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

[alexwetherell]

Anyone recommend any decent waterproof jackets? Fed up of the shit ponchos I've been buying from poundworld for the lastb 4 glastonbury's...

[asfaltsblomma]

Bought the best poncho ever from Quechua last year, pretty sure they make jackets too.

[Waapster]

I got great waterproof jacket and trousers by Quechua from Decathlon for about £20. Still in use after a few years.

[The_Amazing_Oblong]

I need a new tent this year. Mine got trashed when my son took it to Reading last year If anyone comes across any 2-3 man tent related bargains be sure to let us all know.

Not on offer at the moment but we bought a couple of 4 mans from Halfords (perfect for 2 people not 4) and they have been great. We got them on offer at £29.99, currently at £50 but I still think they are worth it.

Might be worth asking if they have any sales coming up - http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/camping-caravanning/all-tents/aventura-4-man-tunnel-tent

Easy to erect, small footprint, light, have done a couple wet festis no problemo, 2 bedroom, space bit in the middle.

[Padgey]

That tent hasn't been on offer since Christmas, I've been checking it every couple of days, even checked it this morning.

[jamesrfisher]

Bought the best poncho ever from Quechua last year, pretty sure they make jackets too.

Thanks for this, just ordered two (I am kind to my wife).

[Memory Man]

Anyone recommend any decent waterproof jackets? Fed up of the shit ponchos I've been buying from poundworld for the lastb 4 glastonbury's...

got a peter storm light waterproof jacket from one of the major camping shops last year, but i can't remember which. It wasn't expensive and is just the job. Plain colours.

have a look out for similar offers. they sound like an expensive brand but this wasnt. Dont go too cheap or you will just be disappointed. Poncho's are a huge no for me and just dont do the job.

[kalifire]

Anyone recommend any decent waterproof jackets? Fed up of the shit ponchos I've been buying from poundworld for the lastb 4 glastonbury's...

I bought this one last year and it served me really well. Total protection, not too sweaty inside, very easy to pack/unpack and carry around.

Ticked all the boxes.

[carlosj]

Maybe more for CV and caravans, but Aldi are doing water rollers, sleeping bags, ground sheets and other stuff instore this Thursday.

[Divein]

got a peter storm light waterproof jacket from one of the major camping shops last year, but i can't remember which. It wasn't expensive and is just the job. Plain colours.

have a look out for similar offers. they sound like an expensive brand but this wasnt. Dont go too cheap or you will just be disappointed. Poncho's are a huge no for me and just dont do the job.

I have a packaway jacket thing from Peter storm from millers I think about 20 quid. Will be taking it again this year

[ColdSideofthePillow]

Oooooo very nice

[Abster]

Millets have an end of season sale on...

http://www.millets.co.uk/equipment/tents-camping/osa:view-sale-items/

I've found my next tent roll on Monday when I have the money to make the purchase

[robot86]

20% off tents at Millets right now!

[Dora]

Millets have an end of season sale on...

http://www.millets.co.uk/equipment/tents-camping/osa:view-sale-items/

I've found my next tent roll on Monday when I have the money to make the purchase

Brilliant, some good tents on there. Thanks

Cheers for

[shoptildrop]

Bought the best poncho ever from Quechua last year, pretty sure they make jackets too.

Agree their ponchos are ace and survive well, think they are around £6 but nothing gets through that baby!!

[Keithy]

This was my poncho - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004QB8B1O

Stayed bone dry throughout the storm

[Chewie]

Agree their ponchos are ace and survive well, think they are around £6 but nothing gets through that baby!!

£5.99 at Decathlon

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/men-rain-cut-black-id_8300326.html

[let's 'ave it!!!]

Millets have been quite sneaky here with that 20% off code. The sale tents have been marked up 20% by the looks of it. Some of the pop up tents were showing as £20 yesterday and now as £25 today and will go back down to £20 after the discount code is applied

Edited March 25, 2015 by let's 'ave it!!!

[Spindles]

Yeah, Eurohike Avon (my festival tent of choice) was in the 70s yesterday, today it's 90, so that cancels out the 20% saving. I used to work for a retailer who used these sort of tactics. It only puts me off spending with them to see them treat their customers so cynically.

Poor show Millets.

[let's 'ave it!!!]

Might be worth sending them a tweet or something so they know we're onto their tricks

[Napoleon_Ultra]

That is total bs, if that's what they have done.

[Spindles]

It's common among all retailers, I'm afraid. Like price establishment (sticking the price up for 28 days so they can claim a reduction) and other such practices. I'm wholly against all of it, it treats the consumer like an idiot.

[deebeedoobee]

What's the chances of this still being in the same place you left it!

http://www.goodshomedesign.com/bicycle-camper-trailer-oversize-tent-cot/

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

What's the chances of this still being in the same place you left it!

http://www.goodshomedesign.com/bicycle-camper-trailer-oversize-tent-cot/

What are the chances of getting back to the same place as you left it?

[meirionw]

Sports direct have a liquidation sale going on including all footwear. Bought a great pair of boots for under half prce