things to buy

[guypjfreak]

was thinking about trying this for a while so here goes .

if you know of any special offers ie beer food etc or things that are good value for money ie chairs anything really and reliable things ie trainers, tents any thing that you think would help another member for glasto or any other festi or party then pop it on here and share it with others .

not sure where this will go but here we go

thanks

[let's 'ave it!!!]

this thread should come in handy, need a new tent this year after mine finally gave way and split after 5 festivals!...not bad for a tesco value one! although it did leak a little in 2009 and at IOW 2010! but i'm looking for something a bit better quality and something that will hopefully last, but don't want to pay over the odds, any suggestions are welcome!

[fatyeti24]

good idea, guypjfreak..

im in need of a new rucksack this year - the last fell apart once i got home last year (good timing though, it made it back up north!).

any suggestions of what and from where most welcomed.

[deanieo]

i get my stuff from http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/

stoves from 5.99 cant be beaten.

and they always seem to have offers on and have had some great deals.

[mike46]

I could do with a decent trolley, had a box type one the last 2 years with small wheels, fine in the dry but IF/WHEN it's raining I'll need a better one!

[guypjfreak]

I could do with a decent trolley, had a box type one the last 2 years with small wheels, fine in the dry but IF/WHEN it's raining I'll need a better one!

[The Nal]

Wine in a box like this

[Spindles]

I bought one of these today:

http://www.millets.co.uk/product/093129/eh-avon.html

£32 for a tent that is usually 3 times the price! Bargain. I already own one and it has done many festivals, however last year my daughter and I decorated it to look like a tortoise, so I decided that for £32 I would buy a replacement 'sans tortoise'

These are great tents, took some heavy rain on Thurs/Fri at glasto 2009, no worries.

[SH24]

I could do with a decent trolley, had a box type one the last 2 years with small wheels, fine in the dry but IF/WHEN it's raining I'll need a better one!

[starknaked]

i need a cheap, good, 3/4 man tent. anybody know of anywhere?

excluding ebay

Edited March 1, 2011 by starknaked

[clarebear86]

amazons good for tents...we got this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gelert-Tornado-Four-Man-Tent/dp/B00322QRP0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sports&qid=1299004223&sr=8-1

only 45quid for a 4man tent and has really good reviews etc

[Mardy]

Was feeling flush so done my f**king brains on good quality camping/outdoor stuff this week. Now checking my bank balance and regretting it.

[Spindles]

Ah, good quality camping gear is an investment for years to come. Always money well spent imo. I used to do festivals in a poundstretcher tent (£9.99!) and cannot believe that I spent so many nights suffering now.

[markeee]

I bought one of these today:

http://www.millets.c...29/eh-avon.html

£32 for a tent that is usually 3 times the price! Bargain.  I already own one and it has done many festivals, however last year my daughter and I decorated it to look like a tortoise, so I decided that for £32 I would buy a replacement 'sans tortoise'

These are great tents, took some heavy rain on Thurs/Fri at glasto 2009, no worries.

[ramragon]

good idea, guypjfreak..

im in need of a new rucksack this year - the last fell apart once i got home last year (good timing though, it made it back up north!).

any suggestions of what and from where most welcomed.

[payneruk]

i get my stuff from http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/

stoves from 5.99 cant be beaten.

and they always seem to have offers on and have had some great deals.

[cejx]

Khyam tents - rapid pole system and built to last.

http://www.khyam.co.uk/detail.asp?p=333 one of these is perfect for 2 people. erects in 30 secs.

http://www.khyam.co.uk/detail.asp?p=754 or for those oldies with a bad back like me and need to stand

Muckboots instead of wellies. - far comfier.

http://www.muckbootcompany.com

[nominaomi]

Andrex is on offer at Tesco

[payneruk]

I'm looking for a couple of cheap compression sacks if anyone's seen any?

[guypjfreak]

I'm looking for a couple of cheap compression sacks if anyone's seen any?

[robith]

Was feeling flush so done my f**king brains on good quality camping/outdoor stuff this week. Now checking my bank balance and regretting it.

[payneruk]

heres a couple of sites for you . hope its some help

http://www.blacks.co.uk/category/rucksacks/compression-sacks.html

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Snugpak_Compression_Sack/

http://www.nextag.co.uk/compression-sack/products-html?nxtg=d070a280d01-52177878730D10AD

http://www.xsmilitary.com/static/armysurplus_RangerCompressionSac_235.htm

[guypjfreak]

Thanks but there's something about paying the same in p&p than the products worth that I don't like lol. Think I'll have a look down town on the weekend.

[fatyeti24]

field and trek just sent me an email advertising up to 50% off rucksacks if thats any use for you mate -

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/Products/Default.aspx?DescriptionFilter=karrimor%20hotrock&src=ft-ruck-110301&utm_campaign=1107177812&utm_content=1027710911554&utm_medium=email&utm_source=FT-rucksack-110301

[THEBOILERMAN]

Thanks but there's something about paying the same in p&p than the products worth that I don't like lol. Think I'll have a look down town on the weekend.