The camping essentials - I've found a bargain which you all need to know about thread...

[LondonTom]

This may be of some value to some of you on here

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=1500002951&productId=603358&referredURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.argos.co.uk%2Fwebapp%2Fwcs%2Fstores%2Fservlet%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D10151%26catalogId%3D1500002951%26langId%3D110%26productId%3D603358&cmpid=COJUN&langId=110&referrer=COJUN&storeId=10151&_%24ja=tsid%3A11674%7Cprd%3A5918295

Was 42.99 down to £17!

Nice one!!!

Was thinking about a new rucksack, as my current one is a bit tatty and starting to rip at the top and I wanted something new...but I've got a sack truck to now so didn't want something to expensive as its only used for festivals really!...Plus a good review on here and the big brand ones being stupidly expensive for anything that sort of size!

Reserved Will go collect tomorrow! I think I have an Argos voucher to!

Edited May 23, 2013 by LondonTom

[JennieT]

Nice one!!!

Was thinking about a new rucksack, as my current one is a bit tatty and starting to rip at the

top and I wanted something new...but I've got a sack truck to now so didn't want something to expensive as its only used for festivals really!...Plus a good review on here and the big

brand ones being stupidly expensive for anything that sort of size!

Reserved Will go collect tomorrow! I think I

have an Argos voucher to!

Haha we are all gonna have the same bag! :-)

[Krazypinkminx]

My brother ordered a bag from Argos on eBay, thanks, he only lives a mile from the store but he is proper lazy! Lol thanks for the heads up, one is reserved in Torquay if anyone wants it

[_jojo_]

In Asda last night I bought an excellent little pocket size aluminium LED torch for only £2 that includes 3 AAA batteries (side by side; it's short and stubby rather than long and skinny) and has 9 really bright LEDs. It has an easy to find push switch in the base to turn it on and off, is fitted with a wrist lanyard and comes in a choice of colours including pink, yellow and green. It is advertised on the Asda website at £3.50 but only in white, so this may be an in-store special perhaps. Bargain!

Asda also has various other items of cheap camping kit in at the moment, including single airbeds for £8 and doubles for £10.

I work at an asda and they put a load of stuff up the other day for a camping display. I had to go over and fix the tent because they'd put it up wrong! The only things I've bought though are a couple of stools (2 for £5 i think) and one of those roll up bottle things that are actually in the pound section rather than the camping section, I was eyeing up those torches yesterday though.

[mike99]

Anyone know of any good places to get a cheap rucksack and tent?

[Dukeicon]

EUROHIKE Buckingham 6 Man Tent. 3000mm hydrostatic head. Half Price £150.

http://www.millets.co.uk/equipment/112911-eurohike-buckingham-6-man-tent-green.html

Edited May 23, 2013 by Dukeicon

[johnny-yen]

Haha we are all gonna have the same bag! :-)

Yep, I think you're right. They will be all over Glasto. I picked mine up too today.

Surprisingly good quality, esp considering the price. It is massive. Anything you can't fit in there isn't worth taking!

[Ruwise]

Brasher supalite ll gtx boots at field and trek for £60,men and womens. Have these myself and they really are very good.

Thanks for this. Ordered them for myself and my hubby today as well as a couple of other things! Decent sale.

[DeclarationOfWar]

Anyone know of any good places to get a cheap rucksack and tent?

One of the cheapest/most popular bags on the market Mike, and that is definitely agreed

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=1500002951&productId=603358&referredURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.argos.co.uk%2Fwebapp%2Fwcs%2Fstores%2Fservlet%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D10151%26catalogId%3D1500002951%26langId%3D110%26productId%3D603358&cmpid=COJUN&langId=110&referrer=COJUN&storeId=10151&_%24ja=tsid%3A11674%7Cprd%3A5918295

Edited May 23, 2013 by DeclarationOfWar

[coma girl]

Anyone who has the Argos bag, does it come with a waterproof cover?

[Anderson19]

Speaking of waterproof covers does anyone know of any cheap ones about, it's one thing i do need.

[DeclarationOfWar]

Speaking of waterproof covers does anyone know of any cheap ones about, it's one thing i do need.

I'm also in need of one too! Any tips guys?

[moheetoes]

I got 4 small citronella 5hr mini garden flare candles, usually £3 now £1.75 at Morrisons

[johnny-yen]

Anyone who has the Argos bag, does it come with a waterproof cover?

My god, what do you expect for £17? Yes it comes with rain cover and a voucher for a free Sherpa service to carry it around Glasto for you too!

Sorry, I'm being flippant. No, it doesn't come with a rain cover but still well worth it.

[coma girl]

My god, what do you expect for £17? Yes it comes with rain cover and a voucher for a free Sherpa service to carry it around Glasto for you too!

Sorry, I'm being flippant. No, it doesn't come with a rain cover but still well worth it.

Chill out, its over £40 full price which is more than I paid for my currant rucksack which does come with a fitted rain cover so its a reasonable question.

[MadCampingNut]

Hey just seen this on UKHD seems like a winner!

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/regatta-self-inflating-single-camping-mat-with-pillow-was-24-99-now-9-99-reserve-1560761

[johnny-yen]

Chill out, its over £40 full price which is more than I paid for my currant rucksack which does come with a fitted rain cover so its a reasonable question.

I was only joking!

I'm interested to know why you're interested in the Argos one then, if you've already got one (withthe added bonus of a rain cover)

[coma girl]

I was only joking!

I'm interested to know why you're interested in the Argos one then, if you've already got one (withthe added bonus of a rain cover)

Because it will require replacing soon (already had to make some running repairs) and because I think this one may be slightly bigger. And I have had an Argos voucher burning a hole in my pocket since Xmas.

[sheffieldlady]

Go Outdoors have a little bit of a sale on at the moment - 15% of tents and campining! (You will need to get a discount card but it is worth the £5)

[miss_renegade]

clicked back a few pages and couldn't see any mention of this, sorry if it's already been pointed out.

Tesco have camping chairs reduced to £3.50 each

[johnny-yen]

clicked back a few pages and couldn't see any mention of this, sorry if it's already been pointed out.

Tesco have camping chairs reduced to £3.50 each

Wow, that's cheap. Are they in store, or on line?

[Teddington]

Tempted by the chair but in the end I always go for the "lightweight mat and rest against the backpack" option.

If it's pissing down I supplement with "opened up bin liners"

Works every time

[miss_renegade]

Wow, that's cheap. Are they in store, or on line?

I got them instore, just checked online and they show as £6 still. Can't not take one at that price!

*EDIT* pink ones are coming up as £3.60 online

Edited May 24, 2013 by miss_renegade

[miss_renegade]

Tempted by the chair but in the end I always go for the "lightweight mat and rest against the backpack" option.

If it's pissing down I supplement with "opened up bin liners"

Works every time

i get bored of sitting on my bum for ages, can never get comfy.

[tjamest]

Thanks for this, I've just reserved the last one in my local store for collection tomorrow. If the reviews are anything to go by then at £17 it should be a bargain replacement for the 24 year old Berghaus Cyclops Roc that I've used for every other festival I've been to (amongst other things!) but is now showing its age.

Thanks again!

Just done the same, decided that my Berghaus Mustang which was given to me as a wedding present in 1986 could go into semi retirement after 26 years of faithful service.