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GoingWalkies

02/5/2013 at 8:27pm
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I'm not a great one for carrying things, they either go on my back or not at all. That said, I'd never thought about using a golf cart before, I think some of my target areas would be a bit less forgiving than the typical golf course! The thought of just shy of 80lbs of tent though just makes me shudder, I had a mental limit of about 20-25lbs as an outside limit.

I will add it to my list as the wildcard option though and think seriously about if I can use a golf cart.

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hankakampa

02/5/2013 at 8:35pm
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The little golf cart I bought off gumtree is great for £10,

I made a small wooden base & attached it to the bottom of the cart & this takes most of the weight of the tent.

Other items that are either bulky or heavy to carry could be added too and simply pulled along on the " camping cart " - its no longer a golf cart iv decided!

The thing with a camping cart is they have big chunky wheels - ideal for negotiating bumpy ground such as golf course rough areas off the greens.

Similar to areas I may pitch a tent! ( not on a golf course - can you imagine the looks of horror - a trout lake pitched happily on a golf course lol )

But these little carts make light work of hauling your equipment around and if I were doing what your considering, I'd make it a hot item on my list because then you can live in comfort.

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The Bimblers

02/5/2013 at 8:47pm
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Hi (again) goingwalkies,

Can see what you mean about the whole window thing but, if you don't mind me saying, I think (and I may be wrong here) you might struggle to find something which ticks every single box.

A suggestion: as you are planning a major year out under canvas - in Scotland - make a note of the attributes you want and then list them in order of priority. . . . . you may be surprised at the outcome.

Personally I would suggest (after due thought) that the most important thing you would need is servicability and weather resistance......... you need something which is roomy, airy but will stand up to the worst weather imaginable and still be usable at the end of it.

Helsport Svea Camp 3 will cope with anything and everything - and they are amazingly roomy too!

Just a suggestion.

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heath63

02/5/2013 at 9:28pm
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Outfit: Outwell Nevada m Vango sigma 300

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You need to get your thinking back on track Walkies.

What you want to do, where you want to go. I don't think a golf cart is an option.

Remember, you said you needed a tent to be inconspicuous, blend into the surroundings, withstand all weathers.

A tent which is more low laying than a tent where you can stand up( be harder to keep warm)

Something which is 2/3 man tent for space, as you did say that you have a weight in mind to carry. ;)

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scamp

11/5/2013 at 5:22pm
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Another vote for the tentipi trust me after a long walk in the howling wind and rain you want a tent that will go up in under 5 minutes with a nice roaring fire at night.

Yes they are pricey and a bit heavy for carrying but they would be perfect.

scamp

11/5/2013 at 5:29pm
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You have to remember that your vangos and outwells are not designed for heavy continuous use, they most likely will be falling a part at the seams after 4 months of heavy continuous use.

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11/5/2013 at 11:27pm
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My first thought on reading this was the Golite Shangri-La 5, but I've now found they've pulled out of the U.K. market.

I've no personal experience of this tent, but the one that's supposedly replaced the Shangri-La 5 is the Eureka WikiUp 4 SUL. It's the one I'd use, if I had to cart my home around on my back for a year.

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