As popular on other forums, I thought I'd start a bargain alert thread for people to keep updated with whats on offer.

I'll start off with-

Rab Microlight Down Vest, XL and XXL only, £48 here-

http://www.outdoorwarehouse.co.uk/index ... nt=&page=3

Crux Halo down smock, 230g, 1/3rd off reduced to £86.99

http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/ ... smock.html

Force ten Helium 200. 1.3g 2 man tent, reduced from £220 to £140

http://www.theoutdoorshop.com/showPart.asp?part=PN91083

Crux top - damn you Anthony, I really want one of those but I'll be in big trouble if I spend any more money on gear just at the moment...

Rab Alpine eVent bivvy bag ... was £150 now £77.

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/alpine-bivi-p165028

Great idea, shame that Crux top is only available in X'S small.

Perfect for Ian then ;-)

Haglofs paclite smock ... be quick, offer ends tonight.

http://www.ellis-brigham.com/clothing-- ... e-pullover

Stuart, you're both amazing and very very annoying

I'm going to resist. I must resist.

1)It has been superseded with the Ozo, which with the drop tail is more biking friendly.
2)I'm still chipping away at the creditcard to pay off my XTR brakes last month.

A few good discounts off Montane gear at the Rat Race store - got my Minimus from them.

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MSR Reactor stove down to £84 ... cheapest I've seen anywhere else is still over £100.

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/msr-reactor-stove-788037

Vango Helium 200. 1.3kg, 2 man tent. £220 reduced to £110 ... proper bargain.

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/vango-heliu ... ent-783123

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/t ... r-for-sale

cheap 29er for some one to try the big wheel loveliness :D

Bargain winter bag for the not so tall. Crux Torpedo down to £299.

http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/ ... g_bag.html

OMM Kamleika waterproof jacket ... only S and XS left but a real bargain at £50.

http://www.hike-lite.co.uk/Clothing/Wat ... NS%29.html

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=53568

Formula ORO brakes, 160mm pair for £120

Not current models but reliable powerfull brakes with great feel, have personally used some for about 3 years trouble free on my full bouncer. At £63 each end you cant beat them. 3 of my friends have had them delivered already at this price.

Montane Fireball syntehetic smock. Med weighs 260g ... believed to be the lightest item of synthetic insulation avaliable. Reduced from £109.99 to £65.99.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005 ... d_i=468294

Rab Kinetic waterprrof smock, 260gish, good stock of sizes, £115 reduced to £75.99

http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/ ... acket.html

Rab Microlite down vest, 230g ish, XL only, £90 reducced to £59.99

http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/ ... _vest.html

has anyone used a Kinetic? - I usually prefer Paramo kit but I want something that's a bit lighter and takes up leess space for bikepacking - any opinions on it?

has anyone used a Kinetic?

Nope, I'd say have a look around for a Rab On Demand eVent smock. Weighs around 250g, full wired hood and a superb bit of kit. It's worth having a good search as I've seen them for around £100 but can't remember where. :(

I've had a look at the Demand - looks ideal but I've not seen it at a price I can justify for a back up jacket - I may just have to bite the bullet and buy one!

I've got the rab demand smock too and i think its ace.

Neo air small £90 reduced to £63
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/neoair-small-p155821

RAB Neutrino Endurance down jacket. L in red, only one left. Reduced from £225 to £159.

http://www.theoutdoorshop.com/showPart.asp?part=PN65022

That's probably the finest alpinist down jacket made in years, excellent piece of gear :D