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thehippychippy

GY A1 wrote: »

Got one of these today, takes a good bite when cutting but got an awful lot of branches cleared with it after getting used to it,
Great bargain and Great cutter

I was cutting 2x1 batons on a roof today with one of these baby's. Pure handy. Fold it up and into the tool belt and I've always got e saw with me. Thanks for the shout out, will be keepin my eye out for another one or two!

nuub

I decked out my entire back garden getting ready to start projects over the summer seen this little number for collecting rain water. Tad bit more expensive than the "Blue Barrels" but you get yourself a pump looks a nice set up

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_29595.htm

ShadowFox

A mate of mine put me on to this place it takes around 10 days for delivery but well worth the wait good quality for very cheap prices
http://www.sportsdirect.com/

Deerhound

grapeape wrote: »

A mate of mine put me on to this place it takes around 10 days for delivery but well worth the wait good quality for very cheap prices
http://www.sportsdirect.com/

I got a pair of hiking boots off of them last year. I tried every shop within 80 miles of my home to no avail, one shop offered to order them at full market price (E160) and a E30 service fee. I had a few options online at about the E160 mark, Sportsdirect posted them to my door for E106 all in. I have bought other footwear for the family and myself since, never had any problems. Highly recommend them.

Khannie

grapeape wrote: »

A mate of mine put me on to this place it takes around 10 days for delivery but well worth the wait good quality for very cheap prices
http://www.sportsdirect.com/

We use them quite a bit. It's hit and miss on sizing of clothes (Medium brand A is not medium brand but incredibly cheap.

ShadowFox

Khannie wrote: »

We use them quite a bit. It's hit and miss on sizing of clothes (Medium brand A is not medium brand but incredibly cheap.

Thats like everything you buy on line clothes wise Ive even had trouble buying the same brand same size same color combats but one pair had a green label and dont fit and another pair have a tan label and fit perfect

Khannie

Yeah, true enough. It's just not worth the hassle of sending stuff back to them though IMO. The youngfella bought a jacket with his Christmas money that ended up being too small and it's just sitting under the stairs. Having said all of that, we will continue to use it. Even with occasional issues like that, you come out on top.

Esel

Might be good as a lightweight groundsheet for a bivvy / shelter. €20 incl. free standard shipping (from Belgium). 30 ft² (2.8 m²), so guessing it's about 4 ft x 7.5 ft.

http://ie.thenorthface.com/tnf-ie-en/sale/equipment/tents/meso-2-footprint.html

At a push, you could use it as a (small) shelter.

Edit: 10% off Promo Code 10TNFSTICKERS

Btw, spotted this in regular BA thread.

Tabnabs

I see people in the UK banging on about Tyvek as a budget ground sheet that weighs very little. Is it available in Irish builders merchants?

thehippychippy

Tabnabs wrote: »

I see people in the UK banging on about Tyvek as a budget ground sheet that weighs very little. Is it available in Irish builders merchants?

Yeap, though might be a different brand name. It's new roofing felt, lighter, stronger and breathable, but still water repellant.It folds up well as it's bout as thick as paper, comes in different widths. We're using 1500mm stuff here at te mo. At 80 squids a roll it's a bit pricey unless you know a builder who has a bit left over. Thought I'd have a nice bit over from this roof but as it is, I'm scrounging round for bits to cover the walls of the dormer!!

ShadowFox

ShadowFox wrote: »

A mate of mine put me on to this place it takes around 10 days for delivery but well worth the wait good quality for very cheap prices
http://www.sportsdirect.com/

Just found out this morning these have a shop in the Pavilion in Swords for anyone in the Dublin area (prices are better on line and only €1 delivery)

Khannie

That's "direct sports". Similar model (and logo!) though.

ShadowFox

Khannie wrote: »

That's "direct sports". Similar model (and logo!) though.

wondered why it wasnt on their web site

thehippychippy

Those folding saws are back in aldi 1/4/13. Worth €2.99 for the bob our bov

http://www.aldi.ie/ie/media/offers/01_13_week_14/Product_detail_Wk14M_4.jpg

davycc

ShadowFox wrote: »

A mate of mine put me on to this place it takes around 10 days for delivery but well worth the wait good quality for very cheap prices
http://www.sportsdirect.com/

Yep I gave them a try & very impressed:)
Ordered some football boots & socks delivery was only 1€ combined..
They arrived today & were ordered very late at night on 28th.

DHL delivered them to my door.
Im very impressed with that considering there was a long bank hol easter weekeknd to disrupt delivery.:cool:

paddy147

nuub wrote: »

I decked out my entire back garden getting ready to start projects over the summer seen this little number for collecting rain water. Tad bit more expensive than the "Blue Barrels" but you get yourself a pump looks a nice set up

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_29595.htm

Eh you do know thats the price for the PUMP ONLY...you dont get the water butt/barrel.;)

eirator

I noticed Dunnes had EveryReady LED Head Torches for €6.99 they are good head torches, taking 3x AAA batteries (included), iirc 42 lumens and about 15 hour run time. Its claimed they are half price, I bought the same ones about 3 years ago on another special offer @ €3.99 also half price, but for €7 euro I can still recommend them. Cons, batteries cover not easy to remove and can be switched on if left in pocket.

davycc

eirator wrote: »

I noticed Dunnes had EveryReady LED Head Torches for €6.99 they are good head torches, taking 3x AAA batteries (included), iirc 42 lumens and about 15 hour run time. Its claimed they are half price, I bought the same ones about 3 years ago on another special offer @ €3.99 also half price, but for €7 euro I can still recommend them. Cons, batteries cover not easy to remove and can be switched on if left in pocket.

Id reccomend them to a friend too! I got one 3yrs ago in dunnes last deal & it has served me well for night fishing, working under the cars , 2 different light strengths available so you dont lose your natural night sight.. still on my original batteries too;) im a cheap-ass but these are amazing value for the money:cool:

thehippychippy

B&Q are selling off a JCB version of the chisel-knife for €7.00. Not as sharp out of the package as the bacho, but feels a lot more sturdy, like a longer tang. ( No magnets on me to see how long the tang is). Worth €7 even if it's just for rough work round the house/camp

eirator

davycc wrote: »

Id reccomend them to a friend too! I got one 3yrs ago in dunnes last deal & it has served me well for night fishing, working under the cars , 2 different light strengths available so you dont lose your natural night sight.. still on my original batteries too;) im a cheap-ass but these are amazing value for the money:cool:

Actually there seem to be two versions of this particular head torch, the ones we have have 2 white LEDs and 1 red LED (switchable red or white) the ones I mentioned in Dunnes have 2 white LED's for full power and 1 white LED for low power. So just take a look if you are buying one that your getting the type you want. I like the one with the red LED as when its handy if you are not using a light at all and want to look at something without loosing your night sight, only problem is that is you have remember which why to push the slide switch, I hold the head lamp covered up in my hand so you only see a bit of light escape and work it out that way.

davycc

eirator wrote: »

Actually there seem to be two versions of this particular head torch, the ones we have have 2 white LEDs and 1 red LED (switchable red or white) the ones I mentioned in Dunnes have 2 white LED's for full power and 1 white LED for low power. So just take a look if you are buying one that your getting the type you want. I like the one with the red LED as when its handy if you are not using a light at all and want to look at something without loosing your night sight, only problem is that is you have remember which why to push the slide switch, I hold the head lamp covered up in my hand so you only see a bit of light escape and work it out that way.

yep your dead right I made a balls of my review:(

eirator

davycc wrote: »

yep your dead right I made a balls of my review:(

Nope wasn't suggesting that, I didn't know there were two types until I read your post and then went back into Dunnes to check, I also got the price wrong and the are a euro dearer than I said and are in fact €7.99

davycc

eirator wrote: »

Nope wasn't suggesting that, I didn't know there were two types until I read your post and then went back into Dunnes to check, I also got the price wrong and the are a euro dearer than I said and are in fact €7.99

ah ffs lol.:D I have my light here & its an Energiser brand with 2 white LEDs which can be used singly for saving your battery/night vision or the 2 LEDs together with a more than decent light beam..its extrememly lightweight & v comfy Id hardly even notice Im wearing it:cool:

Tabnabs

Lidl have some camping stuff coming up on Monday 22nd, the 12mm thick sleeping mats caught my eye http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_30602.htm

Tabnabs

Tabnabs wrote: »

Lidl have some camping stuff coming up on Monday 22nd, the 12mm thick sleeping mats caught my eye http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_30602.htm

Called in to buy a few sleeping mats and I can confirm they are cheap and nasty. It's two 6mm mats laminated together. I couldn't see them lasting long at all before they peeled apart. Heavy too for what they were. Recommend spending your beer tokens on something better.

I also stopped into Woodies and by chance saw they have camping stuff there. No bargains as such, but they did have a similar sleep mat for a quid more. Not as thick (probably 6mm or 8mm) but a fraction of the weight. If you want a cheap, light mat nearby, I'd go for the woodies on (blue only though).

mawk

picked up the sleeping bag myself. Havent tried it out yet but it seems fine. probably at least the 20 euro worth

eirator

mawk wrote: »

picked up the sleeping bag myself. Havent tried it out yet but it seems fine. probably at least the 20 euro worth

I bought a few for bobs about 18 months back and they are fine for the money but only really summer weight sleeping bags (unless they have changed them) so I paired them each with a one of the Lild lightweight Microfiber blankets.

eirator

I don't know what offer or week they came in but spotted 2 types of really large plasters in Lidl this week.

Both are 8cm x 15cm and one is advertised as a Wound Dressing Sterile and the other as a Shower Plasters Sterile, 5 plasters in each box for €1.29 - (UBD sometime in 2017).

Edit> So found the link http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-AD203E24-42B2DC28/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_30681.htm in old "money" they measure a little over 3 inches by 4 inches.

Danpad

Worth a punt?
http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-61793D9A-0A9E4E6D/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_31193.htm
http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-61793D9A-0A9E4E6D/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_31191.htm

eirator

Danpad wrote: »

Worth a punt?
http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-61793D9A-0A9E4E6D/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_31193.htm
http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-61793D9A-0A9E4E6D/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_31191.htm

Iffy, could go either way, you should really walk away from any solar device that doesn't quote the Wattage of the panel. And the batteries on the lamp are fine provided you remember to take them out and charge them every month, left over winter and left to discharge they often don't work the following year.