Hellsbells
World's best procrastinator
the size doesn't need to be massive! There's only 2 of us and we're both quite small. Just needs to big enough to be comfortable with space to store boots/clothes etc.
I need a tent but I detest camping - what shall I get?
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UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
I'd buy that Coleman then for the money you want to spend and where you want to use it.
Alternatively do you have a Go Outdoors near you? They normally occupy large units so you can have a look before you buy.
Alternatively do you have a Go Outdoors near you? They normally occupy large units so you can have a look before you buy.
Hellsbells
World's best procrastinator
hmmm there only seems to be one store in london in Collindale. Not really that close to Walthamstow unfortunately! And I don't drive.
stuff_it
Too skool for cool
If you can't get it on the bus do you really want to lug it across a festival site?
Hellsbells
World's best procrastinator
I meant more the hassle of travelling all across london to get there and back - cost, time etc.
stuff_it
Too skool for cool
How long have you spent looking at tents online and not buying one? How much is P&P on a mail order tent?
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
At the price I'd take the plunge online, but some things it's nice to prod first.
geminisnake
a complex mass of conflicting ideas
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/vango-gamma-300-tent-p183854
within budget, got a reasonable porch but you won't be able to stand upright in it. Probably enough to put your trousers on if you bend at the waist
stuff_it
Too skool for cool
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/vango-gamma-300-tent-p183854
within budget, got a reasonable porch but you won't be able to stand upright in it. Probably enough to put your trousers on if you bend at the waist
That's a really good price and weight.
You don't stand to put trousers on in a tent, you lie down and wriggle in to them with your legs in the air. You can tell it's possible by all the people at fessies who manage to remain fully clothed throughout.
geminisnake
a complex mass of conflicting ideas
I don't wriggle with my legs in the air because I have a camp bed in my tent. I sit, put trousers on lower leg then stand. I am short of leg and thus can stand in my 3 man bedroom/dome with a slight curve of my spine
I can also sit in my foldie chair in the porch, comfortably!
These two are cheap w good standing height.
£70
http://www.yeomansoutdoors.co.uk/Ca...an-Tents/peakland/calver-500-tent/53639100000
£199
http://www.yeomansoutdoors.co.uk/Ca...reen/granite/chatsworth-800-tent-/53003405013
£70
http://www.yeomansoutdoors.co.uk/Ca...an-Tents/peakland/calver-500-tent/53639100000
£199
http://www.yeomansoutdoors.co.uk/Ca...reen/granite/chatsworth-800-tent-/53003405013
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/t41-4-man-family-tent-beige-id_8171136.html
At £90 This is a decent tent for the money...
...as it happens I'm about to shove ours on eBay. Trying to whittle down the tent collection.
Dillinger4
Es gibt Zeit
*bump*
I finally bought a tent! I took your advice and bought the one man version of the Wild Country Zephyros, like this one
I couldn't afford to spend that much on a sleeping bag, and after a lot of umming and ahhing I bought a snugpak softie elite 2, I was swayed by the weight and packed size
I am not sure about the comfort ratings yet. It is comfort rating is 2 degrees, with a low of -3. It has some special zip thing that can make it more or less roomy which is supposed to give a bit of temperature control.
It all fits in my rucksack with a decent amount of room for clothes and other stuff. I have a molle 30L backpack a bit like this one:
It is alright for what I want at the moment but I am thinking of getting something else at some point in the future, when I have a bit more money.
Also thinking of buying a trangia stove. Once I have something to cook with, I have everything I need, all on my back
All I need to do is go camping now! Going to walk up Snowdon first of all.
Cheers for your advice Chilango
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
*bump*
I finally bought a tent! I took your advice and bought the one man version of the Wild Country Zephyros, like this one
I couldn't afford to spend that much on a sleeping bag, and after a lot of umming and ahhing I bought a snugpak softie elite 2, I was swayed by the weight and packed size
I am not sure about the comfort ratings yet. It is comfort rating is 2 degrees, with a low of -3. It has some special zip thing that can make it more or less roomy which is supposed to give a bit of temperature control.
It all fits in my rucksack with a decent amount of room for clothes and other stuff. I have a molle 30L backpack a bit like this one:
It is alright for what I want at the moment but I am thinking of getting something else at some point in the future, when I have a bit more money.
Also thinking of buying a trangia stove. Once I have something to cook with, I have everything I need, all on my back
All I need to do is go camping now! Going to walk up Snowdon first of all.
Cheers for your advice Chilango
nice one!
tjd snugpack has a decent rep and will be more than good enough till you can get a down one
. off to tbe lakes myself tomorrow . bit hot though...
Dillinger4
Es gibt Zeit
It's a good feeling to know you have (almost) everything you need on your back.
Going to test out all my kit tonight. It is a bit hot though!
Have fun in the Lakes init
Going to test out all my kit tonight. It is a bit hot though!
Have fun in the Lakes init
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
You're brave. I'd spend the cash on bunkhouses instead. Found a place in N Wales the other week for just £7 a night. Ok it had no heating and was literally an old stable with bunks in, but still better then being under canvas as this time of year.
but we want a decent quality tent with two 'rooms/compartments' and a decent height.
