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

[kalifire]

My CREE torch arrived today, and I'm happy with it. It's very bright, has an adjustable beam and is small/light enough to be convenient. Yes it's hand held, but that's fine with me.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lighting-EVER-Torches-Bright-Adjustable/dp/B005FEGYCO/

Edited April 14, 2014 by kalifire

[frostypaw]

Apologies, I hadn't looked at the specification of the torch before posting.

I've used ones from Poundland at several festivals and they have been fine and still work.

I should say I'm a bit of a torch size-queen. If I can't potentially blind someone with it then I'm not really happy

[michael eavis' beard]

Don't know if this has already been mentioned but just seen an advert on tv for 30% off tents at Go Outdoors

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/

[captain reido]

Eurohike camping chairs 30% off @ millets £7.

[Mr Splodge]

Go outdoors are having a Easter extravaganza this weekend.

[maninkilt]

I got a head torch from poundland last year and it worked fine.

How much was it? ;-)

[Cornish Spur]

http://m.blacks.co.uk/equipment/043163-coleman-tasman-2-man-tunnel-tent-green.html

Coleman tasman 2 man tent reduced to £50! Looks decent with a good sized porch!

[LondonTom]

Something I brought myself today , it's instore only but the Quechua 2 Seconds XXL II is on sale with 40 quid off (59.99)

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/2-seconds-xxl-ii-pop-up-tent-grey-blue-id_8205983.html

[GeoHall]

Never bought a tent before, but going to three festivals this year ( glastonbury being my first ever) I've done day tickets for festivals, but never camped before.

So I'd like to invest in a decent one that should survive all 3, and hopefully beyond! Any suggestions? considering it would be a tent for one person too

[jeffie]

Never bought a tent before, but going to three festivals this year ( glastonbury being my first ever) I've done day tickets for festivals, but never camped before.

So I'd like to invest in a decent one that should survive all 3, and hopefully beyond! Any suggestions? considering it would be a tent for one person too

The one Tom bought above!

For one person get a two man etc

Edited April 22, 2014 by jeffie

[toppo]

Something I brought myself today , it's instore only but the Quechua 2 Seconds XXL II is on sale with 40 quid off (59.99)

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/2-seconds-xxl-ii-pop-up-tent-grey-blue-id_8205983.html

Excellent choice had one when went solo in 2010 also a no fuss guarantee from decathlon. Brother borrowed mine for a fishing trip but struggled to get it back into bag so forced it snapping a pole. Which the bugger kept quiet. Got it put some months later to check it out before using it and found said snapped pole.

Took it to decathlon to enquire about getting pole repaired or replaced and they just gave me a new tent didnt even ask for a reciept

[LondonTom]

Excellent choice had one when went solo in 2010 also a no fuss guarantee from decathlon. Brother borrowed mine for a fishing trip but struggled to get it back into bag so forced it snapping a pole. Which the bugger kept quiet. Got it put some months later to check it out before using it and found said snapped pole.

Took it to decathlon to enquire about getting pole repaired or replaced and they just gave me a new tent didnt even ask for a reciept

That's great to know, the guy who showed me how to fold it back did say don't worry if you hear the poles snaping slightly they should last and if not to bring it back and they will sort it out.

The sleeping bit does feel a bit small but I've shared an icarus 500 for the last couple of festivals but overall with the porch I think its bigger than the normal vango ones for 2/3 berths anyway.

Edited April 22, 2014 by LondonTom

[Lubic]

Something I brought myself today , it's instore only but the Quechua 2 Seconds XXL II is on sale with 40 quid off (59.99)

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/2-seconds-xxl-ii-pop-up-tent-grey-blue-id_8205983.html

Looks good. Don't have a local, so went for the XL Air ii online. Ventilation was my priority so hoping this fits the bill. Being pop up seems like a bonus!

[GeoHall]

any good tents for one which I can buy online??

[bsolxiv]

any good tents for one which I can buy online??

Try here:

http:///1nIjVy2

[NeufNeuf]

Try here:

http:///1nIjVy2

Brilliant answer. I was also a bit dumbstruck by the question to be honest. There are THOUSANDS of reviews out there and outdoor places selling these things a mere click away.

[GeoHall]

Try here:

http:///1nIjVy2

[tommyds]

Try here:

http:///1nIjVy2

That is glorious, I did not know that existed but I am going to use it until people start screaming at me

[carlosj]

Try here:

http:///1nIjVy2

thanks for this, you've solved my problems supporting my family's it kit in one go :-)

[Harry3]

Also the general rule for comfort is

2man tent sleeps 1 person

3man tent sleeps 2

etc.

[GeoHall]

I asked that question as a follow up to my previous one when someone linked me to a tent which was pick up only - I was wondering if there were any very good deals that anyone knew about online, before I looked myself.

[frostypaw]

I asked that question as a follow up to my previous one when someone linked me to a tent which was pick up only - I was wondering if there were any very good deals that anyone knew about online, before I looked myself.

Not wanting to push the boat out here but how about you put in one single iota of effort yourself, or are you waiting for mommee to come do it for you?

People here are kind but don't take advantage so blatantly. At least TRY for yourself first

[GeoHall]

Not wanting to push the boat out here but how about you put in one single iota of effort yourself, or are you waiting for mommee to come do it for you?

People here are kind but don't take advantage so blatantly. At least TRY for yourself first

Well I only asked as I have never bought a tent before so JUST asked for suggestions

http://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/043163-coleman-tasman-2-man-tunnel-tent-green.html I was looking at this one but it has mixed reviews.. apparently the poles often snap?

[carlosj]

Well I only asked as I have never bought a tent before so JUST asked for suggestions

http://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/043163-coleman-tasman-2-man-tunnel-tent-green.html I was looking at this one but it has mixed reviews.. apparently the poles often snap?

fair point, but your first post above is after a couple of links from others, which would give you an idea on tents (with an answer from Jeffie). There are many others in this thread if you check on degree of water proofing too. You get what you pay for though, in quality. Pick a 2 person tent too. Edited April 24, 2014 by carlosj

[LondonTom]

Well I only asked as I have never bought a tent before so JUST asked for suggestions

http://www.blacks.co.uk/equipment/043163-coleman-tasman-2-man-tunnel-tent-green.html I was looking at this one but it has mixed reviews.. apparently the poles often snap?

I quite like this site for reviews (Couldn't see anything for the tasman)

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/search.asp?m=0&b=1&t=16&g=0&p=0&searchspec=Search+by+spec

You missed the Go Outdoors 30% off by a couple of days, but these seem to happen quite alot on Bank Holiday weekends, so might be worth waiting out and getting a better tent for your money.