frostypaw Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I know we're not going to need it, but has anyone seen any cheap but good waterproof macs? Preferably the pack up small in a bag type? Mine is old and not as waterproof as it used to be....Don't buy a new mac if you like yours, just buy a bottle of Nikwax TX-Direct wash-in waterproofing and use that after giving it a rinse cycle wash firstThen you can re-waterproof many things. Works a charm for all the temporary-waterproof type items, excluding tents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblestripe Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Here's an alternative with a similar spec to the Asda one from 7dayshop 5000mah for £8.99 http://www.7dayshop.com/universal-portable-backup-power-pack-5000mah?utm_medium=email&utm_source=7dayshop.com+Limited&utm_campaign=4233522_2014-06-05-backuppower&utm_content=BACKUPPOWER&dm_i=18LS,2IQLU,DLKYST,96M7D,1 No idea if it's any good but it is cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pink Peril Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 £2.57? Lower! /Brucie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keva Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Can anyone recommend a cheap, long lasting mobile that is micro usb powered? Edited June 5, 2014 by Keva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA4 4BY Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Probably mentioned already, but Home Bargains had some good stuff in today, such as: Plastic, freezable, 500ml roll up drink bottles with carabiner loop, 79p in a choice of colours Loads of pre-mixed cocktails and spirits/mixers in both cans and pouches starting at 49p each Andrex moist toilet tissue, £1 per pack Loads of cereal bars, crisps, biscuits, peanuts etc at really good prices, including large bags of Sensations crisps and Doritos 79p, 20 x individual Carnation UHT milk portions 99p, Walkers flavour coated peanuts in various flavours 49p per bag (mmmm, smokey bacon, if they last until Glasto it'll be a miracle) Also some very good offers on suntan lotion.......... NFR NFC If you've got a branch nearby it's worth a browse to pick up some of your everyday stuff. Also bought 3 pairs of men's bamboo socks for £4.99 in TK Maxx, available in various colours. Not sure if they're a bargain or not but they seem to be very good quality for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
math125 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Tesco have 250ml Sanex ZERO% biodegradable shower gel for half price, £1.10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxterboy Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 So for £24 you get 10,400mAh and you will end up with two devices. And if you'd gone for the one I recommended a fair few pages ago (which is but £2 more expensive) you will get 10,000mAh for £26 and just one device to carry around. http://www.amazon.co.uk/10000mAh-Portable-Dual-Port-Thunderbolt-Incredible-Black/dp/B0063AAIRG Have you used this one yet mate, wasn't going to bother with a phone but gonna take my HTC One. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidsidasta Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I know we're not going to need it, but has anyone seen any cheap but good waterproof macs? Preferably the pack up small in a bag type? Mine is old and not as waterproof as it used to be.... I picked up a "pack up small in a bag" waterproof mac from Tesco for a fiver about two weeks ago. They weren't labelled at £5 but they went through at £5. Worth a try if you're in a Tesco with a clothes area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thearg Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 If anyone looking for a descent tent than this is a real bargain,I bought one myself,they retail at about £350 new. It is canvas though but I think the extra weight is worth it for a nice lie in when its hot http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2055119.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xmerdina+conqest+tent&_nkw=merdina+conqest+tent&_sacat=0&_from=R40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain reido Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Probably mentioned already, but Home Bargains had some good stuff in today, such as: Plastic, freezable, 500ml roll up drink bottles with carabiner loop, 79p in a choice of colours Loads of pre-mixed cocktails and spirits/mixers in both cans and pouches starting at 49p each Andrex moist toilet tissue, £1 per pack Loads of cereal bars, crisps, biscuits, peanuts etc at really good prices, including large bags of Sensations crisps and Doritos 79p, 20 x individual Carnation UHT milk portions 99p, Walkers flavour coated peanuts in various flavours 49p per bag (mmmm, smokey bacon, if they last until Glasto it'll be a miracle) Also some very good offers on suntan lotion.......... NFR NFC If you've got a branch nearby it's worth a browse to pick up some of your everyday stuff. Also bought 3 pairs of men's bamboo socks for £4.99 in TK Maxx, available in various colours. Not sure if they're a bargain or not but they seem to be very good quality for the price. Spent just short of £20 in there today and got loads of stuff, bargains to be had indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbearne Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I don't know how good it will be but I bought a 10ltr water carrier packed real flat for £1 yesterday they have a few good bits and bobs in the camping gear section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZigster Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I don't know how good it will be but I bought a 10ltr water carrier packed real flat for £1 yesterday they have a few good bits and bobs in the camping gear section I bought one of those in poundland last year. The concertina type? It leaked ever so slightly so I kept it in the porch of my tent/outside but for a quid who's bothered? No trekking to the taps every morning. Fill it up when you get there then just stick a pair of shorts on and upend that over yourself every morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbearne Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 I bought one of those in poundland last year. The concertina type? It leaked ever so slightly so I kept it in the porch of my tent/outside but for a quid who's bothered? No trekking to the taps every morning. Fill it up when you get there then just stick a pair of shorts on and upend that over yourself every morning. Good to know, its a bit of a gamble and I don't expect it to be perfect but I bought it for morning coffee along with one of those little stove/fuel cube things - cannot function without my morning coffee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasto peaches Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Amazon have memory foam insoles for something ridiculous like £1.28 including free P&P. Mine have arrived and I've fitted them into my wellies. So comfy now, my feet will be thanking me I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondo Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Millets got 25% off any Vango or Outwell accessories at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggins Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 I know we're not going to need it, but has anyone seen any cheap but good waterproof macs? Preferably the pack up small in a bag type? Mine is old and not as waterproof as it used to be.... I've taken delivery of this.......http://camping.efestivals.co.uk/full-length-waterproof-raincoat-1764-p.asp..... From the efestivals camping shop. It's long and will keep out heavy down pours as it's 100% pvc. Cheap but does the job hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandycoke Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Amazon have memory foam insoles for something ridiculous like £1.28 including free P&P. Mine have arrived and I've fitted them into my wellies. So comfy now, my feet will be thanking me I'm sure. Just a shame you won't be needing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostypaw Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 I bought it for morning coffee along with one of those little stove/fuel cube things - cannot function without my morning coffee! Hexamine stoves are the work of the devil. I think we timed the little cheapo screw-on campinggaz one we replaced it with as FIVE times faster boiling the kettle.Avoid the big bulky gas stoves you want one like:stove of sensible size, speed and price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasto peaches Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Just a shame you won't be needing them I know! such a shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA4 4BY Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Hexamine stoves are the work of the devil. I think we timed the little cheapo screw-on campinggaz one we replaced it with as FIVE times faster boiling the kettle. Avoid the big bulky gas stoves you want one like:stove of sensible size, speed and price I've got one very similar to this, had it over 20 years and still going strong. I would recommend taking something to stand it on as it's easy to knock over on grass with a kettle on top, I use a cheap plastic dinner plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA4 4BY Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Here's one I just found on Amazon for £3.61 with free delivery: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Outdoor-Picnic-Portable-Camping-BuyinCoins/dp/B004U8CP88/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1402241881&sr=8-4&keywords=gas+stove I notice it has a built in piezo electric ignition system, and they also have a stand available for £2.83, which solves the problem I mentioned above. The gas can is another fiver. Time for an upgrade I reckon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pink Peril Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Do those Andrex (or others, only ever seen those) cardboard roll -less loo rolls still exist? Not seen them for the last couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moheetoes Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Do those Andrex (or others, only ever seen those) cardboard roll -less loo rolls still exist? Not seen them for the last couple of years. My local independant supermarket Booths has them, bought some a couple of weeks ago, not seen them in Morrisons for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo18 Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 camping chair 1 for £9.99 2 for £10 don't know how good they are but will surely last 5 days and two for a tenner cant turn your nose up i ordered two offer ends tomorrow 9.99 Only right now! Two camping chairs for £10. Ends 9/6/2014. Comfortable, soft and has a drink holder. Packs away easily into a handy carry bag. Available in several colours. http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/34-3106?gclid=CJXplv6Htr4CFfQbtAodUzQASQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Bought 2 silent night 'rolled up' pillows from B&Ms for £6 or £3.99 each. bargain I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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