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Hello, new to camping so wanted to ask - is there any need for a tent with HH greater than 2000mm for spring/summer camping?  The tent I have in mind has 2000mm HH but for a bit more I could get one with 3000mm HH - is it worth it?

Many thanks!

It doesn't necessarily follow that the higher the HH, the higher the price tho. You just need to shop around. One of ours has a 5000HH but was under £200 for a 7 berth (which realistically is a 5 berth). Our other tent is 3000HH and cost £400 for a 9 berth (which realistically is an 8 berth). Depends on other factors such as size etc too.

Quote: Originally posted by good_in_tent on 28/5/2007

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It doesn't necessarily follow that the higher the HH, the higher the price tho. You just need to shop around. One of ours has a 5000HH but was under £200 for a 7 berth (which realistically is a 5 berth). Our other tent is 3000HH and cost £400 for a 9 berth (which realistically is an 8 berth). Depends on other factors such as size etc too.

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Adding to Chorleydave's comments if you look at all the reports on ukcampsite regarding leaking tents nearly always its leakages through the seams.

Steve

I agree with the above two posts. Every time HH is mentioned people will say go for the higher rating. There's no reason why you shouldn't do that if you wish but I would be extremely surprised if anyone can say, hand on heart, that their tents have leaked directly through the material. Through seams, yes...condensation on the inside, yes...but dripping in through the material...very unlikely. An umbrella isn't anywhere near 1500hh and they don't leak do they?

The British Standard is 1500hh (I believe it used to be 1000hh) and that is more than adequate for any British weather.

Quote: Originally posted by alee on 28/5/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by good_in_tent on 28/5/2007

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It doesn't necessarily follow that the higher the HH, the higher the price tho. You just need to shop around. One of ours has a 5000HH but was under £200 for a 7 berth (which realistically is a 5 berth). Our other tent is 3000HH and cost £400 for a 9 berth (which realistically is an 8 berth). Depends on other factors such as size etc too.

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That's a good point re price.  Can I ask What 5000HH 7 berth tent you bought for under £200 - sounds interesting.

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Ooops! Sorry, its 4000HH!!! And its gone up £20 since I bought it, just checked here:

http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/shop/Detail.asp?ProductID=1216

Quote: Originally posted by Bob™57 on 28/5/2007

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I agree with the above two posts. Every time HH is mentioned people will say go for the higher rating. There's no reason why you shouldn't do that if you wish but I would be extremely surprised if anyone can say, hand on heart, that their tents have leaked directly through the material. Through seams, yes...condensation on the inside, yes...but dripping in through the material...very unlikely. An umbrella isn't anywhere near 1500hh and they don't leak do they?

The British Standard is 1500hh (I believe it used to be 1000hh) and that is more than adequate for any British weather.

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Yes, I'm in agreement with Bob. If a higher rated Hydrostatic Head meets your needs better or it gives you more confidence when camping then go for it.

Our stanedge has a HH of 2000 and it is dry inside during rainy periods even prolonged rain stays out.

My first tent was a little Arial dome tent some years back I don't think the HH of that was spectacular but it did me proud when I just took of one day (I was only 19) on my motorbike and did a 3 month tour of Western Scotland.