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Subject Topic: Are pop-up tent`s a camping cop-out?
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Persongirlwomble
16/7/2013 at 10:53pm
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Quote: Originally posted by somebody2010 on 16/7/2013
I can't be bothered with tent snobs who think that their setup is the only setup that's worth having. We all have different needs, tastes, circumstances etc., but we all share a love of being in the fresh air enjoying what nature has to offer. Anyone that can't see that is, frankly, a bit dim.


This! I totally agree.



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PersonMankySteve
16/7/2013 at 10:59pm
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After having a faulty pop up tent nearly take an eye out and left me with two nasty bruises on my cheek. I wouldn't touch them with a barge poll.


Personjosephdavis
17/7/2013 at 1:16pm
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Can't stand them. Yes having a tent up in seconds is wonderful is great but never seen anyone get them back down fast. Not a fan of carrying a big ass disk instead of a neat tent bag.

But to each their own, if it works for them great, but not for me.

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PersonAdminBob
17/7/2013 at 1:26pm
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Hiya all, I just picked up one of these

Cinch 4 Man Pop Up

I think it is really good and very easy to put away, although I have had experience on other pop ups.

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Personsuperpup
17/7/2013 at 2:00pm
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hi everyone. as an ex owner of a pop up. i found it hard at first to get in back in the bag. all you have to do is have a good look at the video to see how is it done. and hey presto. seconds later. the job is done.  it is having to carry a large circle that lots of people dont like. but a nice strap to fit over the shoulder of someone who is not carrying anything. and its great. best tent ever for speed .i do admit that a large pop up for about 4 to 5 people will be more difficult to get back in. but..practice. thats all ya got to do. not gonna hurt you to practice. and for a sudden storm. what best. yes the pop up. storm over. back in the bag and away ya go.

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Personmorepints
17/7/2013 at 3:04pm
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Folding the beggars up - it's that figure-eight fold, and figure-eight again that gets me when I'm out of practice. We've taken it as the stopover tent; sat down woth a drink after 20 mins, and most of that was getting the beds sorted.

Last year we met a couple who were using their Icarus as a stopover tent, which got us thinking. But then its 26 pegs rather than 4/8 for the Quechua 3". Still pondering it now.


Personzivadog
17/7/2013 at 5:21pm
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you have to do this funny fall onto them and twist at the same time whilst trying to look cool and as if you know what you are doing,not easy in a storm lol



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