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03/2/2017 at 10:20pm
Location: North Devon
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I can's see that it would be a problem. If you've paid for a pitch it's up to you what you put on it surely? A 4m bell isn't huge by modern standards.
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03/2/2017 at 11:18pm
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Someone in a thread about single lady campers suggested having 2 chairs outside the tent to give the impression to passing campers that you are not alone. The 2nd chair may be useful for visitors.
The bigger your tent the colder it will be at 4am when you wake up shivering and can't get back to sleep, so if you intent to camp in the spring and autumn as well as the height of summer choose the smaller model.
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05/2/2017 at 9:53pm
Location: Corinium in the Cotswolds
Outfit: Calais - Eldorado - Alaska - Romahome
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Don't worry about the size of your tent. I camp solo with an Obelink Alaska Pyramid, which is a very generous 4 berth. Has plenty of room inside even with the Inner Tent. Alaska / Eldorado
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06/2/2017 at 1:18pm
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Fitting a tent into your car and pitching it yourself is one thing, but do you really need to be able to fit your car inside the tent?
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10/2/2017 at 9:01pm
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i took my Karsten 300 pod and a friend took his 4m bell tent camping.
the bell tent whilst easy to put up soon showed that even for 1 person, wasnt particularly spacious by time he set up his double bed, somewhere to sit and a spot to cook in.
in fact, he found that he didnt like the not being able to see out unless the small front door was open and felt very cooped up and closed in on the 1 rainy day.
he now wants a tent similar to my Bear Lake 4 which has a bedroom to sleep in, a bedroom to use for bags / dumping things not immediatley needed inc the tent bag, mallet, peg bag etc, and a separate living space to sit in with windows etc and a canopy to cook under.
so id say its absolutely Not too big at all for 1 person, for a weekend tent / few nights its ideal, but i wouldnt want to be in such a confined space for a long time. ideal though for just sleeping and making a bite to eat before going outside.
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11/2/2017 at 4:17pm
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Outfit: Vango Kalu Hypercamp Eldorado
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Have a look at the Obelink Eldorado as an alternative?
Cotton canvas, like a bell
More standing room: flat front wall
No stooping to get in
More flexible:You can sit inside with the door closed and still see out (windows) or have the doors open and pegged back, like a covered outdoor area.
Comes with an inner bedroom tent as standard - warmer.
Cheaper
Still easy for one person to put up
BUT
Although the bedroom compartment has a fully sewn in groundsheet, the living area ground sheet is not SIG.
I used to hanker after a bell, but in the end decided on the Eldorado.
All personal choice.
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12/2/2017 at 9:58pm
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4m bell tent sounds great as long as you're not backpacking!!
I have one for two of us, and I think it would be great for one, touring.
Look at some of the less mainstream ones, Northstar, Karma, Dusky Deer, Pukka, and my choice, a Blacks of Greenock Solace...............?
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27/2/2017 at 9:00pm
Location: Sheffield
Outfit: Cabanon Guadeloupe Zephyros3
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Hi, don't worry about what others think, no site owners are going to blink an eye at a 4m bell.
Rather, you should just think about whether you can handle the weight on your own, and how much gear you intend to take with you.
I have a 3m bell tent for solo camping. It's 10kg in weight as it is polycotton. It's is compact and I take enough stuff to be comfy but I am a camper not a glamper, so I keep my needs to the practical. I have a triangle shade set up outside the door for the cooker and me muddy boots. Inside, I have a SIM bed, suitcase, box of kitchen stuff and a loo. I have sometimes thought of upgrading to a 4m bell, but it would be more than twice the weight, take up more storage and be colder at night unless I also got a bedroom inner. So on balance I love my cosy little solo 3m bell. But this is just my own preference.   [/IMG]
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