tonyh29 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Last year I went with the wife and kids to Camp Bestival and despite my feeble attempts at erecting (snigger) a tent we all seemed to enjoy it to the point we've got tickets for it again this year I borrowed just about everything last year and we ate via the various stalls (I'm still paying off the mortgage on that one !!) so this year I ought to be a bit more prepared ... and have a tent if nothing else Some tents I've read about seem decent but then you read the reviews and they seem to let water in or aren't very insulated etc thus , I'm looking for some suggestions from experienced campers out there on a tent that I need to get , preferably one that can be put up in 25 seconds and is big enough for 4 people and a bit of room for the stuff that Mrs H will pack that we invariably won't need . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Our Tony, going camping! Has hell frozen over? No doubt you'll be taking a guitar with you to sing around the camp fire? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Depending on how much you want to spend the air tents are good. Vango airbeam or slightly cheaper but still good higear airgo. With 2 parties you'd probably be better with a vis a vis tent such as a higear Kalahari (I think). They're really cheap and easy to put up. If you get a package from go outdoors with the carpet, porch and footprint it works out really nice. I'd make sure you get lots of good seating and lots of electric stuff like extension leads etc. Also get a travel fridge. Careful though, it reels you in :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Our Tony, going camping! Has hell frozen over? No doubt you'll be taking a guitar with you to sing around the camp fire? A man with braids in his hair spoke to me last time .. i blanked him of course but it was a close call 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colhint Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 it's the match in a minute. I can't answer yet. Do not but anything yet till I get back to you probably in a day or so. I camp loads. and have learned by experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 i'm watching the game as well so assuming we don't jump off a bridge at full time , i'll catch you later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Buy a teepee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I knew there was already a camping thread http://www.villatalk.com/index.php/topic/11578-the-camping-thread/ merge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairbandinho Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Outwell tents are good quality, they do a range of airbeam tents maybe have a browse at say a go outdoors first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Right found this thread again. Tony I'd recommend this tent: http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/hi-gear-zenobia-elite-6-family-tent-p286217it's the one I have They do the package with the porch and carpet for £304. That's a great deal and the tent is very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 yep, Just go to Go Outdoors, join up for the discount, and buy the big tent they have on special offer that week. Then wander around deciding whether you really need that hands free headtorch, helmet mounted camera and velcro pants. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I have a Flash. Essentially a hula hoop you throw in the air that comes down as a tent. It's just for sleeping. The group I camp with have a yurt as a lounge if rain stops play. Coleman make good tents, if you want something to keep to use again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bickster Posted February 12, 2015 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2015 Camping is for people who use buses 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted February 12, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Edited February 12, 2015 by choffer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I love the tag on this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) If you get yourself down to Reading on Monday 31st August you can pick up 1,527 free Halfords and Argos £10 tents, one careful owner. Edited February 12, 2015 by chrisp65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 I love the tag on this topic. I was sure nobody would notice it ... so have a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I spotted it first. And I had a mild chuckle to myself. It works on 2 levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlewis Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Air beam tents are great if you have the money. There are also tents which you can extend over time. which is great if you want a core living space then make it much larger over time. Most tents nowadays can take more of a battering than cheap ones of old. There's a number of sites offering reviews and videos on YouTube on the benefits and pitfalls of different tent types and makes. If you are lazy and have a bit of money air beam tents are great tech tents for you. If you want inbetween then trailer tents aren't that much more if you buy used ones. Camplet offer a great luxury choice, but moreso once you are holidaying regularly for weekends away about't UK. I work in the industry (sort of) so know a bit about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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