I need a tent but I detest camping - what shall I get?

[Orang Utan]

The other camping thread reminded me that I was going to a festival next month and I have no provision for camping. There are b&bs nearby, but I don't think they would approve of a swivel-eyed loon turning up to pass out from late morning to early afternoon. I have yet to investigate the taxi/travelodge option, but am beginning to realise that it would be more practical just to give in and get a tent.
I need one that is dark inside in the sunlight, doesn't get hot when it's sunny and one I can get up in. Does such a tent exist?

 

[Ax^]

 

[Orang Utan]

Oh, it also has to be assemblable by pressing a button or something equally simple. I can't be messing around with poles and things.

 

[Fruitloop]

http://rogermontgomery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ic-house2-lg.jpg

 

[geminisnake]

Argos do a kit but I have no idea how good it is, nor have I ever used a single skin tent. If you are getting a tent this may well be good enough for one festie but I would get it and put it up and spray it with Fabrisil before you go just to make sure it's waterproof! (but I live in Scotland so making sure a thing is waterproof is a given )
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9026542.htm

Personally I'd go for summat like this but I like space
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1022238.htm

Can't you just borrow a tent from someone?? Plenty of urbs DO camp

 

[bi0boy]

I often used to camp in these when I was younger, they are great if you don't like tents - cheaper too.

 

[Orang Utan]

I often used to camp in these when I was younger, they are great if you don't like tents - cheaper too.

I have bivvied on a moor when I was younger. If the weather was good and there were no dogs about and i was going to be sleeping only at night, it wouldn't be a bad option, actually.

 

[twentythreedom]

Go to Blacks imo. I bought a decent, well made 3 man tent from them for 40 quid, it's a piece of piss to put up - all the parts are colour coded so you can't go wrong.

Just checked, it's an Islay 3 man tunnel tent.

 

[Orang Utan]

Can you sit up suddenly in it without hitting nylon?

 

[twentythreedom]

Can you sit up suddenly in it without hitting nylon?

Yeah, easily! Tons of space. I use it as a one man tent, loads of space to spread out, spacious, plenty of room for an occasional guest

 

[Orang Utan]

Can't you just borrow a tent from someone?? Plenty of urbs DO camp

I dunno. It would feel a bit minging, I think, like borrowing someone's pants

 

[Orang Utan]

Wow they are cheap! Might as well buy one then.
Think i can afford to spend two or three times those prices.
If I do will they be worth it, or only slightly better?

 

[DrRingDing]

What's your budget?

 

[Orang Utan]

Hundred odd

 

[Orang Utan]

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9026542.htm

Something like this would be too much bother

 

[DrRingDing]

Hundred odd

You could get yourself something quit nice for that. How many people are going to be in it with you?

 

[Orang Utan]

No one. If I have to camp, I'm not sharing my space with anyone.
But I don't want a one man tent as they are horrible

 

[twentythreedom]

Wow they are cheap! Might as well buy one then.
Think i can afford to spend two or three times those prices.
If I do will they be worth it, or only slightly better?

I have a feeling it may have been on sale, so RRP for that sort of thing would generally be more. Budget for 100 quid, you'll get something nice. There's a Blacks in the West End, they have a few tents fully set up in the shop too.

 

[Thimble Queen]

that tent that looks like a tube train and a load of k

 

[Ax^]

No one. If I have to camp, I'm not sharing my space with anyone.
But I don't want a one man tent as they are horrible

spiderman tent

 

[geminisnake]

I dunno. It would feel a bit minging, I think, like borrowing someone's pants

Rubbish! A tent is a living/sleeping space, not underwears!

 

[Orang Utan]

Rubbish! A tent is a living/sleeping space, not underwears!

That's how I feel

 

[chilango]

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/2-seconds-xl-air-iii-pop-up-tent-grey-blue-id_8244775.html

Pop up with good ventilation.

 

[chilango]

However, if I had to get a tent with a hundred quid budget I'd get this:

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/wild...8?utm_source=catalogue_site&utm_medium=google

 

[chilango]

..but this would be more what you're looking for. Excellent quality for the price. But a waste if you're only gonna use once or twice.

http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/tents-and-spares/all-tents/coshee-2-tent/

 

[chilango]

If I was you the Decathlon one would be my choice.

It's not for my needs, but would meet yours well I think.

 

[Orang Utan]

Are all these tents carryable on a train?

 

[Clair De Lune]

 

[Maurice Picarda]

 

[chilango]

Are all these tents carryable on a train?

Pop up tents fold up into a disk shape (like this http://www.decathlon.co.uk/media/824/8244775/big_800PX_mediacom_551066346.jpg)

And are a bit of a faff to carry far, but would be fine on a train.

The wild country ones would pack small and quite light and would be no problem.