What basics do you always take Vs weather depending.

[Gedh]

What stuff do you always pack do matter what and what do you change depending on the weather forecast leading up to the festival?

 

[Crazyfool01]

just posted elsewhere ... the lenor bottle has become an essential these days .... much better than having to leave the tent in the early hours 

Edited November 1, 2018 by crazyfool1

[Phoenix Girl]

Sunglasses - no matter what

[carlosj]

Hygiene hand gel, hat, sunglasses, fleece, wellies, boots, shorts, poncho, booze containers. Anything else a bonus.

[glastolover19]

Pillow,spent years using rolled up clothes then few years ago took proper pillow and sooo much better.

Campsite chair,always thought was poncey before took one but no more stiff back lying on ground especially when damp/cold

Mini hot water bottle if wet cold weather

[glastolover19]

2 hours ago, crazyfool1 said:

just posted elsewhere ... the lenor bottle has become an essential these days .... much better than having to leave the tent in the early hours 

Yep,just don't do what a buddy did and fall back into his bed when he was mid filling. I didn't witness the event however smelt it the next morning and for 3days after

[Tranquility of Solitude]

Lip balm.

[NancyBoyPossum]

4 pint growler + 2 travel johns.

[slash's hat]

Always: sunglasses, poncho, fleece, tights/leggings(If wearing shorts in day), walking boots, sun cream, hand gel, tissues, toilet wipes, hat that doubles as sun and rain proof, pound shop ground sheet to sit/lie on, torch, water bottle - no wonder my shoulder kills!

Wet; Wellies, proper rain coat, waterproof trousers (disposable clear ones off ebay). This year taking a chair as mobility not so good so expect less bimbling, stick in lock up if needs be.

Hot: can't think of anything don't already take.

 

 

 

[giantkatestacks]

Always: sunglasses, hooded coat, hoodie, sun cream, work clothes, wellies, waterproof trousers, sequin jacket, 

sunny: sandals, some form of sun hattage that will stay on while working

bad weather prediction: big ikea bag for wet porch containment, hot water bottle, more work trousers, big towel

[Jay89]

How muddy can it get in worst case scenario? Would waterproof mid walking boots do the job? I absolutely hate wellies, can’t stand them flapping around my legs and stay well away whenever I can.

[glastolover19]

37 minutes ago, Jay89 said:

How muddy can it get in worst case scenario? Would waterproof mid walking boots do the job? I absolutely hate wellies, can’t stand them flapping around my legs and stay well away whenever I can.

Invest in some gaiters for your boots

Edited November 2, 2018 by glastolover19

[sime]

No matter the weather I wear my wellies there (and back) just in-case. but then have converse for day to day when dry. 

[glastolover19]

9 hours ago, slash's hat said:

Always: sunglasses, poncho, fleece, tights/leggings(If wearing shorts in day), walking boots, sun cream, hand gel, tissues, toilet wipes, hat that doubles as sun and rain proof, pound shop ground sheet to sit/lie on, torch, water bottle - no wonder my shoulder kills!

Wet; Wellies, proper rain coat, waterproof trousers (disposable clear ones off ebay). This year taking a chair as mobility not so good so expect less bimbling, stick in lock up if needs be.

Hot: can't think of anything don't already take.

 

 

 

Honestly your say to yourself why didn't I bring this before. Always by Sunday my back was ruined and I'm sure was because sitting on the cold damp ground

[Gedh]

31 minutes ago, glastolover19 said:

Honestly your say to yourself why didn't I bring this before. Always by Sunday my back was ruined and I'm sure was because sitting on the cold damp ground

We take chairs for morning and evening at the tent. So lovely to collapse into a chair befor tackling those muddy boots. Also good for the less intense Wednesday and Thursday when you might allow yourself some out of zone time.

[glastolover19]

29 minutes ago, Gedh said:

We take chairs for morning and evening at the tent. So lovely to collapse into a chair befor tackling those muddy boots. Also good for the less intense Wednesday and Thursday when you might allow yourself some out of zone time.

Yep to all that. Now here's a lil tip,get a 3legged fold up stool from £land perfect for 5min sit whilst on a bimble but then when back at tent perfect sized foot rest,especially if you got a fire on you will feel like a king.

Man I just realized how old that makes me feel

Edited November 2, 2018 by glastolover19

[glastolover19]

10 minutes ago, glastolover19 said:

 

Edited November 2, 2018 by glastolover19

[Crazyfool01]

25 minutes ago, glastolover19 said:

 

best tip on here  

[glastolover19]

4 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

best tip on here  

If you're lucky I'll let you have the rest of it?

[Flysheet]

We’re all different...

2017 I managed with 5 pairs of undies, 3 pairs of socks, a sun hat and a clean t shirt each day, plus a decent waterproof that I never wore. I think I managed one pair of shorts. I might have had a toothbrush and deodorant? My other half took double this, plus a full change of clothes every day, plus pillows, and full Toiletries and towels.

 

 

2016, I took an extra coat and two hats...

[BambooShanks]

Most of the time I take pretty much the same stuff - 6x underwear and t shirts, 3x jeans, wellies, waterproof jacket, a hoody, a jumper and finally my purple velvet party jacket (this is essential TBH, it is magnificent).

If its looking highly likely that it'll be warm and dry then some of the warmer clothes may be jibbed off. Conversely if it is looking to be cold and wet, more waterproof / warm clothing will get thrown in and some sort of groundsheet / stool maybe. 

 

As for camp supplies, I try to be spartan if going by train/coach but if I'm going by car, it quickly adds up - air mattress, sleeping bag, inflatable pillow, toiletries, couple of packets of wet wipes, disinfectant gel, dry shampoo and a large wide brimmed bottle. 

Alcohol  - generally 1.5 litres of spirits (Rum usually), about  dozen of the little cans of craft beer.  I have been known to take vodka and Kahlua for mid morning white russians 

Party supplies - Whatever I can get my grubby little hands on to, big pouch of tobacco, plenty of papers, filters and a load of lighters.

 

 

[Crazyfool01]

Do away with those Jeans ... its shorts whatever the weather .... rain or sun 

[BlueDaze]

3 hours ago, crazyfool1 said:

Do away with those Jeans ... its shorts whatever the weather .... rain or sun 

This... and also boots, never wear wellies.

[Gedh]

4 hours ago, crazyfool1 said:

Do away with those Jeans ... its shorts whatever the weather .... rain or sun 

I get cold at night in shorts though.

[BambooShanks]

4 hours ago, crazyfool1 said:

Do away with those Jeans ... its shorts whatever the weather .... rain or sun 

oops, forgot to include them. 

TBH I only tend to wear shorts when its either hella hot or hella pissing it down. Anything inbetween my legs get cold as I'm part lizard and need warmth to function.