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

[waterfalls212434]

and a camping lantern https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lighting-Resistant-Lanterns-Emergencies-Hurricanes-x/dp/B015ZFKLNK/ref=gbps_tit_s-5_2fad_f8cb642b?smid=AV7KSH7XB8RNM&pf_rd_p=3ccda400-978f-4966-8484-6675089f2fad&pf_rd_s=slot-5&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=FBD6S814S41H4J0XQ1EF

[briddj]

For anyone who will have the space, these camping beds are half price at Millets and have great reviews.

http://www.millets.co.uk/equipment/133623-eurohike-deluxe-folding-camp-bed.html

Also, Millets have a code for an extra 20% off everything, which runs out tomorrow.

 

[VisionOfLove]

Any good tent deals floating around? Always tends to be this time of year? 

Got a decent deal last year but the mud totally destroyed it so going for a new one.. Something as light and compact as possible for the coach 

[Cornelius_Fudge]

If anyone would like some compression socks... these are on a lightning deal...

Great for walking, hiking, standing long periods in crowds etc

https://www.amazon.de/VeloChampion-Kompressionssocken-Kompression-Socken-Compression/dp/B00LUNMQ2G/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1479374618&sr=8-10&keywords=compression%2Bsocks&th=1&psc=1

[Gnomicide]

Could be worth keeping an eye on Go Outdoors next week Black Friday deals start on Monday.

[Gnomicide]

5 man tent for under £100.

[The Other Steve]

This inflatable tent looks ok at £54.99 http://www.decathlon.co.uk/air-seconds-xl-2-inflatable-tent-2-man-blue-id_8353346.html#product_8347892

[Cuzzy]

got the 4 man one the other day for a smidge under 80 on same site looking round other sites the reviews arent too bad

[Kalcius]

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/3167098

Thought this was worth a share, 4 man for £31.99 and it's a pop-up of sorts too.

Apologies if it's a bit of a goose chase, only one store near to me had stock. Have bought one to collect in the week, as figured for that price it's worth a punt. Will report back with how it is when I pick it up.

[Krazypinkminx]

I picked up a mini non stick pan from the pound shop, absolutely fab for a quick meal for one, I'll use it for coffee in the morning,  it holds just about a pint.  I have a tight budget so have to be creative with a few meals,  we take breakfast bars, coffee and noodles and buy one big meal a day.

 

Best bargain I've got though is a vango iris 500 in the sale in millets as poles needed re threading , it was on clearance for 150, from 300 I offered 60, sold! Got elastic off ebay for 4 quid! Yeah I love it

[themuel]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000PCVE30?camp=1634&creative=19450&linkCode=ur2&tag=utf81-21

 

Berghaus Deluge waterproof trousers.  £18 down from £50. 

[MikeEssex85]

I got this Waterproof Rucksack for £13.99 over the weekend - Bargain IMO. 

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9099665

[Brumbot]

8 hours ago, Kalcius said:

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/3167098

Thought this was worth a share, 4 man for £31.99 and it's a pop-up of sorts too.

Apologies if it's a bit of a goose chase, only one store near to me had stock. Have bought one to collect in the week, as figured for that price it's worth a punt. Will report back with how it is when I pick it up.

I have one of these. Used it for the final 3 weeks of my east coast of Australia road trip after our first tent collapsed.

The tent is actually pretty good. It is really simple to put up (just pull the string and tie a bow in it) and only slightly harder to put away. Takes 5 minutes to put it up and peg it all down. It has a small porch area you can peg out that is a good place for your muddy stuff. The tent has large areas of netting on the inside so it airs quite well if it's a hot day. It also held out the tropical rain completely.

The only downside I would say is that it didn't hold up too well in the wind. The first windy night we had (and to be fair we're talking 50+km/h winds...), the corner struts kept collapsing in under the force of the wind against the walls of the tent. Easy enough to just push them back out but slightly annoying when you're trying to sleep! My advice would be to try and find a spot behind a wind break and make sure you peg the guy ropes up nice and taut.

Otherwise it's a great tent - would recommend. Especially for the price. Hope you get some good use out of it!

Edited February 27, 2017 by Brumbot

[Plumb111]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00VJSGT2A/?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&linkCode=ur2&tag=nl_dotd_uk_170306-21&utm_source=UK+Mail+List&utm_campaign=00d62309f9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_03_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f95894af14-00d62309f9-303132569&mc_cid=00d62309f9&mc_eid=b263d88c5d

[wosman]

SheWee's for a quid in poundland

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/wee-1-poundland-2628041

[Gnomicide]

16 minutes ago, wosman said:

SheWee's for a quid in poundland

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/wee-1-poundland-2628041

Bargain. I may get a few.

[DareToDibble]

I'm off to Iceland next week so picked up a pair of these for £25 - my uncle works for Go Outdoors so I got a discount. 

I'm not the most clued up person when it comes to boots....Other than not being particularly high over the ankle... would these be ok for Glasto? (Unless we have mud like 2016...)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Karrimor-Bodmin-Weathertite-Trekking-Hiking/dp/B00LIIY1MG

[sheffieldlady]

22 minutes ago, DareToDibble said:

I'm off to Iceland next week so picked up a pair of these for £25 - my uncle works for Go Outdoors so I got a discount. 

I'm not the most clued up person when it comes to boots....Other than not being particularly high over the ankle... would these be ok for Glasto? (Unless we have mud like 2016...)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Karrimor-Bodmin-Weathertite-Trekking-Hiking/dp/B00LIIY1MG

I have these http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/merrell-womens-grassbow-mid-sport-gtx-boot-b2134082?id_colour=124 which are also not high over the ankle. I wore them for the full weekend last year, didn't have any issues, I just walked around the deep puddles and powered through the mud. 

I might get some gaiters but we're not expecting rain this year

[Plumb111]

Guys, If I remember correctly there used to be a link to a spreadsheet that was updated with the best price for spirits throughout different supermarkets... Have I imagined that or does someone still have a link?

 

Thanks

 

[GoonerRob]

13 minutes ago, Plumb111 said:

Guys, If I remember correctly there used to be a link to a spreadsheet that was updated with the best price for spirits throughout different supermarkets... Have I imagined that or does someone still have a link?

 

Thanks

 

This may be the one you are afer, not sure how often it gets updated tho 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DLjP57pa5ntE4DkytpC9rBHFmjCJR7c0OcHAVbjmBl8/edit#gid=0

[Ducky89]

5 hours ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

They should definitely be fine for bargain food shopping.

Thats two today that have really tickled me!

[Plumb111]

1 hour ago, GoonerRob said:

This may be the one you are afer, not sure how often it gets updated tho 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DLjP57pa5ntE4DkytpC9rBHFmjCJR7c0OcHAVbjmBl8/edit#gid=0

Muchas Gracias!!

[The Other Steve]

Under £20 for 70L Rucksack on eBay including postage

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/70L-Outdoor-Hike-Camping-Military-Rucksacks-Backpack-Tactical-Travel-Large-Bag-/201509338167?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275

Edited March 28, 2017 by lazzareo

[Gnomicide]

Go Outdoors have got 15% off everything for one week Use code 15April17.

Bastards. I caved and used a 10% one a month back.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

26 minutes ago, Gnomicide said:

Go Outdoors have got 15% off everything for one week Use code 15April17.

Bastards. I caved and used a 10% one a month back.

Get your own back - go back in sometime and just rob some stuff. Don't let them get away with their bastardry.