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

[Quark]

7 minutes ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

What strange talk is this?

Dude, got to have fresh shreddies. Probably further evidence of the gentrification of the festival or somesuch, but I like to be able to sit down cross legged on the Sunday without subsequently wanting to throw up.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

11 minutes ago, Quark said:

Dude, got to have fresh shreddies. Probably further evidence of the gentrification of the festival or somesuch, but I like to be able to sit down cross legged on the Sunday without subsequently wanting to throw up.

Oooh your one of them posh people! lol Actually, I will change my own underwear at a festival, but it does tend to be day 3 when they are changed, and then it's touch and go as to whether they get changed again. The main reason for this really is that I just tend to pass out fully clothed at the end of a days festivalling, and then just wake up in the morning and I'm back to drinking. The thing is though, I will always bring enough underwear to have a change everyday - it's an OCD thing I think.

[tjamest]

On 8/23/2018 at 9:34 AM, paddyclark said:

4 Person Inflatable down to £200 at Halfords

https://www.halfords.com/camping-leisure/camping/tents/urban-escape-4-person-inflatable-tent?krypto=CEwfV6sqMX6a6%2B4%2BzxOgQqGEY8PNGhQpnxLiRkD2VgYlaPgArodl%2F15TBDCyjkdgaNq9GOgWmpvBOO9lUfenQbbOL%2BApwe4KHRtxpbPPNjqiR0l0kT3eKUOy%2BuZksdGy71h1pWYLJh6GnFRK5leI1ceqjT9IgcEuMRUa5iNmcq%2BDJvKuo%2BEvdSjQxjR7jMU%2B4GFwB%2Ffgn6npaCpcZpT8Nw%3D%3D

I have the non inflatable one and the previous 3 person one as my festival tents.

 

 

I don't need it, but i do want it!

[vintagelaureate]

2 hours ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

Oooh your one of them posh people! lol Actually, I will change my own underwear at a festival, but it does tend to be day 3 when they are changed, and then it's touch and go as to whether they get changed again. The main reason for this really is that I just tend to pass out fully clothed at the end of a days festivalling, and then just wake up in the morning and I'm back to drinking. The thing is though, I will always bring enough underwear to have a change everyday - it's an OCD thing I think.

Very similar to one of my friends - I've never seen them get changed at a festival... ever.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

7 minutes ago, vintagelaureate said:

Very similar to one of my friends - I've never seen them get changed at a festival... ever.

Hello vintage,

Yes, in my youth I did one Glastonbury from start to finish without even getting out of my clothes, never mind changing them. When I go to most festivals nowadays it's in the campervan - I still take loads of clothes but still hardly change them. 

[Pear_Cider]

Don't know if this is any use to anyone - Halfords Bank Holiday sale 4 person tent down from a hundred quid to just 35

https://www.halfords.com/camping-leisure/camping/tents/halfords-4-person-double-skin-tent?cm_mmc=E-Mail-_-WK21-_-Bank_Holiday_-_-Active&cm_em=7ABF526F-C279-49B4-AF3F-9DA66E7D92DB&_$ja=tsid:71018|cgn:August2018_2019|kw:WK21Bank_Holiday_Active&utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Email_one_time&utm_campaign=FY19_WK21_BAU336_Active

Here's a pic...

Edited August 25, 2018 by Pear_Cider

[Brave Sir Robin]

If anyone’s after new (men’s) boots these Salomons look a good deal: https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/salomon-mens-quest-prime-gtx-boots-7140-cotswold-outdoor-3039381

[FLASH-BELT]

 

 

 

 

[sophiemarie]

Versace wellies slashed to £120! ?

 

[wetflame]

Thought I'd give this thread a prod as I was about to start a similar one until I remembered about it. 

Looking to get some bargains in early so that I'm well prepared - Have a decent Quecha tent and sleeping bags which i'll be airing out closer to the time, but it's all the little things that I need to pick up. What's the best thing you bought for last time around? I'm particularly interested in collapsible water/rum and coke bottles that are a) decent and b) don't make everything you drink taste of rubber/plastic. 

[Spacey]

I’m going on my own and I will be looking for a tent that’s easy to put up for one person but that will sleep 2 and have some room so that it can be used for other things. I would like to be able to stand up in it and a porch would be nice. Any advice?

by the way it will only be me in it at Glastonbury. 

Edited October 10, 2018 by Spacey

[morph100]

I’m after a cheap gazebo to put up next to our caravan, any offers about?

[paddyclark]

5 Man Tent Millets 

https://www.millets.co.uk/tents-camping/133707-eurohike-rydal-500-5-man-tent.html

 

[karaseen]

18 hours ago, Spacey said:

I’m going on my own and I will be looking for a tent that’s easy to put up for one person but that will sleep 2 and have some room so that it can be used for other things. I would like to be able to stand up in it and a porch would be nice. Any advice?

by the way it will only be me in it at Glastonbury. 

Saucy!! 

 

The problem with 1/2 person tents is that you can rarely stand in them. I haven't found one yet. 

[Spacey]

2 hours ago, karaseen said:

Saucy!! 

 

The problem with 1/2 person tents is that you can rarely stand in them. I haven't found one yet. 

Perhaps I need a bigger tent. That’s ok so long as I will be able to put it up on my own

[SighMo]

42 minutes ago, Spacey said:

Perhaps I need a bigger tent. That’s ok so long as I will be able to put it up on my own

I’ve got this one just for me and it’s easy enough to put up alone. Someone will give you a hand if not. 

[karaseen]

1 hour ago, Spacey said:

Perhaps I need a bigger tent. That’s ok so long as I will be able to put it up on my own

This doesn't look half bad

 

https://www.millets.co.uk/tents-camping/025771-euro-hike-ribble-400-4-person-tent.html/802084/?istCompanyId=b238823a-59fd-4816-9c36-7dd47877f2a8&istItemId=-xatxtaxprr&istBid=tztx&utm_source=Criteo&utm_medium=Retargeting&utm_campaign=Millets_Criteo

 

[Brave Sir Robin]

22 hours ago, morph100 said:

I’m after a cheap gazebo to put up next to our caravan, any offers about?

We looked at this earlier in the summer, for a cheap one you'll struggle to beat this:

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/2952091

My mate ended up getting a nicer but much more expensive one (which is awesome).

Edited October 11, 2018 by Brave Sir Robin

[Quark]

23 hours ago, Spacey said:

I’m going on my own and I will be looking for a tent that’s easy to put up for one person but that will sleep 2 and have some room so that it can be used for other things. I would like to be able to stand up in it and a porch would be nice. Any advice?

by the way it will only be me in it at Glastonbury. 

https://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/025759-eurohike-ribble-3.html

I got this for Beautiful Days this year. Currently down to 65 quid online. Nice a roomy without being OTT. Got one big enough on the off chance that Mrs Q and I need a tent, but as fest tent for one it was perfect. Enough porch space for boots etc. The gazebo bit at the front isn't big enough to sit under in a chair, bit it's a nice extra little space.

Edit: standing up won't happen, but you'll struggle to find a two person tent that will tbh

Edited October 11, 2018 by Quark

[Gabi_says]

Does anyone have recommendations for tables? Foldable, light and backpack-friendly since we are not driving there but flying from the Netherlands.

Found a few options, but would prefer something that someone has good reviews on

[The Other Steve]

Some decent deals in the Blacks half price  'Black Friday' sale > https://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/tents-camping/osa:view-sale-items/

[H.M.V]

On 10/11/2018 at 6:25 PM, Gabi_says said:

Does anyone have recommendations for tables? Foldable, light and backpack-friendly since we are not driving there but flying from the Netherlands.

Found a few options, but would prefer something that someone has good reviews on

I've used this in the past as it folds up same size as a camp chair so easier for carrying. Although last time I didn't realise we had lost one of the components to make it work. Was gutted and will be getting a new one. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Folding-Aluminium-Camping-Carrying/dp/B01LW1CE99/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1542555167&sr=8-17&keywords=folding+camp+table

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

27 minutes ago, H.M.V said:

I've used this in the past as it folds up same size as a camp chair so easier for carrying. Although last time I didn't realise we had lost one of the components to make it work. Was gutted and will be getting a new one. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Folding-Aluminium-Camping-Carrying/dp/B01LW1CE99/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1542555167&sr=8-17&keywords=folding+camp+table

I've got a double one of these and can't sing it's praises enough. Sturdy and lightweight - what more do you need? I bought mine second hand off ebay, which saved a few pence. At festivals, my wife insists on covering it with a clean white table cloth, and then putting a three pronged candelabra in the middle complete with candles. It / we do get some funny looks as a result of this.

[MilkyJoe]

On 10/11/2018 at 8:25 PM, Gabi_says said:

Does anyone have recommendations for tables? Foldable, light and backpack-friendly since we are not driving there but flying from the Netherlands.

Found a few options, but would prefer something that someone has good reviews on

 

[jyoung]

The past two years I've just blagged it in terms of sleeping arrangements but my back is always haggered by the end of it. Definitely in need of a mat next year. Currently looking at this - https://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/059267-berghaus-peak-compact-self-inflating-mat.html

Does anyone have any recommendations or anything similar that they've used and had great success with? Looking for something that is light, can be packed down and is 10/10 comfy.