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Subject Topic: Charity shops,dont you just love EM? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personmartinjp65
18/7/2012 at 7:56pm
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A rich seam of camping "must haves" to be found! our recent buy's: a BRAND NEW 6V hoover battery VAC for quick clean-ups and tent bug destruction (£5) An as new Outwell beachchair (£3) set of 5 American "galleyware" mugs ideal for camping and picnics (£1.49) some retro British made campus melamine mugs/plates/dishes (£3.50) various utensils and cutlery (some of it very high quality vintage British made stuff for pence)


Personbobmel
18/7/2012 at 9:27pm
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Two new camp beds £3 each

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Robert (BoB)


Personjoolzbob
18/7/2012 at 11:14pm
 Location: Northampton
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I didnt realise there were possible camping bargains to be had in such places...I will be having a rummage shortly17


Personnora
19/7/2012 at 7:20am
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I am always looking . It's like a mission I set my mind on something then go on a hunt . You can usually find what ever you want in time.
I love looking in charity shops but the OH just stands outside and waits.


Personsuns
19/7/2012 at 7:33am
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Had most of my cooking stuff from second hand shops.Got a compleat spare set for camping now.Sleeping bag to and fleece blankets.


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PersonLouKiraKyle
19/7/2012 at 8:12am
 Location: milton keynes
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I off tomorrow so I thinks i will have to check out the local ones 17

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Personjelboy53
19/7/2012 at 8:49am
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I'm thinking of doing a bit of backpacking in future....A bit concerned about insulation between the ground and me...as I sleep on a camp bed when off normally

The other week I was in a charity shop and saw one of those insulated windscreen covers that motor homes put up for privacy...Thought to myself "That will do for between the SIM and the camping mat" Folds down really small..and is light weight....Cost....75p....Bargain!!!!

Jelboy.

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Personshamc21
19/7/2012 at 10:51am
 Location: Seaforth Liverpool
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Ive had some great bargains from charity shops, ( i must be lucky cos my OH comes in and has a route too)

bargains include

great melamine tableware
folding chairs
great selection of books (essential kit item)
older type sun lounger cushions, its a thin fold down type, great for the kids to sit on
fold down table
various utensils and cutlery, many smaller sizes, easier to pack

the list goes on and you know that somewhere ,someone less well off than you, is benefitting from your purchase.

(we even tour the charity shops when were out on a camping trip, we have to its a legal requirement,


Personevochic
19/7/2012 at 3:13pm
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 I  have bought loads of camping stuff from charity shops,but a few weeks ago in my village I got my best ever bargain, a Sunncamp Maison 6 for £20 !!!

Went away last week for 5 days and it rained constantly,the tent didnt leak a drop...very happy camper :)

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Personfrogdropping
19/7/2012 at 3:57pm
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Same here - love wandering around finding cast-away treasures.

Like others so far I've had:

melamine platewear
lantern, torches (Gelert)
windreak
4 man pop-up tent (given to my friends)
camping pots and pans
blankets
tripod chairs
12v air pump/hoover (does both)

The Sunncamp Maison - top bargain


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Personmartinjp65
19/7/2012 at 9:41pm
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WOW! the tents a stunner!! forgot to mention the British-made Morphy Richards travel kettle (few squid) and a still boxed set of Swan stainless steel cutlery ideal handle profile to pack into our bacon box!


Personscanky
20/7/2012 at 10:11am
 Location: Deepcut Surrey
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Friends of our got an Isabella awning for £90. When they put it up is was brand new with smoked windows and the poles were the lightweight carbon fibre ones too

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