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Cheap Chinese gear

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Thought a thread recommending whats good on aliexpress, gear best etc might be a good idea, i know there is some good and bad about, anyone got a bargain?
 
Relating this thread title) to stoves specifically:

Honey stove, or one of the many lookalikes?
(I normally use and love my Swedish Army Trangia, but am getting tempted by one of these.......)
 
While I mind, I went through a phase of looking for uber cheap stuff on ebay/amazon and there was some mind blowing stuff. The one that sticks out was a pair of sugar cube tongs for 16p all the way from the Far East and delivered by the postie. Sugar cube tongs you ask ???? Basically just a really small set of tongs that fit inside my mess kit, good for pretty much anything although an open fire is a bit risky.

Its a good idea for a thread, look forward to what others have unearthed.
 
The MLD Trailstar copies and inners, the Go-lite Shangri-la 3 copy, Lanshan 2, all tried and tested by members of another forum, mostly UL to boot and good reviews, I have the MLD copy and inner, yet to be used.
 
I would be very interested to read a review about it from you and to see some pictures, especially with sleeping mat inside.
 
Bam said:
While I mind, I went through a phase of looking for uber cheap stuff on ebay/amazon and there was some mind blowing stuff. The one that sticks out was a pair of sugar cube tongs for 16p all the way from the Far East and delivered by the postie. Sugar cube tongs you ask ???? Basically just a really small set of tongs that fit inside my mess kit, good for pretty much anything although an open fire is a bit risky.

Its a good idea for a thread, look forward to what others have unearthed.
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Similar items currently available for a single penny!

Would seem wrong not to invest and then declare it as an asset on my tax return!

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Not specifically recommending any particular item but I've bought from JOOM a few times (airsoft gear, camping and photography bits) and, even though the delivery time is 2-4 weeks, you can get the same item's that you can buy from Amazon or eBay for about 1/3 the price if you're willing to wait.
 
G1ZmO said:
Not specifically recommending any particular item but I've bought from JOOM a few times (airsoft gear, camping and photography bits) and, even though the delivery time is 2-4 weeks, you can get the same item's that you can buy from Amazon or eBay for about 1/3 the price if you're willing to wait.
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Thanks for the heads up heading there now!
 
G1ZmO said:
Not specifically recommending any particular item but I've bought from JOOM a few times (airsoft gear, camping and photography bits) and, even though the delivery time is 2-4 weeks, you can get the same item's that you can buy from Amazon or eBay for about 1/3 the price if you're willing to wait.
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Nice one, I buy stuff on ebay that takes a month sometimes anyway, I'll have a wee shufti at that.
 
Mentioned elsewhere but realistically a lot of the expensive gear is made in China; it seems standard business practice to carry the machines on after any order is completed for a few thousand items more that then get sold on through your choice of internet retailer.

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No problem. It's worth checking for reviews on YouTube of what you consider buying before doing so though.
 
I have been tempted by the 3ful poncho tarp, unfortunately in the colours it comes in it is about as stealthy as a firework display!
Anyone have any experience of it?
 
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