Two years ago at the Download Festival, i stayed in a Podpad, a sort of mini house that looks like it was made for Tom Thumb and his friends. Very cool though, and i love the individual little decorations on the outside. There is also a solar-powered sunflower at the back of the house that will provide you with light inside your pod. Great (as long as it doesn't rain).
When i stayed in a Podpad, they were a relatively new thing. It cost me around £650 for the weekend, including my festival ticket. A Podpad can fit 2 people in and you can choose from either a double bed or two singles. There is some ground sheeting and a basic mattress provided, so all you need to bring is a sleeping bag and you're all set! Or, if you want to make it as homely as possible, you could always take a big duvet to wrap up in.
Podpads are great if you are looking for a unique festival camping experience, but i have to admit i found it a bit tedious crawling in and out of it each morning (trust me, bad backs are advised to stay away).
The Podpad team were at loads of festivals in 2008 and i am sure their popularity will continue as more and more people seem to want a bit of luxury when they go to festivals these days.
There are other festival camping options to consider, such as the myhab. This is a unique little tent that is perfect for the green-conscious amongst us. They are made from recycled materials and as they are environmentally friendly, they are a very popular choice for event organisers as we all try and do our bit for the environment.
Plus, the really cool thing about the myhab is that you can personalise it and draw funky pictures on the outside, so you will always be able to find it when you return to the campsite!
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