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which tent?
« on: 18 August 2007, 23:02:51 »
I am new to this camping lark and thought that some of you may be able to help and advise me, I want to buy a new tent and am looking to find one that is easy to pitch but also a fairly good quality in as far as keeping out the elements etc, it would need to be a 3-4 man tent or higher, so if anyone can advise me I would be most grateful  :)
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Re: which tent?
« Reply #1 on: 18 August 2007, 23:15:38 »
Just got one myself, take it out of the bag, throw it up in the air lands all erected, put 6 pegs in happy days :y £40 from Millets, waterproof (something about 2000mm) :-?
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Re: which tent?
« Reply #2 on: 18 August 2007, 23:24:49 »
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Just got one myself, take it out of the bag, throw it up in the air lands all erected, put 6 pegs in happy days :y £40 from Millets, waterproof (something about 2000mm) :-?
That 2000 will be hydrostatic head. 2000 is quite low - if heavy rain, you may get a 'mist' inside.  Those stood under my gazebo today know exactly what I mean.

The 'greenhouse' which many saw at lakes meet is 4500 hydrostatic head.
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Re: which tent?
« Reply #3 on: 18 August 2007, 23:27:37 »
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Just got one myself, take it out of the bag, throw it up in the air lands all erected, put 6 pegs in happy days :y £40 from Millets, waterproof (something about 2000mm) :-?
That 2000 will be hydrostatic head. 2000 is quite low - if heavy rain, you may get a 'mist' inside.  Those stood under my gazebo today know exactly what I mean.

The 'greenhouse' which many saw at lakes meet is 4500 hydrostatic head.

 :o Looks like my dad and me may get wet ;D ;D ;D
Oh well "TIMBUK TOWERS" will be at the rescue hopefully;D
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Re: which tent?
« Reply #4 on: 18 August 2007, 23:29:53 »
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Just got one myself, take it out of the bag, throw it up in the air lands all erected, put 6 pegs in happy days :y £40 from Millets, waterproof (something about 2000mm) :-?
That 2000 will be hydrostatic head. 2000 is quite low - if heavy rain, you may get a 'mist' inside.  Those stood under my gazebo today know exactly what I mean.

The 'greenhouse' which many saw at lakes meet is 4500 hydrostatic head.

 :o Looks like my dad and me may get wet ;D ;D ;D
Oh well "TIMBUK TOWERS" will be at the rescue hopefully;D
Camping aint fun when its raining, esp if your tent isn't tall enough to do things in...
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Re: which tent?
« Reply #5 on: 19 August 2007, 04:46:46 »
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Just got one myself, take it out of the bag, throw it up in the air lands all erected, put 6 pegs in happy days :y £40 from Millets, waterproof (something about 2000mm) :-?
That 2000 will be hydrostatic head. 2000 is quite low - if heavy rain, you may get a 'mist' inside.  Those stood under my gazebo today know exactly what I mean.

The 'greenhouse' which many saw at lakes meet is 4500 hydrostatic head.

 :o Looks like my dad and me may get wet ;D ;D ;D
Oh well "TIMBUK TOWERS" will be at the rescue hopefully;D
Camping aint fun when its raining, esp if your tent isn't tall enough to do things in...

 Wonder what things have been going on then????? ;D
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Re: which tent?
« Reply #6 on: 19 August 2007, 05:49:53 »
Personally recommend the Family Khamsin, basically due to the ease to pitch, and the Geodesic design, enough height inside, downside is that they are expensive, and you could potentially get cheaper and larger tents. key in design for me though is the poles and geo design the khamsin poles are T7 aluminium (VERY LIGHT). If you are going for a tent I would recommend either aluminium or steel poles (carbon fibre poles I now steer clear of). Good point about the tent it is self supporting, and you only need to peg out the guy ropes if it gets really really windy :y

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/product.asp?src=tradedoubler&pf_id=32188&sfile=1&cat_id=SPEC
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Re: which tent?
« Reply #7 on: 19 August 2007, 08:19:37 »
just bought one of these- item number 150152625093 on ebay. easy ti fit up and a stand up middle section excellent!!
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Re: which tent?
« Reply #8 on: 19 August 2007, 08:36:20 »
Thats a cracking buy.....
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Re: which tent?
« Reply #9 on: 19 August 2007, 09:23:51 »
3-4 man, nooooooooo, what you need is a nice big 16-20 man. Bath Tub ground sheet so who cares if its raining, living room big enough to hold the all important footbar game and a porch big enough for all the spectators and beer of course  :D
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Re: which tent?
« Reply #10 on: 19 August 2007, 09:25:25 »
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3-4 man, nooooooooo, what you need is a nice big 16-20 man. Bath Tub ground sheet so who cares if its raining, living room big enough to hold the all important footbar game and a porch big enough for all the spectators and beer of course  :D
Or the 'greenhouse', as you can get the car in it ;)
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Re: which tent?
« Reply #11 on: 19 August 2007, 09:29:06 »
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3-4 man, nooooooooo, what you need is a nice big 16-20 man. Bath Tub ground sheet so who cares if its raining, living room big enough to hold the all important footbar game and a porch big enough for all the spectators and beer of course  :D
Or the 'greenhouse', as you can get the car in it ;)

Goes with out saying, everyone needs a nice big garage for emergency repairs  ;D
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Re: which tent?
« Reply #12 on: 19 August 2007, 09:42:59 »
I prefer my aluminium, wood, GRP, and ABS I think holiday home on wheels
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Re: which tent?
« Reply #13 on: 19 August 2007, 12:01:11 »
I agree with Martin. The best tents have wheels, a kitchen, toilet, shower and comfy beds. You also have the perfect car to tow it with.  :y :y
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Re: which tent?
« Reply #14 on: 19 August 2007, 12:04:14 »
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I prefer my aluminium, wood, GRP, and ABS I think holiday home on wheels

there's nothing like a bit of under the canvas action to make you feel alive  ;D
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