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04/4/2016 at 8:16pm
Location: Central Scotland
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DK, We are heading to france in july, family of four in our new tent, can you advise me of anything extra I should take, just saw your note, always take extra guy and pegs, all I have is the tent and standard stuff it comes with. We have SIMS, lights, carpet, footprint, bags, folding table n chairs. I've seen comments about different peg types, I've also purchased a wind break.
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its an inflatable tent, not sure if there's places for extra guys n pegs ,,, thanks for any tips
George
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06/4/2016 at 11:12pm
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Quote: Originally posted by GEORGEBB on 04/4/2016
DK, We are heading to france in july, family of four in our new tent, can you advise me of anything extra I should take, just saw your note, always take extra guy and pegs, all I have is the tent and standard stuff it comes with. We have SIMS, lights, carpet, footprint, bags, folding table n chairs. I've seen comments about different peg types, I've also purchased a wind break.
Thanks
its an inflatable tent, not sure if there's places for extra guys n pegs ,,, thanks for any tips
George
Apology to the OP for thread-jacking in advance. 
Here are the pegs I carry:
* Delta Groundanchors (yellow nylon)
* 9in Angled V pegs (from the likes of Ronnie Sunshine)
* 6in Angled V pegs (again, from the likes of Ronnie Sunshine)
* 6mm Stainless Steel (SS) hook/rock pegs (also from Delta Groundanchors, much stronger than the standard hook pegs that come with a tent/canopy/tarp/etc.)
* Delta Rock (no prize in guessing where to get them)
* 8mm SS T-bar rock pegs (also from Delta Groundanchors)
* A set of Rock Pegs purchased from a shop that sells fishing gears
* Peggy Pegs (need a power drill for these)
* Mushroom pegs for the cheapo tarp that serves as a primary groundsheet (also useful for holding down the interlocking mats if used)
With the above, I am covered for most ground conditions, except for very soft/wet/sandy soil.
Apart from spare guys and gliders, I also carry the following:
* Claw Hammer
* Clingon clips (to make extra attachment points on a tarp/canopy etc.)
* Extra long peg remover (makes the job a lot less strenuous, again, from Delta Groundanchors)
* Gorilla tape
* Tenacious tape
* Power drill (for the Peggy Pegs)
For gliders, I highly recommend Clamcleats Line-Lok CL260, as they are much easier to use, especially when wet. I also recommend their reflective guys to minimise the trip hazards.
Links:
Delta Groundanchors' Products
Clamcleat Line-Lok CL260
Reflective Guy in 30m reel (much better value)
9in Angled Steel Pegs
Hopefully, others such as Mucker who has a more comprehensive peg list will come along and offer their advice.
Think I have covered everything.
Hope this helps.
Have fun camping in France.
DK 
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06/4/2016 at 11:34pm
Location: Central Scotland
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Well, thanks for taking all that time and the links, very useful, Camping world discount code, if its any use THANKS10
Sorry about the thread diversion, etiquette learning curve for me
Off to buy some pegs and clips, I've added a wardrobe and stove tonight.... our two boys have been rolling around in their sleeping bags today, mum confiscated the zip torches, batteries can be easily swallowed 
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Garangeoire Vendee 2 weeks july16
Garangeoire Vendee 2 weeks June 17
Strathclyde march 18, Anstruther Week April, Blairgowrie, May 18
Chateau de Lez-Eaux Saint Aubin Des Preaux 2 weeks 2018
Loree du bois Les Mathes 3 weeks jul19
Belhaven Bay 1 week july 2020
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