Twiggy553 Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 On 5/16/2024 at 1:00 PM, Soulphuric said: To save me scrolling through this or other threads, does anyone have any good, current recommendations for sleeping bags please? Having to buy 4 of them, so it's a balance between price and warmth. Cheers! Any of the synthetic bags from Alpkit or Mountain Equipment Starlight I or II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 Go outdoors sale has started, always good for last minute buys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 Ok so need a camping chair I think . Decided to appease the weather gods … will be left at camp . I’ve seen them recommended here before but can’t find them . Probably one that packs down small ideally . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traci Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 Trolley on Amazon lightening deal for those in need of one https://amzn.eu/d/49p1xKe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 12 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said: Ok so need a camping chair I think . Decided to appease the weather gods … will be left at camp . I’ve seen them recommended here before but can’t find them . Probably one that packs down small ideally . Moxtoyu folding chair on Amazon prime. £25. You can get a base that prevents it sinking in mud but of course that won’t be needed . Fits in a rucksack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 9 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said: Moxtoyu folding chair on Amazon prime. £25. You can get a base that prevents it sinking in mud but of course that won’t be needed . Fits in a rucksack You tried it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 3 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said: You tried it ? Yes, easy to carry and assemble assuming you are relatively sober. Saw loads of them at last years glastonbury. Quite low to the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 They’re a bit of a bugger to get out of, they are low to the ground. YMMV, I’m a big bloke of 6ft 2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 Just now, balti-pie said: They’re a bit of a bugger to get out of, they are low to the ground. YMMV, I’m a big bloke of 6ft 2! I’m 6ft 1 … will maybe give it a try at home and see . Flexibility is dire so that might be a factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 40 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said: I’m 6ft 1 … will maybe give it a try at home and see . Flexibility is dire so that might be a factor If it’s just for the tent at the campsite might be better with one of the usual style folding camp chairs. Bulkier to carry but more comfy if you’re a six footer+. At 5 8 I find them ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 1 minute ago, Ayrshire Chris said: If it’s just for the tent at the campsite might be better with one of the usual style folding camp chairs. Bulkier to carry but more comfy if you’re a six footer+. At 5 8 I find them ok. Ideally looking for one that is a pack up small job as I’m not going to have much space in bike trailers . Will see . Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillonstandard Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 On 5/16/2024 at 1:00 PM, Soulphuric said: To save me scrolling through this or other threads, does anyone have any good, current recommendations for sleeping bags please? Having to buy 4 of them, so it's a balance between price and warmth. Cheers! Kelty Mistral 20F - was £39.95 from Absolute Snow the other week. Not listed at the moment but it keeps coming back as stock turns up. Massive, massive step up from the Eurohike two-season wonders that are half the price at Go Outdoors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillonstandard Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 (edited) 4 hours ago, Ayrshire Chris said: Go outdoors sale has started, always good for last minute buys Got a pre-owned Coleman Octagon for £45 yesterday (which is the tent I already have). Looks barely used, and basically means I have spares of everything now, and elsewhere a replacement of each pole is £14.50. I didn’t know they sold pre-owned gear but will be going back A LOT now to see what else I can score. Edited May 27 by dillonstandard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 Just now, dillonstandard said: Got a pre-owned Coleman Octagon for £45 yesterday (which is the tent I already have). Looks barely used, and basically means I have spares of everything now, and elsewhere a replacement of each pole is £14.50, I didn’t know they sold pre-owned gear but will be going back A LOT now to see what else I can score. Yes, I got a footprint for our eurohike 4 man tent, not for the festival, , £10. The sales corner in our local store has some real bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwhitehouse13 Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 So, having found that my tent is mouldy when I went to put it up at Shindig last week (yes, I know I should have checked it before I went) I am now needing a new one. Any recommendations on best brands or places to buy please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner1990 Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 1 minute ago, rwhitehouse13 said: So, having found that my tent is mouldy when I went to put it up at Shindig last week (yes, I know I should have checked it before I went) I am now needing a new one. Any recommendations on best brands or places to buy please? Quechua Fresh and Black from Decalthlon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clasher Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 1 minute ago, rwhitehouse13 said: So, having found that my tent is mouldy when I went to put it up at Shindig last week (yes, I know I should have checked it before I went) I am now needing a new one. Any recommendations on best brands or places to buy please? Quechua Fresh and Black. It really is a game changer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksamthompson Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 2 hours ago, rwhitehouse13 said: So, having found that my tent is mouldy when I went to put it up at Shindig last week (yes, I know I should have checked it before I went) I am now needing a new one. Any recommendations on best brands or places to buy please? Once you go Fresh and Black you dont go back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme2 Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Currently have a genus 400 air tent thats been great for so many festivals and loads of life left in it.. has anyone every used a different bedroom liner for different tents? Really want a blackout so found this:https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/bedroom-replacement-part-for-the-air-seconds-4-1-freshandblack-tent/_/R-p-337908?mc=8734140&c=black&utm_term=8734140-4486341&gclsrc=aw.ds&&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=gb_t-intbra_ct-shopp_n-generic-pros_ts-pro_f-cv_o-roas_spd-msp_spu-msp_sp-msp_pt-pb_pnl-com_l-en_pp-gads_bm-roa_pr-cpc_&utm_term=_n-generic-pros_ts-pro_spd-msp_spu-msp_sp-msp_pt-pb_l-en_BAU&keyword=&network=g&placement=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgdayBhBQEiwAXhMxtnP2o7Q3b4DmwrYN1g90qgwXinOOKjot79a9_jNqxKbSNJyIE3HR2xoCJ7gQAvD_BwE wonder how precise actual measurements have to be? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 6 hours ago, Jacksamthompson said: Once you go Fresh and Black you dont go back. Good luck finding yours in the sea of Efestivals and Glasochat owners though 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 3 minutes ago, Chris_R said: Good luck finding yours in the sea of Efestivals and Glasochat owners though 😄 the efestivals ones have special identifying light strings now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Monkey Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 3 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said: the efestivals ones have special identifying light strings now What’s a light string? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 1 minute ago, Metal Monkey said: What’s a light string? outdoor fairy lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 5 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said: the efestivals ones have special identifying light strings now LOL - I hope it wasn't me that started that! I mentioned I had bought the wind up strings the other day and everyone jumped on it 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Monkey Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 9 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said: outdoor fairy lights Ah ok. I thought someone had invented light up guy ropes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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