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

[Gnomicide]

Just now, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

Get your own back - go back in sometime and just rob some stuff. Don't let them get away with their bastardry.  

That could be the way forward Yog but I fear I'd be very poor at such a practice.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

17 minutes ago, Gnomicide said:

That could be the way forward Yog but I fear I'd be very poor at such a practice.

Don't worry, that was just me being a prat. I couldn't steal anything. When I get wrong changed (to my benefit) in a supermarket, I start singing like a canary.

[OG]

9 minutes ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

Don't worry, that was just me being a prat. I couldn't steal anything. When I get wrong changed (to my benefit) in a supermarket, I start singing like a canary.

I am exactly the same. I've been in restaurants/cafes and received the bill with items missing and I can't help but point it out

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

40 minutes ago, OG said:

I am exactly the same. I've been in restaurants/cafes and received the bill with items missing and I can't help but point it out

It's possibly a form of Tourette Syndrome, but who the fuck, shit, bastard, knows, the c**ts.

[OG]

29 minutes ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

It's possibly a form of Tourette Syndrome, but who the fuck, shit, bastard, knows, the c**ts.

Don' Fu**ing swear at me you C**t

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

18 minutes ago, OG said:

Don' Fu**ing swear at me you C**t

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Meant to post this;

[JacquelineS]

^^^  That made my day. 

[morph100]

Went to gooutdoors and someone had been smoking weed in the changing rooms, my daughter wasn't impressed with their antics as she had to try stuff on.

[thatcrazypenguin]

new boots a must this year, mine got left behind by the buses last year, they were falling apart covered in wet mud and I had no bag to book them in...pleased to say that was the only thing I left behind before anyone says anything!

[Wondermum]

20 hours ago, Gnomicide said:

Go Outdoors have got 15% off everything for one week Use code 15April17.

Bastards. I caved and used a 10% one a month back.

Take it all back for a refund. Then buy again using the 15% discount code. Handy tip picked up from my dear old Gran 

[musky]

31 minutes ago, Wondermum said:

Take it all back for a refund. Then buy again using the 15% discount code. Handy tip picked up from my dear old Gran 

So simple, yet so ingenious!

[padraig61091]

Ali Express have pretty cheap hydration packs will probably take a month or two to arrive but that should be ok assuming you only want it for the festival
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3L-Portable-Hydration-Packs-Camo-Tactical-Bike-Bicycle-Camel-Water-Bladder-bag-Assault-Backpack-Camping-Hiking/32637194392.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.T7v73R
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Arrive-Mini-Running-Backpack-2L-Water-Bag-Cycling-Bag-Hiking-Climbing-Hydration-Backpack-Mountain-Pack/32727320813.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.T7v73R

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

12 minutes ago, padraig61091 said:

Ali Express have pretty cheap hydration packs will probably take a month or two to arrive but that should be ok assuming you only want it for the festival
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3L-Portable-Hydration-Packs-Camo-Tactical-Bike-Bicycle-Camel-Water-Bladder-bag-Assault-Backpack-Camping-Hiking/32637194392.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.T7v73R
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Arrive-Mini-Running-Backpack-2L-Water-Bag-Cycling-Bag-Hiking-Climbing-Hydration-Backpack-Mountain-Pack/32727320813.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.T7v73R

I had one of them for a festival that didn't allow you to bring drinks in to the main 'arena' area. Filled it up with red wine put it on my back, put a coat on and then just walked straight in past the security checks no bother. Saved me a load of money and hassle as I didn't have to go to any of the bars.

[Tommy101]

Can anyone recommend a good walking sock?

[The Nal]

3 minutes ago, Tommy101 said:

Can anyone recommend a good walking sock?

Football socks work well.

[jamesrfisher]

25 minutes ago, Tommy101 said:

Can anyone recommend a good walking sock?

These, had them a few years and no blisters even with new walking boots

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Mens-Outdoor-Clothing/1000-Mile-Mens-Fusion-Sock-Black-X-Large/B002RBHNJG/ref=sr_1_2?s=clothing&ie=UTF8&qid=1490885550&sr=1-2&nodeID=83450031&psd=1&keywords=1000+mile+socks

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Mens-Athletic-Socks/1000-Mile-Original-Sock-Black/B00MEM0TD0/ref=cts_sp_3_vtp?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=1212178027&pf_rd_r=VSZKMJ289G7B1W7WTYP6&pd_rd_wg=z23TQ&pf_rd_s=desktop-detail-softlines&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_i=B00MEM0TD0&pd_rd_w=TdszN&pf_rd_i=desktop-detail-softlines&pd_rd_r=VSZKMJ289G7B1W7WTYP6&_encoding=UTF8

 

[Tommy101]

I'm also getting into hiking/walking this year so looking for something reliable ( @The Nal I also don't own any football socks so would have to buy them anyway)

1 hour ago, jamesrfisher said:

These, had them a few years and no blisters even with new walking boots

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Mens-Outdoor-Clothing/1000-Mile-Mens-Fusion-Sock-Black-X-Large/B002RBHNJG/ref=sr_1_2?s=clothing&ie=UTF8&qid=1490885550&sr=1-2&nodeID=83450031&psd=1&keywords=1000+mile+socks

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Mens-Athletic-Socks/1000-Mile-Original-Sock-Black/B00MEM0TD0/ref=cts_sp_3_vtp?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=1212178027&pf_rd_r=VSZKMJ289G7B1W7WTYP6&pd_rd_wg=z23TQ&pf_rd_s=desktop-detail-softlines&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_i=B00MEM0TD0&pd_rd_w=TdszN&pf_rd_i=desktop-detail-softlines&pd_rd_r=VSZKMJ289G7B1W7WTYP6&_encoding=UTF8

 

Will check those out thanks

[Kalcius]

Cheapy Festival phone anyone? Ok not the battery life of a bulletproof old Nokia, but for 79p it's a steal surely? And "smart" enough for the odd FB scroll, efests post or WhatsApp to arrange to meet for a beer etc.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/alcatel-pixi-3-3-5-ee-payg-10-79-10-top-up-79p-handset-ee-2653412

 

Grabbed myself one, will pop my own SIM in and either use the £10 credit towards Google Play purchases or maybe even just an SMS donation to a favourite charity.

 

Edited April 3, 2017 by Kalcius

[The Red Telephone]

Does anyone have any experience of Quecha pop-up tents? Like these : https://www.decathlon.co.uk/2-seconds-easy-iii-freshblack-pop-up-tent-3-man-id_8357353.html

Any good? I need to buy a tent, preferably  as cheap and as easy to assemble as possible. Only going to be me + booze + rucksacksin there, so doesn't need to be huge. Recommendations sought please!

 

[Titters]

1 hour ago, The Red Telephone said:

Does anyone have any experience of Quecha pop-up tents? Like these : https://www.decathlon.co.uk/2-seconds-easy-iii-freshblack-pop-up-tent-3-man-id_8357353.html

Any good? I need to buy a tent, preferably  as cheap and as easy to assemble as possible. Only going to be me + booze + rucksacksin there, so doesn't need to be huge. Recommendations sought please!

 

Paging @stuartbert two hats - who I think has one of these. 

I had a Quecha 2second tent for years, I found it great for a me+booze+rucksack tent. It's easy to put away with a bit of practice too, no issues in some very wet weather.

.The downside was the lack of porch for wet gear, and i found carrying it in awkward (not heavy, but it either dragged on the floor or was just generally in the way). 

[EamerRed]

1 hour ago, The Red Telephone said:

Does anyone have any experience of Quecha pop-up tents? Like these : https://www.decathlon.co.uk/2-seconds-easy-iii-freshblack-pop-up-tent-3-man-id_8357353.html

Any good? I need to buy a tent, preferably  as cheap and as easy to assemble as possible. Only going to be me + booze + rucksacksin there, so doesn't need to be huge. Recommendations sought please!

 

This is what I've used for my last couple of festivals, except it was a 2 man and not a 3 man. Love it, it takes seconds to put up, it's a bit tricky to put away (definitely practice at home first) but once you get the hang of it it's fine. I'd never get a non pop-up tent again tbh.

[The Red Telephone]

9 minutes ago, EamerRed said:

This is what I've used for my last couple of festivals, except it was a 2 man and not a 3 man. Love it, it takes seconds to put up, it's a bit tricky to put away (definitely practice at home first) but once you get the hang of it it's fine. I'd never get a non pop-up tent again tbh.

 

31 minutes ago, Titters said:

Paging @stuartbert two hats - who I think has one of these. 

I had a Quecha 2second tent for years, I found it great for a me+booze+rucksack tent. It's easy to put away with a bit of practice too, no issues in some very wet weather.

.The downside was the lack of porch for wet gear, and i found carrying it in awkward (not heavy, but it either dragged on the floor or was just generally in the way). 

Thanks - so a 2-man fine for 1-man and his gear then? About £20 cheaper than a 3-man

 

Edit: And did it fare ok in the rain?

Edited April 4, 2017 by The Red Telephone

[EamerRed]

1 hour ago, The Red Telephone said:

 

Thanks - so a 2-man fine for 1-man and his gear then? About £20 cheaper than a 3-man

 

Edit: And did it fare ok in the rain?

Yeah I used a 2-man for myself. Debating a 3-man next time just for extra height in there but it was absolutely fine realistically. And yeah not a problem in the rain. And this was during 2016 where the ground was muddy as fook.

[The Red Telephone]

1 minute ago, EamerRed said:

Yeah I used a 2-man for myself. Debating a 3-man next time just for extra height in there but it was absolutely fine realistically. And yeah not a problem in the rain. And this was during 2016 where the ground was muddy as fook.

Cheers dude