First Time At T

[JackLlewelyn]

This year will be my first time at T and I'm travelling up from Manchester. I have seen some threads like this but I would just like some advice on do's and dont's. Also one thing I would like to know is which campsite area has the best atmosphere? Thanks

[Doug85]

Depends what you mean by best atmosphere really. Blue campsite seemed to be the best for friendly people whilst having a bit of a party but if u want to party right through the night then red camp is for u. Personally as much as i like to stay up for a while after the bands finish i do like some kip before the next day so i stay in blue or in green depending where i can get space.

Make sure u do take a tent that will last possible bad weather as in 2012 i seen far to many abandoned tents when the rain came.

Dont take any glass in to the arena, i think they have even clamped down on it in the campsite for this year after a few people got hit with glass bottles last year. Cans will do!

[Gingo]

Glass is not allowed anywhere on the site

[JackLlewelyn]

Depends what you mean by best atmosphere really. Blue campsite seemed to be the best for friendly people whilst having a bit of a party but if u want to party right through the night then red camp is for u. Personally as much as i like to stay up for a while after the bands finish i do like some kip before the next day so i stay in blue or in green depending where i can get space.

Make sure u do take a tent that will last possible bad weather as in 2012 i seen far to many abandoned tents when the rain came.

Dont take any glass in to the arena, i think they have even clamped down on it in the campsite for this year after a few people got hit with glass bottles last year. Cans will do!

[Doug85]

I dont think they really check once you are in the campsite in all honesty. Not a lot they can do once everyone is drinking around a tent or even in the tent. If u are worried about them confiscating it on the way into the campsite tho then maybe just put it at the bottom of your camping bag or hide it a bit. If its cans they are less likely to take anything from you if u look 18.

As gingo states though no glass allowed. i knew they had extra searches last year for it.

Red is the closest to the arena entrance as well so usually the place to go for staying up all night. ill be trying for blue again, but failing that ill be happy with green.

[JackLlewelyn]

See, I was thinking that. If worst comes to worst I'll just scatter my cans round my bags. e.g, some in tent bag, travel bag etc. As for looking 18, its not usually a problem. Tend to by alcohol from a lot of shops in my area just thought with it being a festival it could be stricter.

I like the idea of red to be honest, it's my first ever festival so just looking for one long arse party

[harryomatic]

I first went to T when I was 16 with a bag full of alcohol. Got checked when entering the site, no one cared. Maybe I was lucky, maybe they're just not too bothered. As long as you've got not glass bottles, you should be fine.

[JackLlewelyn]

I first went to T when I was 16 with a bag full of alcohol. Got checked when entering the site, no one cared. Maybe I was lucky, maybe they're just not too bothered. As long as you've got not glass bottles, you should be fine.

[Doug85]

yeah i dont think they care unless you try and smuggle it into the arena where it will actually affect their alcohol sales. over the years ive came up with plenty of methods to try and get alcohol in to the arena think it depends on pot luck tho. best method is taking an old capri sun carton and pouring wine or vodka into it. bad thing is it gets warm quickly so vodka is best and they allow u to take sealed pop in.

best one ive ever got away with tho was taping a bag of wine to my wifes stomach and putting her rain coat over the top of it claiming she was pregnant. weather was shit that year tho so got away with it

[Doug85]

i should note that i hid my old capri sun carton

[TheGaffer]

They turn a blind eye to alcohol in the campsite, the arena not so much. I camp in Pink and have a ball. Not too far a way from the action, but quiet enough so you can get sleep if you fancy.

[Gingo]

They arent really bothered about alcohol, its mainly drugs they are looking for, you have to be extremely unlucky to have drink taken off you

[JackLlewelyn]

yeah i dont think they care unless you try and smuggle it into the arena where it will actually affect their alcohol sales. over the years ive came up with plenty of methods to try and get alcohol in to the arena think it depends on pot luck tho. best method is taking an old capri sun carton and pouring wine or vodka into it. bad thing is it gets warm quickly so vodka is best and they allow u to take sealed pop in.

best one ive ever got away with tho was taping a bag of wine to my wifes stomach and putting her rain coat over the top of it claiming she was pregnant. weather was shit that year tho so got away with it

[harryomatic]

It can be difficult to find your tent at times, especially at night / when you've had a few drinks, so before you start drinking, take note of any landmarks near your tent that'll guide you back later.

Be friendly with your camping neighbours, if you watch their back they'll watch yours. Especially if you're a bit younger.

Don't get too obsessed with cramming your bag full of booze. Make space to for food and non-alcoholic drinks. Both are pretty expensive to buy once you're at the festival, so you're better off taking your own. Couple of 2L bottles of juice/fizzy stuff should do you - you can refill it with water - and snacks like cereal bars, chocolate bars, apples should do you for eating. Also a loaf of sliced bread with some squeezy honey/jam is a must for breakfast I find. Don't take oranges, bananas or crisps, as they get squashe/crushed really easily.

If you want to sneak alcohol in to the arena, my advise would be to hide it in some type of fancy dress. As they do Fancy Dress Friday, there's a lot of scope for concealing drinks. In 2011 I put on a gladiators helmet and hid my alcohol in an old hollow plastic sword which had a screw top for some reason.

I'll probably come up with some more later.

[JackLlewelyn]

Okay, thanks for that help! Do we know what the fancy dress is for this year? If not, do we know when they will announce it?

[harryomatic]

Will be announced probably in June. You can dress as whatever you like though, don't need to dress according to T's theme.

[paulh_85]

so the best campsite for a night sleep is something like Blue?

Cant say im too fussed for staying up all night drinking lol

[DannyNash]

The first time I went in 2005 I was 15 and really didn't even look that old. Nobody was really bothered. If you're worried about them finding cans etc just get a couple of empty litre bottles of mineral water and fill with vodka. For smuggling booze into the arena get a roll of medical tape and strap a bag of wine to your stomach to give a decent beer belly effect. Put the pourer into your fly so when you unzip all you need is a cup and you're good to go!

[Lor1]

Red is arsehole central,defo go to blue

Infact if your wanting the best bit of advice book into leathangie campsite

[Lor1]

so the best campsite for a night sleep is something like Blue?

Cant say im too fussed for staying up all night drinking lol

[Lor1]

Jack if your travelling up from Manchester book into tangerine fields,ready made tents,sleeping bags etc

Edited May 13, 2014 by Lor1

[nath14s]

If you're 17 i'd be careful about taking drink into the campsite cause a lot of my friends who were underage got it confiscated last year, best thing is to get someone to take it through security for you and meet them on the other side.

[JackLlewelyn]

Jack if your travelling up from Manchester book into tangerine fields,ready made tents,sleeping bags etc

[Lor1]

I would but I'd much rather take my own stuff than spend all that money for someone to put a tent up for me. Plus I think I'd rather be among other normal campers. I think I'm going to go red zone, although many people are saying it practically hell on earth, I think it's where I want to be!!!

[JackLlewelyn]

Going to be doing just that! Don't fancy having my tent gate crashed by someone calling off the path ! And I will do thanks, dont fancy being robbed. Pretty much looking for party central, it's my first ever festival so want to make it a good'un