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Title: Trekmates Bargains
Post by: suspectmonkey on May 28, 2010: Well as I mentioned in another thread TK Maxx have got some good Trekmates gear in stock at the moment. So far I've managed to pick up a pair of these "Trigger Lock" walking poles. They are a 3-piece slimline pole with trigger locks, foam grips, padded hand straps and tungsten tips. They come with removable rubber end caps and baskets, and tip the scales at <235g. Bit like a poor-mans Black Diamonds ;) £9.99 each down from £24.99.

(http://www.trekmates.co.uk/ProductImages/fullsize/tp-05_trigger_lock_pole.jpg) (http://www.trekmates.co.uk/1067/Trekmates-Trigger-Lock.html)

Also got a pair of poles for Kat called "Sherpa". They have a really comfortable, contoured cork grip and again have padded straps. Pretty much the same spec as the poles I got but they have anti-shock so are slightly heavier at around 300g each. £7.99 each down from £19.99.

(http://www.trekmates.co.uk/ProductImages/fullsize/Sherpa%20Pole.jpg) (http://www.trekmates.co.uk/901/Trekmates-Sherpa-Pole.html)

I also picked up a pair of Rannoch Moor (http://www.trekmates.co.uk/765/Trekmates-Rannoch-Moor-Gaiter.html) gaiters which seem pretty good. Only other thing I would have liked to have bought was the Trekmates Wind Top (http://www.trekmates.co.uk/973/Trekmates-Wind-Top--Unisex-.html) which is a pretty light (100g) windshirt. Bangor had one in size large, but it had quite a few plucked threads. Checked in Belfast but they didn't have large. I feel a trip to Boucher Road or Newtownabbey coming up :)

Other items of interest include a hammock, mosi nets, Go-System cook set, retro looking Sigg bottle with integrated mug (bit like the Crusader cup and bottle), some self-inflating mats and the bivvy bags that they've had in for a while now. The hammock could well be on my list next... :)
Title: Re: Trekmates Bargains
Post by: Hound of Ulster on May 29, 2010: Mmmm I need gas so maybe I shall pay Chris a visit and pop into TK Maxx whilst down at Boucher ;)
Title: Re: Trekmates Bargains
Post by: ChuckMcB on May 29, 2010: The Trekmates is excellent (for the price) stuff, recomend the gaitors (light, and waterproof...just remember to keep the spare bit of the underhell strap to the outside until you get a chance to cut it (I didn't and stepped on it and broke the buckle). The bivvy bag I got was excellent for £19) Was in yesterday and saw the hammock....tempted as well :)
Title: Re: Trekmates Bargains
Post by: Hound of Ulster on May 30, 2010: Called in yesterday, pity its such a mess, but if you hunt you can find stuff.

Well picked over. Got trekmates walking poles, but not the trigger ones :'( had to pay a few quid extra, sleeping bag liner and inflatable seats/mats plus the other bivi bag. Need one more bivi for other son then we all are sorted.
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Post by: chris on May 30, 2010: I got the Sigg bottle, Used it when I was on nevis to carry some wine to have with my curry, Didn't bring the mug though.
Title: Re: Trekmates Bargains
Post by: Hound of Ulster on May 30, 2010: How much were they charging for the sigg, and what size was it? Have seen argos doing them as 1l for under a tenner.
Title: Re: Trekmates Bargains
Post by: surfnscenic on June 16, 2010: Was in TK's in Bow St Mall, Lisburn this afternoon. Had a hoke about and saw various Trekmates items including:-

walking poles (the sticks I mean),
gaiters,
towels,
sleeping bag liners,
mosquito nets,
collapsible basin-small,
waterproof liners (5 & 10 litre i think),
some tents and
a cuddly toy!

Didn't see any bivvy bags.
Title: Re: Trekmates Bargains
Post by: Hound of Ulster on June 16, 2010: Went into TK Max the day after I had bought stuff and low and behold another bivi had appeared, was I well chuffed...;-)
Title: Re: Trekmates Bargains
Post by: suspectmonkey on June 16, 2010: I'm avoiding going in to TK Maxx at the moment! Every time I go in I see something different, but the savings you make are soon out weighed by the sheer amount of gear you end up accumulating ;)

I always thought that was the female ethos to shopping - you buy something not because you need it, but because its in the sale :D
Title: Re: Trekmates Bargains
Post by: Hound of Ulster on June 16, 2010: Quote from: suspectmonkey on June 16, 2010
I'm avoiding going in to TK Maxx at the moment! Every time I go in I see something different, but the savings you make are soon out weighed by the sheer amount of gear you end up accumulating ;)

I always thought that was the female ethos to shopping - you buy something not because you need it, but because its in the sale :D

Yeah but I had needed two of which there was only one left, but going the next day I found one more which made my quota.
;)
Thankfully I stopped at what we needed rather than buying the shop out. ;D