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Post by webbins on Aug 9, 2007 8:22:03 GMT
When choosing a tent follow these rules:
2 berth = 1 person comfortable or 2 person comfortable if you are The Krankies
4 berth = 3 person Rita, Sue & Bob Too, 2 person comfortable, 1 person Scarface
As said a porch is a must.
Fold out chair complete with arm rests & beer holder is also a must.
Happy camping!
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Post by jooby on Aug 9, 2007 10:33:24 GMT
don't eat the yellow tents
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Post by palesaint on Aug 9, 2007 11:13:51 GMT
don't take acid at greenman, all the trees will have fierce red bright eyes staring at you everywhere you go......
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Post by kezontour on Aug 10, 2007 13:48:50 GMT
My tent hadn't been out for 4 years... put it up, and it's still fine, doesn't smell so bad....
And I also turned the hosepipe on it, to make sure it was still waterproof!
My #1 camping tip: EARPLUGS!
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Post by kidpresentable on Aug 12, 2007 23:26:38 GMT
You can soak it in a solution of Milton to get the worst of any mould off ... but it will be impossible to get rid of it completely. Finally unpacked last years tent yesterday and it's not too bad! No visible mould, just smells a bit musty. I'm currently airing it out in the kitchen (I live in a flat so not got room to fully put it up anywhere) and spraying it with Fabreeze at regular intervals. Any other tips to have it smelling fresh come thursday? |
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Post by auroralei on Aug 12, 2007 23:30:28 GMT
Earplugs... *genius*
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Post by stormmonkey on Aug 13, 2007 1:13:27 GMT
Any other tips to have it smelling fresh come thursday? Do not- I repeat, DO NOT, urinate in that tent. Ever. Seriously. |
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Post by Chris on Aug 13, 2007 8:32:11 GMT
Trap it in the back window of the car on the way down so that it flies majestically behind you as you whizz down the motorway.
You will be pulled over and heavily fined, but the tent will be lovely and dry and aired.
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Post by faeriekisses on Aug 13, 2007 12:15:59 GMT
earplugs travel johns toe socks snacks (lollipops are ideal) alcohol special cookies  those are my essentials, but it's a safe bet that i will have on me/in my tent, most things a person could need, tweezers, tcp, plasters, tape etc etc etc |
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Post by Warthog on Aug 13, 2007 13:10:15 GMT
What are 'toe socks'?
Is it a euphemism for something?
Tesco do a pack of 6 pairs of foam ear-plugs for £1.50 (that's if you're happy to shop at the corporate demon goliath).
Bin bags
Gaffer Tape (good for numerous repairs).
Can i have some of your 'special cookies' please?
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Post by humboldtsquid on Aug 13, 2007 13:12:30 GMT
Trap it in the back window of the car on the way down so that it flies majestically behind you as you whizz down the motorway. You could also use a slightly altered version of this method to provide extra stopping power for when you really need it: Have the tent rolled up inside the car, but with the guy-ropes firmly attached to something solid. Then, if you're travelling at speed and find yourself in a situation when you need to stop suddenly (traffic jam ahead on the M-way, mis-judged red light, flock of sheep in the road etc...), make sure that your passenger is instructed that when you scream "Deploy tent NOW!!" he chucks it out of the window. The tent will 'unfurl' (is that a word...?) catch the air, and bring the car to a stop - whilst getting a good airing, all at the same time  |
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Post by webbins on Aug 13, 2007 15:54:45 GMT
Trap it in the back window of the car on the way down so that it flies majestically behind you as you whizz down the motorway. You could also use a slightly altered version of this method to provide extra stopping power for when you really need it: Have the tent rolled up inside the car, but with the guy-ropes firmly attached to something solid. Then, if you're travelling at speed and find yourself in a situation when you need to stop suddenly (traffic jam ahead on the M-way, mis-judged red light, flock of sheep in the road etc...), make sure that your passenger is instructed that when you scream "Deploy tent NOW!!" he chucks it out of the window. The tent will 'unfurl' (is that a word...?) catch the air, and bring the car to a stop - whilst getting a good airing, all at the same time Hmmm, what other camping accessories could be used as vehicular safety aids.... what about pumping up your airbed, with god's will & a job lot of double-sided tape, affix to your 'front end', hey presto, an air bag or 'bed' for your car. |
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Post by sarah99says on Aug 13, 2007 22:06:32 GMT
can anyone direct me to a website that shows how to put-up one of those really gnarly Ray Mears-type 'tarp' shelters? We were next to one last year, and it looked fab. It seemed to be a big blue plastic tarp strung-up so that in places it dipped down to channel rain away so there was no scary pooling in the centre... most impressive!
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Post by humboldtsquid on Aug 13, 2007 22:50:16 GMT
Hmmm, what other camping accessories could be used as vehicular safety aids.... what about pumping up your airbed, with god's will & a job lot of double-sided tape, affix to your 'front end', hey presto, an air bag or 'bed' for your car. Yeah, that would definitely work! And what if you used four - one on each side, and one front and back...? You'd be almost indestructible. No...on second thoughts, that's not true.....you'd be ABSOLUTELY indestructible!!  (right...where's that gaffa tape...?) |
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Post by humboldtsquid on Aug 13, 2007 23:05:21 GMT
can anyone direct me to a website that shows how to put-up one of those really gnarly Ray Mears-type 'tarp' shelters? We were next to one last year, and it looked fab. It seemed to be a big blue plastic tarp strung-up so that in places it dipped down to channel rain away so there was no scary pooling in the centre... most impressive! You could try this site: www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/tarp/TarpShel.htmIt claims to be an introduction to Tarp Shelters - but it appears to have been written by someone with a degree in '4 dimensional quantum topography', or something... Or maybe it's just be me being thick? (Hmmm...I wonder if that's why my tent always seems to end up inside out....?  ) |
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Post by fluz on Aug 14, 2007 11:36:56 GMT
Earplugs at any festival are a must but only go for the wax ones....magic!
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Post by buckar00 on Aug 14, 2007 12:26:56 GMT
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Post by kezontour on Aug 14, 2007 14:57:50 GMT
Ooh, I have those for sleeping.
I also have special Gig earlplugs. I spend a lot of time photographing, usually right in front of the PA speakers, so good earplugs are crucial.
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Post by woodenrabbit on Aug 14, 2007 15:52:30 GMT
can anyone direct me to a website that shows how to put-up one of those really gnarly Ray Mears-type 'tarp' shelters? We were next to one last year, and it looked fab. It seemed to be a big blue plastic tarp strung-up so that in places it dipped down to channel rain away so there was no scary pooling in the centre... most impressive! Is THIS: www.flickr.com/photos/drewbuddie/582814779/in/set-72157594247666105/what you were meaning? |
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Post by woodenrabbit on Aug 14, 2007 15:53:47 GMT
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