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Subject Topic: sewn in ground sheet or not ????
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07/7/2008 at 5:26pm
 Location: Glossop - Gateway to the Dark Peak
 Outfit: KAMPA Frinton 5 Outwell Nevada S
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SIG - no hesitation what-so-ever.  It's just more versatile.

I also have a Lakeside 4 but in cold, draughty or midge/insect-infested areas a SIG is so much better for a family camp.



07/7/2008 at 5:43pm
 Location: Oxfordshire
 Outfit: Outwell Georgia XL + Idaho XL
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Sig definately.  We used to have a tent without one and took it away for a week.  Big problem with ants, and just felt damp and draughty all the time.  Now we have tents with Sigs and there is such a difference.  Feels so much more cosy and warm in comparison.  Although at the end of the day it is down to personal preference and there are people who do prefer tents without them, but I would never go back!

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07/7/2008 at 5:57pm
 Location: Hertfordshire
 Outfit: Elite Amber caravan
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SIG everytime.I would not have gone back tocamping without it.


07/7/2008 at 7:48pm
 Location: Leigh Lancs
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Sig for me and a big 6 x 4.5m tarp b&q

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07/7/2008 at 8:17pm
 Location: Wirral
 Outfit: Swift Freestyle 520 on seasonal pitch
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No. And we use a breathable groundsheet in all weathers.
Alan


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07/7/2008 at 8:42pm
 Location: derbyshire
 Outfit: tent
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thanks for all info sounds like sig would be best for us thanks all

steve & tracy



07/7/2008 at 8:45pm
 Location: Glossop - Gateway to the Dark Peak
 Outfit: KAMPA Frinton 5 Outwell Nevada S
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Where abouts in this green (and damp) county are you, Steve and Tracy?


08/7/2008 at 1:25am
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SIG for the UK weekends - cosier and faster to get the tent up. Footprint groundsheet for France where we hope we'll need a lot more air circulation!


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08/7/2008 at 5:49am
 Location: derbyshire
 Outfit: tent
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hi scout we are in derby have just been to buxton last w/e got tent last year just cheepie from argos to try camping again stood up to the rain very well but felt very uncomfortable in the high winds so looking at replacement i am prob going to get kyham winnipeg looks like good tent to use for odd w/e outings looking for some other sites in peak to try out if you have any suggestions clover fields we went to was superb toilets showers very clean and owners Jan & Steve great even had small shop at their house stocked with all sorts just incase you forgot to bring with you and delivered fresh milk and daily papers in morning if you wanted them well worth a visit.

 

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08/7/2008 at 8:08am
 Location: Glossop - Gateway to the Dark Peak
 Outfit: KAMPA Frinton 5 Outwell Nevada S
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Hello Steve,

No suggestions, I'm afraid.  Our famiy life is so busy at the weekends that we never get away just for the weekend and so quick camps to not-so-far-off-places is not really an option for us.  As such we tend to camp in Wales which is far enough to feel as though we are getting away but not prohibitively far.

However, there was a thread recently asking for suggested campsites in Derbyshire and several members mentioned their favourite sites.  In fact, having just looked, there have been several threads in the UK Caravan and Camp Sites section of the message boards.  Try a search for "Derbyshire".



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10/7/2008 at 7:57pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Outwell Montana 6 Virginia 5
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SIG everytime, with footprint below!

Steve & Sheila



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10/7/2008 at 11:32pm
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Never had a SIG.

have one large kyham rigidome, and a weekender kyham Santiago for weekends. We put groundsheet under the inner sleeping tents. Don't have bug probs or drafts. The large Kyham we've used in a variety of temps. The Santiago would be drafty but we use it for last minute short stays, wouldn't go if it was torrential.

We're taking the smaller tent to France this year and I'm sure the drafts will be great in August. It is a good, basic, easy to erect tent.

Having said that for camping mainly in the UK, for a weekend or longer, a SIG does look good. Having young kids with a SIG I'd like a nice enclosed porch area to make the leave the muddy shoes and wet coats in,


11/7/2008 at 3:06am
 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
 Outfit: Tent Sunncamp Evolution 600
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couldnt get the young un out if she thought the bugs were getting in!!



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