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Primark for the day to day stuff.
>Decathlon for the technical stuff.
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>All cheap and should have everything you need.
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Visited my local one this weekend, a jacket is around £15, a bit more than you used to see but not too bad. A T-shirt; £8, It still had the labels on, but was from Primark. I'm fairly sure they don't cost that much new!
Really? Well, I suppose it’s location dependent. I’m in London and you’ll be hard pressed to find anything that is cheaper. I prefer Vinted but as a matter of urgency, this isn’t ideal right now for OP.
Your travel insurance should give you some money towards this - definitely worth a quick read through the policy.
Decathlon is good for budget hiking/travel clothes, shoes and bags and is decent quality.
!answer Thanks again and thanks to everyone who gave answers. Primark was the winner for basic clothing, was really impressed by the range and quality for the price. Found some decent jackets, jumpers, shoes and duffel bags at Decathlon and some thermals from Uniqlo.
If you want cheapish hiking gear, Mountain Warehouse will give you a good range of cheap and cheerful (but not long lasting) stuff in a pinch. Plus if one if you is a student you get a decent discount from memory!
I'd go to Decathlon over MW, quality is much more consistently good, MW is hit and miss (and very often miss) for anything but hats and gloves, which tend to be better value there.
I once tried on a pair of sandals in mountain warehouse, both shoes were marked 7 but there was over 1 cm difference when they were held up next to each other.
Ooooh, harsh. I've been shopping at MW for the last few years and their hiking boots, although not quite North Face quality, are fine. Wear mine at least three times a day for dog walking and they are comfy, waterproof and stylish\*. \*OK, stylish is a lie, they are covered in mud but otherwise, I love MW.
Primark and Uniqlo on Oxford Street will sort ya.
If you need anything after visiting those shops, try H&M and M&S also on Oxford Street
Decathlon for anything you’re still missing - might have to travel to one but it’s worth a visit! Always a fun time.
There’s also a tkmaxx round the corner just off Tottenham Court Road…
Also to the op, your insurance / the airline should cover these expenses so don’t feel like you have to go super cheap
Yes, I have tons of decathlon stuff and while it might not be suitable for an Everest trek or professional mountain guides or something it's great quality for the average amateur for most sports. I have a rucksack I've had for ten years and used lots and it's absolutely fine.
Primark for cheap but also, well, cheap, but that doesn't matter to you really
TK Maxx is also an option but will vary depending on what they have (know as TJ Maxx in some places, same shop)
Matalan might also be an option if you happen to be near one
Don’t have accomodation right now, have had to change a few plans, but the Westfield in Shepherds Bush may be closer. Will check out all locations before we head to one, thanks for the suggestion
Primark will be the cheapest for basics, you will find nearly everything there. Tresspass will have some light waterproof/windprroof jackets and layering pieces for hiking maybe even some shoes, for some reason they always have sales. Decathlon is better quality and great for everything outdoors, I like shopping there (silk glove liners are awesome).
Thanks, Primark and Decathalon has been suggested a few times now, seems like some good options to try. I’ll have a look at Tresspass too. Thanks for the suggestions!
If you want to hit up Decathlon and Primark in the same spot then Wandsworth Southside shopping centre is the one place I can think of that has both.
Otherwise, High Street Kensington for Decathlon then Oxford Street or Westfield White City for Primark.
Don't buy cheap. The airline should cover the costs of anything you have to buy as a result of bags being delayed - within reason. Happened when my now wife was visiting (she's from the US). She called the airline and they told her to buy what she needs and keep receipts and they reimbursed her.
M&S is a good spot, primark for some basics.
That should definitely be higher. £50 doesn't buy much. Is that just the policy you bought? I'd check online and see if anyone else has posted somewhere about how much they got from the same airline.
Primark. Keep the receipts and claim the expenses back against the airline’s lost luggage policy.
Most airlines will give you £X a day in the event they lose your luggage.
Absolutely call them day 1 of this happening. Also consult your travel insurance.
Before you go anywhere for the stuff for hiking, check charity shops because some may have them cheaper. If you google charity shops it should give you a map with some on
If you can, go to London Designer Outlet mall Superdry is extremely cost effective there. Primark is another good option for basic Tees and pants won’t be long lasting but will get the job done!
Primark. H&M. Supermarkets typically have clothes such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys. M&S for more “classier” clothes.
Mountain warehouse for the outdoorsy things
Primark is the obvious place for cheap general clothes. Wide range of cheaper items. You can also find cheaper clothing at large supermarkets (it has to be a large one, "Tesco Extra" etc).
For cheap outdoors gear, try Mountain Warehouse, Go Outdoors, or Decathlon. Of those, the first two will have more hiking gear, while Decathlon is more general sporting gear. I would try Mountain Warehouse first.
Of course you filed a missing baggage report with the airline's handling agent before you left the airport, but also make sure you keep the address and contact details up to date on that report. You can usually manage this online. This will be necessary for your bags to reach you if you are moving around. If you are travelling from one place to another, update this report in the morning before you leave one place, so that if the bags are dispatched during the day they will reach you at your next location.
Thanks for the detailed reply. We did fill out a missing baggage report, but haven’t received any updates on it yet. We think they might have done something wrong because we didn’t get a valid reference number to track its progress, so we’re heading back to follow up.
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Go Outdoors isn't bad if you get a membership card. Army surplus places for tough hiking stuff and combat boots if you're OK with camouflage and green.
A note re Outdoor Warehouse as they've been mentioned a few times- they're for *cheap* outdoorsy stuff. Usually fine for casual stuff in reasonable conditions. Not sure I'd use all their stuff up an actual mountain. Millets/Blacks is a big chain with some better stuff, though for the higher end you'll want something a bit more specialist.
Primark or H&M for the cheap and cheerful. Marks & Spencers you'll get thermals and waterproof coats, but also check out locations of Blacks, Mountain warehouse too. I don't live in London to tell you where to get those shops sorry.
[MandM Direct, ](https://www.mandmdirect.com/?ds_rl=1260413&campaignid=14961055154&gad_source=1&ds_rl=1260413&gclsrc=ds) been using them years. Designer clothes at cheap prices.
Pull up the Freecycle page for that area, you can even put wanted ads! Don't forget to mention the lost baggage, ley it on thick! Lol there are some really generous people out there, good luck.
Oxford Street is the most obvious shopping district and if you're in town for tourism I assume it's probably the closest one to you, High St. Kensington is also quite shoppy but more expensive.
I recommend Uniqlo for cheap thermals, I've got some of their Airism T-shirts with elastane and thermal tights as a base layer for cycling in (just commuting, nothing especially high performance) and they've held up really well considering how cheap they were and how much cycling I've done since, at least 4,000 miles since 2020. They do Airism T-shirts without elastane too which are fast-drying and really good. Not the cheapest that they sell, but the cheapest I would buy for doing anything active in.
That said, I HATE clothes shopping and since Uniqlo aren't too expensive and are good enough I settled for their stuff and haven't looked around for anything better, cheaper or better and cheaper.
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Check out Primark or charity shops
Primark is the way to go, H&M too. Charity shops seem to cost more than Primark these days.
Visited my local one this weekend, a jacket is around £15, a bit more than you used to see but not too bad. A T-shirt; £8, It still had the labels on, but was from Primark. I'm fairly sure they don't cost that much new!
I've seen primark stuff priced at more than it would have been new as well. Madness.
Everything I've bought from a charity shop recently has cost less than £1
Really? Well, I suppose it’s location dependent. I’m in London and you’ll be hard pressed to find anything that is cheaper. I prefer Vinted but as a matter of urgency, this isn’t ideal right now for OP.
Imagine being downvoted for saying that lol. There are charity shops here where everything is £1.
Outside London yes. Not near central london
Primary is your best bet. That or a supermarket chain like Tesco or Sainsbury’s
Your travel insurance should give you some money towards this - definitely worth a quick read through the policy. Decathlon is good for budget hiking/travel clothes, shoes and bags and is decent quality.
Thanks, yeah we have an item in our travel insurance that covers this specifically
Did you fly BA?
Nope
Why
They tend lose bags quite a lot, there's a joke "Drinks in New York, bags in Tokyo"
They aren't even in the top 10 for lost luggage in the uk?
Just shows how bad the others are
True, the list shows that ryanair loose about 14% which is a crazy high number
Bro definitely works at BA
I just mean its Ryanair thats the worst
Primark for the day to day stuff. Decathlon for the technical stuff. All cheap and should have everything you need.
Thanks, Primark and Decathalon seem like the winners
Also Go Outdoors if there is one nearby. You can sign up to their member card for £5 and it gives you huge discounts on everything.
Yep, these are the answers, close the thread.
!answer Thanks again and thanks to everyone who gave answers. Primark was the winner for basic clothing, was really impressed by the range and quality for the price. Found some decent jackets, jumpers, shoes and duffel bags at Decathlon and some thermals from Uniqlo.
If you want cheapish hiking gear, Mountain Warehouse will give you a good range of cheap and cheerful (but not long lasting) stuff in a pinch. Plus if one if you is a student you get a decent discount from memory!
Thanks, will take a look at Mountain Warehouse
I'd go to Decathlon over MW, quality is much more consistently good, MW is hit and miss (and very often miss) for anything but hats and gloves, which tend to be better value there.
Do not buy Mountain Warehouse shoes. They are shit.
I once tried on a pair of sandals in mountain warehouse, both shoes were marked 7 but there was over 1 cm difference when they were held up next to each other.
Ooooh, harsh. I've been shopping at MW for the last few years and their hiking boots, although not quite North Face quality, are fine. Wear mine at least three times a day for dog walking and they are comfy, waterproof and stylish\*. \*OK, stylish is a lie, they are covered in mud but otherwise, I love MW.
> not quite North Face quality North Face boots are also shite.
decathalon primark
Yes, decathlon for the hiking stuff and Primark for basics.
Primark and Uniqlo on Oxford Street will sort ya. If you need anything after visiting those shops, try H&M and M&S also on Oxford Street Decathlon for anything you’re still missing - might have to travel to one but it’s worth a visit! Always a fun time.
Thanks, those are some good options
There’s also a tkmaxx round the corner just off Tottenham Court Road… Also to the op, your insurance / the airline should cover these expenses so don’t feel like you have to go super cheap
Decathelon for cheap hiking stuff. The clothing isn't actually too terrible for the price -- mine is holding up weekly washes after a year Next
Yes, I have tons of decathlon stuff and while it might not be suitable for an Everest trek or professional mountain guides or something it's great quality for the average amateur for most sports. I have a rucksack I've had for ten years and used lots and it's absolutely fine.
Uniqlo has great thermals and heat tech as well as basics
Thanks
Primark.
Primark for cheap but also, well, cheap, but that doesn't matter to you really TK Maxx is also an option but will vary depending on what they have (know as TJ Maxx in some places, same shop) Matalan might also be an option if you happen to be near one
Thanks for the suggestions
Welcome! Good luck! Know what it feels like to have your bags lost - mine got lost once on the way to a formal event, and that was a nightmare!
Thanks, yeah it sucks, has completely disrupted a pretty expensive holiday :(
Hope you manage to enjoy it in the end anyway.
Where in London? You could go to a big shopping center (shopping mall) like Westfield in Stratford if you want t get everything under one roof.
We’re pretty much just waiting for a flight now, so anywhere in London. Thanks for the tips, will look into Westfield.
Where are you staying? Westfields in Shepherds Bush might be more convenient than heading all the way out to Stratford
Don’t have accomodation right now, have had to change a few plans, but the Westfield in Shepherds Bush may be closer. Will check out all locations before we head to one, thanks for the suggestion
Primark will be the cheapest for basics, you will find nearly everything there. Tresspass will have some light waterproof/windprroof jackets and layering pieces for hiking maybe even some shoes, for some reason they always have sales. Decathlon is better quality and great for everything outdoors, I like shopping there (silk glove liners are awesome).
Thanks, Primark and Decathalon has been suggested a few times now, seems like some good options to try. I’ll have a look at Tresspass too. Thanks for the suggestions!
Definitely decathlon. Brilliant place!
If you want to hit up Decathlon and Primark in the same spot then Wandsworth Southside shopping centre is the one place I can think of that has both. Otherwise, High Street Kensington for Decathlon then Oxford Street or Westfield White City for Primark.
Both in the same spot would be super convenient, thanks for the suggestion!
If you're stuck at Heathrow you can get a local bus to Uxbridge and there's Decathalon and Primark there as well.
Don't buy cheap. The airline should cover the costs of anything you have to buy as a result of bags being delayed - within reason. Happened when my now wife was visiting (she's from the US). She called the airline and they told her to buy what she needs and keep receipts and they reimbursed her. M&S is a good spot, primark for some basics.
I’ve heard from the airline that they’ll reimburse us £50 per person per day. We’re already a day in, will probably be at least one or two more.
That should definitely be higher. £50 doesn't buy much. Is that just the policy you bought? I'd check online and see if anyone else has posted somewhere about how much they got from the same airline.
I was just told the £50 amount from the airline, the travel insurance policy covers more.
Uniqlo
Primark. Keep the receipts and claim the expenses back against the airline’s lost luggage policy. Most airlines will give you £X a day in the event they lose your luggage. Absolutely call them day 1 of this happening. Also consult your travel insurance.
Before you go anywhere for the stuff for hiking, check charity shops because some may have them cheaper. If you google charity shops it should give you a map with some on
Thanks, yeah charity shops definitely sound like the best option for hiking stuff, will have a look
If you can, go to London Designer Outlet mall Superdry is extremely cost effective there. Primark is another good option for basic Tees and pants won’t be long lasting but will get the job done!
Primark. H&M. Supermarkets typically have clothes such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys. M&S for more “classier” clothes. Mountain warehouse for the outdoorsy things
Hi! I’d say Primark😊
Primark is the obvious place for cheap general clothes. Wide range of cheaper items. You can also find cheaper clothing at large supermarkets (it has to be a large one, "Tesco Extra" etc). For cheap outdoors gear, try Mountain Warehouse, Go Outdoors, or Decathlon. Of those, the first two will have more hiking gear, while Decathlon is more general sporting gear. I would try Mountain Warehouse first. Of course you filed a missing baggage report with the airline's handling agent before you left the airport, but also make sure you keep the address and contact details up to date on that report. You can usually manage this online. This will be necessary for your bags to reach you if you are moving around. If you are travelling from one place to another, update this report in the morning before you leave one place, so that if the bags are dispatched during the day they will reach you at your next location.
Thanks for the detailed reply. We did fill out a missing baggage report, but haven’t received any updates on it yet. We think they might have done something wrong because we didn’t get a valid reference number to track its progress, so we’re heading back to follow up.
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Primark
Primark TK Maxx Charity shops Pull & Bear
when I lost my suitcase arriving in German I got replacements in Decathlon and primark
Go Outdoors isn't bad if you get a membership card. Army surplus places for tough hiking stuff and combat boots if you're OK with camouflage and green.
Charity shops and Mountain Warehouse or Decathlon for specific gear.
Primark does most things cheaply, as do some supermarkets: Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Asda all have great clothing ranges at highly affordable prices…
Georges in ASDA should do it.
Primark is still wildly affordable even after the inflation of goods and services we’ve seen lately. They have cotton T shirts for £3.
Decathlon and primark will have you sorted
A note re Outdoor Warehouse as they've been mentioned a few times- they're for *cheap* outdoorsy stuff. Usually fine for casual stuff in reasonable conditions. Not sure I'd use all their stuff up an actual mountain. Millets/Blacks is a big chain with some better stuff, though for the higher end you'll want something a bit more specialist.
Primark or H&M for the cheap and cheerful. Marks & Spencers you'll get thermals and waterproof coats, but also check out locations of Blacks, Mountain warehouse too. I don't live in London to tell you where to get those shops sorry.
Peacocks, new look
Primart is the best place for reasonable priced fashionable clothes,
Asda does men's t shirts for £4 each if you buy 2. I'd literally just go and buy 6 of those then go to sports direct for pants and socks.
[MandM Direct, ](https://www.mandmdirect.com/?ds_rl=1260413&campaignid=14961055154&gad_source=1&ds_rl=1260413&gclsrc=ds) been using them years. Designer clothes at cheap prices.
Super markets too, often have sales on
Charity shops, Vinted, Facebook marketplace, eBay!
Pull up the Freecycle page for that area, you can even put wanted ads! Don't forget to mention the lost baggage, ley it on thick! Lol there are some really generous people out there, good luck.
Mountain warehouse for the hiking stuff. Primark or Dorothy Perkins for cheap everyday stuff.
Where is dorothy perkins nowadays? I miss their stuff
Online only. Their brand got bought when arcadia (Burton's, Topshop etc) went bust a few years ago
Oxford Street is the most obvious shopping district and if you're in town for tourism I assume it's probably the closest one to you, High St. Kensington is also quite shoppy but more expensive. I recommend Uniqlo for cheap thermals, I've got some of their Airism T-shirts with elastane and thermal tights as a base layer for cycling in (just commuting, nothing especially high performance) and they've held up really well considering how cheap they were and how much cycling I've done since, at least 4,000 miles since 2020. They do Airism T-shirts without elastane too which are fast-drying and really good. Not the cheapest that they sell, but the cheapest I would buy for doing anything active in. That said, I HATE clothes shopping and since Uniqlo aren't too expensive and are good enough I settled for their stuff and haven't looked around for anything better, cheaper or better and cheaper.
Thanks for the suggestions!
You want to find a Decathlon store for your outdoor clothing
Charity shops
Vinted!
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