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Edk: Restore the advice about not bringing expensive tents in more balanced form

2024-05-20T21:08:59Z

Restore the advice about not bringing expensive tents in more balanced form

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	Tents are rated by the number of people they can sleep, but this assumes a very cosy sleeping arrangement without much space for bags or anything else. It's always worth going at least one size up from the number of people you expect to sleep in the tent.		Tents are rated by the number of people they can sleep, but this assumes a very cosy sleeping arrangement without much space for bags or anything else. It's always worth going at least one size up from the number of people you expect to sleep in the tent.

	Avoid the very cheapest tents available, as these are designed to be semi-disposable, but you can get a perfectly good tent for less than £60.		Avoid the very cheapest tents available, as these are designed to be semi-disposable, but you can get a perfectly good tent for less than £60. You can bring your expensive backpacking tent if you want to, but it isn't great to leave lightweight tents out in the sun, and there's a small but non-zero chance of accidental damage if someone trips over it.

	Blackout tents (such as Decathlon Fresh&Black or Coleman BlackOut) are surprisingly effective and will reflect the sun, giving you at least an extra hour in bed on a sunny morning before the tent turns into an oven.		Blackout tents (such as Decathlon Fresh&Black or Coleman BlackOut) are surprisingly effective and will reflect the sun, giving you at least an extra hour in bed on a sunny morning before the tent turns into an oven.

MScroggs: I don't think tents are likely to get damaged

2024-05-16T08:09:11Z

I don't think tents are likely to get damaged

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	Tents are rated by the number of people they can sleep, but this assumes a very cosy sleeping arrangement without much space for bags or anything else. It's always worth going at least one size up from the number of people you expect to sleep in the tent.		Tents are rated by the number of people they can sleep, but this assumes a very cosy sleeping arrangement without much space for bags or anything else. It's always worth going at least one size up from the number of people you expect to sleep in the tent.

	Avoid the very cheapest tents available, as these are designed to be semi-disposable, but you can get a perfectly good tent for less than £60~~. Don't bring expensive backpacking tents either, because there's a risk that they will be damaged accidentally~~.		Avoid the very cheapest tents available, as these are designed to be semi-disposable, but you can get a perfectly good tent for less than £60.

	Blackout tents (such as Decathlon Fresh&Black or Coleman BlackOut) are surprisingly effective and will reflect the sun, giving you at least an extra hour in bed on a sunny morning before the tent turns into an oven.		Blackout tents (such as Decathlon Fresh&Black or Coleman BlackOut) are surprisingly effective and will reflect the sun, giving you at least an extra hour in bed on a sunny morning before the tent turns into an oven.

Jonwood: Cashback is not available at the bar

2024-04-30T13:41:31Z

Cashback is not available at the bar

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	* Your ticket		* Your ticket
	* Some money—cash or card is fine. Most vendors take card ~~and cashback is available at the bar~~		* Some money—cash or card is fine. Most vendors take card payments
	* Torch (a headtorch is ideal)		* Torch (a headtorch is ideal)
	* Sun cream and/or sun hat		* Sun cream and/or sun hat

Edk: more words re. footwear

2024-04-30T00:21:34Z

more words re. footwear

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	You shouldn't skimp on socks or underwear (or showers!) but you can easily reuse shirts. It's easier to deal with diverse weather conditions if you bring lots of layers rather than individual garments that pack a lot of warmth.		You shouldn't skimp on socks or underwear (or showers!) but you can easily reuse shirts. It's easier to deal with diverse weather conditions if you bring lots of layers rather than individual garments that pack a lot of warmth.

	The ideal footwear for getting around the campsite is hiking boots. Wellies work but you'll be walking a lot and they're not very comfortable. It's a good idea to bring flipflops for the showers.		The ideal footwear for getting around the campsite is hiking boots. Wellies work but you'll be walking a lot and they're not very comfortable. It will probably rain at some point, the site will get wet and muddy and if you only have shoes your feet will get wet and muddy too. Whatever you bring, aim to have walked a few miles in them before EMF.

			It's also a good idea to bring flipflops for the showers.

	Suggested packing list:		Suggested packing list:

			* Hiking boots
			* Flipflops
	* Sufficient socks and underwear for the nights you're staying		* Sufficient socks and underwear for the nights you're staying
	* 1-2 ordinary shirts		* 1-2 ordinary shirts
	* 1 ordinary trousers		* 1 ordinary trousers
	* 1 warm shirt		* 1 warm shirt
	* 1 warm fleece/down top		* 1 warm fleece/down top (note that down jackets will eventually stop working given sufficient rain)
	* 1 thermal underwear		* 1 thermal underwear
	* A good waterproof		* A good waterproof

Edk: explain why double wall tent is necessary

2024-04-30T00:13:25Z

explain why double wall tent is necessary

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	Blackout tents (such as Decathlon Fresh&Black or Coleman BlackOut) are surprisingly effective and will reflect the sun, giving you at least an extra hour in bed on a sunny morning before the tent turns into an oven.		Blackout tents (such as Decathlon Fresh&Black or Coleman BlackOut) are surprisingly effective and will reflect the sun, giving you at least an extra hour in bed on a sunny morning before the tent turns into an oven.

	Single-walled tents are generally not suitable for British weather.		Tents can be single-walled or double-walled. Single-walled tents struggle to let moisture out when wet, and thus are generally not suitable for British weather: they will keep the rain out but your body loses water all the time and it will condense on the inside of your tent and soak all your stuff. Get a double-walled tent.

	Suggested packing list:		Suggested packing list:

Edk: mention shops exist

2024-04-30T00:01:54Z

mention shops exist

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	* Your ticket		* Your ticket
	* Some money—cash or card is fine		* Some money—cash or card is fine. Most vendors take card and cashback is available at the bar
	* Torch (a headtorch is ideal)		* Torch (a headtorch is ideal)
			* Sun cream and/or sun hat
	* Water bottle		* Water bottle
	* Earplugs, unless you know you don't need them
	* Long (>40m) 13A extension cable (ideally with [[wikipedia:Ceeform\|Ceeform]] (2+E) connector) if you want power to your tent (for phone charging, electric blanket etc)		* Long (>40m) 13A extension cable (ideally with [[wikipedia:Ceeform\|Ceeform]] (2+E) connector) if you want power to your tent (for phone charging, electric blanket etc)
	* Anything electronic you want		* Anything electronic you want
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	* Things to craft/hack/play with		* Things to craft/hack/play with
	* A day bag, a small rucksack to carry water/laptops/cameras around the site in		* A day bag, a small rucksack to carry water/laptops/cameras around the site in

			Note that EMF has a small shop and Ledbury has a large supermarket and a couple of hardware stores. You are unlikely to get into serious trouble.

	===Valuables===		===Valuables===
	Many people do bring valuables to the site (e.g. laptops, robots, 3d printers, lathes) but please be aware that there is no attendee-available secure storage so you should consider carefully what you bring and how you'll look after it. That being said the event is very friendly and leaving items in tents is generally fine.		Many people do bring valuables to the site (e.g. laptops, robots, 3d printers, lathes) but please be aware that there is no attendee-available secure storage so you should consider carefully what you bring and how you'll look after it. That being said the event is very friendly and leaving items in tents is generally fine.

Edk at 22:15, 23 April 2024

2024-04-23T22:15:27Z

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	* Sleeping bag		* Sleeping bag
	* Pillowcase or travel pillow		* Pillowcase or travel pillow
			* Travel towel

	===Clothing===		===Clothing===

Edk: Split suggested packing list into the different sections

2024-04-23T22:05:53Z

Split suggested packing list into the different sections

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	Single-walled tents are generally not suitable for British weather.		Single-walled tents are generally not suitable for British weather.

			Suggested packing list:

			* Your tent
			* Enough tent pegs

	===Sleeping===		===Sleeping===
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	You can make an acceptable pillow by bringing a pillowcase and stuffing it with your spare clothes.		You can make an acceptable pillow by bringing a pillowcase and stuffing it with your spare clothes.

			Suggested packing list:

			* Foam mat
			* Sleeping bag
			* Pillowcase or travel pillow

	===Clothing===		===Clothing===
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	The ideal footwear for getting around the campsite is hiking boots. Wellies work but you'll be walking a lot and they're not very comfortable. It's a good idea to bring flipflops for the showers.		The ideal footwear for getting around the campsite is hiking boots. Wellies work but you'll be walking a lot and they're not very comfortable. It's a good idea to bring flipflops for the showers.

	~~I suggest bringing~~:		Suggested packing list:

	* Sufficient socks and underwear for the nights you're staying		* Sufficient socks and underwear for the nights you're staying
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	===Remaining clean===		===Remaining clean===

	Showers are provided and you should use them every day. You will need to bring your own soap, shampoo, and towel. It wouldn't be a terrible idea to bring some string and pegs so you can hang your towel up to dry. It's worth taking a plastic bag to keep your things dry while you shower.		Showers are provided and you should use them every day. You will need to bring your own soap, shampoo, and towel. It wouldn't be a terrible idea to bring some string and pegs so you can hang your towel up to dry. It's worth taking a plastic bag to keep your things dry while you shower, and some flipflops to wear to the shower.

	Antimicrobial sports shirts work well. Don't forget deodorant.		Antimicrobial sports shirts work well. Don't forget deodorant.
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	The showers get very busy in the morning, but there's no law saying you have to shower then. In particular, showering in the evening helps keep your sleeping bag nice.		The showers get very busy in the morning, but there's no law saying you have to shower then. In particular, showering in the evening helps keep your sleeping bag nice.

	===~~An example packing list~~===		You don't need to bring loo roll. You don't need to bring hand soap either, but you should probably bring some hand sanitizer of your own.

			Suggested packing list:

			* Shampoo, shower gel, any other shower product
			* Toothbrush, toothpaste
			* Flipflops
			* Deodorant
			* Hand sanitizer

			===Other stuff===

	*~~Tent~~		* Your ticket
	*~~Sleeping bag, bed roll/air mattress, electric blanket~~		* Some money—cash or card is fine
	*Changes of clothes (make sure you have at least one full change because if you get soaked it can take a while to dry out)		* Torch (a headtorch is ideal)
	*Wash stuff (including shower stuff & towel)		* Water bottle
	*Flipflops/other easy removed footwear (for going to the shower)		* Earplugs, unless you know you don't need them
	* Torch (a ~~head torch~~ is ~~generally favourite~~)		* Long (>40m) 13A extension cable (ideally with [[wikipedia:Ceeform\|Ceeform]] (2+E) connector) if you want power to your tent (for phone charging, electric blanket etc)
	*Water bottle		* Anything electronic you want
	*phone charger & battery		* Chargers for your electronic stuff
	*Earplugs		* Things to craft/hack/play with
	*Long (>40m) 13A extension cable (ideally with [[wikipedia:Ceeform\|Ceeform]] (2+E) connector) if you want power to your tent (for phone charging, electric blanket etc)		* A day bag, a small rucksack to carry water/laptops/cameras around the site in
	*~~Money we accept cards and offer cashback from the bar.~~
	*Things to craft/hack/play with
	*A day bag, a small rucksack to carry water/laptops/cameras around the site in

	===Valuables===		===Valuables===
	Many people do bring valuables to the site (e.g. laptops, robots, 3d printers, lathes) but please be aware that there is no attendee-available secure storage so you should consider carefully what you bring and how you'll look after it. That being said the event is very friendly and leaving items in tents is generally fine.		Many people do bring valuables to the site (e.g. laptops, robots, 3d printers, lathes) but please be aware that there is no attendee-available secure storage so you should consider carefully what you bring and how you'll look after it. That being said the event is very friendly and leaving items in tents is generally fine.

Edk at 10:08, 19 April 2024

2024-04-19T10:08:02Z

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	===Remaining clean===		===Remaining clean===

	Showers are provided and you should use them every day. You will need to bring your own soap, shampoo, and towel. It wouldn't be a terrible idea to bring some string and pegs so you can hang your towel up to dry.		Showers are provided and you should use them every day. You will need to bring your own soap, shampoo, and towel. It wouldn't be a terrible idea to bring some string and pegs so you can hang your towel up to dry. It's worth taking a plastic bag to keep your things dry while you shower.

	Antimicrobial sports shirts work well. Don't forget deodorant.		Antimicrobial sports shirts work well. Don't forget deodorant.

Edk at 10:02, 19 April 2024

2024-04-19T10:02:09Z

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	* Waterproof (over)trousers, if you have them		* Waterproof (over)trousers, if you have them
	* Gloves		* Gloves

			===Remaining clean===

			Showers are provided and you should use them every day. You will need to bring your own soap, shampoo, and towel. It wouldn't be a terrible idea to bring some string and pegs so you can hang your towel up to dry.

			Antimicrobial sports shirts work well. Don't forget deodorant.

			The showers get very busy in the morning, but there's no law saying you have to shower then. In particular, showering in the evening helps keep your sleeping bag nice.

	===An example packing list===		===An example packing list===