whats the best tent type for festivals?

[festivalnewbie]

i am going to my first festival this year and want to make sure i get the right type of tent-either pop up or standard?has anybody had any problems taking the pop up tents on shuttle busses to the fesival site due to the large size?do standard tents take alot longer to set up compared to pop up tents?which tent do you use?as much opinions as possible please.thanks

[nightcrawler13]

pop up all the way.

Quechua pop-ups are tested in monsoon conditions, mine has never let a single drop of water leak in and its 5 years old. They take 3 seconds to put up and 20 seconds to put down (if you memorize the right way to do it, there is only ONE right way, so dont try and wing it)

they may be a little awkward to carry compared to a normal tent, but you're going to a festival. Not hiking through the mountains for weeks at a time.

[Ed209]

pop up all the way.

Quechua pop-ups are tested in monsoon conditions, mine has never let a single drop of water leak in and its 5 years old. They take 3 seconds to put up and 20 seconds to put down (if you memorize the right way to do it, there is only ONE right way, so dont try and wing it)

they may be a little awkward to carry compared to a normal tent, but you're going to a festival. Not hiking through the mountains for weeks at a time.

Edited August 14, 2011 by Ed209

[markeee]

I got a 2man dome tent to replace my 4 man tent I took to glasto 2010 (too big and too much effort for just me!!)

http://www.millets.co.uk/product/096463/EH-NESS-2011-GREEN-0.html

worked fine for this years Glasto still in good condition just no pegs..they all got kicked out/lost didn't hold very well in the sludge ..tent was still standing though!

[The Nal]

Just stay clear of places like this.

Edited August 14, 2011 by The Nal

[BlackHole2006]

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Edited August 24, 2011 by BlackHole2006

[markeee]

Just stay clear of places like this.

[The Nal]

wow wtf that's bad, it looks so flimsy in that video!

[grumpyhack]

i am going to my first festival this year and want to make sure i get the right type of tent-either pop up or standard?has anybody had any problems taking the pop up tents on shuttle busses to the fesival site due to the large size?do standard tents take alot longer to set up compared to pop up tents?which tent do you use?as much opinions as possible please.thanks

[Rufus Gwertigan]

Get the cheapest possible from Lidl. That way when you find it's all muddy at the end of the festival you can just leave it rather than trogging home with it.

[Jackmypie]

anyone know of any good 2 man pop up tents? I need one asap for Reading!! under £40 would be nice..

[Bobs]

anyone know of any good 2 man pop up tents? I need one asap for Reading!! under £40 would be nice..

[Rufus Gwertigan]

anyone know of any good 2 man pop up tents? I need one asap for Reading!! under £40 would be nice..

[Jaybles]

Just stay clear of places like this.

[incident]

I find those tents are only good if you're a midget. Plus the lack of porch on them is a total pain in the arse.

[markeee]

Talking of pop-ups I got my lad a 2 room one for his birthday for just over £60

[Katster]

I need a new tent as old one was very old and had started leaking, I was gutted to get rid of it as it was a brilliant tent and I am now finding myself a bit lost with what to buy as a replacement. My fella has got a 10 man one so we are sorted if we ever need a massive party tent and my brother also has a big 6 man one we can borrow so it's more the standard 3/4 man with porch I am looking for. For some reason I am not keen on pop ups. I know this probably sounds really sad but I like the satisfaction feeling after having struggled to get your tent up, I feel like I thoroughly deserve my first drink of the festival when that is done and you just don't get that with a pop up. Dunno, I'm not in any rush to buy one since the final camping trip of the year for us has had to be cancelled

[markeee]

I need a new tent as old one was very old and had started leaking, I was gutted to get rid of it as it was a brilliant tent and I am now finding myself a bit lost with what to buy as a replacement. My fella has got a 10 man one so we are sorted if we ever need a massive party tent and my brother also has a big 6 man one we can borrow so it's more the standard 3/4 man with porch I am looking for. For some reason I am not keen on pop ups. I know this probably sounds really sad but I like the satisfaction feeling after having struggled to get your tent up, I feel like I thoroughly deserve my first drink of the festival when that is done and you just don't get that with a pop up. Dunno, I'm not in any rush to buy one since the final camping trip of the year for us has had to be cancelled

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

I'd love a popup one , providing it had enough room! all the ones ive seen looked kinda small, even for 1 person

also are they as good as normal tents, I mean as sturdy / waterproof?

[grumpyhack]

Get the cheapest possible from Lidl. That way when you find it's all muddy at the end of the festival you can just leave it rather than trogging home with it.

[Jackmypie]

Bought a 2 man vango dart 200 pop up tent which lasted me through Reading.

There was some leakage on the friday when it was raining but not much, brilliant for festivals. Took 2 seconds to put up then 15 seconds to put the pegs in. Putting it away is easy once you know how, would recommend to anyone. Just make sure you bring some extra layers cos it can get cold at night in there...

[nightcrawler13]

Wash your mouth out with soap and water! I don't believe in leaving anything behind at a festival. Even if it's half wrecked I'll take it home and try to repair it or keep the bits for spares. Festivals shouldn't be rubbish dumps.

[grumpyhack]

i'm pretty sure Rufus was taking the piss there...

but to anyone who didnt realise this and is actually looking for tent advice...

DONT BUY CHEAP TENTS AND LEAVE THEM FOR OTHERS TO CLEAN UP

that is all

[rabid]

I need a new tent as old one was very old and had started leaking, I was gutted to get rid of it as it was a brilliant tent and I am now finding myself a bit lost with what to buy as a replacement. My fella has got a 10 man one so we are sorted if we ever need a massive party tent and my brother also has a big 6 man one we can borrow so it's more the standard 3/4 man with porch I am looking for. For some reason I am not keen on pop ups. I know this probably sounds really sad but I like the satisfaction feeling after having struggled to get your tent up, I feel like I thoroughly deserve my first drink of the festival when that is done and you just don't get that with a pop up. Dunno, I'm not in any rush to buy one since the final camping trip of the year for us has had to be cancelled