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  • #652
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    Spectreon666 wrote: »
    Husqvarna are doing good deals with money off some off their chainsaws. Picked up a Husqvarna 435 today with 135 euro off the retail price. Has something to do with the National Ploughing Championships. So if you're looking for a new chainsaw then pop into a Husqvarna store and see what they have.

    Its a slack time of year for any of the Forest and Garden machinery dealers. I'm looking for a lawn mower and I know I'll get a better deal now and still have some choice than at any other time of the year. Its much the same for most of the gear they sell.


  • #653
    aaakev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭aaakev


    Spectreon666 wrote: »
    Husqvarna are doing good deals with money off some off their chainsaws. Picked up a Husqvarna 435 today with 135 euro off the retail price. Has something to do with the National Ploughing Championships. So if you're looking for a new chainsaw then pop into a Husqvarna store and see what they have.

    How much was it? Was thinking of buying a new chainsaw


  • #654
    Spectreon666
    Registered Users Posts: 314 ✭✭Spectreon666


    my3cents wrote: »
    Its a slack time of year for any of the Forest and Garden machinery dealers. I'm looking for a lawn mower and I know I'll get a better deal now and still have some choice than at any other time of the year. Its much the same for most of the gear they sell.

    Maybe for normal garden machinery such as strimmers or lawnmowers. I reckon leaf blowers will be popular enough soon. I use my chainsaw pretty much every week even during winter.


  • #655
    Spectreon666
    Registered Users Posts: 314 ✭✭Spectreon666


    aaakev wrote: »
    How much was it? Was thinking of buying a new chainsaw

    Got it for €359. Usually €494 in store or if you go online they're around €459. The only have like 6 saws on the list or so but all have between €100 - €135 off the price. The deal is on until the Ploughing championships


  • #656
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    Spotted this on Amazon Leatherman Style Multi-Tool - Red Price: £8.64 & potentially free delivery as part of a bigger order.

    L_Style_fanned.jpg

    Its a nice very small key chain tool that I like and use a lot, however not everyone likes it. It seems difficult to open out the blade and the tools but you do get used to that and I think its better than its rival the Victorinox SD Classic.

    Its been discontinued btw so as they say while stocks last. Note the picture is at least double the actual size.


  • #657
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    5 months on from this post #1023 I spotted the same 10Watt rechargeable LED lamp on Amazon.co.uk http://www.amazon.co.uk/YELLOW-RECHARGEABLE-PORTABLE-FLOOD-FLOODLIGHT/dp/B00FF8AMX2.

    I paid €35 in Lidl and on Amazon they are £16.89 potentially with free delivery as part of a larger order.

    Mines still working fine after 5 months but I do remember to charge it at least once a month.


  • #658
    aaakev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭aaakev


    How long do you get out of a single charge? We have one in the breakdown van in work and it's great. It's always on change though because it's used every night


  • #659
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    Not ever needed it on for more than an hour so can't really say how long it goes for. If I need light for a long time I fire up an old paraffin tilley lamp or petrol coleman lantern.


  • #660
    wolfeye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 428 ✭✭wolfeye


    Lee cooper 100% merino wool sweaters 12 euro on sports direct.

    Postage 6.98 euro.

    http://ie.sportsdirect.com/pricecrash/price-crash-9#dcp=1&dppp=100&OrderBy=rank


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  • #661
    GY A1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭GY A1


    Aldi axe
    https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/sun-25-oct/products-detail-page/ps/p/premium-small-axe/
    What's this like


  • #662
    J Mysterio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,035 ✭✭✭✭J Mysterio


    GY A1 wrote: »
    Aldi axe
    https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/sun-25-oct/products-detail-page/ps/p/premium-small-axe/
    What's this like

    It's premium but small. Weighs 800g.


  • #663
    wolfeye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 428 ✭✭wolfeye


    It's new for 2015,so no one here would have used that one before.

    I'd prefer one with a wooden handle,least if the handle broke could easily be replaced.

    For 11.99 euro ,worth a look at.


  • #664
    wolfeye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 428 ✭✭wolfeye


    http://ie.sportsdirect.com/flash-sale-six

    Some bargains to be had.
    Picked up a pair of merrell gtx walking shoes for 60 euro.


  • #665
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    wolfeye wrote: »
    It's new for 2015,so no one here would have used that one before.

    I'd prefer one with a wooden handle,least if the handle broke could easily be replaced.

    For 11.99 euro ,worth a look at.

    I'm not hopeful, it may be a similar design to the fiskars X series axes which are very well made but still not a design I like but I'd take an X5 if anyone was giving one away.

    21KI1pfc8WL.jpg


  • #666
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    There's one of those romper suit sleeping bags left in Dungarvan Aldi if anyone is interested? No price on it and the paper description is missing off the bag (green stuff sack) so you'll need to get the staff to sort out what price it is. Also check its all OK first.


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  • #667
    aaakev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭aaakev


    my3cents wrote: »
    There's one of those romper suit sleeping bags left in Dungarvan Aldi if anyone is interested? No price on it and the paper description is missing off the bag (green stuff sack) so you'll need to get the staff to sort out what price it is. Also check its all OK first.

    2 left in Aldi naas yesterday too, no price either


  • #668
    liamofT
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭liamofT


    GY A1 wrote: »
    Aldi axe
    What's this like

    I bought one yesterday.
    I am dissapointed in it. I wanted a camp axe to fit in my day pack.
    It comes blunt out of the pack. I spent half an hour stoning some sort of an edge on it. But it has a wedge shape that's good for splitting kindling but useless for cutting or chopping. I tried to put a point on a stick but had to give up.
    It's a pity as the hollow handle is great, its got good balance and the steel seems OK. The grip is very good. I should have got the fiskars x7 instead.


  • #669
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    liamofT wrote: »
    I bought one yesterday.
    I am dissapointed in it. I wanted a camp axe to fit in my day pack.
    It comes blunt out of the pack. I spent half an hour stoning some sort of an edge on it. But it has a wedge shape that's good for splitting kindling but useless for cutting or chopping. I tried to put a point on a stick but had to give up.
    It's a pity as the hollow handle is great, its got good balance and the steel seems OK. The grip is very good. I should have got the fiskars x7 instead.

    Why not the X5? It's probably just me that doesn't mind loosing a little be of functionality for a reduction in weight. X7 iirc is lighter than the Aldi axe but the X5 is lighter again.


  • #670
    liamofT
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭liamofT


    my3cents wrote: »
    Why not the X5? It's probably just me that doesn't mind loosing a little be of functionality for a reduction in weight. X7 iirc is lighter than the Aldi axe but the X5 is lighter again.

    True the x5 would be the perfect backpacking axe if weight was the main priority. Thing is I also need a more multifunctional axe for delimbing branches and general use.
    The x5 and x7 are about 50e each and I can't afford both:(


  • #671
    wolfeye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 428 ✭✭wolfeye


    This would be a pretty decent axe for the price.

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Hultafors-Trekking-Axe-800g-1-3-4Lb-/281404033036?hash=item4184fcc80c:m:m_MHAkmSLT7r_PNGBMujqCg

    Get it sent to parcel motel.


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  • #672
    GY A1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭GY A1


    i got the lidl one a couple years ago with the plastic handle.
    a mighty small axe for splitting wood,
    but the head is starting slide away from the handle a little now
    the resin/glue has fell out the top


  • #673
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    GY A1 wrote: »
    i got the lidl one a couple years ago with the plastic handle.
    a mighty small axe for splitting wood,
    but the head is starting slide away from the handle a little now
    the resin/glue has fell out the top

    Don't know if it would be a good fix but its the sort of thing I'd try with that repair putty (epoxy resin) that I posted as a bargain alert a while back #650.


  • #674
    liamofT
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭liamofT


    wolfeye wrote: »
    This would be a pretty decent axe for the price.


    Get it sent to parcel motel.

    Cheers, that's a good price but I can get that in Dublin for 44e. I was actually thinking of that model yesterday so its an option . Husqvarna do a similar axe for 33e list price. Anyone got experience with husqvarna axes? They are supposed to be made by wetterlings or hultafors bruks.


  • #675
    wolfeye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 428 ✭✭wolfeye


    liamofT wrote: »
    Cheers, that's a good price but I can get that in Dublin for 44e. I was actually thinking of that model yesterday so its an option . Husqvarna do a similar axe for 33e list price. Anyone got experience with husqvarna axes? They are supposed to be made by wetterlings or hultafors bruks.

    Discussion on axes here.


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057487124


  • #676
    djflawless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,868 ✭✭✭djflawless


    Got the aldi axe lads. 11.99. Or 12 quid with the rounding up of 1 and 2 cent coins :/ only split some pallet wood so far but i think its gonna be worth its 12 euro. The bottom of the handle is hollow, so im going to try incorporate a small fire starting kit into


  • #677
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    liamofT wrote: »
    True the x5 would be the perfect backpacking axe if weight was the main priority. Thing is I also need a more multifunctional axe for delimbing branches and general use.
    The x5 and x7 are about 50e each and I can't afford both:(

    They have the X7 (most of the range in fact except the X5) in my local builders merchant and its €35, which isn't so bad? If I had an X5 in my hands with a €35 or less price tag I think I'd have to proceed to the checkout.


  • #678
    davycc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,019 ✭✭✭davycc


    djflawless wrote: »
    Got the aldi axe lads. 11.99. Or 12 quid with the rounding up of 1 and 2 cent coins :/ only split some pallet wood so far but i think its gonna be worth its 12 euro. The bottom of the handle is hollow, so im going to try incorporate a small fire starting kit into

    just got one myself ! thanks for the heads up guys:cool:


  • #679
    hexosan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,740 ✭✭✭hexosan


    djflawless wrote: »
    Got the aldi axe lads. 11.99. Or 12 quid with the rounding up of 1 and 2 cent coins :/ only split some pallet wood so far but i think its gonna be worth its 12 euro. The bottom of the handle is hollow, so im going to try incorporate a small fire starting kit into

    I held it the other day and didn't have too much faith in the plastic handle. Seem very little and likely to snap.


  • #680
    djflawless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,868 ✭✭✭djflawless


    hexosan wrote: »
    I held it the other day and didn't have too much faith in the plastic handle. Seem very little and likely to snap.

    If it does, it can be a project to make a new handle :)


  • #681
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    djflawless wrote: »
    If it does, it can be a project to make a new handle :)

    Any home made handle on an axe like that is going to make the user look like Fred Flintstone.


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  • #682
    djflawless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,868 ✭✭✭djflawless


    my3cents wrote: »
    Any home made handle on an axe like that is going to make the user look like Fred Flintstone.

    With some bit of luck!


  • #683
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    In Dealz today and found they had some handy battery cases, three for the usual €1.49 branded Kodak. The cases hold 4 AA or AAA depending which way you put them in the case. Handy for storing spare batteries and rechargeables, if only someone would do a case that held 3 or 6 AA or AAA as so many LED torches use batteries in three's.

    They also had the smaller Clipper lighters, two for €1.49. I like them because you can refill them, flint is also replaceable but no flame adjustment.


  • #684
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Those Clipper lighters are not the quality level you expect from Clipper and I don't think they are refillable, smaller too. I bought a pack of 2 for lighting the fire and I burned through the flint in them in a couple of weeks. Ill check when Im home but pretty sure its just blank plastic with no red dot on the bottom for filling.

    EDIT: Actually Dealz may be different they seem to have better suppliers, these were from Euro2 or one of the others.


  • #685
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    Thargor wrote: »
    Those Clipper lighters are not the quality level you expect from Clipper and I don't think they are refillable, smaller too. I bought a pack of 2 for lighting the fire and I burned through the flint in them in a couple of weeks. Ill check when Im home but pretty sure its just blank plastic with no red dot on the bottom for filling.

    EDIT: Actually Dealz may be different they seem to have better suppliers, these were from Euro2 or one of the others.

    You are partly correct these aren't the really nice small Clipper lighters that also have the flame adjustment but they are refillable.

    I've some really nice refillable lighters that came from one of the euro/deal type shops that are small refillable adjustable and transparent 8 iirc for €1.50 but not seen them in a while.


  • #686
    ShadowFox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭ShadowFox


    my3cents wrote: »
    In Dealz today and found they had some handy battery cases, three for the usual €1.49 branded Kodak. The cases hold 4 AA or AAA depending which way you put them in the case. Handy for storing spare batteries and rechargeables, if only someone would do a case that held 3 or 6 AA or AAA as so many LED torches use batteries in three's.

    They also had the smaller Clipper lighters, two for €1.49. I like them because you can refill them, flint is also replaceable but no flame adjustment.

    Check out eBay for battery cases you can get them cheaper. If you want one to hold 6 aaa check out power pak on eBay but their between 5 and 10 Euro I've been looking at them awhile as the ratting of batteries in my back bugs me


  • #687
    lostboy75
    Registered Users Posts: 496 ✭✭lostboy75


    bought a single powerpak storacell for 4 AA batteries a year or so ago.
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/STORACELL-Slim-Line-Battery-Caddie-Batteries-Olive/dp/B00E5XZZOE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1447853040&sr=8-6&keywords=PowerPax+StorACell
    think i bought from amazon, not cheap at all, but needed a little something to bump the price and went with it. they are really solid,grip the batteries perfectly. they wont fall out, and there is no danger of shorting.
    i also had some of the cheaper cases. and really there is nothing wrong with them at all.
    but i would throw the storacell in the the bag before any of the cases due to the slight snob in me and/or the fact they just feel so much better ;-)


  • #688
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,750 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    LED domestic lightbulbs are 70% off in Woodies at the moment.


  • #689
    aaakev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭aaakev


    Tabnabs wrote: »
    LED domestic lightbulbs are 70% off in Woodies at the moment.

    Philips range only and they don't stock them in every store. Glasnevin don't do them but blanch had tons so worth a call before making the trip!


  • #690
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    Only for another hour Victorinox 08623MN Rescue Tool but only really a bargin if its something you wanted anyway (€35).


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  • #691
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,750 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    You can download Google Earth Pro for free at the moment. Handy for all sorts of things. Just follow the instructions for the licence information.


  • #692
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,750 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    Lidl in Tallaght (beside Woodies & range River Mountain). 2 of the one man hiking tents left at €20 and big cans of 'French style ratatouille' for 99 cents, 5 year shelf life!


  • #693
    Tactical
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,542 ✭✭✭Tactical


    Lidl have some outdoor gear on 11th Feb.

    Rucksacks cheap enough to dedicate as a small stash bag.

    Walking poles, boots, various clothing items etc...


  • #694
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    Tactical wrote: »
    Lidl have some outdoor gear on 11th Feb.

    Rucksacks cheap enough to dedicate as a small stash bag.

    Walking poles, boots, various clothing items etc...

    Took a look today, mostly the usual tat we have all seen many many times before but I can recommend a couple of very good items, the sport towels that fold up into their own bag up are really good a bargain for a fiver, the headlamps aren't bad, the small pocket torch is good for map reading and the rucksacks are OK for the money.

    Also noticed that Aldi had a good car type first aid kit for a tenner.


  • #695
    hexosan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,740 ✭✭✭hexosan


    Anyone ever try the walkie talkies, what are they like


  • #696
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    hexosan wrote: »
    Anyone ever try the walkie talkies, what are they like

    There are a few people here who have reported on them before. I seem to remember that depending on conditions they got favourable reviews.

    What was the price? I might give them a try. They claim 8km range but even half that would be useful but iirc they only really work line of site which is what has always put me off.


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  • #697
    hexosan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,740 ✭✭✭hexosan


    Think they're €29. Wonder how the batteries would hold up if not used to frequently


  • #698
    Tactical
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,542 ✭✭✭Tactical


    my3cents wrote: »
    Took a look today, mostly the usual tat we have all seen many many times before but I can recommend a couple of very good items, the sport towels that fold up into their own bag up are really good a bargain for a fiver, the headlamps aren't bad, the small pocket torch is good for map reading and the rucksacks are OK for the money.

    Also noticed that Aldi had a good car type first aid kit for a tenner.

    I had a good look at the rucksacks and boots. I gave them a miss. Not sturdy enough for what I'd like to put in them unfortunately and the boots were a little too soft for my preference. I prefer sturdier footware. I nearly always am wearing boots.


    Didn't see the sports towels, must give another look.
    Microfiber towels are great. I'm on the road a great deal and find they take up a tiny amount of space, are really absorbant and dry pretty darn quickly. They are not to everyone's taste but I get on just fine with them.


  • #699
    Fiskar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭Fiskar


    With rucksacks and any good gear that you want to last, it's usually a case of "buy cheap - buy twice, Buy once - buy right"

    Would not buy a rucksack without an integrated rain cover, comfortable shoulder straps with a chest strap.


  • #700
    Tactical
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,542 ✭✭✭Tactical


    The straps were one of the reasons I didn't purchase. Too narrow for comfortable carry of a well packed bag. Fine for normal hiking duty though.

    I have a Snugpack bergan as my main travelling bag and its been to hell and back. Comfortable, well constructed. Worth every penny. The detachable "rocket" pouches mean easy configuration depending on my requirements.

    Anyhow, this is turning into a gear review and I'm probably taking the thread off topic.


  • #701
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    hexosan wrote: »
    Think they're €29. Wonder how the batteries would hold up if not used to frequently

    I might give them a try at that price. I don't worry too much about batteries now as I have a monthly charging day when I go around and recharge everything.
    Tactical wrote: »
    ...
    Didn't see the sports towels, must give another look.
    Microfiber towels are great. I'm on the road a great deal and find they take up a tiny amount of space, are really absorbant and dry pretty darn quickly. They are not to everyone's taste but I get on just fine with them.

    Loads in my local Lidl perhaps 100 or more, lots of colours, everything from a nice tactical grey through to a shocking pink that you'd never loose. At a €5 hard to beat the price.


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