Whats your absolute ESSENTIAL GADGET / NEW THING you'll be bringing?

[chasg]

On 3/7/2023 at 2:36 PM, balti-pie said:

... i am quietly excited by the powdered dirty chai latte powder that Drink Me have released...

Oh, I didn't know about that mix. I have the vanilla version, but one already mixed with coffee is awesome! Thanks for the pointer. 

[mungo57]

https://www.beerlanyard.com
 

great idea this. Means I can now carry 3 pints from the bars if required 🤣

[gfa]

11 hours ago, mungo57 said:

https://www.beerlanyard.com
 

great idea this. Means I can now carry 3 pints from the bars if required 🤣

and spill it all down yourself

[Wherethewildthingsare]

4 hours ago, gfa said:

and spill it all down yourself

They sold these the first year of the metal cups didn’t they? Logistical nightmare - this though is great for carrying paper pints 

CarryAround Fold Away Cup Carrier/Caddy - Take-Out Coffee Soft Drink Pint Beer Beverage Holder, Sturdy Reusable Pocket Size, Festival Sports Gigs - Easy & safe - hot drinks, 3-4 cup position https://amzn.eu/d/bd1fhPv

wouldn’t pay £10 myself, no doubt cheaper elsewhere. Mine was part of a brothers competition (won a big box of mainly useless bits and a small amount of cider)

 

[barkley87]

I just bought this (with employee discount!) to attach my phone to my pocket: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/tool-lanyards/2361497

[CaledonianGonzo]

32 minutes ago, barkley87 said:

I just bought this (with employee discount!) to attach my phone to my pocket: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/tool-lanyards/2361497

The belt loop side I can see , but how do you attach it to the phone?

[barkley87]

32 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

The belt loop side I can see , but how do you attach it to the phone?

You buy one of these: https://amzn.eu/d/diOmMde

[stuie]

17 hours ago, mungo57 said:

https://www.beerlanyard.com
 

great idea this. Means I can now carry 3 pints from the bars if required 🤣

 

6 hours ago, gfa said:

and spill it all down yourself

They sell them in handy 10 packs so you could get completely drenched! 

[The Nal]

A lot of these seem completely unnecessary.

Kind of shite you'd buy on Amazon after half a bottle of gin.

[Skip997]

2 minutes ago, The Nal said:

A lot of these seem completely unnecessary.

Kind of shite you'd buy on Amazon after half a bottle of gin.

This

[gfa]

1 hour ago, Wherethewildthingsare said:

They sold these the first year of the metal cups didn’t they? Logistical nightmare - this though is great for carrying paper pints 

CarryAround Fold Away Cup Carrier/Caddy - Take-Out Coffee Soft Drink Pint Beer Beverage Holder, Sturdy Reusable Pocket Size, Festival Sports Gigs - Easy & safe - hot drinks, 3-4 cup position https://amzn.eu/d/bd1fhPv

wouldn’t pay £10 myself, no doubt cheaper elsewhere. Mine was part of a brothers competition (won a big box of mainly useless bits and a small amount of cider)

 

This would end up spilling everywhere too surely. In a crowd it would stand no chance.

Could maybe get from the bar to where your sitting, but then surely just getting someone to help you would be a easier way to do it (and won't spill nearly as much!)

[gfa]

3 minutes ago, The Nal said:

A lot of these seem completely unnecessary.

Kind of shite you'd buy on Amazon after half a bottle of gin.

Theres only so much stuff you can take, a lot of what is posted here is just random tat.

hardly an 'absolute ESSENTIAL'

think i'd forget i even had it, last thing i want to do is carry a bag full of gadgets around all day

[Skip997]

Just now, gfa said:

Theres only so much stuff you can take, a lot of what is posted here is just random tat.

hardly an 'absolute ESSENTIAL'

think i'd forget i even had it, last thing i want to do is carry a bag full of gadgets around all day

This is the thing, people need to stop fussing over clever gadgets they'll forget they have with them or lose on day one.

[incident]

Ok, (I think) heading back more towards the actually Essential side - ridiculously small, incredibly bright:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nitecore-TINI-Keyring-Torch-Rechargeable/dp/B078RNWD5Z

Albeit I bought it from China at a lower price.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Cables to prevent you losing your phone have proved invaluable for me in the past.

[The Nal]

This thread is reminding me to pack my Foreman grill, pineapple corer and fondue set. 

[mungo57]

6 hours ago, gfa said:

and spill it all down yourself

 

24 minutes ago, stuie said:

 

They sell them in handy 10 packs so you could get completely drenched! 

That’s why I plan to drink some BEFORE it goes in the lanyard 🤣

[gfa]

38 minutes ago, mungo57 said:

 

That’s why I plan to drink some BEFORE it goes in the lanyard 🤣

You'd have to drink at least half of it to not spill it on yourself while also balancing 2 full beers in your hands.

If you've already ordered it have a trial run walking across your garden hold a pint in each hand and with that more than half full.

Also need to factor in bumping into people in crowds, uneven ground etc.

Edited April 11, 2023 by gfa

[Jacko45]

1 hour ago, The Nal said:

A lot of these seem completely unnecessary.

Kind of shite you'd buy on Amazon after half a bottle of gin.

Who decides what is necessary haha if you want take something you will use and you think others would be interested then who cares?

1 hour ago, Skip997 said:

This

Likewise. 

1 hour ago, gfa said:

Theres only so much stuff you can take, a lot of what is posted here is just random tat.

hardly an 'absolute ESSENTIAL'

think i'd forget i even had it, last thing i want to do is carry a bag full of gadgets around all day

Random TAT to you yes that's maybe. People wouldn't 'forget' they've taken it as they've clearly bought it for a reason.

Few grumpy folk about today I reckon. 

[Crazyfool01]

as long as what goes in comes  out its all fine isnt it ? 

[fred quimby]

1 minute ago, Crazyfool01 said:

as long as what goes in comes  out its all fine isnt it ? 

Dirty boy

[Twiggy553]

1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Cables to prevent you losing your phone have proved invaluable for me in the past.

Definitely. Also use mine on rock climbing trips when i need to carry my phone up a route.

Edited April 11, 2023 by Twiggy553

[barkley87]

1 hour ago, Skip997 said:

This is the thing, people need to stop fussing over clever gadgets they'll forget they have with them or lose on day one.

That's why you get the pocket attachment cable I bought 😉

Edited April 11, 2023 by barkley87

[barkley87]

1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Cables to prevent you losing your phone have proved invaluable for me in the past.

This is the first time I'm taking a smartphone (I usually take an old nokia) and knowing me I'd lose it otherwise! It's definitely a must-have for me.

[barkley87]

1 hour ago, incident said:

Ok, (I think) heading back more towards the actually Essential side - ridiculously small, incredibly bright:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nitecore-TINI-Keyring-Torch-Rechargeable/dp/B078RNWD5Z

Albeit I bought it from China at a lower price.

Got any links to the Chinese shop?