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13/1/2011 at 10:10pm
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Oh I am so pleased, as I thought I was the only addict.
Christmas 2009, in an effort to do something different we bought a tent (Blacks Lupus), after that came the Vango sleeping bags and some basic equipment like an airbed and stove. I nagged all year (2010) to go camping and we finally went to North Wales in August. I thoroughly loved it, but after climbing Mount Snowdon I could hardly move and we realised that we needed a tent you could stand up in. I also realised we needed a living area, especially for wet days that are a constant in Wales.
On returning from Wales we agreed that we would research tents and in the winter look for a bargain, but no that didn't happen! On a trip to Gooutdoors I fell in love with the Outwell Carolina M, which was reduced to £150, I just had to have it and I wouldn't leave the store till my husband agreed to purchase it. Then I snuck online and ordered the footprint, carpet and a windshield to match. At another trip to Gooutdoors my husband bought the versatile Safari Cadac. Then it was a weekend trip to Tunbridge Wells with the new equipment. Again I loved it, by now it was September and getting a bit cold so out came my wish list and on it went: a table, comfy chairs, the side extension, some storage, EHU and a heater. Boy, did I have fun shopping for all these items.
Finally, at Christmas this year Gooutdoors advertised the Outwell Nevada M, front extension, carpet and footprint for £150 on Boxing Day only. As you can imagine, I was sent into a tizzy, do I get it, don't I get it. I even told my husband on Christmas Day not to let me buy it. However, I set the alarm nice and early, dragged him out of bed and trotted off to Gooutdoors. On arrival there where lots of people already there, which sent me into a sulk blaming my husband for not getting up early enough and dragging his feet. You see there were only ten of these tents available per store. I was out of the car before he even stopped and taking my place in the queue. The staff at Gooutdoors were really impressive, they came out to the queue and asked customers which sale items they were after. When they arrived to me I couldn't get the words out as I had convinced myself everyone in front of me wanted this tent, but no, to my delight they still had some. They gave me a ticket and told me I would be able to pick up the tent at the till where everything was organised in trolleys. What a great system, especially as I got what I wanted, but I really was impressed at their organisation as no one could guzzump you. Since Boxing Day I have bought a shelving unit and two Outwell Camper sleeping bags. My latest purchase is an electric 35l cooler from EBay.
I know this is long winded, but it just goes to show how addictive camping is; especially collecting tents and now I know I am not the only one.
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I accidentally showed my husband pictures with the bell tent in, which he didn't know about, thinking he wouldn't know one tent from another as he doesn't go camping - but he noticed all right! I don't know why it should bother him as I'm the one paying.
. He's too much in to camping to miss a tent...
