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Bearlake6camper

12/8/2014 at 8:49am
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Hi

I've been looking on this forum regular and have only just registered, not been camping yet, just acquiring all the equipment. Bought a second hand Bear lake 6 at the weekend (old shape), basically it has everything bar footprint which I am told the 2013 bear lake 6 footprint won't fit, please help asap as we are camping in less than 2 weeks.

Thanks v much

griffglen

12/8/2014 at 10:35am
Location: Derbyshire
Outfit: Bear Lake 6 & Virginia 5

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You don't need to buy a specific footprint - any tarp of roughly the same size as the tent will do. Just make sure that it is tucked under the side of the tent so that water does not get between it and your groundsheet. We use a large sheet of black plastic as our footprint and just replace it when necessary.

Welcome to the forum - lots of great tips and advice on here but it does get addicitive!

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Bearlake6camper

12/8/2014 at 12:55pm
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Griffglen thanks very much, think we have a big sheet of black plastic in the shed. Will save me £50 also!. ps I am also in Derbyshire!

Thanks again

griffglen

12/8/2014 at 1:48pm
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Glad I could be of use! If you don't have any plastic sheeting then a cheap builders tarp are a good option and only cost a few quid.

We also have the Bear Lake 6 - think ours is a 2012 model. It's a fabulous tent - we've just returned from 11 nights in Scotland and it never budged an inch despite wind and heavy rain!

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Bearlake6camper

12/8/2014 at 4:35pm
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Glad to hear, just accumulating all the equipment, bought the tent with front extension and carpet for £400 second hand plus a load more camping gear off the same man, saved us a lot and have got a good tent to show for it. Going for 3 nights up Ashbourne in a couple of weeks to try it out! can't wait!.

KampaWendy

12/8/2014 at 7:43pm
Location: High Wycombe
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Again as others have said a tarpaulin will do just as well as tent specific footprint just make sure its at least 50mm smaller all round than the tent to prevent water collecting on it.

Bearlake6camper

13/8/2014 at 8:33am
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Thanks

Just ordered a 6m x 4m good quality tarp off ebay for £27.50, 150 gsm, there was 250 gsm for £37.50. I went for middle of the road, should be good stuff! the tent is 6.65 x 4.20 so should be fine.

Bearlake6camper

13/8/2014 at 9:01am
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Just thought of something else, I may have to pitch the tent on my own as wife is working till late. Is it possible to first time pitch a bear lake 6 alone or should I beg someone to help??

Thanks

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13/8/2014 at 9:12am
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When you next put your tent up you will find a QC data label on the right as you go in. (It may be in the Inner Tent or main room).
It will tell you the month and year in which your tent was made. This may help when buying spares and accessories.
It will also tell you not to set fire to your tent, this is quite important while camping.

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bertie21

13/8/2014 at 11:19am
Location: Norfolk
Outfit: Gobur 12TS BL6 & Relum Canaria

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It is possible to pitch a BL6 single handed. I would not recommend it though especially if it's the first time you are pitching .It is much much easier with two people. There is a video on You Tube showing a guy pitching one on his own. It wore me out just watching him! Could be worth watching for tips on how to pitch though if solo pitching is your only option. Incidently, he pitches from front to back. We find it better to pitch from back to front but using pretty much the same system as he does apart from that.
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13/8/2014 at 7:09pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Bearlake6camper on 13/8/2014
Just thought of something else, I may have to pitch the tent on my own as wife is working till late. Is it possible to first time pitch a bear lake 6 alone or should I beg someone to help??

Thanks

I can pitch mine on my own but as Bertie21 says it is easier with two, although it does depend on how well the helper listens (my husband doesn't listen, while my daughter does and usually second guesses me).

If you have room in your garden to test pitch before going you could always give it a try by yourself after watching the video.

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Bearlake6camper

14/8/2014 at 8:48am
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Thanks all

Might take a helper with the promise of a couple of pints in the local pub

Not going too far from home as its our first time camping.

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