Accommodation & Camper van Sale Date

[Jay Pee]

On 11/20/2024 at 7:42 PM, stuie said:

I still can't get my head around people paying (decent) hotel prices to stay in a tent.  I'm sure some of these tents would retail for less than the hire cost too.  Bonkers!

We bought a 4 Metre canvas bell tent about 17ish years ago from a glamping company at the end of the season. It's been used at around 50 festivals and numerous garden gatherings. It's still in top nick and has been through some biblical festivals and monumental piss ups.

 

We think it was 240 quid.. but memories are faded..maybe actually 200 quid.

 

Yes.. festival pre pitched is beyond fathoming 

[Suprefan]

On 11/20/2024 at 11:42 AM, stuie said:

I still can't get my head around people paying (decent) hotel prices to stay in a tent.  I'm sure some of these tents would retail for less than the hire cost too.  Bonkers!

 

Convenience. Being separated from the plebs just gives people an easy feeling. My girlfriend sorta felt the same way. She had camped plenty at festivals so that wasnt the tough thing. It was just having somewhere quiet to be and shower access plus an extra layer of safety. It was worth it 5 years ago when I got WV for 300 on a 2 person scout. Now it being 50% more expensive makes it tougher. I mean they have to make their money one way or another but I wonder whats gonna happen when its 600 for the weekend just for the basic tent and nothing more is being offered. Are they just trying to stay semi competitive with the outside glamping sites or is it just that expensive to operate now. Right now at Coachella they offered a new pre pitched camping option. Its $650 usd and you get a 3m x 5m pitch. The tent is 3x3m and it includes 2 air mattresses , 2 sleeping bags, 2 pillows and a battery operated lantern.  All of it is custom and is yours to take home as a souvenir afterwards. Parking pass is also included in the price. The area its located in also has separate showers. It sold out in pre sale. There was also a new car camping option that allowed you to have access to an electrical outlet on your pitch and that sold out in an instant. 

 

I def would do WV again but I am alone this time so its likely leaning to camping normally. Ill just have to lock up some more of my stuff but thats not the worst thing.

Edited 2 hours ago by Suprefan