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28/7/2018 at 9:58pm
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I have never had one but I am given to understand that trailer tents take as much time to put up as ordinary tents. I have never had a blow up tent either but if you have not had a tent before then perhaps an inflatable might be your easiest option.
If you can afford a trailer tent though, have you considered a small second hand caravan? A few years back I bought one for £300 in pretty good condition but of course you need to be very careful as there is plenty of damp rubbish out there...but that applies to trailer tents as well.
As mentioned, your main problem will be keeping a two year old amused and out of mischief while you erect a tent and even a blow up one will take some time. Blowing it up is the easy bit...you then have numerous guy ropes and pegging points to do before the tent is safely erected...not to mention all the gear that needs to go inside although that can be done later.
Lots of single mums go camping with their kids and manage very well. I understand women can multitask so with a bit of practice I am sure you will cope. Good luck.
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29/7/2018 at 12:01am
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There are lots of single parent camping groups you can get hold of via Facebook and / or Mumsnet. I ran into one a couple of years ago whilst camping solo + DD and had one of the best trips ever.
If you're worried about setting up your unit single-handed, you will always get help if you ask for it, either from fellow campers or the campsite staff. That said, we bought an inflatable tent so the I can pitch single handed.
I've said it before on here, but the reason Apple invented the iPad is to keep little ones occupied whilst you set up the tent.
The worst parenting fail I've had in four years of camping was to forget the Calpol. It's only happened once.
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29/7/2018 at 6:54am
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Get a Cabanon Guadeloupe. Pack size is not too huge or heavy, SIG is tough and high quality canvas lovely to live under. Just the right size for 2 people and easiest and quickest of all tents to pitch (and you don't need to buy a pump!). Resale values are good too, if you ever fancy a change. Will last until your child becomes an adult, if properly cared for (the tent, not the child!).
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29/7/2018 at 10:05am
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One thing you need to consider is the weight of these inflatable tents.
With a conventional tent the poles and fabric are usually in separate bags and so the weight is split.
When we looked at inflatable tents the size and weight of the single bag was very significant and maybe would be a problem for you.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
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29/7/2018 at 12:35pm
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Quote: Originally posted by woodman2 on 29/7/2018
One thing you need to consider is the weight of these inflatable tents.
With a conventional tent the poles and fabric are usually in separate bags and so the weight is split.
When we looked at inflatable tents the size and weight of the single bag was very significant and maybe would be a problem for you.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
And the bulk...
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29/7/2018 at 6:53pm
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Argos are doing a Inflateable Tent for £100
Its a Tresspass 4 and gets good reviews from the buyers in the Argos site.
If its not available in store you can order from the Argos Store on Ebay and have it delivered to a Argos near you.For that money i am thinking of getting one and the only thing holding me back is..do i really need another tent.
Enjoy your camping which ever way you choose to go.
The Blurb
Spacious living and bedroom room, walk in height double skin ventilation windows sewn in groundsheet carpet included air poles, set up in seconds.
4 person tunnel tent.
2 rooms, 1 door, mosquito nets and sewn in groundsheet.
Tent material polyester.
Hydrostatic head 3000mm - the higher the figure, the more waterproof the tent.
Fire retardant double skin with taped seams.
Includes: carrybag.
Pitched size H190, W230, L450cm.
Packed size L61, W20, .
Packed weight 11.4kg.
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