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

[rubenz]

Just bought this new mat and a little pillow to go with it. Getting rid of the big wobbly airbed to travel a bit lighter this year.

 

Trekology UL80 Camping Mat, Camping Sleeping Mat, Camping Bed inflating Camping Roll Mat, Camping Mattress Inflatable Camping Mat Camp Mat Lightweight Sleeping Mat Sleeping Pad Roll Up Mattress Single https://amzn.eu/d/0AXk1tX

[germanmon]

Been on an Outwell Dreamcatcher for the past few years, but the mattress has started deflating on me for the last two festivals, so hasn't made for the best sleep in the mornings.

 

Have been debating whether or not to replace it but the cost of something similarly comfy seems to have skyrocketed (like everything else) since I last bought it. However have just found this which seems a bit of a bargain if you have or know anyone with a Costco account - has got great reviews and is about £30 more everywhere else. Don't know the make, but seems like it's actually decent if you're looking for a 10cm SIM:

 

https://www.costco.co.uk/Sports-Spas-Leisure/Camping/Camping-Equipment/Zempire-Monstamat-Self-Inflating-Camping-Mattress-in-2-Sizes/p/ZempireSIM

 

Looking forward to trying it out this week!

[Chris_R]

1 hour ago, germanmon said:

Been on an Outwell Dreamcatcher for the past few years, but the mattress has started deflating on me for the last two festivals, so hasn't made for the best sleep in the mornings.

 

Have been debating whether or not to replace it but the cost of something similarly comfy seems to have skyrocketed (like everything else) since I last bought it. However have just found this which seems a bit of a bargain if you have or know anyone with a Costco account - has got great reviews and is about £30 more everywhere else. Don't know the make, but seems like it's actually decent if you're looking for a 10cm SIM:

 

https://www.costco.co.uk/Sports-Spas-Leisure/Camping/Camping-Equipment/Zempire-Monstamat-Self-Inflating-Camping-Mattress-in-2-Sizes/p/ZempireSIM

 

Looking forward to trying it out this week!

 

They are great! And you got a great deal there - we paid CONSIDERABLY more back in April for them.

We tried everything in GoOutdoors and didn't find anything that decent for side sleepers so started doing some watching of YT reviews of camping mats and Zempire seemed to be well regarded, also had never heard of the company before, but they do some very high quality tents and other stuff.

I have spent a couple of nights on one in the house since we bought them (Mrs kicked me into the spare room as I had a bad cough a few weeks back) and they are so comfy!

Only thing I would say is the self inflate takes an awful long time on the first couple of runs so worth leaving it inflated for a couple of days if you can before packing.

[Metal Monkey]

6 hours ago, germanmon said:

Been on an Outwell Dreamcatcher for the past few years, but the mattress has started deflating on me for the last two festivals, so hasn't made for the best sleep in the mornings.

 

Have been debating whether or not to replace it but the cost of something similarly comfy seems to have skyrocketed (like everything else) since I last bought it. However have just found this which seems a bit of a bargain if you have or know anyone with a Costco account - has got great reviews and is about £30 more everywhere else. Don't know the make, but seems like it's actually decent if you're looking for a 10cm SIM:

 

https://www.costco.co.uk/Sports-Spas-Leisure/Camping/Camping-Equipment/Zempire-Monstamat-Self-Inflating-Camping-Mattress-in-2-Sizes/p/ZempireSIM

 

Looking forward to trying it out this week!

I wish I had a Costco card that’s a really good price. I’m always envious of the Zempire tents  when I’m camping,  they look really well made. 

[HotChipWillBreakYourLegs]

On 6/14/2024 at 10:08 AM, LateStarter50 said:

https://www.juice.co.uk/collections/power-banks/products/juice-eco-max-power-bank-20-000mah

 

many apols. had mis-remembered exact title... it is in fact Juice Max!

 

I bought this today and got an unexpected £7 father's day discount.  Bonus!

[Nutella Versace]

Ordered this today as a sacrifice to the rain gods. You can thank me later. 
https://www.fjallraven.com/uk/en-gb/men/fjallraven-specialized/sf-rain-poncho/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwmrqzBhAoEiwAXVpgohh7wUS4rUYrw4wN-qhNEMWefl7KepNJ6YLP1HeSaOHFr4HLzJUapRoCYwsQAvD_BwE

[kpins]

2 minutes ago, Nutella Versace said:

Ordered this today as a sacrifice to the rain gods. You can thank me later. 
https://www.fjallraven.com/uk/en-gb/men/fjallraven-specialized/sf-rain-poncho/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwmrqzBhAoEiwAXVpgohh7wUS4rUYrw4wN-qhNEMWefl7KepNJ6YLP1HeSaOHFr4HLzJUapRoCYwsQAvD_BwE

Ooh you're doing well for yourself 😃

[devonhammer]

6 minutes ago, Nutella Versace said:

Ordered this today as a sacrifice to the rain gods. You can thank me later. 
https://www.fjallraven.com/uk/en-gb/men/fjallraven-specialized/sf-rain-poncho/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwmrqzBhAoEiwAXVpgohh7wUS4rUYrw4wN-qhNEMWefl7KepNJ6YLP1HeSaOHFr4HLzJUapRoCYwsQAvD_BwE

 

 

Forget the Met Office, the weather gods can't ignore this

[germanmon]

11 hours ago, Chris_R said:

 

They are great! And you got a great deal there - we paid CONSIDERABLY more back in April for them.

We tried everything in GoOutdoors and didn't find anything that decent for side sleepers so started doing some watching of YT reviews of camping mats and Zempire seemed to be well regarded, also had never heard of the company before, but they do some very high quality tents and other stuff.

I have spent a couple of nights on one in the house since we bought them (Mrs kicked me into the spare room as I had a bad cough a few weeks back) and they are so comfy!

Only thing I would say is the self inflate takes an awful long time on the first couple of runs so worth leaving it inflated for a couple of days if you can before packing.

Cheers for the tip...hoping it'll be here by Wednesday, so will leave it to its thing after unpacking it. Nice to hear another good review...hopefully it means my back won't be in bits after 48 hours!

[Chris_R]

17 minutes ago, germanmon said:

Cheers for the tip...hoping it'll be here by Wednesday, so will leave it to its thing after unpacking it. Nice to hear another good review...hopefully it means my back won't be in bits after 48 hours!

Yeah it's why we splashed out on them, we are spending 6 nights on site as we are working and trying for some comfort in between the shifts and late nights. Quite an upgrade over our old blow up mattresses that's for sure.

 

[Fingerbobs]

*edit* Amazon power bank deal not as good as it was so deleted. Sorry!

Edited June 17, 2024 by Fingerbobs
Price changed at amazon

[joeruss]

2 hours ago, Fingerbobs said:

*edit* Amazon power bank deal not as good as it was so deleted. Sorry!

Went to buy it this morning - saw it was now full price again and thought doh!!

 

However.. a slightly different (looks pretty identical tbh) Anker 20,000mah power bank is on offer at 30% off at £26.99

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Portable-PowerCore-High-Speed-Charging/dp/B0BYP4Y1N8/ref=asc_df_B0BYP4Y1N8/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697205007537&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13323530593192463241&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046647&hvtargid=pla-2241922045367&psc=1&mcid=28a019bc488239b296145fe18befaf8a&gad_source=1

[Traci]

Aldi Special Buys

 Imagine trying to get into this after a night at the Cider Bus ….

[The Nal]

Why is his grabbing his c*ck and balls?

 

Or is there a hole there that hes covering up?

[goldfishboy]

just why

[EavisAintDead]

On 6/17/2024 at 4:32 PM, Traci said:

Aldi Special Buys

 Imagine trying to get into this after a night at the Cider Bus ….

 

https://www.aldi.co.uk/c/specialbuys/sports-and-leisure?

 

As well as the silly sleeping bags, there's a bunch of other cheap camping accessories on sale on Thursday  and even a trolley that could leave you stranded in the queue!

[nowyouregideon]

I think I'm just about over sleeping on a thin slice of foam or an a bed of air which slowly deflates over the night.

 

Thinking about some kind of camping ped with a frame, but as the same time I bit worried about the weight. Any suggestions from anyone?

[The Nal]

Where do people get flags for the tops of their tents? And how do you put them on?

[goldfishboy]

i have a decathlon discount code if it helps anyone 

[Ayrshire Chris]

On 6/17/2024 at 4:50 PM, The Nal said:

Why is his grabbing his c*ck and balls?

 

Or is there a hole there that hes covering up?

He’s got a comfort bottle concealed inside it 

[Metal Monkey]

On 6/17/2024 at 4:32 PM, Traci said:

Aldi Special Buys

 Imagine trying to get into this after a night at the Cider Bus ….

Just wear it to the cider bus, sorted. 

[devonhammer]

On 6/19/2024 at 6:27 PM, nowyouregideon said:

I think I'm just about over sleeping on a thin slice of foam or an a bed of air which slowly deflates over the night.

 

Thinking about some kind of camping ped with a frame, but as the same time I bit worried about the weight. Any suggestions from anyone?

 

Thermarest luxurylite or a copy because they're great, but expensive

[mrfunk]

On 6/19/2024 at 6:27 PM, nowyouregideon said:

I think I'm just about over sleeping on a thin slice of foam or an a bed of air which slowly deflates over the night.

 

Thinking about some kind of camping ped with a frame, but as the same time I bit worried about the weight. Any suggestions from anyone?

Get one of these with the thicker mat on top. You won’t regret it 😎. Also good storage underneath  https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/inflatable-camping-bed-base-camp-bed-air-70-cm-1-person/_/R-p-309887

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

I do not know of the accuracy of this post, but it would be delightful if it were true;

 

 

Sarah Nicholson

 

Taken from a post on LinkedIn.

Festival goers, please note.

One of the most depressing images of our modern profligacy is the waste strewn field on the Monday morning after a big music festival (250,000 tents pa going to landfill each summer in the UK alone) so, thank you #Decathlon for bringing in a tent buy back scheme.

Under the scheme, customers have until 13 September to bring their eligible tents (10 major types) back to Decathlon UK stores for trade-in. They will receive a gift card amounting to the full amount they spent on the tent in the first instance, regardless of wear and tear. The tents will be refurbished, cleaned and resold via Decathlon’s ‘Second Life’ resale platform.

Festival goers please use!

 

[Chris_R]

52 minutes ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

I do not know of the accuracy of this post, but it would be delightful if it were true;

 

 

Sarah Nicholson

 

Taken from a post on LinkedIn.

Festival goers, please note.

One of the most depressing images of our modern profligacy is the waste strewn field on the Monday morning after a big music festival (250,000 tents pa going to landfill each summer in the UK alone) so, thank you #Decathlon for bringing in a tent buy back scheme.

Under the scheme, customers have until 13 September to bring their eligible tents (10 major types) back to Decathlon UK stores for trade-in. They will receive a gift card amounting to the full amount they spent on the tent in the first instance, regardless of wear and tear. The tents will be refurbished, cleaned and resold via Decathlon’s ‘Second Life’ resale platform.

Festival goers please use!

 

 

Yeah it is - they did a whole thing last week with Jo Whiley - https://www.decathlon.co.uk/c/htc/no-tent-left-behind_b3be522a-a5f2-497e-a93f-f1a3682cdae1