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Hi All

New to camping, as have decided that we would save alot of money by camping instead of hotels,etc.

With this in mind we need to invest in good value for a family of 4 - 2 adults, 2 kids and maybe the dog too.  Needs to be fairly easy to put up and also quite good head height as my husband is 6'3". I was thinking of a maximum budget of £175.

Have noticed that Millets have a selection of Eurohike& Coleman tents on sale at mo. any thoughts??

Thanks so much

Hi,

Came across some keenly priced tents here:

http://www.awnings.co.uk/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=34

this one gives great headroom and is under budget. There's some others on there that might suit you too.

Your theory that you'll save lots of money might prove to be wrong though, as the amount of kit you can get sucked in to buying could see you regularly parting with your hard earned cash. We started of with foam roll mats, then camp beds, then airbeds, then coleman comfort airbeds, then added reflective mats and fleece liners, now got a double height coleman comfort. And that's just the beds! So you see, it can get quite out of control!! (Don't even get me started on tents, bought the 6th last week!!!)

 If your thinking of taking camping up seriously, i would suggest you upping your budget to get you on your way, after all, next year or whenever, you will have all your gear, and will cost less in the long run, I would be looking in the region of £300 for a decent good brand tent, plus accesories IE : cooker , sleeping bags etc.

 When i first started out, I forked out £700, for tent and acc,s, that was years ago,

 these days it would you that to stay in a static FOR A WEEK.

             P.S.    To UKCS

                                                                        Bob.

I think the Vango Wyoming from Millets is a good buy at £149. I have a Vango as a second tent and really love it.

Yeomans are holding a tent exhibition in Mansfield next week, and Millets have one in Nottigham at the end of the month. If you could get to those it would give you the opportinuty to see tents in the flesh.

Quote: Originally posted by hrob487 on 12/7/2007

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 If your thinking of taking camping up seriously, i would suggest you upping your budget to get you on your way, after all, next year or whenever, you will have all your gear, and will cost less in the long run, I would be looking in the region of £300 for a decent good brand tent, plus accesories IE : cooker , sleeping bags etc.

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It depends whether you wanted this year's model or not.  The RRP on my tent was £300. When I started looking at it last year in a tent display it was about £260.  Now they have bought out a new model you can get them for £115.  (I paid £160 ).  It's a wynnster so is a reasonably good brand.

The downside of buying an older model is that you probably won't find it in a tent display. 

I'd go to a tent display, if possible, so you can get an idea of the style, if nothing else.  Then look for good prices on the internet and come on here and ask for people's experiences of that particular tent.  That way you should get a good tent at a good price.  It is expensive if you go and buy everything at once so get reasonable basics and upgrade.  (Just to warn you, you will keep upgrading forever, whether you need to or not.)

Quote: Originally posted by Beccylovespurpl on 12/7/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by hrob487 on 12/7/2007

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 If your thinking of taking camping up seriously, i would suggest you upping your budget to get you on your way, after all, next year or whenever, you will have all your gear, and will cost less in the long run, I would be looking in the region of £300 for a decent good brand tent, plus accesories IE : cooker , sleeping bags etc.

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It depends whether you wanted this year's model or not.  The RRP on my tent was £300. When I started looking at it last year in a tent display it was about £260.  Now they have bought out a new model you can get them for £115.  (I paid £160 ).  It's a wynnster so is a reasonably good brand.

The downside of buying an older model is that you probably won't find it in a tent display. 

I'd go to a tent display, if possible, so you can get an idea of the style, if nothing else.  Then look for good prices on the internet and come on here and ask for people's experiences of that particular tent.  That way you should get a good tent at a good price.  It is expensive if you go and buy everything at once so get reasonable basics and upgrade.  (Just to warn you, you will keep upgrading forever, whether you need to or not.)

 

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Sticking to a cheap outfit to try out camping is a good idea. Our first tent was a £400+ canvas tent that was reduced as it was an "old model" and we had 4 or 5 good holidyas out of it before we upgraded. We now have a £1200 Cabanon but thats because we love camping.

If you know anyone who goes camping you could ask to borrow their kit for a trip to find out if you like camping or not. Then if you do, it might be worth spending a bit more money on a better tent that will last you longer.

Chaz

 Found this bargain whilst Googling,  very tempted myself especially as it is also free carriage

 http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/1000000592986

 And found this Vango Colorado - the online video with pitching instructions is helpful aswell

 http://www.tauntonleisure.com/products/colorado-600-special-offer/2757/