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

[scaryclaireyfairy]

I got the Lidl mat in 2016. Great bit of kit for the price.

[ceetee]

I've just ordered one of these - ideal for down the front of the Pyramid -https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077SQD8TM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qLgQCbDBC8VYG

[Charm]

4 minutes ago, ceetee said:

I've just ordered one of these - ideal for down the front of the Pyramid -https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077SQD8TM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qLgQCbDBC8VYG

I’m sure you are joking but it really wouldn’t surprise me if someone did have one of these things down the front. 

Charm x

[Wherethewildthingsare]

Decided this year to swop to a self inflating mat - bought this one with 15% off, it’s 10 cm and seems comfy. Hoping to use as a spare mattress for kids afterwards.  Now the question is - do I need a camping bed to keep it off the floor? I’m staying at worthy view so weight is less of an issue. TIA

https://m.gooutdoors.co.uk/airgo-cirro-single-dlx-sim-p429412

Edited April 6, 2019 by Wherethewildthingsare
Added link

[Gnomicide]

30 minutes ago, ceetee said:

I've just ordered one of these - ideal for down the front of the Pyramid -https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077SQD8TM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qLgQCbDBC8VYG

This is amazing! Almost worth getting one just for the fume.

[scaryclaireyfairy]

I've seen one of those in the Pyramid field towards the disabled platform one year. Probably 2017. It was a Sunday (surprise!). At one point, later in the day, the chair ensemble was still there but now with no one at all occupying it. I fumed.

[StLewi]

On 4/1/2019 at 10:42 AM, daclown28 said:

Lidl have self inflating camping Matt's and a few other bits in from next week.

Just picked a couple of these camping mats and they seem pretty decent! Quite thick for the cash too, around 5cm. Thanks for the heads up! 

Edited April 7, 2019 by StLewi

[The Red Telephone]

New rucksack from Lidl - £30. Looks remarkably good value.

[The Other Steve]

3 hours ago, The Red Telephone said:

New rucksack from Lidl - £30. Looks remarkably good value.

This does look decent!

[The Other Steve]

This looks decent too:

 

https://www.millets.co.uk/equipment/133671-eurohike-trek-65l-backpack.html

[The Other Steve]

1 minute ago, lazzareo said:

This looks decent too:

 

https://www.millets.co.uk/equipment/133671-eurohike-trek-65l-backpack.html

Code EXTRA15 gets another 15% off

[joeruss]

2 hours ago, lazzareo said:

This looks decent too:

 

https://www.millets.co.uk/equipment/133671-eurohike-trek-65l-backpack.html

Purchased, thanks!

[JayBeeis]

4 hours ago, lazzareo said:

This looks decent too:

 

https://www.millets.co.uk/equipment/133671-eurohike-trek-65l-backpack.html

Wow Thanks!

[The Other Steve]

Another cracking deal on a rucksack.  This time 85L at Blacks. Should be £65 but only £25 with code EASTER20

https://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/133672-eurohike-trek-85l-backpack.html

 

[JaiCrispy37]

17 minutes ago, lazzareo said:

Another cracking deal on a rucksack.  This time 85L at Blacks. Should be £65 but only £25 with code EASTER20

https://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/133672-eurohike-trek-85l-backpack.html

 

Bargain, had to get one!

[Hawros]

I've swapped out my past-it backpack for a Kit Bag style one this year. Because we're not hiking with the things, I think the ability to open it up like a holdall would be beneficial. I got this recently, but was on sale at the time to around £50...

https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/rab-kit-bag-ii-80l-E2314459.html?colour=123

 

[The Other Steve]

3 hours ago, JaiCrispy37 said:

Bargain, had to get one!

I don't need as my original 2008 bag is still going strong but tempted anyway ?

[Beerqueen]

5 hours ago, lazzareo said:

Another cracking deal on a rucksack.  This time 85L at Blacks. Should be £65 but only £25 with code EASTER20

https://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/133672-eurohike-trek-85l-backpack.html

 

Ooh very tempting! Thanks. 

[Mark E. Spliff]

I spotted they were selling >these< hats with built-in rechargeable LED lights at my local 'Buyology' discount store.  (I think they were cheaper than the linked eBay ones, but regardless they're still cheap, they work well and the quality seems okay.)  It's often freezing cold in the early hours, especially during a hot Glastonbury, so I reckon you might be wearing it when you get back to your tent and are scrabbling around in your rucksack for your toothbrush or whatever.

[guypjfreak]

Boys and Girls you'll have to find something new to clean yourself with now.. No more wet wipes..... 

About the only new thing I look for for is new socks.. Lol.. No offence but I wouldn't dream of taking a 50 quid bag.... But if you can afford to lose it then fair play.... 

1st rule of any festival never take anything you can't afford to lose... 

Nice rucksack tho 

 

[clarkete]

17 hours ago, Hawros said:

I've swapped out my past-it backpack for a Kit Bag style one this year. Because we're not hiking with the things, I think the ability to open it up like a holdall would be beneficial. I got this recently, but was on sale at the time to around £50...

https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/rab-kit-bag-ii-80l-E2314459.html?colour=123

"I've spotted something that once was nearly a bargain"...

[Madyaker]

I’m on the lookout for a 90 litre rucksack if anyone knows a good one that won’t totally break the bank

Edited April 10, 2019 by Madyaker

[The Other Steve]

3 minutes ago, Madyaker said:

I’m on the lookout for a 90 litre rucksack if anyone knows a good one that won’t totally break the bank. I don’t mind spending 100 quid or so if it’ll last me a few years.

How about the 85l one I posted above.  Only 25 pounds and not far off 90l?

[Madyaker]

Yeah I’m just looking on amazon now and they’re cheaper than I thought! I’ll have a look at that one 

[Kay95]

13 hours ago, guypjfreak said:

Boys and Girls you'll have to find something new to clean yourself with now.. No more wet wipes..... 

About the only new thing I look for for is new socks.. Lol.. No offence but I wouldn't dream of taking a 50 quid bag.... But if you can afford to lose it then fair play.... 

1st rule of any festival never take anything you can't afford to lose... 

Nice rucksack tho 

 

Generally I agree - but the last thing I expect to lose is the actual bag.... various contents yes but not the bag.

The very good point you make is the wet wipes.... I have been pondering this as I point blank refuse to go and shower.  How to maintain the minimal semblance of cleanliness without resorting to a wet wipe 'tent shower'... any advice welcome (or is there a more appropriate thread I should be posing this question?).

By the way, Millets has an extra 20% off 'tents and camping' at the moment