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

[Larraht]

3 minutes ago, glastouser said:

Hii, has anyone on here ever used a double sleeping bag?

my mrs suggested getting one but I'm not sure.

Awkward as hell when one of you needs a wee and gets all twisted and tangled around yourself. Husband and I gave up and got seperate ones.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

8 minutes ago, Larraht said:

Awkward as hell when one of you needs a wee and gets all twisted and tangled around yourself. Husband and I gave up and got seperate ones.

I'd agree with this, and would also recommend a sleeping pod than the old rather restricting type sleeping bags. Then again, if you want to have a shag and sleep together in a happy dreamy post-coital slumber, then maybe a double sleeping bag would be just the ticket.

[Green.flash]

Although they sound romantic I wouldn't bother with a double sleeping bag. Imagine fighting for the duvet but with no way out, more wrestling than sleeping. And someone's always on the zip. 

The wife loves it though. It keeps her warm. 

Just invested in an Outwell Earth 3 man tent, not cheap but looks decent quality. 

[GMF]

15 hours ago, glastouser said:

Hii, has anyone on here ever used a double sleeping bag?

my mrs suggested getting one but I'm not sure.

We have two single sleeping bags that zip together as a double, tried it once, we now have two single sleeping bags that can zip together but never will. A short list of why not, zips, temperature, independent movement, the need to urinate, legs, arms, any other limbs. 

Take any issues that you may have sharing a double bed and duvet and add zips, but not in a good way.

[SG87]

On 29/04/2017 at 11:00 PM, James96 said:

There's this bag going on decathlon for 2 quid, isn't huge but it can fold up in your back pocket so you can use it when you get to the festival instead of lugging a big bag around.

 

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/quechua-arpenaz-10l-ultra-compact-backpack-1-99-free-c-c-your-local-asda-decathlon-2677880

I took this last year. You can fit around 10 cans of lager in it

[SG87]

This is not a bad deal considering all of the stuff you get. The only downside is the big clumsy bag you'd need to carry 

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/321598923538?_mwBanner=1

the tent is from Halfords by the way, but the website was playing up so I found a link from eBay for it 

Edited May 1, 2017 by SG87

[glastouser]

8 hours ago, GMF said:

We have two single sleeping bags that zip together as a double, tried it once, we now have two single sleeping bags that can zip together but never will. A short list of why not, zips, temperature, independent movement, the need to urinate, legs, arms, any other limbs. 

Take any issues that you may have sharing a double bed and duvet and add zips, but not in a good way.

we have done that in the past but yeah it is a pain in the backside! I was thinking that the big double ones would be a little less awkward. 

[merago]

10 hours ago, SG87 said:

I took this last year. You can fit around 10 cans of lager in it

Did it last the 5 days ok?

[SG87]

11 minutes ago, merago said:

Did it last the 5 days ok?

Yeah. It's still going strong and I'll be bringing it again this year. 

[merago]

Just now, SG87 said:

Yeah. It's still going strong and I'll be bringing it again this year. 

Glad to hear it.  Ordered one - at £2, you can't go wrong really.

[Perks]

1 hour ago, merago said:

Glad to hear it.  Ordered one - at £2, you can't go wrong really.

Me too. Bargain.

Cheers people for sharing 

[alien]

On 2017-4-30 at 0:21 PM, jamesrfisher said:

Blacks have a sale on including this 4 man pop-up for £60

 

http://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/165217-eurohike-pop-400-ds-tent-green.html

Apply the discount code EXPLORE20 and you get another 20% off, making it £48!

It runs out at midnight though!!! 15 mins left!

[Gucci Piggy]

Anyone know of any decent deals on a 3-ish man tent? In 2015 I bought this one which I think I actually found through this thread (at the time I think the usual price was £90 and I bought it half price at £45). Was perfect but I unfortunately left my poles by accident last year and struggled to buy replacement poles for it.

https://m.millets.co.uk/product/green-eurohike-avon-deluxe-tent/162607/

It's only for me but I like to have a bit of space in there.

Edit: Just Googled the tent to see if I could find it anywhere for a decent price and Google threw up the eFests thread where the half price deal was posted. So yeah I did get it for £45 that year.

Edited May 4, 2017 by Will-2609

[Sophiejmitch]

2 hours ago, Will-2609 said:

Anyone know of any decent deals on a 3-ish man tent? In 2015 I bought this one which I think I actually found through this thread (at the time I think the usual price was £90 and I bought it half price at £45). Was perfect but I unfortunately left my poles by accident last year and struggled to buy replacement poles for it.

https://m.millets.co.uk/product/green-eurohike-avon-deluxe-tent/162607/

It's only for me but I like to have a bit of space in there.

Edit: Just Googled the tent to see if I could find it anywhere for a decent price and Google threw up the eFests thread where the half price deal was posted. So yeah I did get it for £45 that year.

This is a great tent, used it the past few years but there's more of us this year so had to get another. I bought the red version last week from Millet Sports - £45!

https://www.milletsports.co.uk/outdoor/equipment/tents/

Oddly, if you want it in green it is double the price!

[boskobalaban]

something to fill that £2 bag with!

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/drink-up-ye-cider-8-cans-thatchers-for-3-55-asda-2681860

[doggs]

3 hours ago, Sophiejmitch said:

This is a great tent, used it the past few years but there's more of us this year so had to get another. I bought the red version last week from Millet Sports - £45!

https://www.milletsports.co.uk/outdoor/equipment/tents/

Oddly, if you want it in green it is double the price!

I got the green one from Millet Sports on Amazon for £45 a couple of months ago. 

[PabloFitzyg]

20 hours ago, Will-2609 said:

Anyone know of any decent deals on a 3-ish man tent? In 2015 I bought this one which I think I actually found through this thread (at the time I think the usual price was £90 and I bought it half price at £45). Was perfect but I unfortunately left my poles by accident last year and struggled to buy replacement poles for it.

https://m.millets.co.uk/product/green-eurohike-avon-deluxe-tent/162607/

It's only for me but I like to have a bit of space in there.

Edit: Just Googled the tent to see if I could find it anywhere for a decent price and Google threw up the eFests thread where the half price deal was posted. So yeah I did get it for £45 that year.

If you're still on the lookout for a tent, checkout my listing for a Gelert Cabana 4 Tipi Tent.
https://en.shpock.com/i/WQYqAuhPXwd3HKfe/

Cheers

[The Red Telephone]

Got these boots last week - had 3/4 5k walks in them now and they are ridiculously good value!

 

http://www.regattaoutlet.co.uk/frontier-mid-hiking-boots-briar-green-0-11.html

[alien]

What hiking trousers do people wear? Anyone know of any decent yet still cheap ones. I've always worn jeans but I can't hack it anymore, need something more comfortable and quick drying. Not that its gonna rain this year though.

The Quechua ones in Decathlon seem ok for glasto, but none of them fit me right. Weird Extra-small/small and medium/large sizing.

[SG87]

4 man, two room tent for £60. Reduced from £120.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=299603&productId=1312807&storeId=10001

[Smexytime]

Not sure how you guys carry everything

[musky]

On 06/05/2017 at 7:21 PM, alien said:

What hiking trousers do people wear? Anyone know of any decent yet still cheap ones. I've always worn jeans but I can't hack it anymore, need something more comfortable and quick drying. Not that its gonna rain this year though.

The Quechua ones in Decathlon seem ok for glasto, but none of them fit me right. Weird Extra-small/small and medium/large sizing.

Personally I just go for combats. I use proper M65 trousers, which have studs for the flaps rather than the buttons that many others that claim to be M65 trousers do. But then they're heavier than some of the more lightweight options.

There's plenty of choice out there with combats, including ones that can have the legs zip off. The pockets are dead handy.

[Person 2]

Can anybody recommend some good waterproof hiking boots?

 

[maclauk]

5 hours ago, Person 2 said:

Can anybody recommend some good waterproof hiking boots?

 

I like my Alt-Berg Fremington boots. British made and come in 5 width fittings (I have wide feet). I make sure before each Glastonbury I treat them with Leder Gris. My pair have been for several years now including last year's mud fest and have kept my feet comfy and dry.

http://www.altberg.co.uk

[alien]

15 hours ago, musky said:

Personally I just go for combats. I use proper M65 trousers, which have studs for the flaps rather than the buttons that many others that claim to be M65 trousers do. But then they're heavier than some of the more lightweight options.

There's plenty of choice out there with combats, including ones that can have the legs zip off. The pockets are dead handy.

I've got a pair of British army surplus combats, but i generally use them for around the campsite. If I'm off to a stage or anywhere with tight large crowds, I prefer a slimmer fit. I suppose I feel it streamlines me for moving through crowds and avoiding getting caught on things (which seems to happen to me a lot if i wear baggier).

In the end I went for two pairs of Craghoppers Kiwi Pro Stretch Trousers (which are reduced by almost 50% here in-case anyone fancies them):

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Craghoppers_Mens_Kiwi_Pro_Stretch_Trousers_Regular_Leg/?SelectedItem=686073

These haven't arrived yet though, if anyone's interested I can say how they fit etc when they do.