What have you done today to get ready for Glastonbury 2022?

[stuie]

On 4/18/2022 at 4:57 PM, squirrelarmy said:

I wonder how many of us are team F&B now. Will the fields be full of white tents

At Lost Village we were a group of 4 F&B's which caused slight confusion with another group about 10m away who were also 4 F&B's. 

It's going to look like Worthy View in the main site soon!  

[squirrelarmy]

32 minutes ago, Fishman said:

This may have arrived today ...

Don’t stand next to someone whose wearing a hat/suit that is full of flashing LEDs

[leend0]

1 hour ago, Fishman said:

This may have arrived today ...

OMG, I love that! 

[danssol]

Need to use the trolley this year because my wife’s legs are kaput. First time out since 2016 and all is good. Can’t remember cleaning it but I must have. Next job is a roof rack for the aygo 🤦‍♂️

[moogster]

I'm about to leave for my first gig of an international artist in two years. That counts as Glasto prep if you ask me!

[Crazyfool01]

Realised those uv tattoos are a load of shite and returned them to Amazon for a refund 

[Deaf Nobby Burton]

8 hours ago, e_p said:

Bought E-fests Gold.  No ads - life changing @eFests

I can’t afford it because I’ve spent all my money on Iceland Food and Amazon Prime so I can watch No Time To Die.

[RatingsAndMoney]

Had a run through last night in the back garden with tent and tested the camp bed. I quickly realised at 2:30am in the morning that a camp bed isn’t for me and wondered back into my own bed (tail well and truly between my legs - wife with the “told you so” look). 

I see that blow up beds/camping mats are also popular. Has anyone got any of the above and could direct me to something that is decent/light/easy to carry (coach ticket from Edinburgh)?
 

 

[Twiggy553]

19 hours ago, squirrelarmy said:

Don’t stand next to someone whose wearing a hat/suit that is full of flashing LEDs

In case someone mistakes him for a dancefloor?

[Twiggy553]

2 minutes ago, RatingsAndMoney said:

Had a run through last night in the back garden with tent and tested the camp bed. I quickly realised at 2:30am in the morning that a camp bed isn’t for me and wondered back into my own bed (tail well and truly between my legs - wife with the “told you so” look). 

I see that blow up beds/camping mats are also popular. Has anyone got any of the above and could direct me to something that is decent/light/easy to carry (coach ticket from Edinburgh)?
 

 

I was surprised to find (when ours sprung a leak) that you can buy inflatable matresses from the camp shop near avalon for £20. That would save you carrying it on the way there.

For more lightweight options try www.alpkit.com

[squirrelarmy]

3 minutes ago, RatingsAndMoney said:

decent/light

Pick one. If you want a decent nights sleep you’re going to have to take the weight penalty. 
 

It is possible to take one on the coach, carrying it in your bag helps with weight distribution but you’ll probably have to sacrifice excess beer/clothes. 

[mjfiddy]

8 minutes ago, RatingsAndMoney said:

Had a run through last night in the back garden with tent and tested the camp bed. I quickly realised at 2:30am in the morning that a camp bed isn’t for me and wondered back into my own bed (tail well and truly between my legs - wife with the “told you so” look). 

I see that blow up beds/camping mats are also popular. Has anyone got any of the above and could direct me to something that is decent/light/easy to carry (coach ticket from Edinburgh)?
 

 

https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/compact-inflating-mat-p23951.aspx/blue/
 

I used to lug a proper blow up matress which used to take up most of my bag space, not ideal for the coach… invested in the above and seems decent, folds up ridiculously small, not luxury but should do a job

[Twiggy553]

Also with an inflatable matress: use a hoover to suck ALL the air out and then roll it up using gaffer tape to get it to the smallest possible size.

Edited April 21, 2022 by Twiggy553

[leath02]

Just now, Twiggy553 said:

Also with an inflatable matress: use a hoover to suck ALL the air out and then roll it up using gaffer tape to get it to the smallest possible size.

that is a top tip

[squirrelarmy]

3 minutes ago, leath02 said:

that is a top tip

Bit tricky packing the hoover for the return trip though and I don’t remember seeing any 240v sockets the last time I was down on the farm. 

[Twiggy553]

5 minutes ago, squirrelarmy said:

Bit tricky packing the hoover for the return trip though and I don’t remember seeing any 240v sockets the last time I was down on the farm. 

you’ve always got more space on the way home because you’ve drunk all your booze 🙂 (and the gaffer tip still applies)

[deepkittycaz]

31 minutes ago, RatingsAndMoney said:

 

I see that blow up beds/camping mats are also popular. Has anyone got any of the above and could direct me to something that is decent/light/easy to carry (coach ticket from Edinburgh)?
 

 

I got a Klymit Insulated Static V blow up sleeping pad for the last festival, and found it great. Packs up really small as well.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YP8TFJB/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_T6WAKXMCB7C2JDNB7PZH?psc=1

 

 

 

[a6l6e6x]

Don't the camping shops blow up inflatable beds for like £2?

[Metal Monkey]

40 minutes ago, RatingsAndMoney said:

I see that blow up beds/camping mats are also popular. Has anyone got any of the above and could direct me to something that is decent/light/easy to carry (coach ticket from Edinburgh)?
 

 

I got a Berghaus single 10cm mat recently, it's really comfy and smaller/lighter than my previous self inflating mattress. I'll be taking it on the coach but not sure what I'll need to leave behind yet, maybe I'll have less warm beer to drink. 

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15979402/berghaus-single-self-inflating-mat-15979402

[e_p]

At WV they blow mattresses up 

[blutarsky]

1 hour ago, squirrelarmy said:

Pick one. If you want a decent nights sleep you’re going to have to take the weight penalty. 
 

It is possible to take one on the coach, carrying it in your bag helps with weight distribution but you’ll probably have to sacrifice excess beer/clothes. 

I’m sorry, is anyone a translator? I don’t understand what “excess beer” means. 

[rubick]

Something about light beer I think.

[RatingsAndMoney]

Cheers for the recommendations on camping mats folks.

[Crazyfool01]

Washed my walking shoes ready for waterproofing them tomoro , or when dry … assume nothing is fit for purpose 

[tarw]

Today I have updated my profile on the stewarding website to show when I’m getting to the farm.  Should get shifts allocated in the next week or so. IT’S HAPPENING!