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05/8/2015 at 10:03pm
Location: West Sussex
Outfit: VW Camper & Vango Solace
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We had a zip in groundsheet on our last tent. It was pretty substantial, and the tent would have weighed a ton had we not been able to take it out. Other advantage to zip in, is easier to clean if necessary, but not a deal breaker. Agree with comments above re quality & size. Also check if it is a current model, and are they about to discontinue it. If so, get any accessories you need at the time. They become like rocking horse poo after :)
Also consider pack size for transport, weight when packed (if you have to lug it upstairs for storage etc), and also have you got enough space at home to pitch it if you have to take it down wet...or do you know a friend that has :)
Quality thing goes with equipment too.
Our 3 way camping fridge cost a fortune at the time (for us), but it's nearly 20 years old, silent, works brilliantly, and has never let us down. Also make sure you get decent sleeping bags & something comfy to sleep on.
A cold night in a tent can put you off for life 
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13/8/2015 at 9:56am
Location: Sheffield
Outfit: Cabanon Guadeloupe Zephyros3
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Spidey girl is right about camping gear. The only thing to make sure you get right when camping is the tent, and what you sleep on, as a good nights rest is essential! All the other stuff ( chairs, table, lights, pots, pans, bedding) can be taken from home or bought cheaply. If you intend to be cooking then getting a reputable make of stove is also important, and the same goes for EHU if you are using it, because safety with gas and electricity is important.
Then if you find that you like camping, you can slowly re- stock your kit with better gear. This is exactly what I did over 30 years ago when I got my first tent, and to this day I am careful to balance the issue of having enough items to be comfortable, but not have so much gear that loading and setting up/ taking down and packing takes all day!
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