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

[HotChipWillBreakYourLegs]

On 10/04/2025 at 09:37, The Nal said:

Apparently only 50 quid

 

https://oapss.com/products/temp--portable-inflatable-house

 

 

 

 

Selling a €2,500 tent for $50?

 

I dunno, sounds a bit scammy.

[HotChipWillBreakYourLegs]

On 10/04/2025 at 09:37, The Nal said:

Apparently only 50 quid

 

https://oapss.com/products/temp--portable-inflatable-house

 

 

 

 

OAPSS shows as a potential scam on various scam detection websites.  Maybe delete the link so efests doesn't send traffic there.

 

Cool tent though.  This is the official site and it's sold out.  https://en.exod.store/

[Littlechef87]

Moth just sent out a 20% off code so seems a good time to stock up (if you can make them last that long) -EASTER20

[croiz]

Slightly OT; No one would class this as cheap or essential unless you're very wealthy https://www.bougerv.com/products/electric-folding-wagon

 

£312

Would it have survived 2016?

Hell no....

 

 

 

 

[sedra]

2 hours ago, croiz said:

Slightly OT; No one would class this as cheap or essential unless you're very wealthy https://www.bougerv.com/products/electric-folding-wagon

 

£312

Would it have survived 2016?

Hell no....

 

 

 

 

No chance - plastic wheels would be off before it got to the gates. 🤣

[THEWILDBOYS]

Anyone got recommendations for bottles/containers? For water and decanting booze into.

I'm hoping for something sturdy but lightweight, affordable, and ideally with some kind of clip for a carabiner to attach to. I used to use metal bottles but I thought plastic might actually be better for weight.

[CaledonianGonzo]

I use an ION8 which I got on Amazon.  They've got a variety of sizes and colours and usually there are a few deals.

[philipsteak]

Cheap Anker powerbank  if anyone needs one (d0n't forget to select the discount voucher)

[The Other Steve]

4 hours ago, philipsteak said:

Cheap Anker powerbank  if anyone needs one (d0n't forget to select the discount voucher)

Great deal 🤝 

[Garrypp]

4 hours ago, philipsteak said:

Cheap Anker powerbank  if anyone needs one (d0n't forget to select the discount voucher)

thank you!

[joeruss]

5 hours ago, philipsteak said:

Cheap Anker powerbank  if anyone needs one (d0n't forget to select the discount voucher)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Portable-Charger-Charging-PowerCore/dp/B09SFS9J2K?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

 

Highly recommend this one - an extra £10 but will last you all weekend

[Skelts]

4 minutes ago, joeruss said:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Portable-Charger-Charging-PowerCore/dp/B09SFS9J2K?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

 

Highly recommend this one - an extra £10 but will last you all weekend

I don't know about this brand but a 20,000 mAh power bank for £10 is a bargain!
Power Bank 20000mAh, PD3.0 QC4.0 22.5W Fast Charging PD20W USB C PowerBank Portable Charger With LCD Display 3 Outputs & 2 Inputs For Smartphones : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

[paulshane]

16 minutes ago, Skelts said:

I don't know about this brand but a 20,000 mAh power bank for £10 is a bargain!
Power Bank 20000mAh, PD3.0 QC4.0 22.5W Fast Charging PD20W USB C PowerBank Portable Charger With LCD Display 3 Outputs & 2 Inputs For Smartphones : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

 

not sold by amazon

only 35 'reviews'

and they all seem a bit 'forced'

 

not saying it won't work, but i'd be wary 🙂

[DareToDibble]

2 hours ago, joeruss said:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Portable-Charger-Charging-PowerCore/dp/B09SFS9J2K?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

 

Highly recommend this one - an extra £10 but will last you all weekend

Yeah I have this one, got it before last years festival, it’s great. Much needed too as my phone battery seems to be getting worse despite showing as over 80% battery health. 

[Suprefan]

20 hours ago, philipsteak said:

Cheap Anker powerbank  if anyone needs one (d0n't forget to select the discount voucher)

 

Its a bummer theres  a 20k one on Ebay that I dont think would shop internationally from their outlet store and its only 15 quid cause its on sale. try it anyway

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/387535775949?epid=22065034819&itmmeta=01JT2AV0CADWC0H3HY6STKTCDQ&hash=item5a3aeea8cd:g:SjoAAOSwK1JnG26M

Edited April 30, 2025 by Suprefan

[sedra]

On 28/04/2025 at 19:37, THEWILDBOYS said:

Anyone got recommendations for bottles/containers? For water and decanting booze into.

I'm hoping for something sturdy but lightweight, affordable, and ideally with some kind of clip for a carabiner to attach to. I used to use metal bottles but I thought plastic might actually be better for weight.

I was in B&M yesterday and they had a selection of those massive water bottle/jugs that seem to be everywhere at the moment- including a gallon one in pink/blue plastic with a strap you could clip onto a bag. Might be worth looking at? Metal ones  keep the liquid cold though, plastic won’t. 

[dotdash79]

We are selling our old fresh and black 5.2, we used it once at Kendal calling and it has a few marks from then,
 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/135761439450?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=hJtrNNYST-C&sssrc=0&ssuid=hJtrNNYST-C&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

Its collection from Rochdale, and listed at £150 but open to a deal. 

[Ted89]

Aldi have a camping special this week including a small gas stove for around £12

[Ayrshire Chris]

On 28/04/2025 at 08:01, croiz said:

Slightly OT; No one would class this as cheap or essential unless you're very wealthy https://www.bougerv.com/products/electric-folding-wagon

 

£312

Would it have survived 2016?

Hell no....

 

 

 

 

Would have needed caterpillar tracks as an option to survive 2016

[clarkete]

Decent brand, less than half price, much faster than other recent shares and small too - please note you need to apply the code for this price 

 

INIU Power Bank, Lightest 10000mAh 45W PD Portable Charger, USB C in&Out Fast Charging Pack - With Applied Code 9.77

 

https://www.hotukdeals.com/share-deal-from-app/4602583

[giantkatestacks]

Article in the Guardian today re sleeping mats, albeit really pricey ones: https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/may/23/best-camping-mattress-sleeping-mats-uk

Sadly they didnt test them on slopey ground which is my bugbear.

[philipsteak]

Picked up a pair of Asolo Traverse boots in my local Oxfam shop today for 40 quid. Not exactly pristine but not far off. 

I appreciate this isn't exactly useful info for anyone else but I'm just really pleased with my find and wanted to tell someone

[HotChipWillBreakYourLegs]

10% off (some) camping stuff at Decathlon: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/sports/camping/vanlife

[Someoni]

Hand wipes from Turkiye 

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[clarkete]

Not a camping essential, but if you need some ear plugs to protect your little lugs, there's a pair in here recommended for under a tenner https://www.loudersound.com/features/best-earplugs-for-concerts-and-live-music#section-best-for-comfort