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

[kellly]

We got two great backpacks from the ex army ahop at glastonbury a few years ago. Bloody brilliant they are! And they were cheap (not shiny new ones but they get ruined anyway)

[verrymerry]

How does everyone pack their tent and sleeping bag? I'm trying to find a good cheap 65L rucksack that I am able to tie my sleeping bag too and maybe my tent (second could be wishful thinking) If so, how do you do it? cable ties?

They should have various straps which can fasten around tents etc, a cheap one might not have those

[cambo]

They should have various straps which can fasten around tents etc, a cheap one might not have those

How does everyone pack their tent and sleeping bag? I'm trying to find a good cheap 65L rucksack that I am able to tie my sleeping bag too and maybe my tent (second could be wishful thinking) If so, how do you do it? cable ties?

I find that having a few carabiners come in very handy for this sort of thing. Very cheap on ebay!

[richy24]

How does everyone pack their tent and sleeping bag? I'm trying to find a good cheap 65L rucksack that I am able to tie my sleeping bag too and maybe my tent (second could be wishful thinking) If so, how do you do it? cable ties?

Bungy chords are good for attaching sleeping bags etc to rucksacks!

[paddyclark]

Buckingham Tents half price at Millets (3000 Hydrostatic) - 6 person for only £149

http://www.millets.co.uk/tents-camping/112911-eurohike-buckingham-6-man-tent-green.html

[Cieran]

I got the 65 litre one from Tesco for £28 and it's brilliant

This one is not in stock at the moment, gonna wait it out and see if they restock it! suppose to be a really good one

[donthaveacoolname]

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Edited April 28, 2015 by donthaveacoolname

[carlos_londres]

For a camping trip a couple months ago I was in desperate need and short of cash and bought two of these...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Compact-Lipstick-Sized-Portable-External-Technology/dp/B005QI1A8C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430413540&sr=8-1&keywords=portable+iphone+charger

Got both of them for like £17 and they got me through a week out in the wilderness. But each one stopped working after it was used to get a 3-4 full charges for a couple phones and various other bit.

If you definitely need your phone or something else charged though, £20 is not that bad.

[Gnomicide]

These things are the way forward, Woof boots.

There waterproof & fleece lined & a peice of piss to get on and off. There like a walking boot welly hybrid. About £35 most places

Went to try some on in the nearest stockist yesterday. Could do with some extra padding underfoot but very nice. £50+ in the shop. Went home and ordered some off eBay for £10 cheaper, along with some cushioned insoles.

[frostypaw]

Went to try some on in the nearest stockist yesterday. Could do with some extra padding underfoot but very nice. £50+ in the shop. Went home and ordered some off eBay for £10 cheaper, along with some cushioned insoles.

Those boots don't seem to be waterproof past the rubber sole bit. Just fyi, says it's polyester with teflon fabric protector on the website Edited May 4, 2015 by frostypaw

[Gnomicide]

Those boots don't seem to be waterproof past the rubber sole bit. Just fyi, says it's polyester with teflon fabric protector on the website

I'm basing my decision on them being designed for shoveling shit in. Test run will be at Bearded Theory, I shall report back.

Although the sun will shine all weekend at both BT and Glastonbury, so we may never know.

[bennyboi]

Went to try some on in the nearest stockist yesterday. Could do with some extra padding underfoot but very nice. £50+ in the shop. Went home and ordered some off eBay for £10 cheaper, along with some cushioned insoles.

There alright aren't they, espically when compared to bogo wellies, I'm quite looking forward to running mine out this year. I think they will improve my enjoyment of the week.

[bennyboi]

Those boots don't seem to be waterproof past the rubber sole bit. Just fyi, says it's polyester with teflon fabric protector on the website

I've been using a pair of these for the winter on walks n stuff inc shin deep streams and they held up well. Not sure how they'd cope in knee deep worthy farm slop

[bennyboi]

Gnarly bargain. £12.50 from Oswald Bailey in there closing down sale before they rebrand as Millets. Quality 2ltr camelback with anough addition storage to make it a practical day pack. Very comfy too.

[Gnomicide]

I've been using a pair of these for the winter on walks n stuff inc shin deep streams and they held up well. Not sure how they'd cope in knee deep worthy farm slop

Good to hear

[Spindles]

50% off Eurohike tents at Millets folks. Get a Eurohike avon for 45 quid! I wish I'd waited now, paid much more last month for one I haven't actually got round to putting up in the garden and checking over yet. 25% off vango and outwell also.

[ghostdancer1]

50% off Eurohike tents at Millets folks. Get a Eurohike avon for 45 quid! I wish I'd waited now, paid much more last month for one I haven't actually got round to putting up in the garden and checking over yet. 25% off vango and outwell also.

that's great value for that tent. lots of space and great hydrostatic rating too. if i didn't already have a tent i'd definitely buy that.

[FloorFiller]

yep as i said in the tent thread, that's the one i got last year and it's fantastic. highly recommend for people still tent-less

[FrankieX]

According to their Week 20 online leaflet, Aldi's "Adventure Camping" special buy event will begin on Thursday 21st May.

[brightyoungthing]

THIS IS WHAT 2015 IS ALL ABOUT:

[Wanderlei]

Just got a new tent from Go Outdoors - a Hi Gear Venture 3 for £50. Seems pretty cool.

[Keithy]

THIS IS WHAT 2015 IS ALL ABOUT:

That is not cider. That is a frozen alcoholic fruit drink.

Edited May 10, 2015 by Keithy

[timmyno7]

anyone seen good insoles to put into my wellies (not that i'll need them) or shoes?

[Comfy Bean]

Got a new tent for this year and really happy with it but.... can't even get the tent,never mind the poles etc back in the bag it came in.

Had a look on ebay etc for a cheap big lightweight bag but can't see anything. Anyone got any ideas?

I thought a big holdall thing made of tent type material would be ideal.

Edit: it's a 5 man tent.

Edited May 10, 2015 by comfortablynumb1910

[bennyboi]

That is not cider. That is a frozen alcoholic fruit drink.

Nice idea but there £2.99 for 250ml sacks!!! Hella steep