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Subject Topic: Tents and Arthritis Post Reply Post New Topic
30/5/2018 at 10:58am
 Location: Ndidis Kraal
 Outfit: Laika Ecovip 100 & Quasar
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Tents and Arthritis? A strange tile but I really do need some advice.

Some of you may have Arthritis and have you managed to keep on using your Tents?

I have Arthritis in both knees and find getting up off the ground very difficult.

I have a Garden "kneeler" that has two handles but wonder if anyone has any better suggestions.


30/5/2018 at 10:24pm
 Location: North Herts
 Outfit: Monterey4 Cabanon E
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Oh, that seems a resourceful thing to take, if a bit bulky. Other than commiserations - Ihave some empathy as I'm getting it in my knees but not quite at the stage you seem to be at - I don't have anything to add. Other than, yay, keep going, take the meds, and enjoy what yoy can do. I'm thinking those little fold-up steps/stools might be useful too and fold flat.

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31/5/2018 at 12:09pm
 Location: Ash Vale Surrey
 Outfit: Outwell Lindale 3PA
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How big is your tent bedroom area? We use fishing bed chairs or there are some good camp beds around.


31/5/2018 at 4:06pm
 Location: Poole Dorset
 Outfit: Conway Challenger 1997
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Get a folding camper. Step out of bed in the normal way. No getting up from the floor


31/5/2018 at 4:14pm
 Location: Ash Vale Surrey
 Outfit: Outwell Lindale 3PA
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Lol! 🤗 Actually we have both! We also own a Raclet Solena trailer tent! Very comfy and warm - we can use our electric blanket when camping in the cooler months. 👍🏻


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31/5/2018 at 9:28pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Voyager Elite
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I have lupus and arthritis in my knees, hands and feet plus back pain, I use a camp bed so no getting up off the floor. Otherwise best tip is to turn onto your side and get up from there.



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