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03/12/2016 at 7:00pm
 Location: Hamilton Scotland
 Outfit: Tent - usually on motorbike
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Totally endorse that.
I have standing-height tents that I've used with family and just for two, but I have taken to motorbikes in recent years so not only does age go against me but I also need to travel light and compact - without compromising comfort.
It's not just for longer stays that I want to be able to walk in and out of a tent and stand up inside, even when touring I'd take a little extra bulk and weight if it gave me more height instead of more space for kit that I'm not carrying with me anyway!


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14/12/2016 at 8:09am
 Location: London
 Outfit: Vango Kalu Hypercamp Eldorado
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I was just looking at the 'Bungalow' tents , i.e frame tents on the Obelink website. I love the look of the Cabino, which is a poly cotton two berth frame tent, £209. Gets good reviews.


16/12/2016 at 12:11pm
 Location: West Yorkshire
 Outfit: Karsten 350 CA FW RA :)
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Quote: Originally posted by DeborahTurner on 01/12/2016
Purplebean, I am very excited, I have never come across another Kalu-dweller! I have never seen one on a site anywhere.

I got mine in a Millets sale for about £130, and consider it a complete bargain. And I have the awning / porch, too, but don't usually take it. Only if I have teens in extra tents and we are expecting wet weather.



We also have the awning but used it just by itself in September for the three of us and it was doable and no roof box :)


16/12/2016 at 12:12pm
 Location: West Yorkshire
 Outfit: Karsten 350 CA FW RA :)
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Quote: Originally posted by ficklejade on 02/12/2016
Deborah, that looks good and read your review. Is it really easy for a solo to erect?



The picture I put up was all done by me, no one else there until later. Easily doable :)


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19/12/2016 at 11:10pm
 Location: Isle of Mull
 Outfit: 2 x Outwells Kairos 400 Caranex
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Thanks, purplebean! Sorry got name wrong! I've been trying to find one - no luck so far and don't do eBay etc.

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27/12/2016 at 3:15pm
 Location: Sheffield
 Outfit: Cabanon Guadeloupe Zephyros3
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I agree that there is a gap in the market for older solo campers. My husband is disabled so any tent we use has to be manageable by me on me tod. For the two of us we have a Cabanon Guadeloupe pyramid tent which we got second hand. I can handle it solo as it comes in two bags, each weighing about 12kg.

And this year I bought a 3m poly cotton bell tent for solo camping. It weighs 10kg, it goes up in minutes and I love the breathable climate. The only downside is that the apex of the front door is only about 4' in height. But I have not found that to be a problem ( I am prone to sciatica but find the doorway fine). A higher door means a flatter front and a less windshedding shape. Bell tents are a highly stable shape because they are circular. With good pegs ( I use delta ground anchors) it is unmovable. I bought my tent from Soulpad; lovely friendly efficient service. And I bought a triangular awning from the Bell Tent Company, so that I have a little lean-to area for cooking outside.


21/1/2017 at 12:27am
 Location: uk
 Outfit: Karsten - sun storm - doesnt matter!
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Quote: Originally posted by ficklejade on 30/11/2016
Take Mucker's point about height/width/length ratios but both solos and couples still take other kit - even if, like me on a weekender, I'm not taking large stands or wardrobes. To me a 2 berth tent is for one person and a 3 berth for one is better. Perhaps tent manufacturers should bite the bullet and be honest about the number of people their tents can realistically number people for comfort; something I think we've all been asking for for years!

I'd love a Karsten but way outside my price bracket, I'm afraid. Plus, could be too heavy for me to lug about with my back problem.

Tim, sounds good, but I wouldn't be happy with that overhanging bit with the winds I've encountered.

Deborah - will look up the Kalu.

Big problem here is that it's miles and miles and ferry fares to get to see these tents in person - which is why the suggestions and reviews of folk on here are so important.



how about the Vango Bute 500? you can ( depending on your height! ) stand up in most if it, correctly pegged out its a sturdy little spacious tent - its supposedly a 5 berth - 5 sleeping like sardines but you couldnt have 5 people standing up in it - but for a single person - its a perfect size and it shouldnt break the bank either - around the 130.00 uk pounds mark.

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21/1/2017 at 12:29am
 Location: uk
 Outfit: Karsten - sun storm - doesnt matter!
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