Whats your latest impulse buy

[Carbuncle]

Las night I got a little inebriated and ordered one of these

http://www.teamio.co.uk/shop/articl...agon-wood-stove.html?shop_param=cid=5&aid=83&
Interesting . . .

 

[FreddyFish]

Due to the cold weather and a bad case of "gotta have it" I bought one of these last week and have already spent 2 very cold nights in it. Great bit of kit, lots of room and well toasty.

http://www.ukkitmonster.com/product_info.php?cPath=43&products_id=938

Nothing to do with the supplier etc etc just a happy customer.

atb
John

Looks nice.

 

[maddave]

My latest is a Mora 2010

 

[Fizzy]

Just had to have another torch:
http://www.heinnie.com/Flashlights/Fenix/Fenix-LD10-/p-97-403-4508/

 

[alpha_centaur]

Looks Like I've just bought a pair of crampons

Now all I need are the boots to go with them

 

[Stuart69]

I made a bad mistake in looking at the 4sevens shop, one Quark 123 on it's way. A definite "I really need that" moment

Then I had a peak at Lighthound and ended up ordering some AW batteries, a charger, several GITD thingy's and some Paracord

This tinternet thing is evil, waaaaaay to easy to use your spendies, I think it's all the pretty pictures.....must resist!!!!!

 

[Ex Member lyndon]

paracord.....lots of it....... 13 braclets some lanyard knots 5 lanyards one 6 inch square knot later i have 4 x 7 foot lengths left and the blisters from the rest.
£25 worth knitted plated woven and twisted in to items i have no use for lol well it killed a few days at least

 

[Dozza]

Pait of cheapo gaiters from Go Outdoors for £5; would have been ideal in the snow for keeping boots clear while shovelling the drive. Only trouble is I don't know how to use them. There seems to be a hook to attach to the first lace on the boot and there are two loops on opposite sides around the bottom and a lace that goes through them. What do I do with that then?

I also got an allegedly half price fleece for £20 and some cheapo gloves for £2.

None of these things were on my shopping list; damn "offers".

They also do wind up head torches for £3 but fortunately they were sold out.

 

[John Fenna]

Pait of cheapo gaiters from Go Outdoors for £5; would have been ideal in the snow for keeping boots clear while shovelling the drive. Only trouble is I don't know how to use them. There seems to be a hook to attach to the first lace on the boot and there are two loops on opposite sides around the bottom and a lace that goes through them. What do I do with that then?

.

That would be the instep lace...it goes under your boot, tying at one side to hold the gaiter down and keep the tension between hem and boot to stop stuff getting in under the hem.
Some designs use wire and buckle for longer life, others use shock cord and hooks for speed - but a lace is most common and lasts well enough.

 

[jonnno]

Not totally an impulse buy, I'd been considering it for a while, but on Sunday I decided I wanted one and thought screw it and bought it on Monday. The wife was less than pleased

I'll be posting shortly to beg someone to tell me how to use it

 

[Klenchblaize]

When In Wyoming

 

[Paul_B]

This is a good thread for me, but since all my buys are impulse buys I'd be always posting. I see something I like then spend anything up to 1 month pursuading myself I need it. It is up to 1 month because as soon as payday has gone that's when all resistance disappears and I buy the item(s)!

My last one was some feet for my gas stove cans for stability then for no obvious logical reason I bought a UL meths stove and windshield which is my new favourite stove to use. Which made the can feet a wasted purchase but it was already in my online shopping basket. Damm this online shopping. it is just soooo easy. I am resisting a paypal account well though. I also got a spice thingy that is light but carries 3 different spices or herbs. Considering I only boil in the bag on a backpacking trip why?

Before that I bought mitts, softshells, tents, tarps, drybag rucksacks, Ti pegs, stoves, stoves, stoves, pots, stoves, pots, sporks, long handled Ti Spoons, sleeping bags, gloves, hats, gloves...

Do you get the idea? I see it, I want it, I procrastinate, I buy it, I regret it, I receive the delivery, I open it, I play with it, I put it away and forget I have it. All I can say I have a house with many spare rooms that I can not get into anymore. Why do we buy so much gear? I admit I need help, but only to help me carry the new stuff home!!

 

[Paul_B]

Are Agros still selling the cheap axe?

 

[redandshane]

Are Agros still selling the cheap axe?

Looks like it

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7001545/Trail/searchtext>AXE.htm

Actually I have struggled to resist buying one
I have plenty of axes for my needs and my sole reason would have been because its a bargain-not really a good reason is it ?

 

[drewdunnrespect]

please dont get me started on impulse buys cos there is few things i want

like exped dry bags
eight litre dutch oven even tho i have a four litre
a 80-130 karimor sf rucksack
apache conoue
21 foot corrbee sailing yatch
to enrol on the RYA yachtsmasters year long training course

drew

 

[Mike8472]

Just bought a 1970 issue german three piece canteen cup mess set and a 1945 issue us canteen cup Dirt cheap. SWMBO isn't going to be impressed with my bargain hunting though!

I'm running out of hiding space in the house now. think I'll have to win the lottery and buy a bigger house to hide my stuff in!

 

[FreddyFish]

please dont get me started on impulse buys cos there is few things i want

like exped dry bags
eight litre dutch oven even tho i have a four litre
a 80-130 karimor sf rucksack
apache conoue
21 foot corrbee sailing yatch
to enrol on the RYA yachtsmasters year long training course

drew

That would be one hell of an impulse buy

 

[Bogman10]

Roselli axe ( longer handle ) GB carving axe.
Love them both!!
Cda C.

The Roselli is great for cleaving open Deer during hunting season! Which is why I always carry it in the field when hunting.

 

[Paul_B]

When it comes to impulse buys all I can say is I'm glad I don't trust online buying from overseas yet. If I ever make that first purchase from USA I know I'll end up with too much of those UL kit from those little US cottage industry types.

Someone said they'd need the lottery to buy a bigger house to hide purchases in, well I'm sure SWMBO has been hiding her own purchases. Garages and sheds for our stuff, wardrobes and drawers and cupboards for her's I bet.

 

[Paul_B]

Can I ask about the argos axe? Is it worth getting if you don't have an axe? Does it count as an impulse buy if you don't need it and are unlikely to use it but still want it?