Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
   Camping under canvas -  Tent talk. Advice, info and recommendations 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: hi am new,any info will be great [:)] Post Reply Post New Topic
Personshaun1977
05/6/2009 at 2:51pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View shaun1977's Profile View Profile   Reply to shaun1977 Reply   Quote shaun1977 Quote  
Joined: 05/6/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   13
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
hi there,from been a kid till now i have loved a bit camping but not been for 4-5 years now and the old tent well lets just say its in a bad way and so out dated it needs to be in a museum ha.so am on the look for a new tent and what better way is there to ask others on there buys.am after a tent that has 2 sleeping rooms that will sleep 3 adults and large living area that you can stand in.my budget is £200- £300.thanks for all info will be great from you guys many thanks for your replys


Don't forget to leave a review of all tents you've used, for a chance to win fantastic prizes

New! Please upload a photo of your tent to the Tent Showcase!


Personsunvalleysue
05/6/2009 at 4:07pm
 Location: The Love Shack
 Outfit:  BearLake 6 and a hot water bottle. View sunvalleysue's Profile View Profile   Reply to sunvalleysue Reply   Quote sunvalleysue Quote  
Joined: 20/9/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3509
Tent Reviews:   2
Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi and welcome to UKCS forums,

What about the Outwell Hartford L,2 x 3 berth inners,good living space and headroom for £299

Outwell Hartford L

-------------
Sue & Phil
--------------------- I Love My AeroBed    


Personnumbersix
05/6/2009 at 4:13pm
 Location: Nottinghamshire
 Outfit: Coleman Evolva View numbersix's Profile View Profile   Reply to numbersix Reply   Quote numbersix Quote  
Joined: 15/7/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1905
Tent Reviews:   2
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

And a hearty welcome here too !!

I know you haven't been camping for a few years, but at the time what tents did you aspire to own . Trust me , with the brief you have given you are going to get soo many suggestions , and as you are experienced , I'd thought I'd ask a slightly different question .



-------------
Be seeing you!!

Numbersix


Personshaun1977
05/6/2009 at 4:25pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View shaun1977's Profile View Profile   Reply to shaun1977 Reply   Quote shaun1977 Quote  
Joined: 05/6/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   13
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
thanks for the replys,the last tent was a from millets not sure of the make but was good for what i used it for festivals and weekends away.this time round i want something a little bit better.i know 200-300 is not much.and again thanks for the replys


Don't forget to leave a review of all tents you've used, for a chance to win fantastic prizes

New! Please upload a photo of your tent to the Tent Showcase!


Persondadsbeaniemad
05/6/2009 at 4:31pm
 Location: Cumbria (Upper Eden Valley)
 Outfit: Cabanons SunValley Michigan Khyam ABI View dadsbeaniemad's Profile View Profile   Reply to dadsbeaniemad Reply   Quote dadsbeaniemad Quote  
Joined: 23/6/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   8127
Tent Reviews:   5
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Was the tent for 3 Adults or for 3 adults in each sleeping pod?

You won't get 3 adults on airbeds in each of the sleeping pods of the Hartford L. Maybe if you are just on mats of fat ariks (sorry can't spell it).

numbersix is spot on - there are lots of good tents int hat price range.

What sort of camping? How many people? sig or not? weekends or longer camps?

-------------
Keely :-))


Advertisement



Personshaun1977
05/6/2009 at 5:13pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View shaun1977's Profile View Profile   Reply to shaun1977 Reply   Quote shaun1977 Quote  
Joined: 05/6/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   13
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
well looking at the reviews on the Outwell Hartford L it sounds a cracking tent.wonder what there like in the rain and a bit bad weather?.

its for 2 adults in each pod,

will be used for weekends up the lakes and yorkshire from now till september .it will be used buy 4 adults,think sig will be a must as our lass is pain when it comes to a bit mess ha.plus we all dont like draft.

thanks for the replys its great that you have all took time to read and reply


Personsnugglebabe
05/6/2009 at 5:27pm
 Location: Sheffield
 Outfit: Outwell Oakland XL View snugglebabe's Profile View Profile   Reply to snugglebabe Reply   Quote snugglebabe Quote  
Joined: 05/7/2008

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   288
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Welcome! Hope you enjoy the site. I have learned nearly everything I know on here!

We have an Outwell Oregon 5- bit smaller than the one you are looking at but really happy with the Outwell brand and if I upgrade to a bigger one would love another Outwell

 


Don't forget to leave a review of all tents you've used, for a chance to win fantastic prizes

New! Please upload a photo of your tent to the Tent Showcase!


PersonFormer Scout
05/6/2009 at 6:42pm
 Location: Glossop - Gateway to the Dark Peak
 Outfit: KAMPA Frinton 5 Outwell Nevada S View Former Scout's Profile View Profile   Reply to Former Scout Reply   Quote Former Scout Quote  
Joined: 02/6/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2860
Tent Reviews:   10
Site Reviews Total: 13
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hello and welcome to the forum.

I posted this thread the other day about Go Outdoors having the Wild Country Halo 43 at £200. It's rrp is £350 and I was really impressed with the quality.

One advantage of getting a tent at the lower end of your budget is that it leaves some cash for tent-related additions that most would say are pretty much essential: footprint groundsheet and carpet for the living area.


Personnumbersix
05/6/2009 at 8:02pm
 Location: Nottinghamshire
 Outfit: Coleman Evolva View numbersix's Profile View Profile   Reply to numbersix Reply   Quote numbersix Quote  
Joined: 15/7/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1905
Tent Reviews:   2
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
A dome with pods , or any tent with two areas with good bedroom space for two adults? Also is living space important, or is it really a crash pad?

-------------
Be seeing you!!

Numbersix


Personreforse
05/6/2009 at 8:22pm
 Location: Midlands
 Outfit: Happy Owner of a De Wit Orlando View reforse's Profile View Profile   Reply to reforse Reply   Quote reforse Quote  
Joined: 16/3/2009

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   231
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
First decide on Cotton, Polycotton or Polyester. Search the forum threads and you will get a range of opinions on the pro's and con's of each.

With your budget you can consider a very wide range of choices for Polyester and a smaller range for the others (which are better but bulkier and slightly more high maintainance). Consider continental retailers who ship to the UK as well for Cotton and Polycotton if you decide on either of those. They are often cheaper than their UK equivalents but have different brands.


Advertisement



Persontin pockets
05/6/2009 at 9:47pm
 Location: Stoke on trent
 Outfit: Outwell sunvalley 6 Outwell Jersey M View tin pockets's Profile View Profile   Reply to tin pockets Reply   Quote tin pockets Quote  
Joined: 10/6/2007

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   479
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
if it is 2 adults in each pod you will prob want to be seperate from the other couple so something that has the sleeping areas at opposite ends of the tent might be better.
So the hartford is a good bet but a large footprint. See what deals you can get on an idaho which might suit as both couples would not only have a seperate bedroom but also a private dressing area each.
Claud


Don't forget to leave a review of all tents you've used, for a chance to win fantastic prizes

New! Please upload a photo of your tent to the Tent Showcase!


Personshaun1977
06/6/2009 at 12:26am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View shaun1977's Profile View Profile   Reply to shaun1977 Reply   Quote shaun1977 Quote  
Joined: 05/6/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   13
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
well what i have read on reviews from others the Outwell Hartford L sounds like a good buy.right at the top of my budget think i might push to get the carpet and ground sheet.had a good look at sites to get a deal but there all the same price £299.99.does anyone know of a better price for this tent many thanks again for the replys you all have been a great help am glad i did a review on this before i jumped the gun.


Personnumbersix
06/6/2009 at 12:41am
 Location: Nottinghamshire
 Outfit: Coleman Evolva View numbersix's Profile View Profile   Reply to numbersix Reply   Quote numbersix Quote  
Joined: 15/7/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1905
Tent Reviews:   2
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I would wait till Monday for Gooutdours sale offers that week . I know that the Hi-Gear Sahara 6 will be £199.99 soon , possibly that week.Also have a look at Vango Diablos and Killington . And if you are prepared to spend £300, there is always the Coleman Evolva, for which I can personally recommend.

-------------
Be seeing you!!

Numbersix



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Tent talk. Advice, info and recommendations - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

6345 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder