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Topic: First camping experience & were hooked!!

tony_paj

13/8/2007 at 9:04pm
Location: West Sussex
Outfit: Khyam XL Classic - Quechua 3 Sec Air

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Hi everyone,
We've just had our first camping trip and we are now totally hooked and have our next one sorted out already for in a couple of weeks time!
We camped at the Salisbury camping club site by Hudsons Field and had a great time. We went for a long weekend from thur to sun with some experienced camping friends which made life easier for us with the hints & tips etc although everyone on the site was really friendly and willing to lend a hand or helpful word if needed.
We took our daughter who is nearly 3 and she loved it and didn't miss any of her home comforts.
We pitched our Khyam XL Classic for the first time which was quite straightforward (we hadn't had time for a dummy run as only delivered the day before we went!) and we think its a great tent.
I will write a review on the site at some point but must say that we found everything 1st class and would highly recommend.
We are off to Devon next, Cloud Farm nr Lynton and can't wait to pack the car again!
Best wishes from very happy new campers.
Tony & Chazy

themummy

13/8/2007 at 9:15pm
Location: Northumberland
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Well done! Glad you like it as much as we all do!!!!

Kazb

13/8/2007 at 9:16pm
Location: tyne & wear
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Hi,

Great to hear someone has had a great time,, it is like a bug that you pick up, camping that is. good for you and have a just as good time in Devon.

Happy Camping!!!!!!

lor6126

13/8/2007 at 10:10pm
Location: ayrshire scotland
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glad you had a good time, hope you have many more

tony_paj

14/8/2007 at 5:32pm
Location: West Sussex
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Thanks everyone,

Just watching the rain falling at the moment and thinking about our next trip!
We were very lucky with our first, hot n' sunny every day.
Tony & Chazy

jay jay

14/8/2007 at 6:41pm
Location: essex
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hi tony and chazy .

glad to hear you enjoyed it , i am new to this so new in fact i havnt even got my tent yet but am looking to start next year . so its a long hard look at whats around and what i need . hope to read more of your adventures

jay jay

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tony_paj

14/8/2007 at 7:10pm
Location: West Sussex
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Hi jay jay,

I'm sure you'll enjoy it when you start. We still need to get lots more equipment etc and the help and advice on this site is fantastic so just ask away and the answers will come!
We think its the best move we have made, so many places to choose from to camp and even making life easier to go abroad. We wouldn't fancy taking our daughter on a plane but through the tunnel or on a ferry would be no problem with our car and gear.

Best wishes
Tony & Chazy

heather + phil

15/8/2007 at 1:52pm
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Great gig, isn't it?

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home-ed-gang

16/8/2007 at 9:56am
Location: Essex
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I wanna go!!

Got to wait until 20th Sept....when it will probably be cold and rainy....oh wait.....that's August too.....oh well , still wanna go now!

Glad you enjoyed your trip.

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2tents

16/8/2007 at 10:02am
Location: South Devon
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Hi Tony & Chazy, nice to hear you enjoyed your first camping trip & it was a huge success.

Glad you liked the Khyam XL Classic, superb tent. ( Did you watch the Khyam erection video ? )

2tents

tony_paj

16/8/2007 at 5:15pm
Location: West Sussex
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Quote: Originally posted by heather + phil on 15/8/2007
Great gig, isn't it?

It certainly is heather + phil.

tony_paj

16/8/2007 at 5:21pm
Location: West Sussex
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Hi 2tents & thanks.

Yes we can't wait to go again now, in a week or two hopefully

The Khyam is fantastic, we had to pitch in the garden when we got home as we had a shower when we packed away and it got wet but only took a few mins to get it up, not pegged but it only needed 15 mins in the sun to dry out. Packed away again very easily

Best wishes all,
Tony & Chazy

Fozzy Bear

16/8/2007 at 5:22pm
Location: East Yorkshire
Outfit: Outwell Bear Lake 6 & Montana 4

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Welcome Tony & Chazy! Really glad you enjoyed it, camping is great!!! I want to go now!

tony_paj

16/8/2007 at 9:56pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Fozzy Bear on 16/8/2007
Welcome Tony & Chazy! Really glad you enjoyed it, camping is great!!! I want to go now!

Hi Fozzy Bear and thanks for the welcome!
Yes it really was a great few days. Our little 'un didn't miss any of her home comforts which was a bonus and she can't wait to go again, like us!

We've even been looking at the year round sites, bbrrrr! it is certainly addictive!
Best wishes,
Tony & Chazy

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