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11/7/2014 at 6:26pm
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I'm looking for a tent for myself, and possibly my GF. We are new to camping, and I plan to go cycling whilst basing myself out of a tent.

I'd like to have somewhere to store bags, and maybe just to sit looking out.

However, I was a bit reluctant to start looking at the 4 man tents.

It may sometimes just be me, and I think maybe a 4 man tent is a bit rediculous - maybe far too big?


I was looking at this tent:

It's the Regatta 4 man family tent for £130 (half price). It has a fully sewn in ground sheet and 3000 hydrostatic head.

http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1428744-10294381?url=http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9099816.htm

Any thoughts?


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11/7/2014 at 10:02pm
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i go bike packing look at alpkit and contrail tarp tent.

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11/7/2014 at 10:18pm
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If you're planning to camp sometimes with your GF then you should certainly look at 4-man tents - the general advice on here would be to get something for double the number of people actually camping.

I camp solo all the time and have a Vango Midas 400 4-man tent just for myself and two small dogs. Easy to put up,it gives me plenty of space to put things and has a reasonable-sized living area - I certainly don't consider it to be too big just for myself.

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11/7/2014 at 10:59pm
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Generally, bigger is always better.


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12/7/2014 at 12:39am
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I always had 4 man tents just for me...I now have a 6 man Just 3 metal poles though and easy to erect.

You haven't actually said if you will be travelling by cycle or car. Obviously if you are travelling by cycle then weight has to be a consideration and most 4 man tents might be too heavy to carry on a bike.



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12/7/2014 at 5:50pm
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Thanks for the responses guys.

I would be travelling by car and camping with the tent near to it. Cycling will be done during the day for leisure.

Will keep hunting around.


12/7/2014 at 8:22pm
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In that case go for the biggest one you think you can manage on your own. The more space you have the better in my opinion. Bear in mind though that some campsites charge depending on the 'man size' of the tent even if there are only two of you in it. I always make it clear that I am a solo camper despite the size of my tent and in many cases campsites will offer a solo (or age) concession.


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12/7/2014 at 9:29pm
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Quote: Originally posted by George Hincapie on 11/7/2014
Generally, bigger is always better.



That's what they all say!


12/7/2014 at 9:54pm
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Does anyone here actually go camping on your own?

If so, (bit of a silly question) but what do you do... Eg cycling or just walking, or what?


12/7/2014 at 10:59pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Garyhooks on 12/7/2014Does anyone here actually go camping on your own?
If so, (bit of a silly question) but what do you do... Eg cycling or just walking, or what?



Yes, I camp on my own all the time with my two little dogs. One of my hobbies is photography so I use a camp site as a base to explore the area I'm staying in. I usually decide where I'm going each day then go out mid morning and don't return to the site until early evening, or if I'm having a 'chill out day' I'll walk the dogs within a mile or so's radius of the site. One of my other hobbies is writing my blog so many of the photos I take end up on there.



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Quote: Originally posted by Garyhooks on 12/7/2014Does anyone here actually go camping on your own?

If so, (bit of a silly question) but what do you do... Eg cycling or just walking, or what?



Yes, I usually camp on my own. I look for areas of scenic or historical interest, beaches, canals, rivers, lakes, monuments, old houses, castles etc; then look for a campsite within walking distance of whatever I have gone to see.

On the first day after setting up I will go for a walk locally. Mainly just a quick reconnoitre...and to check out the local hostelries for my evening meal/drink. That evening I will find a local pub, have a meal, and usually manage to find a local inhabitant or two who, over a pint, will tell me the best places to go and what to see and do.

The next day, usually after a nice cooked breakfast at a local cafe or pub, I go off in earnest to spend the day walking the area, taking photos, and generally enjoying the scenery, the area and whatever interesting things I find to do. Lunch somewhere nice.

Back to the tent late afternoon for a rest and wash before out in the evening for another meal and a pint. Then back for an early night ready for the morning departure.

Sometimes the initial reconnoitre on day one turns out to be enough time to see all I want to see or all there is to see (some places can be very disappointing) and then I may only stay the one night.



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13/7/2014 at 12:24pm
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I camp on my own too. I'm a 40 year old solo female with a springer spaniel and I use a 4 berth tent. I go for long walks as I can't really cycle because the dog tries to run under the wheels.


13/7/2014 at 5:35pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Campernic on 13/7/2014
can't really cycle because the dog tries to run under the wheels.



Pedal faster and use a long lead


13/7/2014 at 6:40pm
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my Concorde L is a 6 berth tent ( yeah right!!! ) i camp on my own mostly and i am comfortable - there certainly isnt room for a party once everything is in!

hence i got the 2 extensions for it - 1 front which makes the tent 9m long, and a side extension.

way more roomy then!



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13/7/2014 at 6:42pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Garyhooks on 12/7/2014
Does anyone here actually go camping on your own?

If so, (bit of a silly question) but what do you do... Eg cycling or just walking, or what?



yes me!!!

i love camping on my own - i have my bike with me to go exploring the local area, iv got my ipad and iphone so internet in eves, i love pottering through my camping boxes sorting things and making lists - i can never get bored and before i know it its drink-o-clock then bed-o-clock and repeat next day!.

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