alframsey Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 i thought it was funny myself but for $249 i think hes mad if you go to your army surplus store you can pick a Simula thing up for £40 . thanks for the cold beer tip Liam13th didnt think of that great idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea7784 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmangle-mangle Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Yeah they do work, really effective! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneCircle Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Effective at what? have only ever seen them used at the end of marathons, and the closest ive come to one of them is the chocolate bar so I have no clue.... In the time I wrote that I really shouldve just googled it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmangle-mangle Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 They reflect the heat away from the tent. Here is a thread all about it and how to secure them! /index.php?showtopic=121052">http://www.efestivals.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=121052 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guypjfreak Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starknaked Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 I for one will be purchasing a space blanket. Friend had one last year over tent and swore by it. If it means not waking up in microwave conditions in a pool of your own sweat for a fiver you can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guypjfreak Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 come on people its getting close now wheres the bargains out there im looking for a good pair of walking boots ive got some high techs [which have done 3 glastos so they have done well ]but im looking to get something better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 just had email through, amazon has 50% sale on camping stuff, http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/browse.html/ref=pe_30561_24442901_pe_09/?node=319545011 always worth buying the best/most waterproof tent you can afford and this should make it easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat_ Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I bought a hat that will double up as a sun or rain hat! Looks like a sun hat but is coated with pvc sun/rain hat Also got a cheapy mobile for £10 from The Works. Will save me taking and losing my fancy phone. Happy shopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGABOWL Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 a fiver! thats a definite rip off right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonTom Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 just had email through, amazon has 50% sale on camping stuff, http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/browse.html/ref=pe_30561_24442901_pe_09/?node=319545011 always worth buying the best/most waterproof tent you can afford and this should make it easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guypjfreak Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) now that we've paid for the tickets hopefully people with start finding some bargains . ive just got a pair of karrimors from here http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor Edited April 5, 2011 by guypjfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Bargains Bargains Bargains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullybear Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 The cheapest I found unlocking (in the local market) was a tenner, so you're probably best off buying the cheapest Nokia you can find on your network. Or look on eBay for second hand unlocked phones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/4-four-cases-beer-lager-cider-25-tesco-from-today/921564 get them early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaJojo Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 These trolleys are damn good and only £19.99. Bargain http://www.mullarkeys.co.uk/fishing/trolleys-and-accessories/trolleys/0/mullarkeys/10957/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messy Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) All I really need for this year is a rucksack. My budget's tighter than a nun on a Sunday though, so I'm really just in the hunt for a bargain. What do any of you camping boffins think of this? 90 litres seems plenty. Edited April 19, 2011 by Messy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmoke Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Messy - if you can i'd definitely go for something with more support than that, at 90 litres it's going to way an absolute ton when full. if you don't want to spend all your fun budget on massages i'd recommend looking for something with at least a waist band - very little of the weight should be on your shoulders if you can get one to fit right. The Aldi/Lidl ones mentioned above seem to do people fairly well and at less than that. If no, i think argos do a read one for under £30 that i saw several thousand of on the wednesday last year :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messy Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 I hadn't considered that 90 litres would weigh an absolute f**kton at all. I'll have a look at the places you suggested, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukslim Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Have a shot at begging for a rucksack on Freecycle/Freegle. I reckon there's loads of them gathering dust in people's cupboards. There seem to be some decent enough 2nd hand rucksacks on eBay, which look like they'll end up at less than £20 including postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticvillan Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Was thinking about getting something a bit more sturdy than a trolley to lug all the booze from the car park this year, any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr McJohnson Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Where are the lidl aldi ones?? Messy - if you can i'd definitely go for something with more support than that, at 90 litres it's going to way an absolute ton when full. if you don't want to spend all your fun budget on massages i'd recommend looking for something with at least a waist band - very little of the weight should be on your shoulders if you can get one to fit right. The Aldi/Lidl ones mentioned above seem to do people fairly well and at less than that. If no, i think argos do a read one for under £30 that i saw several thousand of on the wednesday last year :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bolivar Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Field & Trek (who have gone sooo down-market I couldn't believe it) are selling off muck=boot style wellies (neoprane uppers) for £8 reduced from £50! Bought a pair for my wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirephil Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Field & Trek (who have gone sooo down-market I couldn't believe it) are selling off muck=boot style wellies (neoprane uppers) for £8 reduced from £50! Bought a pair for my wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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