Bargain Alert - outdoor gear deals worth a look

[Fred Wanderer]

Makes sense, I stand corrected, I wasn't sure about that hence the word 'potentially'.
That said - No specific mention of that in Go Outdoors T&Cs but T&Cs are bit woolly so they/you could argue the point if they/you had the energy.

 

[Dave V]

I have recently read that if the competing price is from another member of the JD Group you won't get the extra 10% off at Go Outdoors, just a price match.

A friend was told this by staff at our local Go.

Yup, they recently updated the website to reflect this too. Up until recently there was not mention of it.

https://m.gooutdoors.co.uk/price-guarantee

 

[Jon jons]

With regards to berghaus tent fabric, the pro stuff in green rather than red. My other half's peak 3.3pro has had about 50 nights use and fabric is starting to wet through rather than bead. Just needs a re proof. It's 2.9kg though, but for a 3 man tent with extended porch and allegedly 4 season that's not too bad.

 

[Fred Wanderer]

Well, that confused me, When I responded to Mole, I checked their website and there was no mention of it.
But if you check the link you posted, it specifically states it. I assume that is the mobile web page
This is the one I looked at - https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/price-guarantee - not been updated yet.

Apologies for any confusion caused.

 

[WilliamC]

42% off Montane North Star Lite, a pretty warm down jacket, at Sportsshoes.com.

 

[Shewie]

Adidas Terrex Ax2r GTX boots for £60 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07HDVQ6PN/ref=pe_2444171_342961241_em_1p_1_lm

 

[Dave V]

Adidas Terrex Ax2r GTX boots for £60 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07HDVQ6PN/ref=pe_2444171_342961241_em_1p_1_lm

If you have wide feet, size up at least half a size ;-)

 

[EM-Chiseller]

If you have wide feet, size up at least half a size ;-)

Not sure which my old Adidas are, look very similar apart from the sole unit and toebox. I'm a half size up on mine and would go even a full size up for 30k days...
The sole on mine are continental rubber which is good on slick rock and gravel, not so good in thin (inch) mud .
I wouldn't take them over the moors , and not sure I'd do the lakes in them unless I knew it was more stone than muddy.
The ones on Amazon may give better grip on muddy routes?
May end up selling mine or resign them to winter work boots...

 

[Robin]

Columbia have a sale on https://www.columbiasportswear.co.uk/winter-sale

 

[Diddi]

Backcountry navigator app £7.50 instead of £11.99.

 

[EM-Chiseller]

Backcountry navigator app £7.50 instead of £11.99.

My choice of back up app , better than the os one for zooming and downloading large areas .

 

[Rog Tallbloke]

The Berghaus single arch tents got cheap again on ebay. £54.27
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Berghaus-Peak-3-1-1-Man-Tent-Red-One-Size/887156074?iid=183235501374

 

[Fred Wanderer]

Bit of a give away at that price. Rog. Well spotted.

 

[EM-Chiseller]

The Berghaus single arch tents got cheap again on ebay. £54.27
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Berghaus-Peak-3-1-1-Man-Tent-Red-One-Size/887156074?iid=183235501374

4lb + need a bigger pack to haul it ...good find

 

[Rog Tallbloke]

Pity they're not long enough to lie down in for a tallbloke. That diagram on the listing shows a 4' 8" child silhouetted next to the tent.

 

[Jon jons]

One of those pics looks like the inner would get wet upon opening the door in wet weather. Think I prefer the akto and laser way round for the hoop.

 

[WilliamC]

I came across this on this thread at BPL:
"I wrote to Rab asking for a comparison (of the Alpha Flash) with the above (Alpha Flux and Paradox Pull-On), as well as wondering at how warmth and breathability would compare to their Hi-Loft Polartec offering, the Firebrand, and their reply was:
"“You are correct in thinking that the Flash will be the warmest & most breathable of those you mentioned. If you were to couple it with a wind top like the Boreas much of the breathability would be retained. The Firebrand is warmer than the Alpha Flash due to a higher loft & greater bulk of insulation therefore performance comparison is tricky. The Flash very much focus on lightweight, minimal bulk insulation in a highly breathable format”."

 

[Ami]

End of the year sale at www.trekking-lite-store.com. Code: wintersale18 for orders over 60 Euro, applicable to the already discounted items. E.g. Polish down sleeping bags (cumulus lite line and others) at approachable prices ;-)

 

[el manana]

If you were to couple it with a wind top like the Boreas much of the breathability would be retained.

Interesting, never thought of them as a combination, going to try that

 

[Gadget]

Picked up an alpha flash, thanks for the heads up.

Me too.
I'm now rocking the high tech granddad's cardigan look!
(in a merry grey).

 

[benp1]

Am up in Snowdonia, have worn it for a few walks now. Very comfy, nice fit, I quite like the way it looks. The alpha material has no stretch in it so the underarm and side sections are needed

Pocket is pointless though, doesn't fit a phone so would be better without one. Great value top

 

[Charlie83]

If anyones into Montane, Tk Maxx online has a few 1/4 zip fleeces at £25 and what I think is the Sabertooth soft shell in 3 colours for £50, pretty much in all the sizes.

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/search...e-desc&facets=stockLevelStatus:inStock&page=0

Also some Aku shoes and heaps of berghaus

 

[Gadget]

The alpha material has no stretch in it so the underarm and side sections are needed

But they do mean your kidneys get a bit chilly when you are not pumping out the therms.

 

[Enzo]

That raw alpha cardy is ace imho, agree about pocket. Weight wise it's lighter with a 120g windproof than the flux and warmer. Great bit of gear and looks great with a briar root pipe!

 

[Mole]

Thinking of selling mine (Flash) already. Done another day with it and starting to dislike the feel, unnecessary width and performance of the non-Alpha panels.

Maybe needs a longer trip than 3 days or colder/drier weather to shine.

Tis light though.