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

[sedra]

On 6/13/2022 at 5:18 PM, banananey said:

Is there anything I can sit on that could fit into a tote bag to carry about during the day?

As nice as they are I don't really want a full-on camping chair so maybe a little stool or some kind of cushion thingy maybe?

Try one of these twist up stools - has long and short strap and is small and light. 

[grhm]

On 6/14/2022 at 12:46 PM, Troy McClure said:

Has anyone ordered this from Next before? I presume it'll be fine but a little nervous about the fact it's over £30 cheaper than direct from Decathlon. Obviously if it's legit then great!

Also, while I'm here, I understand how the 'Black' part of F&B works, but not quite clear on the 'Fresh' part. How does it manage to keep the bedroom of the tent cooler? I've seen images where it seems to open a small amount at the back so just wondering if you're exposed to the elements (& potentially unwanted arms/bugs creeping in) if you want to keep it fresh?

Yes. I bought from Next. Was sent by Decathlon!

[ltfckimbo]

For anyone London based needing anything last minute, Black's on Holborn (near chancery lane tube) is having a closing down sale. Everything at least 30% off, tents even more.

[Suprefan]

Millet's shops are doing 50% off all camping stuff. Heard plenty of people chatting about glasto at the location in Bath.

[Alvoram]

Prime day has the smallest jackery super cheap...

This was enough power on one charge to keep 2 people, both with Iphones, large E-cigs, and apple watches full charged... 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08RNPYLQW/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?pd_rd_i=B08RNPYLQW&pd_rd_w=vDILu&content-id=amzn1.sym.921b36ab-ae54-4e01-9727-6b290ca001d3&pf_rd_p=921b36ab-ae54-4e01-9727-6b290ca001d3&pf_rd_r=KJQ1R3JD64S5HVC5ZJF3&pd_rd_wg=fetC4&pd_rd_r=a1cdb2d1-7a81-4193-8834-481158948f7c&s=outdoors&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyM1FKOEFaOUUzVEtXJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzg1NzE1MlBKNFZFT05UNDRUTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDM5MjE1MVAzNjQ3NjYxWVNCRCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbDImYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

[km9]

Super cheap?

[Alvoram]

2 hours ago, km9 said:

Super cheap?

Normally the wrong side of £250... So yes.

A Solar power station is a great bit of kit for anybody that camps regularly, it's more than just a 'power bank' as it offers 240v mains power and 12v power for your travel appliances (like coolbox 😉 ) too. And can be connected to a solar panel to keep charged. 

It's probably the cheapest I've ever seen any branded 240v solar power station. I was happy when I found it for £210!!!

Edited July 13, 2022 by Alvoram

[km9]

13 minutes ago, Alvoram said:

Normally the wrong side of £250... So yes.

A Solar power station is a great bit of kit for anybody that camps regularly, it's more than just a 'power bank' as it offers 240v mains power and 12v power for your travel appliances (like coolbox 😉 ) too. And can be connected to a solar panel to keep charged. 

It's probably the cheapest I've ever seen any branded 240v solar power station. I was happy when I found it for £210!!!

Sorry didn't mean to question your opinion, was just hoping it would be less than £150. You're right though, 240v is very helpful 

[Alvoram]

16 minutes ago, km9 said:

Sorry didn't mean to question your opinion, was just hoping it would be less than £150. You're right though, 240v is very helpful 

No worries, and it might well be worth holding out if you can wait until next year, with new brands flooding the market now, and the price of electronic / computer components plummeting, they may start appearing for around that price. 🤞

[jimmillen]

Decathlon summer sale on: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/deals-page/Camping-Sale/_/N-yd8djZtea6ukZutuy2

[Copperface]

My go to Sealskinz Waterproof Warm Weather Mid Length Socks reduced from £30 down to £15 at Pure Electric

https://www.pureelectric.com/products/sealskinzb-waterproof-warm-weather-mid-length-sock?utm_campaign=order-confirmation-email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=OrderlyEmails&utm_content=product

 

Canny glitch is that you get free delivery over £20 otherwise £2.99, however if you pay by Paypal Express checkout the site makes no charge for delivery, so £15 delivered for a single pair.

I know @blutarskyand @crazyfool1are fans of these so may be of interest.

 

Edited August 24, 2022 by Copperface

[Crazyfool01]

1 hour ago, Copperface said:

My go to Sealskinz Waterproof Warm Weather Mid Length Socks reduced from £30 down to £15 at Pure Electric

https://www.pureelectric.com/products/sealskinzb-waterproof-warm-weather-mid-length-sock?utm_campaign=order-confirmation-email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=OrderlyEmails&utm_content=product

 

Canny glitch is that you get free delivery over £20 otherwise £2.99, however if you pay by Paypal Express checkout the site makes no charge for delivery, so £15 delivered for a single pair.

I know @blutarskyand @crazyfool1are fans of these so may be of interest.

 

Yep thoroughly recommend them and that price is the best I’ve seen … I’ve 2 pairs now brought a spare for this years fest and didn’t need them … one pair is sufficient really 🙂 

[blutarsky]

20 hours ago, Copperface said:

My go to Sealskinz Waterproof Warm Weather Mid Length Socks reduced from £30 down to £15 at Pure Electric

https://www.pureelectric.com/products/sealskinzb-waterproof-warm-weather-mid-length-sock?utm_campaign=order-confirmation-email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=OrderlyEmails&utm_content=product

 

Canny glitch is that you get free delivery over £20 otherwise £2.99, however if you pay by Paypal Express checkout the site makes no charge for delivery, so £15 delivered for a single pair.

I know @blutarskyand @crazyfool1are fans of these so may be of interest.

 

Purchase made, cheers! Only one pair left in 9-11 if anyone else is interested. 

[justanotheronethen]

Bought - cheers for the heads up.

Only 1 pair large grey left

[ilovelanegan]

On 8/24/2022 at 11:08 AM, Copperface said:

My go to Sealskinz Waterproof Warm Weather Mid Length Socks reduced from £30 down to £15 at Pure Electric

https://www.pureelectric.com/products/sealskinzb-waterproof-warm-weather-mid-length-sock?utm_campaign=order-confirmation-email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=OrderlyEmails&utm_content=product

 

Canny glitch is that you get free delivery over £20 otherwise £2.99, however if you pay by Paypal Express checkout the site makes no charge for delivery, so £15 delivered for a single pair.

I know @blutarskyand @crazyfool1are fans of these so may be of interest.

 

Treated myself to a pair, cheers! Got TopCashback as well 😉

[gfa]

bump!

 

[topmarksbri]

 

From other thread! At Lidl

[CiaranMc]

If you sign up for a newsletter and order directly from Smartwool you get 15% off your first order. Festival socks- Sorted!

Edited November 10, 2022 by CiaranMc

[Leyrulion]

Get yourself to a blacks about now for all your cut price rucksack needs.

[gfa]

9 hours ago, Leyrulion said:

Get yourself to a blacks about now for all your cut price rucksack needs.

Blacks, Go Outdoors and another one too are all the same company (part of sports direct). Can get a 15% discount on them as well, if anyone needs just ping me a message

[Chrisp1986]

Need nearly new everything due to camping alone this year and getting coach..... Not lugging a 4 man tent and double airbed around for just myself.

[ilovelanegan]

Bought this in the run-up to this year's fest and really happy with it, having only used airbeds previously. Pretty thick and warm, and a lot cheaper than most SIMs. I slept like a log every night! Slightly bulky but not super heavy, I just strapped it to the top of my rucksack and didn't begrudge carrying it thanks to the excellent sleep!

 

https://www.trespass.com/serene-inflatable-camping-mat?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping_feed&utm_content=free_google_shopping_clicks&gclid=CjwKCAiA68ebBhB-EiwALVC-NrGtL_H_XXBIttbW-cR57dumdYHIr_WGRyTe_BtUwVx4dSVK8EkPwhoClGkQAvD_BwE#color_code=Navy&size_legacy=EACH

[FrankieX]

Millets' Black Friday sale has begun. Not a massive amount of must-buy bargains that I can see (I already have pretty much everything I need), but I did buy a pair of full-grain leather boots for £39.99. https://www.millets.co.uk/16065960/peter-storm-men-s-snowdon-ii-walking-boots-16065960

[The Other Steve]

£18.99 for a 20,000 mAh Power Bank

https://www.mymemory.co.uk/aukey-pb-n93-20000mah-ultra-slim-usb-c-power-bank.html

Edited March 21, 2023 by The Other Steve

[gfa]

13 hours ago, The Other Steve said:

£18.99 for a 20,000 mAh Power Bank

https://www.mymemory.co.uk/aukey-pb-n93-20000mah-ultra-slim-usb-c-power-bank.html

https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/aukey.com

I'd just avoid all random brand power banks honestly, so many of them lie about what they actually store etc. if you do go for one make sure its off a friend's recommendation, not off amazon's special offers section etc