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You're going to struggle to find anything brand new that's decent for under £20.

However, you can always buy pre-owned. I know you mentioned you weren't after boots but a good pair of low rise walking boots are a good shout. Will wear well with jeans, shorts, tracksuits or walking gear. There's an outdoor uk gear exchange group on facebook, you always find walking trainers with gore-tex going relatively cheap.

It's something I've learnt with shoes, is not to cheap out on them. A good quality pair of shoes can last for years. I've got a pair of Merrells and they've done about 200k odd miles. Various terrain, conditions and activites done with them and they're getting a bit shagged but they've served me well for about 4-5 years of active use and will look to prolounge its life.

For 12 volts, I use an Opus BT-C3400 (allegedly the same as BT-C3100). Any top rated smart charger will work, but look for thermal sensors as a sign of a good charger. You can get a 5 volt USB smart charger here (NOT Eneloop, but will work):

• VINNINGE / LADDA Battery charger and 4 batteries - IKEA
  
  Another option:
  
  
• Olight UC compact magnetic USB charger with EdisonBright BBX3 battery case for 18650/16340/14500/AA/AAA & more - AmazonSmile
  
  More charger options:
  
  
• https://eneloop101.com/charge/advanced-chargers/
  
  It looks like the recommended official Panasonic Eneloop BQ-CC17 charger is available in Europe via nikon,nl:
  
  
• https://eneloop101.com/charge/eneloop-chargers/#bq-cc17

This isn't really a money saving tip - if you follow /r/wicked_edge's advice, you'll end up spending loads on badger-hair brushes and other unnecessary shaving paraphernalia.

If you really want to save money, buy a cheap double-edge razor (such as this or this, if you want something metal), then buy lots of razor blades in one go. I use these ones, but any with fairly good reviews will do. Use a gel/foam/soap of your choice and you're set. The blades will probably last you a couple of years and the razor should hopefully last a year, if not more.

It's just US fashion companies marking their stuff up for the UK market.

See Levis, 501 original Jeans in the US are $47 in the UK they're £80.

We don't get screwed over as much for other things, see the Monoprice headphones in the US for $23.98; in the UK they're £17.59.

$23.98 = £15.07 (without VAT) = £18 (with VAT)

So it's actually a pretty good price, considering tax isn't bundled into the US price.

Oops! Looks like it isn’t free delivery.

You can buy a years supply for £7.20 with free delivery however here

Honestly the Amazon basics laptop backpack has been great for me. It’s sturdy and comfy as hell, has huge spaces inside and can be pulled smaller and side clipped if needs be. The netted pouches on the side did me a good turn for my coffee mug but did break after about a year and a bit.

I think it is very reasonable price wise too. Mine has lasted about 3 years for a variety of uses

Personally I have the north face vault in blue, i use it for carrying my laptop, stuff for work and bike stuff. It's got a good amount of pockets under the inner zip. Laptop is easy access at the back.

I use it mainly for cycling to and from work it fits my work clothes, lunch, chunky boi work laptop and still has room.

It's well padded and it also works well as a overnight bag.


The North Face Vault Unisex Outdoor Backpack available in Black/TNF Black - One Size https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00OSE8E0C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_42LyDbQSEFFH1

Eneloop Pros are the best according to www.which.co.uk

Panasonic Eneloop Pro AA 2500mAh Eneloop NiMH Ready to Use Rechargeable Battery BK 3HCDE/4BE (4 Eneloop Pro Batteries) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00JWC40JY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pwNxCb2B5KW3Z

I have a microwave steamer similar to this one - there are pinholes in the bottom of the inner container, in which the rice sits, and the water goes in the bottom. It works brilliantly - you can make loads of rice; I give it two 6-minute bursts and pour boiling water over the rice in the middle to wash starch off.

It looks like the water goes in the top of some other models, but I guess they probably work just as well.

I bought http://www.amazon.co.uk/SF200-Shaving-Factory-Safety-Shaving-Blades/dp/B003DM0X04/ref=sr_1_11?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1346887191&sr=1-11

for 20 quid a few few extra small packs of blades to find a blade I like (I'm an Astra or Supermax man I've found out) as the blades are one of the most important things in shaving and one aspect where price doesnt make much of a difference and it's not worth buying a pack of 100 if you arent going to like using them.

The brush is fine and functional, the razor will last years and the soap has lasted so long i find it hard to believe.

One day I probably will invest in a very nice shaving set and demote this to a travel razor and brush but currently it does me well.

I’ve been through a LOT of mascaras cheap and expensive and I have found the best drugstore one by far is Maybelline the lift- this is the one and it’s only £6ish https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maybelline-Mascara-Volum-Express-Black/dp/B002BNKQ0I and it doesn’t smudge!

I'm not a heavy grower but I bought a cheap safety razor, like this one, and a bunch of blades, like these, a few years ago and haven't had to rebuy in years.

• I shave once or twice a week;
  
• I replace the blade every time but you could use it 2-3 times I guess;
  
• At 1p a blade I'm getting each shave at 0.33p-1p a blade, say twice a week;
  
• Therefore, I spend 1 (pence)* 3 (times a week) * 52 (weeks a year) £1.52 a year on the expensive side on shaving (minus soap).
  
  I'd have to shave for 5 years to be as expensive as a Dollar Shave Club's monthly cost.
  
  If one were to shave daily and replace the blade every time it would cost you £3.65 a year in blades.

Ive just purchased a Targus Work + Fitness backpack from Amazon which seems to suit your needs - it is currently on promotion for £45. 27L capacity.

Ill add a link to this post (on mobile at the moment)

Targus Work + Play Fitness Backpack with Protective Sleeve Designed for Gym and Sports use fits up to 15.6-Inch Laptop, Grey (TSB94404EU) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074269MCM/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_39SQDbVYF3AVV

A 12 month supply for £5.65 is better https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B071KZS3BF/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

Moto G5 is pretty great and affordable - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Motorola-Moto-Single-SIM-Free-Smartphone-Lunar-Grey/dp/B01MR948BL/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549534940&sr=8-3&keywords=moto+g5

Had mine for about a year now and have nothing but good to say about it, especially for the price. I believe they have G6 out now too.

The Merkur 34c link tightens the blade down at the bottom of the handle. I grown a thick beard and after a weekend I'll tighten the blade until it's just tight then back it off a tiny bit (like 2-3 degrees) this leaves a little slack between the head and the razor so it doesnt "pull" when I shave. If it "drags" just tighten it back a little.
I also have a handle that tightens at the top and it sucks for me on Monday because I cant leave that space.
I have no doubt that this razor will last a better part of my life. It is made well and I can't think how I could break it. Hopefully that clears things up

check on gumtree, facebook marketplace, and theres cheaper on amazon too.i got mine for about £50 from amazon warehouse. originally 56.99. i didnt know about this before but yeah, they resell nonfaulty returns. mine said that the packaging was damaged and may have small cosmetic damage but when it turned up it was perfect. not a single thing wrong with it.