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Our new tent would be the montana 6. Would the sig control the cold weather? Or would using a heater cause problems with condensation as its a sig?

Me and lynnb found the problem wasn't keeping warm or the dark nights but the mud.

we went camping last October, half term time, and in all honesty the only thing that 'bugged' us was cooking dinner in the dark! 

a pair of jogging bottoms and a sweatshirt with a nice fleecy blanket were all the extras needed to keep warm at night.

we had a great time, but in a tent, dont think we would camp much later in the year.

Quote: Originally posted by sueandjohn on 23/6/2006

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so i'm sold on camping into october now ....but what about the tent??? ours is described as a two season tent (i think) does this mean it won't be suitable ???? what are the things to look out for in a tent to be used year round (well almost )

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Smaller tents are better ,less space to heat up ,double skinned throughout ( better insulated )  full sewn in grounsdheet ( obviously part of a double skin anyway) mud flaps on outer fly too ( if possible ? )an extended porch or canopy of some kind to cook under ( or additon of a kitchen tent too )

My tent is also classified as a 2 season tent, does this mean it can't be used for anything other than spring and summer?

Steve

Quote: Originally posted by Hero69 on 23/6/2006

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My tent is also classified as a 2 season tent, does this mean it can't be used for anything other than spring and summer?

 

Steve

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no just that the tent is not guarenteed in autumn /winter weather conditions ,its a case of 'on oyur own back be it 'if it comes a cropper due to extreme weather conditions!

Whlle you can see the great outdoors without camping, I get a much better appreciation of dawn and dusk away from the city and double glazed insulation.