Bargain alerts

Rosahane

In Gough's tool shop in Little Mary Street in Dublin today. I was in search of a draw knife for wood carving and stick making. Got a nice Mora drawknife for a very reasonable price of €35.

I also picked up a Mora Allround for only €10, a absolute bargain considering they are about £12 in the UK!

He has a good range of Mora Knives and woodcarving tools and is an absolute gentleman to deal with!

feet of flame

Tesco Ardkeen in Waterford have 7.5kg bags of deicing salt reduced from €6 down to 99c, 3kg tubs of same for 99c and 1kg handheld shakers of deicer 99c, I'm sure similar deals in other Tescos.

Deise Musashi

Tarpaflex for shelters.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ECONOMY-TARPAULIN-TARP-LIGHTWEIGHT-WATERPROOF-GROUND-SHEET-COVER-GREAT-VALUE-/400270626376




Grand size, light tarp with a good edge folded and heat sealed. Some kind of cordage in the seam to support the grommets. Camo/Olive for woods camping.



Small man is laying on a BASE tarp, can be a one man shelter, but better as a groundsheet and bedroll. Bigger tarp makes a beter shelter for much less money!

http://www.heinnie.com/Tents-and-Shelters/Ultimate-Survival/B.A.S.E.-Tarp-For-One-Person/p-1341-1333-10004/




Some bungees and carabiners and we can make several shelters, handy for stopping off for a brew up or even an emergency shelter. These tarps are light and fold down pretty small, not as minimal as the BASE but much better coverage for a family of four! May be kipping here tonight?

Esel

Deise Musashi wrote: »

Tarpaflex for shelters.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ECONOMY-TARPAULIN-TARP-LIGHTWEIGHT-WATERPROOF-GROUND-SHEET-COVER-GREAT-VALUE-/400270626376

Grand size, light tarp with a good edge folded and heat sealed. Some kind of cordage in the seam to support the grommets. Camo/Olive for woods camping

Wow, 80gsm is the same weight as the standard paper you would use in your printer!

The Glass Key

One to check out on Monday 2nd of September in lidl is their tinned Chili Con Carne at €1.99 PROVIDED they have a long shelf life date (Mexican Fiesta promotion).

Also on the Thursday they have what looks like a half decent fiber glass handled splitting axe for €14.99.

And another one to give some thought to microfibre blankets €11.99 they are handy in family BOB's and car kits as they are warm but very light.

Added info - bought half a dozen of the Chilli con Carne for the store as the use by dates are March 2017, they are large 800g tins with a calorie count of over 800 calories a tin. My experience of these cheap "meal tins" from Lidl is that they are great if you are hungry but probably not first choice if your not and the shops are still open.

GY A1

aldi moisture meter thursday 5 sept
handy for the wood stocked up
https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-5th-september/products-detail-page/ps/p/digital-moisture-meter/

Khannie

They had those chilli con carne in my local lidl today. BB date is 2017 so not too shabby.

silverharp

^^^^^

those Tarps look like amazing value




I don't know if its a deal or you get what your pay for but Tesco have those noodle meals you add water to for 20c each (Shanghai Garden) I bought a bunch of them for camping trips I have planned (they have a one year expiry)

http://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=259578593

aaakev

Aldi are selling a tough mobile phone today, its waterproof to 1m and shock proof up to 2m drop. Sim free and €60. Might be worth a look!

https://www.aldi.ie/en/product-range/produktwelten/obst-gemuese/detailansicht-pflanzen/ps/p/rugged-mobile-phone/?pk_campaign=ie_product_newsletter&pk_kwd=2013-09-26_10-44

The Glass Key

aaakev wrote: »

Aldi are selling a tough mobile phone today, its waterproof to 1m and shock proof up to 2m drop. Sim free and €60. Might be worth a look!

https://www.aldi.ie/en/product-range/produktwelten/obst-gemuese/detailansicht-pflanzen/ps/p/rugged-mobile-phone/?pk_campaign=ie_product_newsletter&pk_kwd=2013-09-26_10-44

Not really enough info in the add to make me want one. The line "Works with most Irish networks" seems to indicate it won't work on 3's network (they are 3G only).

You can get a Samsung E1200 Keystone 2 from vodaphone for a tenner (so say 30euro with a 20euro topup) and put the 30euro you same towards a decent waterproof case like an otter box.

The Glass Key

The Glowsticks at Aldi on Thursday https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-3rd-october/products-detail-page/ps/p/glowsticks/ might be a good deal provided they are the ones that are a decent size, normally the 6 inch ones are about a euro each. If they have no other use they are good to keep the kids amused in a power cut and safer than letting them have candles.

gman2k

aaakev wrote: »

Aldi are selling a tough mobile phone today, its waterproof to 1m and shock proof up to 2m drop. Sim free and €60. Might be worth a look!

https://www.aldi.ie/en/product-range/produktwelten/obst-gemuese/detailansicht-pflanzen/ps/p/rugged-mobile-phone/?pk_campaign=ie_product_newsletter&pk_kwd=2013-09-26_10-44

I picked up a Sonim Landrover S1 phone for £31 on ebay today!

Doc Ruby

The Glass Key wrote: »

The Glowsticks at Aldi on Thursday https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-3rd-october/products-detail-page/ps/p/glowsticks/ might be a good deal provided they are the ones that are a decent size, normally the 6 inch ones are about a euro each. If they have no other use they are good to keep the kids amused in a power cut and safer than letting them have candles.

I always stock up on those at Halloween, handy to have them as a backup especially in a car kit. Does anyone know are road flares legal in Ireland?

Rosahane

Picked up a small first aid kit in Tesco for €8.50.

It is perfect for a day bag and quite comprehensive, with a selection of bandages, wipes, plasters, gloves and scissors. Only missing tweezers, eyewash and antiseptic.
It's in a blue zip up pouch that zips open. Found it reduced with the car kit!

drvr

I bought one of those tough phones on ebay couple of months back (identical but different make). mine takes 2 sims. no problem with reception ( vodafone & o2 y). used it in Germany also. Good battery life. nothing fancy. I'm happy with it.

Khannie

Ikea starting to do solar installations....

http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/30/ikea-sells-home-solar-panels/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget&ncid=rss_semi

wolfeye

Lidl Thursday 10th october. Adults 24.99 euro.Kids 14.99 euro.

Thermal insulation up to -10 degrees. * (for up to 2 hours of movement).
Seems to be 3M Thinsulate insulation.
No weight of insulation given.
4 different styles.
Extremely light weight,cosy and warm.
Water and stain repellent.



What exactly does for up to 2 hours of movement mean?
Just keeps you warm for up to 2 hours if moving @ -10 degrees ?

Possibly handy to stick in a bob and forget about it.

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-D58AFB50-5A600034/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/offerdate.htm?offerdate=35551

The Glass Key

Worth repeating...

Victorinox Forester One Hand Swiss Army Tool - €25.10 Delivered [Amazon DE].#

Esel

wolfeye wrote: »

Lidl Thursday 10th october. Adults 24.99 euro.Kids 14.99 euro.

Thermal insulation up to -10 degrees. * (for up to 2 hours of movement).
Seems to be 3M Thinsulate insulation.
No weight of insulation given.
4 different styles.
Extremely light weight,cosy and warm.
Water and stain repellent.

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-D58AFB50-5A600034/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/offerdate.htm?offerdate=35551

Two of them could be used to make an improvised sleeping bag (a bit of stitching or velcro, and put your feet and lower legs into the sleeves then into your rucksack). Needles and thread (including some big, leather-working needles and some strong linen thread) are a vital component in any serious BO kit.

Have to say, though, that the old alpinist's pied d'elephant (aka these days a small child's sleeping bag) is better. A good alternative is a woman's duvet coat (not being sexist, they are usually worn by women). Check out charity shops in summer!

Anyway, for S&SS purposes, synthetic filling may be better than down - unless you have a fool-proof way of keeping your down gear dry. Good quality down-filled clothing is unbeatable for compression and low weight, though.

wolfeye

The Glass Key wrote: »

Worth repeating...

Victorinox Forester One Hand Swiss Army Tool - €25.10 Delivered [Amazon DE].#

Got the Forester in the post today.
Bigger,chunkier and heavier than the victorinox swiss army knife.
Upper 2/3 of knife blade serrated,blade can be locked which is a plus.
Saw works very well,cuts quickly.
Well made,and should last a life time as a back up knife.

GY A1

what happened to lidl super saturday savings
they dont seem to be running or anymore

GY A1

sorry meant put this in bargain alerts

The Glass Key

In case you've not noticed, kelly kettles are now available direct from www.kellykettle.com with euro pricing - postage works out around a fiver for a kelly kettle. As a guide the smallest kelly kettle is around 49euro delivered and the largest is around 54euro delivered, obviously more if you want the extras like the cooker sets.

I mention this as for years the site has only had prices in UK pounds which always struck me as odd for a company based in Co. Mayo?

Just in case you don't know what a kelly kettle looks like (large kk pic from kk site) ......

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The Glass Key

My wife's just come back home with a spare of "boots" from Lidl for me €17.99 http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_35812.htm . Not the greatest pair of outdoors/walking boots you'd ever buy but for the money you can afford to break them in around the house and then pack them away so you have a spare pair come SHTF.

wolfeye

Anyone know what the full kit kelly kettle is like for cooking?.

The Glass Key

wolfeye wrote: »

Anyone know what the full kit kelly kettle is like for cooking?.

I think Doc Ruby posted a bit about it a while back? Basically provided you are also using the kettle for heating water its fine but you can't run the stove without the kettle having water in it so not always as useful as it could be. You can still take the kettle off and use the base with a pan on it but then you loose the chimney affect of the kettle.

A kelly kettle is great for boiling water without the need to carry fuel around with you FULL STOP. Anything else is a bonus and you have to modify your methods to suit the stove.

wolfeye

Found the previous discussion here.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056558337

I'll stick with just the kettle.

Granite Head

The Glass Key wrote: »

In case you've not noticed, kelly kettles are now available direct from www.kellykettle.com with euro pricing -

I mention this as for years the site has only had prices in UK pounds which always struck me as odd for a company based in Co. Mayo?

Looks like they are only converting their Stg prices - not "True" euro pricing (ie. € price points)

Good base camping stove - but only for quick water boiling.

Tabnabs

Bench Grinder With Sanding Belt

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-specialbuys-4th-july/products-detail-page/ps/p/bench-grinder-with-sanding-belt/

These are for sale in Aldi Tallaght @ half price (about three left)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ75dxa0Pw8

The Glass Key

Tabnabs wrote: »

Bench Grinder With Sanding Belt

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-specialbuys-4th-july/products-detail-page/ps/p/bench-grinder-with-sanding-belt/

These are for sale in Aldi Tallaght @ half price (about three left)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ75dxa0Pw8

Good deal but thats really funny as last time I was in the UK Lidl were advertising the same thing (different name on it) for iirc £19.99. Really annoyed I was back in Ireland before the offer date and Lidl IRL had exactly the same stuff except that one item.

Belt sander could well be worth the money but I from the specs the grinder is only for light work any pressure and it will just stop turning.

The Glass Key

Just a small bargain that I accidentally bought as part of my €5 (plus) preps this week in Lidl, OXO cubes 2 packs for €1.50 normally €1.25 each (saving €1). Only noticed the reduction because I checked my bill after the guy on the till made a mess of the bill of the person before me.

Tabnabs

From the general bargain alert forum

MAORISH wrote: »

Simply cut out and bring your money-off voucher in The Irish Daily Star (Thursday 21st November 2013) to your nearest Aldi store. When your shop comes to €50 or more, €10 will be taken off your bill. All vouchers are valid from Thursday 21st November until stores close on Saturday 30th November so you’ve got over a week to save on your next big shop!

http://www.thestar.ie/star/aldi-we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-36427/

www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=87606016&postcount=1

mann

Got this little mini stove from China 3 days ago, didn’t expect it to be such good quality for the price I have a couple of penny stoves of different designs that I made myself and have to say they work very well but I needed one that I could snub out yet save the fuel for a burn later,

Soon as this one arrived I fired it up to find it burns longer than the home made ones with the same amount of fuel (this could be because the jet holes I made are slightly larger)

I hear the slower burn is better for boiling water because of the slow rate that water takes heat, anyways Happy with the burn test I decided to fill it and tighten down the seal/cap then wrap it loosely with kitchen paper then put it in a sealed bag (Just in case) for a leak test,

I shuck the daylights out of it but not a drop showed, I then left it upside down for a day or so before checking again… to my delight it still showed no signs of leakage,

The pot stand also keeps the stove base off the ground and is very well made, have seen some a dollar or more cheaper since I got this one but I would order again from this place as it has proven to me that it doesn’t have to be expensive to be good,

Cost me $13.49 US but I see they already stuck another dollar on since, took 35 days to get to me but that was expected,

I really do feel it’s a bargain

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/New-Folding-Mini-Spirit-Set-Stove-For-Camping-CS-B03-/270841133171?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0f63b873

Tabnabs

Aldi have boxes of 80 latex gloves coming up this Sunday. Good for FAK, hygiene etc.

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/sunday-29th-december/products-detail-page/ps/p/disposable-latex-gloves/

Fries-With-That

I picked up up a few camping gas cylinders (small blue) in Tesco for 75cent reduced from €6.00

The Glass Key

Fries-With-That wrote: »

I picked up up a few camping gas cylinders (small blue) in Tesco for 75cent reduced from €6.00

Reduced stuff in Tesco is always worth looking for, if they stop stocking an item they reduce it a lot. I keep an eye on the Tesco shop at Poleberry Waterford where they have a small Reduced Shop which often has some deals on camping type gear.

The Glass Key

Checked out the reduced Tesco shop at Poleberry Waterford this week and they had some 4 man tents if anyone is interested €35. Nothing great not even sure if they have fly sheets (open one up in the shop if you are interested) but thats the sort of money I'd spend on something that might only be used in an emergency or used once at a concert.

GY A1

Tesco have plastic SPORKS reduced down to 37 cents,
picked up a few

Khannie

Superquinn and SuperValu both have 454g bottles of golden syrup and maple flavoured golden syrup at 1.39 at the moment. BB December 2015, but tbh I'd eat syrup 10 years out of date without batting an eyelid.

GY A1

from bargain alerts breakfast in a can in aldi
saw this also in asda for £1 i think

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/t...akfastbig-bbq/

ShadowFox

GY A1 wrote: »

from bargain alerts breakfast in a can in aldi
saw this also in asda for £1 i think

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/t...akfastbig-bbq/

Love these their in Iceland and the new €2 shops called Bargains. I work out doors alot and in this weather you cant beat hot quick food and their quite filling

gman2k

ShadowFox wrote: »

Love these their in Iceland and the new €2 shops called Bargains. I work out doors alot and in this weather you cant beat hot quick food and their quite filling

A working link

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-13th-february/products-detail-page/ps/p/all-day-breakfastbig-bbq/

The Glass Key

ShadowFox wrote: »

Love these their in Iceland and the new €2 shops called Bargains. I work out doors alot and in this weather you cant beat hot quick food and their quite filling

You'll be working on your own I take it :pac:

ShadowFox

The Glass Key wrote: »

You'll be working on your own I take it :pac:

Sometimes sometimes 2 or 3 together and they still cry about their cold sandwiches

Fries-With-That

GY A1 wrote: »

from bargain alerts breakfast in a can in aldi
saw this also in asda for £1 i think

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/t...akfastbig-bbq/

This is one for the taste test, breakfast for €1.50 beats an over cooked breakfast roll, with yesterdays sausages, rubber eggs and rashers you could scrape paint with.

Fries-With-That

Karrimor Gel Hand Warmers Reusable, spotted on sports direct.

They also have polo shirts for €1.55 and 12 packs of socks for €6.99

spynappels

Home Bargains has just opened in Newry a few weeks ago.

They have Koka Noodles 85g for 25p got a few last night and will probably get some moreevery week for a few weeks. Date is June 2015 but we'll rotate them out anyway, so not a bad price I think.

Fries-With-That

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/SID-2172D30C-D45992F4/www_lidl_ie/hs.xsl/Offers.htm?action=showDetail&id=2329

This has to be worth a tenner to have in your kitbag. Solar and dynamo powered LED torch.

The Glass Key

Fries-With-That wrote: »

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/SID-2172D30C-D45992F4/www_lidl_ie/hs.xsl/Offers.htm?action=showDetail&id=2329

This has to be worth a tenner to have in your kitbag. Solar and dynamo powered LED torch.

The problem with almost anything cheap with a lithium battery built in from Aldi and Lidl is the batteries are poor quality and if you don't regularly charge them the batteries fail. So not one I'd be putting in my kitbag because the last one I had didn't last more than 6 months (forgotten in car dashboard after some initial use and didn't work when needed). I've had the same problem with wind up torches great if you use them regularly but useless as a rarely used emergency standby.

J_A_F_A

Bought one of each to try. Tasted by two teenagers and myself. Unanimous decision. Get more of the Breakfast & leave the BBQ.

Straight out of the tin (cold) the Breakfast wasn't bad but the BBQ was...shall I say...bland. Heated the B'fast was nice but the BBQ had not improved

gman2k wrote: »

A working link

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-13th-february/products-detail-page/ps/p/all-day-breakfastbig-bbq/