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Re: European Camping store?
« Reply #15 on: 25 September 2008, 22:42:05 »
try eBay, stupid as it sounds they can be very good deals once you filter out the crap, a lot of shops are selling off ex display models they have just taken down and put them on there to clear them ready for new stock next year,

Spend as much as you can afford, the big names, eg Vango, Coleman, Gelert, Force Ten, Conway, North Face etc are the best and you can find review's on Google.
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« Reply #16 on: 26 September 2008, 07:10:43 »
wasnt decathlon was it?
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« Reply #17 on: 26 September 2008, 07:26:50 »
No, Decathlon is not a proper camping shop
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« Reply #18 on: 26 September 2008, 07:50:18 »
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No, Decathlon is not a proper camping shop


correct, all outdoor sports, but they are uk and europe wide.


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« Reply #19 on: 26 September 2008, 08:56:05 »
As said earlier, check for Halfrauds. No idea how good they are, but they do 4-6 man which is going to be minimum size you want for 2 beds.

Oh, and don't expect much trade discount...
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« Reply #20 on: 26 September 2008, 09:17:34 »
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No, Decathlon is not a proper camping shop


correct, all outdoor sports, but they are uk and europe wide.



10 million brownie points to Jimbob!

I knew as soon as i saw the name i would know it!

yes thats it, came across one of their stores in Belgium, was very impressed with the range.
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« Reply #21 on: 26 September 2008, 09:29:57 »
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No, Decathlon is not a proper camping shop


correct, all outdoor sports, but they are uk and europe wide.



10 million brownie points to Jimbob!

I knew as soon as i saw the name i would know it!

yes thats it, came across one of their stores in Belgium, was very impressed with the range.
Thought they were a bike shop  :-/
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« Reply #22 on: 26 September 2008, 09:31:22 »
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No, Decathlon is not a proper camping shop


correct, all outdoor sports, but they are uk and europe wide.



10 million brownie points to Jimbob!

I knew as soon as i saw the name i would know it!

yes thats it, came across one of their stores in Belgium, was very impressed with the range.
Thought they were a bike shop  :-/

nope...

http://www.decathlon.co.uk
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« Reply #23 on: 26 September 2008, 09:31:55 »
They sell EVERYTHING sports related, and often quite cheap.

my brother in law introduced me to one just off the Motorway near stockport (opposite the pyramid)
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« Reply #24 on: 26 September 2008, 09:39:42 »
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my brother in law introduced me to one just off the Motorway near stockport (opposite the pyramid)

Which is where I got a wet suit for No 1 daughter. I think she wore it twice!  :-?
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« Reply #25 on: 26 September 2008, 09:57:25 »
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my brother in law introduced me to one just off the Motorway near stockport (opposite the pyramid)

Which is where I got a wet suit for No 1 daughter. I think she wore it twice!  :-?

Least they are cheap enough there ;)
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« Reply #26 on: 26 September 2008, 10:22:05 »
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Least they are cheap enough there ;)

S'pose so. IIRC she eventually sold it to a mate, I never saw any of the procedes though.  :-?  ;)  ;)
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« Reply #27 on: 26 September 2008, 15:21:41 »
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The way the financial situation is going I reckon a lot of us my need to start considering buying camping equipment!! :'( :'( :'( :( :(


Can't afford to sell the caravan - holidays are so much cheaper than B&B, hotels, or rented cottages
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« Reply #28 on: 26 September 2008, 16:10:32 »
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The way the financial situation is going I reckon a lot of us my need to start considering buying camping equipment!! :'( :'( :'( :( :(


Can't afford to sell the caravan - holidays are so much cheaper than B&B, hotels, or rented cottages

So I understand Martin and although my comment was really meant in jest, camping / caravaning is becoming increasingly attractive to me!!

In fact I have recently spent a lovely week in one in Blackpool ( at the Haven site) ; surprisingly, to me, it was very comfortable and cosy! :y :y :y :y
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« Reply #29 on: 26 September 2008, 16:34:56 »
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The way the financial situation is going I reckon a lot of us my need to start considering buying camping equipment!! :'( :'( :'( :( :(


Can't afford to sell the caravan - holidays are so much cheaper than B&B, hotels, or rented cottages

So I understand Martin and although my comment was really meant in jest, camping / caravaning is becoming increasingly attractive to me!!

In fact I have recently spent a lovely week in one in Blackpool ( at the Haven site) ; surprisingly, to me, it was very comfortable and cosy! :y :y :y :y
Static vans are OK - but if going in cold weather, ensure you get own with heating in bedrooms ;D

Pikey wagons. No. Can't see any enjoyment there. Much rather use a decent tent, and do the camping thing properly.
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