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23/9/2014 at 11:06pm
Location: wirral
Outfit: Outwell Nevada m Vango sigma 300
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Will you be on grass or even better all weather pitch. Be prepared to move your tent every so often if not. After week and with the wet, the ground becomes very squelchy. Canvas is better than the polyester someone was going to use, when they had the same idea. To circumgate this problem and to protect the ground, now idea how it would work, is to use wooden decking, as the base.
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24/9/2014 at 7:40am
Location: kent
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Quote: Originally posted by heath63 on 23/9/2014Will you be on grass or even better all weather pitch. Be prepared to move your tent every so often if not. After week and with the wet, the ground becomes very squelchy. Canvas is better than the polyester someone was going to use, when they had the same idea. To circumgate this problem and to protect the ground, now idea how it would work, is to use wooden decking, as the base.
I looked into wooden base but horrendously expensive and immensely heavy.. We are on grass and will be able to move if any problems arise, I am looking for out door matting for between tents..so we can nip out with out having to pull on wellies.. any ideas?
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24/9/2014 at 8:14am
Location: Sunny Suffolk (West)
Outfit: inflatable dome Palamos6 frame tent
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breathable ground sheet works well for us when needed but not sure how well it would work long term. You can buy foam interlocking mats (which we also have) but pack size is larger and need to be pegged down even in the slightest breeze.
As pack size isn't going to be too much of an issue for you a pallet outside the entrance would work well and even could be used between tents (if site allows), will be slippery when frozen so some roofing felt strips in top will help.
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24/9/2014 at 10:38am
Location: leeds
Outfit: Hi Gear Mojave 5
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Hi tinhouse69, I cannot offer you any advice, I just want to wish you well, i think it is fantastic what you are doing and I hope it all works out for you. Good luck.
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24/9/2014 at 10:07pm
Location: wirral
Outfit: Outwell Nevada m Vango sigma 300
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I have used decking tiles outside the doors. Great when its wet and muddy. Took my shoes off there, before going into my tent, just inside I have a small ground sheet, with door matts.
Some people use the flexi tubs, to put shoes and boots in.
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27/9/2014 at 10:38am
Location: kent
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Thanks for the ideas.. Tynxuk and heath63 :D
thankyou for the well wishes mitchum44
Its all crazy at home.. I can't wait until I have nothing but the bare minimun in a tent.. the i will relax infront of my stove and read books with the kids :D
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27/9/2014 at 11:27am
Location: Beautiful Warwickshire
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Quote: Originally posted by tinhouse69 on 24/9/2014
... I am looking for out door matting for between tents..so we can nip out with out having to pull on wellies.. any ideas?
Link mats - many campers use these.
http://www.anytimeleisure.co.uk/origin-10mm-eva-interlocking-floor-protection-mat?gclid=CPO_4ZaXgcECFbHHtAodUA0AtQ
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26/4/2016 at 10:54am
Location: Lancashire
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Bumped, as a newbie has enquired about tent living, summer only I think.
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