Author Topic: Bought any camping gear today?  (Read 331868 times)

Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #475 on: 04 November, 2011, 03:49:19 pm »
some winter boots!  Scarpa SL, they weigh about seven tonnes each.  I'm doing a winter skills course in Jan and some winter munros round aviemore to follow.

heading to the White Peak tomorrow to start to break them in..

The Mechanic

Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #476 on: 10 November, 2011, 11:54:53 am »
Just received an Exped pillow I bought of ebay.  £3.70 + postage new with packaging!

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Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #477 on: 10 November, 2011, 06:13:58 pm »
I took delivery of a Hilleberg Keron 3 GT today.  In my defence it was an eBay speculative bid based on my understanding that the reserve price must be bigger than my bid :P  It wasn't and I won; however, it was a bargain and it is a mother of a tent.  The amount of space is amazing, you could almost live in it, but at just under 5kg it is probably more suited to car camping.

Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #478 on: 10 November, 2011, 09:30:14 pm »
I took delivery of a Hilleberg Keron 3 GT today.  In my defence it was an eBay speculative bid based on my understanding that the reserve price must be bigger than my bid :P  It wasn't and I won; however, it was a bargain and it is a mother of a tent.  The amount of space is amazing, you could almost live in it, but at just under 5kg it is probably more suited to car camping.
Oh you lucky thing! I saw that on ebay and nearly bid on it since it was such a good price! I'm glad I didn't now :D. (We really don't need another tent :-[)
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Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #479 on: 11 November, 2011, 08:49:35 pm »
I'm glad I didn't now :D. (We really don't need another tent :-[)

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Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #480 on: 11 November, 2011, 11:36:38 pm »
Yes!
Earlier today, I picked up this natty wee tent from lovely Ms Crystal Tips.  :thumbsup:

But, unlike "some people" (and you know who you are), I've resisted the temptation to pitch it in the back garden tonight.  :facepalm:

It's a bit weird, but actually quite wonderful.

MercuryKev

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Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #481 on: 12 November, 2011, 12:12:34 am »
Yes!
Earlier today, I picked up this natty wee tent from lovely Ms Crystal Tips.  :thumbsup:

But, unlike "some people" (and you know who you are), I've resisted the temptation to pitch it in the back garden tonight.  :facepalm:


Why not pop round and you can pitch in in my back garden - it's nice and dark :D

jogler

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Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #482 on: 12 November, 2011, 09:35:16 am »
BACK GARDEN :o nae lad

all the coolkids* try out their tent** in the lounge so that Match of the Day can be seen from within said tent ;D

*that's G.D. & I

** a Vaude MK II Light

Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #483 on: 14 November, 2011, 09:18:37 am »
Oscar's dad on
  October 14, 2011, 06:58:55 AM
Like I said, when I'm President of the World it'll all get sorted. Must go now as I'm working on a global Moussaka levy that will raise funds to bail out the Greek economy.

When does it begin to work?    I'm sick of eating moussaka and the Greek economy has gone down the drain!

Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #484 on: 14 November, 2011, 09:59:15 am »
it is ok ,you can start on pasta now  ;D
the slower you go the more you see

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Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #485 on: 14 November, 2011, 08:04:15 pm »
 ;D

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Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #486 on: 18 November, 2011, 12:24:47 am »
I noticed yesterday when I drove past the Leigh branch of Camping and General that it isn't Camping & General any more. It's been replaced by "Discount Oak Furniture" or some such nonsense.

I don't think there will be a lot of point in me going there on the eve of my next camping trip to stock up on stuff. This is a bugger.
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Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #487 on: 18 November, 2011, 06:46:48 am »
Oh dear, I hope the main branch on Canvey is ok. I'm sure it must be as it seemed busy enough a  few weeks ago when we bought Circus Tent Mk2.

Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #488 on: 28 November, 2011, 08:46:24 pm »
Had a little shopping spree.



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Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #489 on: 28 November, 2011, 08:48:13 pm »
What's the item at the bottom?  Looks lethally interesting!

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Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #490 on: 28 November, 2011, 08:48:36 pm »
Had a little shopping spree.



Blimey ... the Zombie Apocalypse must be closer than I thought ;D

Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #491 on: 28 November, 2011, 08:49:25 pm »
Whoops! Forgot one.



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Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #492 on: 28 November, 2011, 08:49:38 pm »
What's the item at the bottom?  Looks lethally interesting!
A Honey Stove, if I'm not mistaken: http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/product397.asp


Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #493 on: 28 November, 2011, 08:49:54 pm »
What's the item at the bottom?  Looks lethally interesting!

Honey Stove.

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Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #494 on: 04 December, 2011, 07:13:50 pm »
Just ordered myself a down bag from millets for £36

Also got a silk liner, eurohike trangialike and some sporks :)
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Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #495 on: 04 December, 2011, 07:38:34 pm »
Ditto silk liner
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Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #496 on: 05 December, 2011, 01:27:15 pm »
Here's one for the nutcases: http://www.snowpeak.com/titanium-straw.html

Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #497 on: 07 December, 2011, 02:48:24 pm »
Here's one for the nutcases: http://www.snowpeak.com/titanium-straw.html
It would be useful for vampires who've gotten old and lost their teeth. Just sharpen the end a bit, jab into jugular, and dinner is served!
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jogler

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Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #498 on: 14 December, 2011, 03:14:02 pm »

one of these

http://www.alpkit.com/hunka

the XL version


It arrived today.Marj has sent it to Santa for wrapping ;D

LindaG

Re: Bought any camping gear today?
« Reply #499 on: 16 December, 2011, 11:26:47 pm »

one of these

http://www.alpkit.com/hunka

the XL version


It arrived today.Marj has sent it to Santa for wrapping ;D

What do you plan to do with it?

After unwrapping it, obviously  ;)