which tent ?

[paulo999]

Would pop up tents be ok to use?

I've never pitched a tent in my life, plus I'm coming by train so I'd prefer to use a pop up one really...

Edited February 1, 2010 by paulo999

[incident]

I'd love to know if anyone's ever tried one of these. Obviously only any good if you plan on doing nothing but sleeping in it. But it's off the ground whch would be good for warmth (maybe) and definitely if it gets wet and/or muddy... ??

quite expensive....

[thegremlin_1999]

Don't buy a single skin one like the cheap Gelert.

[feefeetee]

If there's a storm, you'll be glad of a porch area, I wouldn't go without one even if I were on me own. If you don't sit in it on rainy mornings, you'll at least use it for your muddy/wet boots and clothes.

And if it is pissing down, you'll be pleased of somewhere dry to sit...but then I am old

Edited February 2, 2010 by feefeetee

[kishen]

Hi, Just saw this offer and was wondering if anyone has got a Peakland tent and if its any good.

http://www.yeomansoutdoors.co.uk/products/...tent-00000.aspx

Thanks :-)

[paulo999]

Hi, Just saw this offer and was wondering if anyone has got a Peakland tent and if its any good.

http://www.yeomansoutdoors.co.uk/products/...tent-00000.aspx

Thanks :-)

[Jack Attack]

Just got mine

[cejx]

Mine... I'm dying to practice putting it up! Bugger off winter.

[worthyraver]

Festival tent tips:

• Make sure you can stand up in it, so much easier to get changed.

• Ensure it as a porch area, to take off your boots or wellies, thus keeping the inside of the tent clean.

• Upscale your tent, ie 4 man tent is really for 2 people.

• Hydrostatic head of minimum of 1500, that said 2000 makes you feel sure it will not leak.

• Double skinned, this will stop condensation that forms from dripping on to you head.

• Light as possible, you may have to carry this tent about a mile from the car parks to your pitch.

[chasinghamburg]

So would this one be alright for one person:

http://www.outdoorworld.co.uk/vango-dart-d...lue-p-1418.html

Sorry for all the questions, I just don't want to spend money on rubbish, I've never even camped before!

[ukslim]

Go somewhere where they have the tents on display erected. Climb in and see how it feels.

[jeffie]

Vango Swift 300 Pop Up Tent - looks absolutely fantastic - I've got a Vango Dart DS200 which is ace for one really, but as I need space for my zimmer frame I fancy just a teeny bit more space.

Swift ain't cheap mind, whereas the Dart DS is about 40 odd quid - there's a 300 version of that too

[ukslim]

Festival tent tips:

• Make sure you can stand up in it, so much easier to get changed.

• Ensure it as a porch area, to take off your boots or wellies, thus keeping the inside of the tent clean.

• Upscale your tent, ie 4 man tent is really for 2 people.

• Hydrostatic head of minimum of 1500, that said 2000 makes you feel sure it will not leak.

• Double skinned, this will stop condensation that forms from dripping on to you head.

• Light as possible, you may have to carry this tent about a mile from the car parks to your pitch.

Edited February 3, 2010 by ukslim

[cejx]

Go somewhere where they have the tents on display erected. Climb in and see how it feels.

[HurrahBrother]

So would this one be alright for one person:

http://www.outdoorworld.co.uk/vango-dart-d...lue-p-1418.html

Sorry for all the questions, I just don't want to spend money on rubbish, I've never even camped before!

[dvjj]

Festival tent tips:

• Make sure you can stand up in it, so much easier to get changed.

• Ensure it as a porch area, to take off your boots or wellies, thus keeping the inside of the tent clean.

• Upscale your tent, ie 4 man tent is really for 2 people.

• Hydrostatic head of minimum of 1500, that said 2000 makes you feel sure it will not leak.

• Double skinned, this will stop condensation that forms from dripping on to you head.

• Light as possible, you may have to carry this tent about a mile from the car parks to your pitch.

[bunchy]

Would pop up tents be ok to use?

I've never pitched a tent in my life, plus I'm coming by train so I'd prefer to use a pop up one really...

Edited February 6, 2010 by bunchy

[madspaceangel]

cejx, I have tent envy, what tent is that?

We made the mistake of a single skin last year, I thought I was going to boil to death till we turned it into a lunar capsule with space blankets. Then the rustling drove us insane.

[skatalite]

I have gone for this tent! Only cheap but a good value Coleman. Look after it there is no reason why it should'nt last a reasonable amount of time.

From somerset camping.

Edited February 7, 2010 by skatalite

[cejx]

cejx, I have tent envy, what tent is that?

We made the mistake of a single skin last year, I thought I was going to boil to death till we turned it into a lunar capsule with space blankets. Then the rustling drove us insane.

Edited February 7, 2010 by cejx

[madspaceangel]

Thanks cejx! I may have to do some extra shifts at work and then try and talk the OH into buying that tent. It looks lush! Have you used it yet? Is it heavy to carry? Last year we took a vango teepee because it was mega light and we were very very glad of that when facing the hill on monday morning.

This thread is like tent porn. Which is all wrong I know.

[kishen]

Right guys, I think I've narrowed it down to two tents:

Vango Alpha 300

Gelert Rocky 3

They are both around £35-£40 but I cant seem to pick one. Has anyone used either/both? Can anyone offer any advice or opinions?

Thanks

[glasto-worker]

Right guys, I think I've narrowed it down to two tents:

Vango Alpha 300

Gelert Rocky 3

They are both around £35-£40 but I cant seem to pick one. Has anyone used either/both? Can anyone offer any advice or opinions?

Thanks

[Paul ™]

After Flybe lost my tent on route from Bestival to Loopallu I need to get a new one this year.

Going for the Vango Tempest 300 due to it being light and easy to errect

Link

[LondonTom]

Right guys, I think I've narrowed it down to two tents:

Vango Alpha 300

Gelert Rocky 3

They are both around £35-£40 but I cant seem to pick one. Has anyone used either/both? Can anyone offer any advice or opinions?

Thanks