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26/5/2009 at 9:14pm
Location: Scotland.
Outfit: Conway Camargue Lots of Vangos. .
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Quote: Originally posted by Dunderheid on 26/5/2009
I think my head just exploded 
Thanks val.
Will probably wait till we're next away to work out what appeals.(unless anyone else has more advice!)
Sorry!
But these were the points you raised, and I thought some pointers would be useful. No point in buying a tent that would be (a) too small inside and (b) too big for the pitch, at the same time!
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27/5/2009 at 4:28am
Location: anywhere but here
Outfit: oops bought another one !
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Just remembered Cotswolds are advertising tent shows, the Glasgow one is on 13th and 14th June. I haven't been to one so don't know what it'll be like but it might be worth a nosey, or a phone call to see what'll be there. There's a list of dates on their website.
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27/5/2009 at 8:30am
Location: arbroath
Outfit: outwell vermont m
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Hi dunderheid
not sure if it's too far but we have a great camping shope next to us in Kingsmuir just outside Forfar Angus. It is a family owned business and they usually have around 20-30 tents on display, very helpful there with competetive prices. We bought our vermont m there last year and they couldn't have been more helpful.
www.kingsmuircampingcentre.co.uk
Sorry can't get link to work but at least you have the address.
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27/5/2009 at 9:22am
Location: Fife
Outfit: Vango tigris 600
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Quote: Originally posted by denscott on 27/5/2009
Hi dunderheid not sure if it's too far but we have a great camping shope next to us in Kingsmuir just outside Forfar Angus. It is a family owned business and they usually have around 20-30 tents on display, very helpful there with competetive prices. We bought our vermont m there last year and they couldn't have been more helpful. www.kingsmuircampingcentre.co.uk Sorry can't get link to work but at least you have the address.
I've just had a look at their website and the prices seem very good!
They have the tigris 600 for £200 which is comparable with online prices.
Maybe i should relive my childhood with a trip to seaton estate(in Arbroath) this weekend so we can go to kingsmuir!
I get the feeling i am going to like this site! Thanks for the help again.
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27/5/2009 at 2:52pm
Location: arbroath
Outfit: outwell vermont m
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I know it seems such a shame. Whatever you decide I'm sure you'll have a good time. Good tent hunting!
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27/5/2009 at 3:28pm
Location: Perth Scotland
Outfit: Outwell Minnesota 4
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I can recommend Kingsmuir as well. We went for a little foray (i.e. OH saying "We're just LOOKING, you do understand that?") and ended up coming back with tent, canopy, carpet, wind break (not yet used)..., etc. Well, the impulse buys are always the best.
They had a good display, were very helpful and no hard sell - and it was lovely to see all the tents up.
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02/6/2009 at 6:06pm
Location: arbroath
Outfit: outwell vermont m
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Congrats on your new purchase.
The Tigris is one of the tents that I am considering as a weekend tent, we love our Vermont but it's a heavy piece of kit. Isn't Kingsmuir great. I would visit more often but I'm afraid they will think I'm a camping stalker.
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02/6/2009 at 11:28pm
Location: Gloucestershire
Outfit: Trigano randger FC
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we bought most of our camping gear from
www.kingsmuircampingcentre.co.uk
I think the owners are husband and wife, they were great ending up spending more than i should have that was because of the gear they sell and the good price it sells at. Its a bit tricky to find,
I will definalty use it again....
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