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

[imcle5]

Ask ur mum she has a few but straps lol

Edited April 7, 2013 by imcle5

[soundforever]

Batise Dry Shampoo is now 1/3 off in Sainsburys all 3 sizes i just brought a huge can for £1.99

[imcle5]

My local asda has large plastic drinks bottles with sports caps for £1 be perfect for mixing putting booze in

[secondtimelucky]

BM Bargains and Quality Save are the places to go E.g BM have Baby Wipes 100 for 99p. They are usually good for snacks like crisps and cereal bars too.

[coma girl]

My local Poundland has its summer/camping stuff in now, lots of great camping accesories.

Also good for toiletries, snacks, lighters etc.

[Calvin Klein]

what about this?

http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/special/James-Russell/19868741

[AiiShotTheDJ]

Asda have a 15L water carrier in for £3 at the moment in the camping section. Off to buy some dry shampoo today, I swear by it!

[Messy]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-4-MODE-HEAD-LAMP-LIGHT-TORCH-CAMPING-FLASHLIGHT-/290783706807?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Camping_LightsLanternsTorches&hash=item43b40f3eb7

This has just arrived. Looks alright. Build quality isn't setting the world alight but should do a job for five days.

Edited April 10, 2013 by Messy

[FrankieX]

That head lamp looks pretty similar to the one from Poundland HERE which obviously costs about 4x less.

The Aldi spring walking & fishing sale starts Thursday 18th and all the items that will be available are listed HERE. Objects of interest include walking boots, neoprene wellies, gaiters and various items of clothing.

[oliveoyl]

Not specific item/place to buy, but car boot sales have been a treasure trove for me - last summer I got a brand new 4 berth tent for £5 and a mini stove with gas cannister for £1.

[James Bolivar]

Not a bargain, but this looks very handy:

http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/montbell_crushable_lamp_shade.html

[LusciousLucy]

Oh yes, I must start getting to the boot sales.I got my waterproof frogs at the last pre G one I attended. Wear your trainers but with over wellies on!

Will keep an eye out for tents and tat.

I just bought myself a 20,000Ah Power Bank charger off Fleabay. Probably fake from China but heyho, if it gives anywhere near the amount of charges I am hoping it will, its £15 well spent.

[Paf_82]

Can anyone recommend any good gaitors?

[James Bolivar]

Can anyone recommend any good gaitors?

My Lowe Alpines have lasted years and are pretty good; the under-foot strap is replaceable. Mountain Hardware are among the best, though all Gore-Tex gaitors are similar. If you don't want to plastic look of Gore-Tex then Barbour do waxed cotton gaitors.

[imcle5]

http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/9277281.htm

Seen this just now if any1 looking for a cheap bag

[Krazypinkminx]

Just picked up a few things in the clearance section at mountain warehouse, 2 x dry sacks, normally £15 got for a £1 each, 2 litre water pouch, perfect for my backpack for homemade toffee vodka for £1, also got in 98p store a large PVC pink mat for sitting on in the sun (rain,shhhhhhhh NFR NFC) and a emergency shelter, you know a massive space blanket with rope. For either under my mattress,between 2 tents for bit of shade in the day, or anyone that may be at deaths door,lol my little glasto pack is coming along nicely, got baby wipes on offer, could not find the recommended foot gel in boots, may need to look in a bigger one

[Somersetsun]

Alpkit are doing 'used once' inflatable mats for 20 quid. Bargain. http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16995&category_id=282

[Krazypinkminx]

Sold out, bummer

[Somersetsun]

Arse. Quite why they leave sold out items on the site I'll never understand. Sorry. I must have missed that!

[oliveoyl]

One year when I was there I bought a really thick piece of foam from one of the stalls at the festival, that was a luxury. Seem to remember it didn't cost very much.

[dj_tim]

What's everyones feelings on gazebos? Personally I think that as long as they're only taking up the space between tents that would normally be left for chairs etc anyway, they're fine.

Just noticed Asda are doing them for £16.

http://direct.asda.com/ASDA-2.4m-Gazebo/001679699,default,pd.html

[secondtimelucky]

What's everyones feelings on gazebos? Personally I think that as long as they're only taking up the space between tents that would normally be left for chairs etc anyway, they're fine.

Just noticed Asda are doing them for £16.

http://direct.asda.com/ASDA-2.4m-Gazebo/001679699,default,pd.html

The packing list advice on the official site says please don't bring gazebos.

[LondonTom]

What's everyones feelings on gazebos? Personally I think that as long as they're only taking up the space between tents that would normally be left for chairs etc anyway, they're fine.

Just noticed Asda are doing them for £16.

http://direct.asda.com/ASDA-2.4m-Gazebo/001679699,default,pd.html

Burn them!

[Dog Burger]

Burn them!

Yes! To this soundtrack!

http://balldeep.bandcamp.com/track/theme-for-a-manic-gazebo-heist

[dan05delaney]

What's everyones feelings on gazebos? Personally I think that as long as they're only taking up the space between tents that would normally be left for chairs etc anyway, they're fine.

Just noticed Asda are doing them for £16.

http://direct.asda.com/ASDA-2.4m-Gazebo/001679699,default,pd.html

Leave them in Asda... most annoying thing about the festival is gazebos