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I started off with an Outwell Oregon 5 in 2006, and as I learned from experience, decided that when the pitch floods again, I'll need a SIG. My sister has the tent now, as her first, to see whether she and the family will like camping. Think the "camping bug" must be infectious

Got the Khyam Biker next for bike rallies, but had all sorts of leaks and puddles, so decided on a change this year.

Replaced the Oregon 5 last year for a Minnesota 6 with all the trimmings, carpet, extension etc. I do love this tent.

This year, bought a Hypercamp Djakarta from Obelink as a slightly larger replacement to the Biker. Hopefully going to keep the helmets and leathers dry in future

Last but not least, just picked up a 10yr old Cabanon Andorra and canopy from ebay this week. Fingers crossed for the weather next week, I'm off to North Wales and I can't decide which tent to take now

Quote: Originally posted by Caligula on 11/9/2019

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To give this old thread some fresh impetus....

Polish Lavvu (x2) circa 1970's both mint...…..
French Army cotton pup tent, circa 1970's excellent
Blacks Good Companion Standard circa 1965 and used
"      "     "        Major, also 1/2 century old and used, both excellent.
"      Kara, circa 1970 and mint, as new and to be rehomed...…….
" Solace bell tent...newish
Robens Fairbanks, newish
Vrijbutier Japio pyramid, date unknown.

(bit of a (cotton) tent tart really... )

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Quote: Originally posted by spiritburner on 11/9/2019

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Macpac Minaret 1994 - 2nd hand. Bought 1995
TNF MTN25 - had about 15 years. Early 2000's. 2nd hand gift
TNF VE24 - 2nd hand. c2012. Had about 3 years
TNF Trailhead 8 - c2007
Macpac Microlite - 2nd hand c2012 had about 3 years.
Trekkertent Edge - 2015
Blacks Good Companions Minor - 1960's. Mine is the one in this review on ukcs & was gifted to me by the reviewer shorty before his death. I wasn't aware he was a member here or the tent on this site until I just found it on google!
https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/p/Blacks-Good-Companion-Minor/3577

7 tents in total. 5 secondhand. Guess I'm tight! All get used except the Minor but that will get the occasional run out.

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