Where to camp

[Gucci Piggy]

Oh so there is no queue, I was under the impression you had to stand in a queue and then they checked every fifth person or something

On your way in originally, or when coming back in with more stuff once you already have your wristband?

Everyone walks down a huge path, and at some point on that path there will be some people at the side grabbing random people and checking their bags. Further down the path it splits into two - one way for people to queue, get their wristbands and get in, and another way for people who already have wristbands to go straight through. Then you're in the festival and free to have a jolly good time.

[abcdefg]

How many people get checked? What is the chance of getting alcohol taken off you if you are under 18?

[Tobieski]

Stay away from security as you enter and you should be fine

[abcdefg]

Do they not pick up on the people that walk on the other side?

[GodlikeYeezus]

We was all 17 last year with bags full of beer and there was no problem, around 20 of us as well so chances are you're good

[Gucci Piggy]

Do they not pick up on the people that walk on the other side?

Nope. The people doing it won't care at all, as they're just volunteers, so they just grab whoever's nearest and, therefore, easiest.

Probably like 2% of people get searched, and it'll be the closest 2% of people who walk past. Don't worry about it.

[Babyquack]

Nope. The people doing it won't care at all, as they're just volunteers, so they just grab whoever's nearest and, therefore, easiest.

Probably like 2% of people get searched, and it'll be the closest 2% of people who walk past. Don't worry about it.

no they're not - security are the one's who do all the searching.

[Gucci Piggy]

no they're not - security are the one's who do all the searching.

Really? Oh fair enough.

[Babyquack]

Really? Oh fair enough.

Yeah because you need an SIA license in order to do bag checks a most events/gigs nowadays

[kemosabe]

The search was on both sides when i went past??

Its really not somthing to work yourself up about though

[the wonderwhy]

Just fucking run they wont be able to stop you.

[2rare2die]

Just walk in carrying your beer like everyone else. If you look like you shouldn't have it, or are trying to hide it, chances are you're more likely to be stopped and searched/ID'd.

[Gucci Piggy]

Just walk in carrying your beer like everyone else. If you look like you shouldn't have it, or are trying to hide it, chances are you're more likely to be stopped and searched/ID'd.

But if you're under 18 it's probably not a good idea to carry it. When we were under 18 we just gave all our alcohol to my 19 year old brother and our bodybuilder friend to carry, as they wouldn't be stopped.

[2rare2die]

But if you're under 18 it's probably not a good idea to carry it. When we were under 18 we just gave all our alcohol to my 19 year old brother and our bodybuilder friend to carry, as they wouldn't be stopped.

I suppose it depends on how old you look, but if you look like you're trying to sneak things in, it's a sure fire way to get stopped.

[Gucci Piggy]

I suppose it depends on how old you look, but if you look like you're trying to sneak things in, it's a sure fire way to get stopped.

Yeah true; if you're under 18 i think it's best to just put it at the bottom of a bag below food and stuff, and just walk in normally.

[abcdefg]

Do they ask you to unpack tent bags?

[JSmurphy]

For what it's worth, walked in last year (still 17) with a lot of alcohol, as did my mates. None of us got searched, and didn't see a single person get searched as I walked into the site. Really nothing to get worked up about, if it's that big of a worry you could always ask someone older to carry it in for you or go with them to tescos or something.

[abcdefg]

Okay thanks a bunch guys!

[2rare2die]

Do they ask you to unpack tent bags?

No not as a rule, they may pat it down though.

[TheSilence]

Last year one of my mates snidely put a quarter of an ounce of weed or something and a few pills into another one of my mates bags without telling him. He then got searched and security didn't even find it.

[Buko]

I always thought blue was "Lad" central, then again I haven't camped there since 10.

But I've camped in yellow every year since 11 and it's been great... or maybe i'm just a dick and don't realise it.

[foolee]

Getting to reading late Thursday evening with a fairly big tent, does anyone know what camp is the most likely to still have space in and what area?

[Tobieski]

Orange, Brown or White are usually the emptiest from what I've witnessed

[dan1892]

I always thought blue was "Lad" central, then again I haven't camped there since 10.

But I've camped in yellow every year since 11 and it's been great... or maybe i'm just a dick and don't realise it.

Yeah this is what I thought too, I remember on Sunday nights where Blue B just looked like one big bonfire.

I used to camp in red with my mates but for the last few years its just been me and my girlfriend and we go for green, might go somewhere a bit more lively this year. Just not orange and that fucking fairground.

[Triumvirate]

Oi oi! Which is the best campsite for 4 who want to be fairly close but want to avoid as many ladbible cnuts as possible?