Bargain Alert Thread

[ZeroDarkBivi]

That does look like a good little tent and excellent value, however I don't want the import but-f*****g from HMRC / DHL, so, is there a UK stockist?

[ZeroDarkBivi]

That does look like a good little tent and excellent value, however I don't want the import butt-f*****g from HMRC / DHL, so, is there a UK stockist?

[ZeroDarkBivi]

Oops...

[Dr Nick]

I bought mine from ultralight outdoor gear - the postage from the US (at pre-reduction prices) made the UK purchase cheaper

[benp1]

ultralightoutdoorgear

[whitestone]

https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... tent-p4529

[Teetosugars]

I bought mine from ultralight outdoor gear - the postage from the US (at pre-reduction prices) made the UK purchase cheaper

I’m guessing now they’re in the sale, this won’t be the case anymore?



Not sure wether to risk it..

[Teetosugars]

Just while I'm out their page, am I being thick, or are these not (just about) the exact same?

https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... tent-p6510

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/650-gra ... 23d6d95a0c

[Dr Nick]

Similar but enough differences to make me spend more.

The top vent, the full on single skin and mesh perimeter of the SMD versus the seemingly less vetilated aliexpress one.

And personally I'd rather support a small-scale firm who developed the goods rather than buy the copy/ homage even if it did hurt my wallet (lots)

(and each to their own and all that...)

[Teetosugars]

Similar but enough differences to make me spend more.

The top vent, the full on single skin and mesh perimeter of the SMD versus the seemingly less vetilated aliexpress one.

And personally I'd rather support a small-scale firm who developed the goods rather than buy the copy/ homage even if it did hurt my wallet (lots)

(and each to their own and all that...)

Oh I'm with you on that.. and to be fair, the link didn't show the SMD one, just two others that look almost identical , and a re both themselves similar in design to the SMD one..

Looking at the two I linked tho, you do wonder if they come from the same factory, and, like bikes we juts readily pay a premium for "boutique" names?

[ScotRoutes]

There's more to the cost than that of manufacture.


FWIW, the mesh surround on the LS is crucial to its performance.

[thenorthwind]

Looking at the two I linked tho, you do wonder if they come from the same factory, and, like bikes we juts readily pay a premium for "boutique" names?

Yes, they probably do. But with one your paying for the material and cheap labour to make it, and one your paying for the wages of the clever people who spent ages design, testing and refining the design, which have already been spent, plus the materials and cheap labour to make it.

[Bearbonesnorm]

I'd guess that they don't come from the same factory ... although I could be wrong.

[thenorthwind]

Perhaps not, though the point is the same. I'm not saying I've never bought a cheap knock-off version of a more expensive product either, just pointing out why one has to be more expensive than the other (otherwise neither can exist).

[middleagedmadness]

Not sure if it's a bargain but it seems cheap enough exped down mat 5 lite £59.99 at Gaynor sports ,sorry no link bit of luddite

[Teetosugars]

I'd guess that they don't come from the same factory ... although I could be wrong.

That was what I was thinking...

[Bearbonesnorm]

Perhaps not, though the point is the same. I'm not saying I've never bought a cheap knock-off version of a more expensive product either, just pointing out why one has to be more expensive than the other (otherwise neither can exist).

... and I was just saying that the manufacturing looks quite different between the two. There'll always be a market for cheaper copies of products and there'll always be people willing to produce them. It almost seems that once a brand transfers its manufacturing to the far east, it also hands over any 'ownership' it once had.

[Borderer]

Not sure if it's a bargain but it seems cheap enough exped down mat 5 lite £59.99 at Gaynor sports ,sorry no link bit of luddite

https://www.gaynors.co.uk/camping-c194/ ... -lite-p558

[middleagedmadness]

Thanks Borderer

[Borderer]

Osprey ultralight drysac 20l. £10.49 and only 45g
https://www.edinburghbicycle.com/osprey ... ysack.html

[hoppy58]

Just while I'm out their page, am I being thick, or are these not (just about) the exact same?

There's a review and test of the 3f tent on youtube...seems pretty good for the money, as does the Naturehike Tagar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZGpQXZC6A0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHzsA6gAXUE&t=445s

[voodoo_simon]

https://www.rutlandcycling.com/clothing ... owerfunnel

Spesh shoes for the ladies, £15...

[Borderer]

https://www.rutlandcycling.com/clothing ... owerfunnel

Spesh shoes for the ladies, £15...

It's a great deal, but I get so fed up with women's attire being either pink or turquoise. So I won't be buying any

[johnb]

https://www.rutlandcycling.com/clothing ... owerfunnel

Spesh shoes for the ladies, £15...

It's a great deal, but I get so fed up with women's attire being either pink or turquoise. So I won't be buying any

Turquoise is sooooo yesterday

[Bearbonesnorm]

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