Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Camping under canvas 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: tent buying advice please!!!!! Post Reply Post New Topic
Personladycake
11/9/2014 at 4:24pm
 Location: norfolk
 Outfit: vango tempest 200 icarus 500 View ladycake's Profile View Profile   Reply to ladycake Reply   Quote ladycake Quote  
Joined: 09/9/2014

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   701
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
i`m thinking about a new tent. i`ll tell you what its for etc and then let you good folks guide me!

its for me and my son (he`s 7) april - oct, so a 3/4 man. doesn`t need to be stand up height( i`m only 5 ft2 anyway). dome style is fine, easy to put up without help. now heres the thing, i`d like it to be sturdy enough to go off on my now and then oct - april!!! i have a 4 man regatta dome tent at the mo (look in the argos book).design wise we love it. but for winter use would i need something better? its hh is 2000mls. is that enough? not planning on camping in a gale or floods. been looking on various sites and a bit mesmerised to be honest!!!

-------------
gym bunny hugs!


Personladycake
11/9/2014 at 4:28pm
 Location: norfolk
 Outfit: vango tempest 200 icarus 500 View ladycake's Profile View Profile   Reply to ladycake Reply   Quote ladycake Quote  
Joined: 09/9/2014

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   701
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
i like the idea of a porch with sewn in groundsheet and the bathtub style ones , but any advice would be cool! i`d be car camping so weight isn`t too much of an issue.

-------------
gym bunny hugs!


PersonCampernic
11/9/2014 at 4:50pm
 Location: Northern Ireland
 Outfit: Bell Tent Vango Coleman and Quechua View Campernic's Profile View Profile   Reply to Campernic Reply   Quote Campernic Quote  
Joined: 28/4/2013

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1660
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I would recommend the sewn in groundsheet to be honest, it'll be warmer because it reduces the draughts and the bonus is it keeps bugs out too.

I go camping on my own as my two kids are teenagers and no longer up for camping (go figure!) and so I think that weight is important, in as much as you need to be able to lift it out of the boot and potentially carry it as not all campsites allow cars at the pitches. I have a Vango Icarus 5 berth and it's just under 15kg. I wouldn't go any heavier if I were you because that's still a fair weight to lug over a field or in to a festival.

This Vango Drummond is quite nice, it's low in stock though but worth a look. It's quite like my Icarus but a tad smaller. I like the big window on the front as well.



Vango Drummond

just noticed a review saying it doesn't have a sewn in groundsheet - will speedily look that up and get back to you


PersonCampernic
11/9/2014 at 5:02pm
 Location: Northern Ireland
 Outfit: Bell Tent Vango Coleman and Quechua View Campernic's Profile View Profile   Reply to Campernic Reply   Quote Campernic Quote  
Joined: 28/4/2013

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1660
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
scrap that, the Drummond has a linked in groundsheet.

So a wee bit more research has shown that Millets have a one day 10% off ending midnight tonight, and they have the Vango Kalu which is a four person, simple to put up tent with huge windows and is a much nicer colour than the Drummond anyway (I personally don't like blue tents as they make everyone look slightly ill)

Vango Kalu

10% off until midnight


Personladycake
11/9/2014 at 5:35pm
 Location: norfolk
 Outfit: vango tempest 200 icarus 500 View ladycake's Profile View Profile   Reply to ladycake Reply   Quote ladycake Quote  
Joined: 09/9/2014

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   701
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
that is rather nice!

-------------
gym bunny hugs!


Advertisement



PersonKrakinka
11/9/2014 at 6:04pm
 Location: Wiltshire
 Outfit: Vango Orchy 600 Calisto 400 & Theta300 View Krakinka's Profile View Profile   Reply to Krakinka Reply   Quote Krakinka Quote  
Joined: 09/1/2007

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   94
Tent Reviews:   3
Site Reviews Total: 11
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I solo camp & have a Vango Calisto 400 - loads of room, steel poles so no/very little worries about the wind and super easy to put up! Good HH too, I can't recommend it enough


PersonMadamzsazsa
11/9/2014 at 6:53pm
 Location: Essex
 Outfit: Outwell Nevada M Sunncamp Pathfinder View Madamzsazsa's Profile View Profile   Reply to Madamzsazsa Reply   Quote Madamzsazsa Quote  
Joined: 11/9/2010

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   201
Tent Reviews:   3
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 3
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
What about the coleman instant dome? They do either a 3 or 5 man version. You can get a porch extension for them both too, although I believe the 5 is hard to get hold of.

I was on the verge of buying one before I spotted my sunncamp on special in a local camping shop.


PersonCampernic
11/9/2014 at 7:19pm
 Location: Northern Ireland
 Outfit: Bell Tent Vango Coleman and Quechua View Campernic's Profile View Profile   Reply to Campernic Reply   Quote Campernic Quote  
Joined: 28/4/2013

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1660
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
look up tents on Youtube too, it gives a better idea than pics alone. Best of the lot is a tent display but at this time of year I think they're mostly coming down.



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping under canvas - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

9850 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder