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Our day-tent is a very robust affair. It’s made by Cabanon (sp) and will stand when our tent has been blown away. It’s got a solid frame made out of their standard tent poles and has so many fixings it’s never going anywhere.

I use it to cook in. I’m not happy with the safety aspect of cooking in the main tent. Besides, my tent is a Hartford XXL and there isn’t anywhere to set up a kitchen. Also, we go with my wife’s family and it’s a central point to put all the cooking equipment. Before we got the day-tent we would have cookers set up in two or three tents and cooking a meal for everyone when you’re split up like that is not easy.

The cooking tent is always set off to one side. It’s not big enough for us to sit in, so we don’t put it in the middle of the two or three tents.

It also makes clearing away at the end of a trip a lot easier because all the cooking stuff is in one place and not spread out all over.

It’s been a real asset for us.

Hi Martin

and anyone intrested in the slightly larger utilities tent from PJ Camping

http://www.intertent.co.uk/product_139-1-60_Aztec-Utility-Tent-Plus.htm

Have emailed to ask if this has window.

Have recieved email back to say they have no idea as have not taken delivery of stock yet, but when they get one they will let me know.

Lorraine

Quote: Originally posted by mphigham on 23/2/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by wireweaver on 23/2/2007

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hi Vygotski

a few people on here are using this as a small day/cook tent

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/membershop/bd_outhouse.asp

thinking of getting one myself as I would hate to think I spoilt my tent or canopy (or set it on fire!!) just to save a few pounds.

and its a great price to members.

Lorraine

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Lorraine.

Have you seen the OR Outhouse up ? I was considering one but having seen one erected have changed my mind. It tapers in rather a lot vertically and I feel it does not quite have the room needed as a kitchen tent. Im about to order one of these in the link below. What do you think ? And not a bad price considering the size.

http://www.intertent.co.uk/product_139-1-60_Aztec-Utility-Tent-Plus.htm

 

 

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That's not true at all, it's fine as a kitchen tent. Ours had enough room for our kitchen unit and stove and all our assorted kitchen gubbins and food. There is enough room to cook in, without it taking over your pitch. It's certainly not big enough however to eat in, or use as a day tent.

Hi Exessexmum

This was my first choice until Martin came up with the one from PJ's.  But if it has no window or mesh space I will go back to the outhouse one.

I do only need it for cooking in, and the most time it will be just for one.  Also I can pick it up for £35 locally

Thanks

Lorraine

Hi Essexmum.

I was merely stating the OR Outhouse is not big enough for my needs. I take a lot of kitchen gear with me and have 2 camp kitchen tables as well as other items. We all have different requirements as when we choose our tents.

Regards.

Quote: Originally posted by wireweaver on 24/2/2007

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.... But if it has no window or mesh space I will go back to the outhouse one.

I do only need it for cooking in, and the most time it will be just for one.  Also I can pick it up for £35 locally

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Hi Lorraine

There is a picture of our Outhouse on my gallery which might help you get an idea of whether its big enough for you. I am afraid the picture was taken at a bit of an angle so all of one side of the interior is cut off. It is a very neat size when up (and tiny in the bag!) but I can still fit in the cooker stand, a small table, fridge plus about half a dozen crates and boxes etc very easily. 

The Outhouse goes up very very quickly as the poles are pre-bent and only need to be threaded through across the roof fo the tent, the sides just clip on. Another good point is the vent above the roll up front door. It is not the biggest or grandest kitchen tent in the world but is extremely useful and excellent value for money I think. MT

Quote: Originally posted by Merry Terrier on 24/2/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by wireweaver on 24/2/2007

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.... But if it has no window or mesh space I will go back to the outhouse one.

I do only need it for cooking in, and the most time it will be just for one.  Also I can pick it up for £35 locally

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Hi Lorraine

There is a picture of our Outhouse on my gallery which might help you get an idea of whether its big enough for you. I am afraid the picture was taken at a bit of an angle so all of one side of the interior is cut off. It is a very neat size when up (and tiny in the bag!) but I can still fit in the cooker stand, a small table, fridge plus about half a dozen crates and boxes etc very easily. 

The Outhouse goes up very very quickly as the poles are pre-bent and only need to be threaded through across the roof fo the tent, the sides just clip on. Another good point is the vent above the roll up front door. It is not the biggest or grandest kitchen tent in the world but is extremely useful and excellent value for money I think. MT

Post last edited on 24/02/2007 22:40:25

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How tiny, M.T?

We have a Cabanon kitchen tent (and a Cabanon gazebo, for that matter) and, whilst it is great for longer trips - robust, sturdy and all the rest - it is a bit bulky to lug around for weekends, so am thinking of getting an alternative for when we don't want to take a trailer full of stuff!

Thats great MT.

Looks like the T.A.R.D.I.S.

I hopefully, won't be taking half that amount of stuff.

Lorraine

Quote: Originally posted by Liddenham on 25/2/2007

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How tiny, M.T?

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According to the blurb :

• "Packed size only 16cm x 54cm x 12cm!
• Weighs only 3kg! "

MT