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Hello all

im new here and would like to ask some advice. Having always been what you might call a camping family when i was younger, i decided it was time to take my young family camping too.

unfortunately i was made redundent last september and have only just returned to a new job last month as you could imagine im playing alot of catch up after being out of work for so long, so money really is at a premium.

I have been looking to buy a tent as cheap as possible but have had some requirements from the tent such as large living area and minimum 2 bedroom areas (one for the kids and one for me and the wife).

so anyway to that advice :-) my budget is £90 is there any tents with the above requirements that i should look at?, on ebay there have been a few but they have ended up going for £130 - £150 (have saved to get the £90) and the more "Budget" ones i have checked out searching on here and found horrendous storys about them

could really do with the wealth of knowledge from some of the old hands

Cheers
Kirk

How about an Easycamp San Remo

http://www.outdooraction.co.uk/acatalog/Easy_Camp_San_Remo_400__2008_.html#a689

Hi Kirk and welcome to UKCS

As someone as already said (was it Pete?), a second hand frame tent would be good value for money

There are lots on ebay and just because some of them are oldish, it doesnt mean they are unusuable, Canvas has a long life  :)

Whatever tent you buy, get a good name. Cheap tents usually mean leaks, poor quality and easily snapped poles :(

Obviously you will need camping gear but if money is tight then there are plenty of things you can use from home such as duvets rather than sleeping bags, pillows, pans, cutlery etc

Also look on ebay for other camping things that you dont have at home and dont be afraid to look in charity shops, jumble sales etc. It is surprising what people give away.

If you find something on ebay, put a post on here and someone will be happy to answer any questions you have and let you know if it is any good and worth the money so you dont waste your savings

Happy hunting and good luck

Angie

Quote: Originally posted by PigletandTigger on 29/4/2009

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Whatever you do make sure that you buy something that is a decent brand, so Gelert, Sunncamp, Vango etc., don't buy something from ebay that you can't buy anywhere else.

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Here here :)

Sorry virtual camper but I wouldnt buy any of those tents. Not well known brands and probably the kind of tents that put people off camping due to leaks etc.

Angie

I agree.  I wouldnt go for any of the ebay "unknowns".   A decent tent will make all the difference to your camping experience.  I was lucky with my first tent from ebay.  I got a frame tent, air beds,chairs, table, & lots of equpment for £41. We're not using the tent at the moment but it certainly helped my decision to continue camping,

Homebird

Do you want a SIG (Sewn In Groundsheet.) Do you want side by side bedroom pods or vis a vis? What are you going to sleep on ie does the kids' pod have to take two single airbeds, a double or sleeping mats? How big a living area?

Vango Colorado 1200 (not dlx so no porch) 2004 model, brand new for £89????

I can hardly belive that price myself, btw. I have a 2004 Colorado 1200dlx and it's a BIG tent, with three four-man pods. Not a SIG tent but it's very weather resistant and sturdy.

Quote: Originally posted by Valk_scot on 29/4/2009

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Vango Colorado 1200 (not dlx so no porch) 2004 model, brand new for £89????

I can hardly belive that price myself, btw. I have a 2004 Colorado 1200dlx and it's a BIG tent, with three four-man pods. Not a SIG tent but it's very weather resistant and sturdy.

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Wow that is alot of tent for that price !

I would look no futther and buy... you wont go wrong with a Vango

Angie