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

[coma girl]

when you buy a camping chair at the festival. it comes in a little bag. Which fits about 4 or 5 cans in no problem.

Thats a good idea!

[Ponyegg]

So for many years now my trusty Igloo Box has served us well.

But the wheels on this are not suitable for going over-fields.

So, when this eventually dies or I donate it to my mum for BBQs in the summer, I'll be gettign this one instead:

or

Pneumatic wheels, great ground clearance. The only problem I can see is the size (would prefer it around 50ltrs) and the handle possibly being a bit weak. Bloody expensive though, I can only find this:

Trouble is though these are all around £150+ :-( Perhaps next year

So this year I'm going to try and mod my existing box and add two pneumatic wheels I picked up off eBay (the same wheels as the 4-wheel garden trolleys) and see if I can get this working instead.

[Calvin Klein]

Can you get these kind of offers at the Go Outdoors store??

I'll be in London next week so I might just go there. It'd be easier.

[Jie Bie]

So for many years now my trusty Igloo Box has served us well.

But the wheels on this are not suitable for going over-fields.

So, when this eventually dies or I donate it to my mum for BBQs in the summer, I'll be gettign this one instead:

or

Pneumatic wheels, great ground clearance. The only problem I can see is the size (would prefer it around 50ltrs) and the handle possibly being a bit weak. Bloody expensive though, I can only find this:

Trouble is though these are all around £150+ :-( Perhaps next year

So this year I'm going to try and mod my existing box and add two pneumatic wheels I picked up off eBay (the same wheels as the 4-wheel garden trolleys) and see if I can get this working instead.

While those igloo boxes look great I'd be a bit wary about buying one and leaving it in the tent unattended.

Am I just being paranoid?

[Ponyegg]

While those igloo boxes look great I'd be a bit wary about buying one and leaving it in the tent unattended.

Am I just being paranoid?

Yes/no. Depends in which field, depends what your neighbours are like, depends how much attention you bring on yourselves. If they did our tents they've have a field day. Touch wood, we have had no trouble at all. besides which, one full these things wight like 40-50kg, not exactly a simple thing to nick and run off with.

[johnny-yen]

Wheelie bins are the way to go if you've got loads of stuff. Keeps everything dry too.

[stonie]

Yes/no. Depends in which field, depends what your neighbours are like, depends how much attention you bring on yourselves. If they did our tents they've have a field day. Touch wood, we have had no trouble at all. besides which, one full these things wight like 40-50kg, not exactly a simple thing to nick and run off with.

Oh Yeah!!! And where do you camp then?

Edited June 11, 2013 by stonie

[charliec45]

Hey

Apologies if this has already been mentioned but Batiste are currently doing an offer on their dry shampoo. You can get a full refund on the product (up to the value of £4.99) and the postage up to £2.60 (you have to send the lid back with the receipt).

Full details here:

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/bargains-deals-discounts/batiste

Basically for minimal effort, free dry shampoo - happy days!

[MEGABOWL]

that's pretty cool. been thinking on what to carry my booze in as i'm aware that having a backpack may lead to people opening it from behind / cutting it open etc when i'm not paying attention...

I got a (poorer quality presumably) similar bag from Poundland the other day.Very handy.

[markm69]

Not sure if already posted previous, but...

Went into poundland today, and got me and tbh an all in on eating tray - the tray,cup holder,knife fork spoon.

Easy to wash up,even has a hole to hang it up to dry.!

Edited June 13, 2013 by markm69

[davidd]

Just got a new rucksack for fathers day ,vango explorer 60+ 10 from go outdoors for £40 and a few pence using their price match promise,here's how; shop called outdoor camping gear has it on sale for £45.32,call go outdoors and tell them the price and they'll knock 10% off .

[johnny-yen]

Just got a new rucksack for fathers day ,vango explorer 60+ 10 from go outdoors for £40 and a few pence using their price match promise,here's how; shop called outdoor camping gear has it on sale for £45.32,call go outdoors and tell them the price and they'll knock 10% off .

So you've bought YOURSELF a Fathers day present? Or did your kids tell you price they paid and how they got a discount?

[Rio]

Don't know if this has been mentioned, but i picked up a little LED torch in Tesco this weekend (it was in with all the outdoor/camping stuff), £3, takes 3 AAA batterries and is super bright.

[DeclarationOfWar]

Poundland is great for camping stuff! For people planning to use things in the future for years and years, I'd suggest you maybe died a bit more but for bits you may/may not need or throwaway camping equipment I'd recommend going there!

As for alcohol...

20 cans of carling (ASDA) = £12

18 cans of Stella (Tesco) = £13

2 large bottles of Smirnoff ice/wkd (ASDA) = £5 - would need to decant

And my TOP tip

4 cans of 330ml Rekorderlig (ASDA) - £2.15

BUT they're on an offer of 3 for £5

So...

12 cans of 330ml Rekorderlig (ASDA) - £5

[davidd]

So you've bought YOURSELF a Fathers day present? Or did your kids tell you price they paid and how they got a discount?

No i told them the best way to get the price quoted and they and the missus did the rest.

[AiiShotTheDJ]

Poundland is great for camping stuff! For people planning to use things in the future for years and years, I'd suggest you maybe died a bit more but for bits you may/may not need or throwaway camping equipment I'd recommend going there!

As for alcohol...

20 cans of carling (ASDA) = £12

18 cans of Stella (Tesco) = £13

2 large bottles of Smirnoff ice/wkd (ASDA) = £5 - would need to decant

And my TOP tip

4 cans of 330ml Rekorderlig (ASDA) - £2.15

BUT they're on an offer of 3 for £5

So...

12 cans of 330ml Rekorderlig (ASDA) - £5

Sweet, thank you- off to have a look now!

[CaptainRaindog]

Just been to sainsburys and they've got russian standard vodka, 1litre for £15!!

[Becoming a veteran]

Poundland is great for camping stuff! For people planning to use things in the future for years and years, I'd suggest you maybe died a bit more but for bits you may/may not need or throwaway camping equipment I'd recommend going there!

As for alcohol...

20 cans of carling (ASDA) = £12

18 cans of Stella (Tesco) = £13

2 large bottles of Smirnoff ice/wkd (ASDA) = £5 - would need to decant

And my TOP tip

4 cans of 330ml Rekorderlig (ASDA) - £2.15

BUT they're on an offer of 3 for £5

So...

12 cans of 330ml Rekorderlig (ASDA) - £5

Is that an in store mistake? Just looked online and that offer and prices are for individual bottles not packs of cans.

Rekorderlig would be quite a nice early first drink of the day after a heavy night before.

[DeclarationOfWar]

Is that an in store mistake? Just looked online and that offer and prices are for individual bottles not packs of cans.

Rekorderlig would be quite a nice early first drink of the day after a heavy night before.

Took this yesterday

[DeclarationOfWar]

Ah shite think it may be referring to the bottles and not the cans, facepalm

[IbizaPrincess]

Im after some new socks, taking my trusty walking boots but could do with some suitable socks, any deals around or suggestions?

[LondonTom]

Im after some new socks, taking my trusty walking boots but could do with some suitable socks, any deals around or suggestions?

Sports Direct had 50% of Karrimor socks (fiver for two pairs) or some random brand ones at 2.99 that feel comfy enough for Glasto!

[DeclarationOfWar]

After a sleeping bag, reasonably sized when put back in its case and one under £15 - any advice?

[cornish hick]

Im after some new socks, taking my trusty walking boots but could do with some suitable socks, any deals around or suggestions?

ebay - I just got 8 pairs of 'slight seconds' karrimoor socks for £6 - arrived in 2 days - nowt wrong apart from bit of logo stitching wrong

[The Other Steve]

Ocado amazing deal on Red Wine Boxes

ok i have just ordered this using the £20 of £80 existing customer code VOU6319111

just put 6 boxes of chardonnay banrock station 3 llitre box £16 or the red version starts of as £4 a bottle, then 25% off so £3 a bottle, make your order upto £80 use code so just over £60 free del if booked late on mines tues night works out just over £2.25 a bottle might be less than that my figures might be slightly out happy days