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

[MrZigster]

On 3/13/2023 at 4:54 PM, maelzoid said:

Have you thought about an army cot?

Triggered. I've terrible memories of a youth club holiday in a borrowed church hall somewhere.

Squeak. Squeak. Squeak all bloody night.

Though having google imaged camp beds, not them apparently. The things they provided for us were more like flat sun loungers. Springs bloody everywhere.

[Jacko45]

Another one for those tent camping more so but really for anyone attending, packing a bit lighter. 

These work great on a small camping stove, brilliant toasties.

 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ridgemonkey-CLASSIC-SANDWICH-TOASTER-STANDARD/dp/B0BSNT14LQ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3SR6SYD260QT2&keywords=ridgemonkey+pan&qid=1678966676&s=kitchen&sprefix=ridg%2Ckitchen%2C128&sr=1-6

[Guest]

Baby wipes. I know they're not very environmental but they work wonders at festivals 🚼

[BambooShanks]

1 hour ago, Lucy F said:

Baby wipes. I know they're not very environmental but they work wonders at festivals 🚼

I used to be a baby wipe fan until I realised a collapsible bucket and a flannel is far superior wash in the mornings.

It actually makes me feel something approaching clean in the mornings!

[rwoo]

13 minutes ago, BambooShanks said:

I used to be a baby wipe fan until I realised a collapsible bucket and a flannel is far superior wash in the mornings.

It actually makes me feel something approaching clean in the mornings!

This is such a game changer. I’ve been doing the same at festivals over the last few years. Feel so much cleaner and fresher. And you avoid the wet wipe waste. Also, amazing to put your feet in at the end of the weekend haha!

[Crazyfool01]

15 minutes ago, BambooShanks said:

I used to be a baby wipe fan until I realised a collapsible bucket and a flannel is far superior wash in the mornings.

It actually makes me feel something approaching clean in the mornings!

a proper cold water shower blows away the cobwebs from night before .... i use a porta shower 

[rwoo]

1 minute ago, Crazyfool01 said:

a proper cold water shower blows away the cobwebs from night before .... i use a porta shower 

How weighty/bulky is the porta shower? I’d love this but just another big thing to carry in. 

[Crazyfool01]

2 minutes ago, rwoo said:

How weighty/bulky is the porta shower? I’d love this but just another big thing to carry in. 

very is the answer this is the one I have 

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hozelock-Compact-Portable-Camping-Caravanning/dp/B07NS3LVS5/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2ZHE5R04HS6PQ&keywords=porta+shower&qid=1678973269&sprefix=porta+shower%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-5

 

but there is any attachment you can add to a plastic bottle I also have ... ill try and find the link but that version is tiny 

 

[Crazyfool01]

found one similar 

https://www.greengardener.co.uk/product/soda-bottle-sprayer/

[philipsteak]

1 hour ago, Jacko45 said:

Another one for those tent camping more so but really for anyone attending, packing a bit lighter. 

These work great on a small camping stove, brilliant toasties.

 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ridgemonkey-CLASSIC-SANDWICH-TOASTER-STANDARD/dp/B0BSNT14LQ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3SR6SYD260QT2&keywords=ridgemonkey+pan&qid=1678966676&s=kitchen&sprefix=ridg%2Ckitchen%2C128&sr=1-6

These are brilliant. Also great to use as a non stick frying pan. And about a million other things if there Facebook groups dedicated to recipes for it are anything to go by.

[rwoo]

6 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said:

very is the answer this is the one I have 

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hozelock-Compact-Portable-Camping-Caravanning/dp/B07NS3LVS5/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2ZHE5R04HS6PQ&keywords=porta+shower&qid=1678973269&sprefix=porta+shower%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-5

 

but there is any attachment you can add to a plastic bottle I also have ... ill try and find the link but that version is tiny 

 

Thanks pal, I’ll have a look into it. As much as I love a festival, the older I get the more I appreciate feeling clean and fresh haha! 

[Crazyfool01]

1 minute ago, rwoo said:

Thanks pal, I’ll have a look into it. As much as I love a festival, the older I get the more I appreciate feeling clean and fresh haha! 

the better one for lightweight is the lower link although id say the top one gives higher pressure 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Joined Team Basin & A Flannel last year and agree that it's a complete game changer.

[The Nal]

Indeed.

 

And if theres no queue at the Kidz Field showers when Im passing I might nip in.

[Avalon_Fields]

1 hour ago, Crazyfool01 said:

a proper cold water shower blows away the cobwebs from night before .... i use a porta shower 

The first Glastonbury shower I had was on my 14th year at the festival. I'm not returning to the filth and squalor again!

[Jacksamthompson]

We take this shower...

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/pressure-solar-camping-shower-10-litres/_/R-p-334665?mc=8650729

and this tent for the ladies...

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/camping-shower-cubicle-2seconds/_/R-p-313089?mc=8576260&c=BLUE_TURQUOISE

makes the festival a whole lot better after this every other morning. 

[Leyrulion]

Agree with the flannel comments! 

By day 3 wet wipes aren't really taking off any of the dirt. Flannel will dry in the tent pretty quickly. 

Soap the body, pour water over your head. Done. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Any collapsible basin recommendations?

[stuie]

1 hour ago, BambooShanks said:

I used to be a baby wipe fan until I realised a collapsible bucket and a flannel is far superior wash in the mornings.

It actually makes me feel something approaching clean in the mornings!

Absolutely this!  Especially if you take a little burner/kettle for drinks and you've got a porch or a standy up bit in your tent to get naked in 🙂 

[rwoo]

I've always used this beast, it's pretty big. Good for fitting your feet in on a hot Sunday. FOLDING CAMPING BOWL - 8 LITRES QUECHUA - Decathlon

[Ayrshire Chris]

2 hours ago, BambooShanks said:

I used to be a baby wipe fan until I realised a collapsible bucket and a flannel is far superior wash in the mornings.

It actually makes me feel something approaching clean in the mornings!

Yes,  collapsible bucket, flannels and hot water from the camping kettle.  A great feeling as the hot wet flannel does its job.  We have a few flannels and wash/rinse them out after use, hang up for use the next morning. It also removes the residue from a day using the longdrop sanitiser. 

Edited March 16, 2023 by Ayrshire Chris

[Ayrshire Chris]

7 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Any collapsible basin recommendations?

Go outdoors does basins and buckets. 

[The Nal]

15 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Any collapsible basin recommendations?

Go vinyl, much lighter. Something like this.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Folding-Water-Bucket-Collapsible-Lightweight/dp/B076T3NVJ9/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2GZ6GZL14CA3K&keywords=iGreely+Collapsible+Bucket&qid=1678979914&sprefix=igreely+collapsible+bucket%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Edited March 16, 2023 by The Nal

[CaledonianGonzo]

Perfect. Cheers.

[Jacko45]

Decathlon is the best place on earth btw.