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Topic: Hypercamp Holiday 2 Fixed Caonopy

morgz84

15/2/2012 at 6:39pm
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For a while now I have been mulling over a new canvas tent. I want something which I can use on trips alone, stand up in and which stands up well in wind.

I am quite keen on the Hypercamp Holiday 2 but I'm not sure I'm dead keen on the fixed canopy. Do any of you have fixed canopy tents? To me a canopy which I can't dismantle in windy conditions will just act as a parachute. BUT I do like the idea of the large sheltered space.

I am also interested in the cheaper Alesia. But I need to find a canopy which will fit it. The canopies at obelink.co.uk all seem to be geared towards caravans so I need to look elsewhere.

Your ideas would be appreciated.

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Laura123

15/2/2012 at 10:05pm
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Nice tents. Sorry no ideas about caopies for you. Our tarp tried to act as a swimming pool once it did nt end well.

dk168

15/2/2012 at 11:43pm
Location: Devizes Wiltshire
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I have a Hypercamp Escala 4, and use the front section of the tent as a canopy, you can see pics of what it looks like via the Tent Review section.

If it is really windy, then I would pitch my tent so that it has its "bum" towards the wind and not the door end.

Normally, I would use just 2 Delta Pegs to hold down the front. However, I carry extra ones in case I need to double up in windy conditions.

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poppy.dog

16/2/2012 at 8:22am
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Quote: Originally posted by dk168 on 15/2/2012

If it is really windy, then I would pitch my tent so that it has its "bum" towards the wind and not the door end.

Us too DK, but the wind has been known to change direction, that also did not end well!

In answer to OP, I think the Bungalow 2 is a bit strange with the bedroom in front of the window!

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dk168

16/2/2012 at 7:00pm
Location: Devizes Wiltshire
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Hmmmm, I would normally have a windbreak to the side of the porch too, pegged down with Delta pegs, to deflect the wind a bit.

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JohnnyKK

16/2/2012 at 7:16pm
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As on the Dutch website:

"De luifel kan bij storm opgerold worden."

This means the front porch can be rolled up when storm is about to come, like you roll up an innertent door or window cover on a tent.

bluenosewidow

16/2/2012 at 7:41pm
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This tent would be great for solo camping, you could then use a tarp when needed. I have the calvi (so does Fostermum) and it is a great tent.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cabanon-Evelyne-2-berth-Frame-Tent-/130649608042?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN&hash=item1e6b52cf6a

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