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Quote: Originally posted by jennydog on 07/7/2009

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yes I did cook in my tent on a cadac when the storm from hell arrived

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hi

i have a montana 12 and have cooked a few times in the tent on a table by one of the windows fully open ,i have a eletric hot plate and a Campingaz Bistro.never had a problem as long as you carefull and keep  everybody away while you are cooking.

yngwie.

I always go the chippy/local takeaway on those nights. I have two camp blankets that I wrap up the whole takeaway in to keep it warm on the journey back to camp.

If it's breakfast we have (usually banned) sugary cereal or cereal bars and for lunch we have pot noodle or pasta cups so I only have to boil the kettle.

We never have these things at home so it's a real treat and everyone loves it when mum can't cook.

Quote: Originally posted by fallenangel on 07/7/2009

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 but do have fires extrigushir and bucket of water handy but i do if we cook outside aswell.

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Quote: Originally posted by moog56 on 07/7/2009

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PigletandTigger, any of those things would be very useful to put a person out. Don't underestimate their value, belongings can be replaced.

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Quote: Originally posted by sprite3003 on 07/7/2009

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We had a big frame tent before we changed to a caravan and that had a kitchen bit at the back, so I must have been the exception to the rule, I cooked inside the tent.

 

Julie

 

same here Julie, never thought anything of it

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Quote: Originally posted by kilner5 on 07/7/2009

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I had a good look at Val's Blog and thats what is swaying me toward getting one tbh, it would be ideal and then there's no need for me to get a kitchen tent really, so i could save abit of money aswell.

~ Martyn

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How much is the windbreak? My kitchen tent (Outdoor Revolution Double Outhouse) was only £30. A kitchen tent has the advantage of you being able to get all your misc gear out of the main living area of the tent, so it frees up space. Most campsites don't charge extra for them, so there's usually no added cost. My kitchen tent rolls up to about the same size as a sleeping bag, and only takes 10 mins to erect, so it's my preference to have a utility tent rather than a windbreak.

Quote: Originally posted by Marran on 08/7/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by sprite3003 on 07/7/2009

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We had a big frame tent before we changed to a caravan and that had a kitchen bit at the back, so I must have been the exception to the rule, I cooked inside the tent.

 

Julie

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same here Julie, never thought anything of it

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I keep saying this but a frame tent with cotton canvas and a special heat and greaseproof cooking area is much safer to cook in than a highly flammable plastic bag with (almost certainly these days) a SIG and limited ventilation, plus possibly sloping sides to boot. All the posts about not cooking in tents are aimed at synthetic tents. I've got a TT with cotton canvas, fitted kitchen and fireproof area and I feel okay about cooking in it. (With nearbye fire bucket and blanket, btw) and the door open. However I don't cook in my synthetic tents. Ever. Just not worth the risk.

Thanks for all the advice so far guy's...

~ Martyn.