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

[dj_tim]

2 hours ago, eFestivals said:

don't forget the efestivals camping shop.

http://camping.efestivals.co.uk

 

For anyone thinking of getting one, the 2 wheel trolley is great. Used it for the last 3 years for numerous festivals.

[Skoo]

Sorry if this has already been covered, but Poundland now have online shopping if you're not near to one, and have a bunch of camping stuff in stock: http://www.poundland.co.uk/summer/camping

I still have some of my poundland purchases from last year and they've all lasted well!

Just bought myself a couple of the those aluminium bottles for carrying in my spirits, a ground sheet and a pack of two plastic ponchos (not that we will need them).

[gorfield]

she pees in pound land!!!!

[Kay95]

7 minutes ago, gorfield said:

she pees in pound land!!!!

I was going to say the same thing... just need a little plastic bag to carry it round in and you are sorted. Complete bargain

[lucyginger]

23 minutes ago, dj_tim said:

For anyone thinking of getting one, the 2 wheel trolley is great. Used it for the last 3 years for numerous festivals.

Thanks, that's the one I would like to get. Can't quite afford it just yet though! 

[Skoo]

30 minutes ago, dj_tim said:

For anyone thinking of getting one, the 2 wheel trolley is great. Used it for the last 3 years for numerous festivals.

Just purchased :) Thanks for the tip.

[jamesrfisher]

41 minutes ago, dj_tim said:

For anyone thinking of getting one, the 2 wheel trolley is great. Used it for the last 3 years for numerous festivals.

I second that. Have had one for a few years now. Folds down great and can carry a surprising amount with bungees. Handles rough hard ground and mud without any problems

Edited May 13, 2016 by jamesrfisher

[pentura]

Not so much a bargain and it's no secret but I've recently discovered the benefits of dry shampoo, what an invention!

I owe the man / woman who made that stuff a beer

[Gnomicide]

43 minutes ago, dj_tim said:

For anyone thinking of getting one, the 2 wheel trolley is great. Used it for the last 3 years for numerous festivals.

 

3 minutes ago, jamesrfisher said:

I second that. Have had one for a few years now. Folds down great and can carry a surprising amount with bungees. Handles rough hard ground and mud without any problems

Good to hear. I bought one recently and will be giving it a run out at Bearded Theory in a couple of weeks.

One slight word of warning though for anyone buying one, make sure you pump up the tyres when it arrives. There was a faulty valve on one of the wheels on mine and I had to contact the company. They were brilliant and sent out a whole new wheel without me having to return the other one but just saying don't leave it until the night before you go before checking them. 

[Gnomicide]

One year at Glastonbury we went down on the Tuesday night and slept in the cars. Wednesday morning, we get up and start loading up trolleys, one of the people with us had a new wheelbarrow. She took it out the car, still in the box, not even unsealed it. Of course the tyre was flat as a pancake, she hadn't even thought about that and no-one had a pump. 

It was not an easy trip in.

[VickyS]

Can anyone suggest a trolley or stuff carrying device that I'd be able to take on the coach?

[Bernieray]

6 minutes ago, VickyS said:

Can anyone suggest a trolley or stuff carrying device that I'd be able to take on the coach?

They have talked about one good for the coach on the questions bit of the forum, take a look

 

[VickyS]

18 minutes ago, Bernieray said:

They have talked about one good for the coach on the questions bit of the forum, take a look

 

Thanks!

[sedra]

As I ran out of the free travel toiletries stuff I usually pick up from hotels etc to take with me camping - Randomly searched for shampoo sachets to take with me and found this website ! http://www.sachetsandmore.com/

how did I not know this existed! 

[J.B.]

1 hour ago, sedra said:

As I ran out of the free travel toiletries stuff I usually pick up from hotels etc to take with me camping - Randomly searched for shampoo sachets to take with me and found this website ! http://www.sachetsandmore.com/

how did I not know this existed! 

Excellent find, thank you!

[sophlamb]

What dry shower gel type things does everyone use? Anyone know if this one is any good?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Muc-Off-Dry-Shower-200-ml/dp/B009IUT4EQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1463212221&sr=8-5&keywords=dry+shower

[aforest]

Inflatable mattresses are half price in Tesco. Got a double for £7.50 

[InvalidUsername]

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[Rumblestripe]

On 13/05/2016 at 11:00 AM, gorfield said:

she pees in pound land!!!!

She needs to use the toilets provided

[MilkyJoe]

Alcohol anybody?

https://groceries.morrisons.com/webshop/displayOfferDetails.do?promoId=1001995201&dnr=y

Shaun.

[Seldom Seen Kid]

On 24/04/2016 at 11:57 AM, Charm said:

This looks like a bargain. 
Charm x

http://www.millets.co.uk/equipment/113121-vango-trek-self-inflating-mat-standard.html

Cheers for that, have now got one Great price.

[paddyclark]

On 5/15/2016 at 4:29 PM, aforest said:

Inflatable mattresses are half price in Tesco. Got a double for £7.50 

But what about inflation?

[Crazyfool01]

31 minutes ago, paddyclark said:

But what about inflation?

think that jokes gone a little flat

[Jamie D]

i'm an avid fan of Hot UK Deals and today this popped up...

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/portable-camping-stove-4-99-what-stores-caerphilly-2450215

Portable camping stove £4.99 @ What! Stores (Caerphilly)

Admittedly it's only in Wales in a shop I've never heard of and no one knows if it's a national or store specific deal. Either way, great price for a camping stove!

 

[paddyclark]

34 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

think that jokes gone a little flat

I've let you all down very badly