Useful suppliers

[GillyBee]

I thought it might be good to share any useful suppliers you have found which might not be the usual "High Street" ones, especially as we are likely to be seeing a run on torches and lanterns now.

Here is mine for starters.
https://cpc.farnell.com/

We have used them for our AGM batteries and general electrical bits & bobs. Online only but where else are you going to find a choice of nearly 60 different head torches at all price points? Also worth checking for home security bits, plug in power timers, assorted solar lighting etc.

[Yorkshire Andy]

Oh there's plenty but think outside the box

Like during the run on masks... The likes of b&q got battered yet the local tile shop had loads....


Industrial suppliers in general builders merchants /
industrial wholesalers be it electrical / building / roofing ) plumbing all stock torches and Batteries

For example city electrical factors

Plumb centre

Mkm

Jewsons.


Round here countryside / farm supplies shops / engineering places too

Independent car shop has huricane lanterns / parafin / torches / inspection lamps

Caravan agents 12v stuff /torches / chemical toilet parts ,/ gas fittings/ camp stoves / gas cartridges

[tarmactatt]

I'll add to this list as it's a good idea and been neglected!

No affiliation to any of below, I've ordered from most of them in the last 5-8 years.

Military/outdoors/bushcraft gear:
https://www.contactleft.co.uk/

Outdoors gear:
https://www.military1st.co.uk/
They often have a discount around payday, but also lots of items seem to be out of stock in the colour/size I want

Outdoor gear, survival bits etc:
https://heinnie.com/
Don't think Hennie Haynes needs an intro, I've been seriously impressed by their delivery speed in the past.

DIY Tools/workshop:
https://www.proopsbrothers.com/
Bought some files, tile grout remover and paint scraper, and Dremel bits. The website seems to not load so not sure if they're still trading...?

Torches:
https://convoylight.com/
Chinese website but most reccomend value for money torches on Reddit etc. Ships from china.

Anyone else got reccomendations?

[Frnc]

For camping, hiking etc gear I like https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/
Every type of gear is listed in weight order. They weigh everything.

Recently I've bought stuff from Wickes, B&Q, Dunhelm, Wayfair, Jacksons Nurseries, Charella Gardens (my Acer tree), ebay, Amazon, Argos. Jacksons plants haven't arrived yet.

I got my 2 part epoxy and bolts from tradefixdirect.com

I don't have a car, so I get most things delivered apart from groceries. I do live near the shops, but I mainly just get groceries from them. The other shops seem to be mostly cafes, coffeeshops, bakeries etc. There used to be a Wilkos but I think it's closed.

[tarmactatt]

Ah yes! I forgot about them, they've a good website.

If I remember correctly, I got my camping gas 500gm cylinders from a company called funky leisure because the price was good for a box of 6.

On the gardening front, victoriana nursery has some good selections, but I've not yet ordered from them.

Chris Bowers has been brilliant for fruit trees, as has Ashridge nurseries.

[Yorkshire Andy]

Car consumables wipers / batteries
https://www.tayna.co.uk/

Check the ebay listing's too before buying sometimes cheaper...


Clothing/ camping bits

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/

[Peter]

Calor gas and Flogas, check their main websites for a list of local stockists and mark them on your local street map or A-Z.

[pseudonym]

shop4scouts/4 Adventurers for single MRE pouches on Ebay.

Preppers Shop UK for bulk or single MRE pouches

I can vouch for both, just price check against each other.

[mcprepper]

I also like/use Preppers Shop UK - get their emails with weekly offers etc.
Also like to support https://sgtpreppershop.co.uk/ as they’re Northern England based and always had good service etc.
Some other good recommendations on here I’ll check out - thanks.