packing too - just how many changes of clothing do people take? The hiker in me thinks I only, really, need one set of clothes, but then I remember that I'm camping in a field with 200,000 people and not up a mountain where nobody can smell me.

[Zero_Newnab]

I've seen more than one person talk about stitching up the top of a tesco's bag now... Why? What is the purpose?

[Kyelo]

I'm always surprised when people put their sleeping bags outside their ruck sacks - what if it rains? My sleeping bag is the thing I most want to protect and keep dry.

Put it into a plastic bag, simple.

I've seen more than one person talk about stitching up the top of a tesco's bag now... Why? What is the purpose?

Public transport for me!

[Englishdragon]

I'm always surprised when people put their sleeping bags outside their ruck sacks - what if it rains? My sleeping bag is the thing I most want to protect and keep dry.

Curious about other people's clothes packing too - just how many changes of clothing do people take? The hiker in me thinks I only, really, need one set of clothes, but then I remember that I'm camping in a field with 200,000 people and not up a mountain where nobody can smell me.

I take a fresh pair of boxers and socks for each day, Jeans, shorts, 3 Shirts and a hoodie. your going to smell, its a festival so I dont over pack clothes.

[charl0tte90]

I think that the list from the other thread is WAY too much. I just take what I need. I've learnt from past festivals what I really don't need. Saying that I'll probably pack too much again!

I'm pretty much following this list this year http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/information/advice/packing-list

But also including:
Bug spray

Make up

Hairbrush

Mirror

Welly socks

Dry shampoo

Tote bag (to carry booze/essentials around site)

Edited April 5, 2013 by charl0tte90

[Kyelo]

Bug spray

I've never had an issue with bugs at Glastonbury. Hot, cold, wet or dry!

[Dead throne]

If you don't bring earplugs and wellies you're fucked.

[lucyginger]

I always put my sleeping bag in a bin bag in my rucksack. In fact, I put everything in bin bags in my rucksack!

My top tip: bin bags. You can wear it as a poncho, sit on it, put stuff in it.... so very useful!

[LusciousLucy]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Trent-IMP120D-Thunderbolt-Blackberry/dp/B004CHMP50/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365159128&sr=8-1&keywords=new+trent

That list is so old now. THIS ^^^ is what you all need to buy and pack. £40 for a powerpack that will keep you in technology power for the entirity of the fest. No queueing for charge at any point.

Number one purchase for me pre G this year. That and a new tent.

[Kyelo]

If you don't bring earplugs and wellies you're fucked.

I've never used earplugs at any festival, actually quite enjoy the background noise

http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Trent-IMP120D-Thunderbolt-Blackberry/dp/B004CHMP50/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365159128&sr=8-1&keywords=new+trent

That list is so old now. THIS ^^^ is what you all need to buy and pack. £40 for a powerpack that will keep you in technology power for the entirity of the fest. No queueing for charge at any point.

Number one purchase for me pre G this year. That and a new tent.

Or buy a £10/£15 phone with a battery that lasts a week? No charging at all!

[LusciousLucy]

No chance mate. My Note is my phone and camera and alarm and address book. Shitty tiny phone I have no idea how to use having been using smart phones for 4 years is a pointless venture. With the number of texts bouncing back between Festival Family, knowing who is saying hello with a name attached is much easier than bouncing back reply texts with 'Who is this?' as most folk expect to be flagged up on smartphones and thus dont use their name at the end of a text...anyway...using a wee phone that is years behind modern technology doesnt make sense. £40 investment in powerpack which will be used and used and used again on many further adventures makes a lot more sense.

[Kyelo]

No chance mate. My Note is my phone and camera and alarm and address book. Shitty tiny phone I have no idea how to use having been using smart phones for 4 years is a pointless venture. With the number of texts bouncing back between Festival Family, knowing who is saying hello with a name attached is much easier than bouncing back reply texts with 'Who is this?' as most folk expect to be flagged up on smartphones and thus dont use their name at the end of a text...anyway...using a wee phone that is years behind modern technology doesnt make sense. £40 investment in powerpack which will be used and used and used again on many further adventures makes a lot more sense.

You do know that with a click of a button you can have your contacts on your sim? ie with a name on the shitty phone? Fair enough though

Way I see it with a cheap phone is...

1. no fear of it being lost, stolen or damaged
2. waste no time charging at all
3. texts and calls at festivals normally involve "meet here", even the simplest of people can manage that on 'dated technology'

[eodsi]

You do know that with a click of a button you can have your contacts on your sim? ie with a name on the shitty phone? Fair enough though

Way I see it with a cheap phone is...

1. no fear of it being lost, stolen or damaged
2. waste no time charging at all
3. texts and calls at festivals normally involve "meet here", even the simplest of people can manage that on 'dated technology'

this all over, I bought a phone of the interwebs in 2010 for 1p!! 500 hour standby and has an alarm on it which is all I need. it came home caked in mud after '11 so I wiped it down and its still going strong

Not the phone I got but same deal!

http://www.offeroasis.co.uk/freebies/mobile_phones/1p_samsung_e2121b_mobile_phone.html

Edited April 5, 2013 by eodsi

[Kyelo]

this all over, I bought a phone of the interwebs in 2010 for 1p!! 500 hour standby and has an alarm on it which is all I need. it came home caked in mud after '11 so I wiped it down and its still going strong

1p! FML! You could buy 4000 of said chargers for that haha

[James Bolivar]

No chance mate. My Note is my phone and camera and alarm and address book. Shitty tiny phone I have no idea how to use having been using smart phones for 4 years is a pointless venture. With the number of texts bouncing back between Festival Family, knowing who is saying hello with a name attached is much easier than bouncing back reply texts with 'Who is this?' as most folk expect to be flagged up on smartphones and thus dont use their name at the end of a text...anyway...using a wee phone that is years behind modern technology doesnt make sense. £40 investment in powerpack which will be used and used and used again on many further adventures makes a lot more sense.

This is the advantage of being a miserable old sod with few friends. I will take an old phone and I will store in memory (mine, not its) the one phone number I will use. Nobody will text me. I would buy a phone without sms, if I could, just to save the weight.

[whisty]

This is the advantage of being a miserable old sod with few friends. I will take an old phone and I will store in memory (mine, not its) the one phone number I will use. Nobody will text me. I would buy a phone without sms, if I could, just to save the weight.

Aww poor James, I almost felt sorry for you but seeking friendship using sympathy as your hook is always going to be doomed to failure.