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Persondogsintow
26/3/2018 at 3:25pm
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Hi,
I am looking for a tent that I can pitch by myself, as I am sure that the dogs will not be of any help with this! Also needs to have room for 2 small dogs...I was considering the Khyam Freelander but wondered what else is out there please?


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PersonHedgehugger
26/3/2018 at 3:27pm
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I have an Aztec Mardi Gras 3 which I find straightforward to put up and roomy for 1; not sure if it's still available though.


Persondogsintow
26/3/2018 at 4:18pm
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Thanks....none for sale at the moment. I have seen other possiblities as the Outwell Rockwell 3 and also the Hi gear Aura 3.....


Personseanfdh
26/3/2018 at 4:35pm
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You can pitch almost anything by yourself given sufficient determination. Can you give us a bit more idea of what you want to spend and how much space you need? Also whether you want the dogs sleeping in with you or confined to a seperate area at night?

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PersonCaligula
26/3/2018 at 5:30pm
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What seanfdh says.........also consider a bell tent?
-from 3 metres upwards


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Persondogsintow
26/3/2018 at 6:20pm
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Hi, up to £200 but don't mind pre-owned. Dogs will be in with me. Space for a chair, table and storage boxes is needed. Have read reviews here for the Hi Gear and Outwell tents mentioned above and both seem good...


PersonCaligula
26/3/2018 at 7:34pm
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Some second hand 5 metre bell tents..........


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PersonBob61
26/3/2018 at 9:12pm
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I camp solo and presently have a 5 man tent. My biggest tent has been a 6 man (see my profile photos).

I have found that any tent with poles in line are dead easy for one person to erect. The problems start when you try erecting tents with crossover poles or poles that go in all sorts of different directions.

Any tent of any size with 3 to 4 poles in line should be simple to erect. I prefer metal poled tents because they are much easier to erect and more stable than fibreglass poled tents.

I usually thread the poles while the tent is on the ground then raise the front pole with the attached guy ropes and peg the guys temporarily to hold the pole erect. Then go round and pull everything tight and square...has always worked for me.


PersonVx-chris
21/4/2018 at 12:43pm
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I know this post is about a month old but as said you can pitich any tent with determination.

I pitch a hi-gear kalahari elite 8 with porch by myself as my family are useless lol


PersonDeborahTurner
21/4/2018 at 7:55pm
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Rockwell 3 or HiGear Aura would be fine.


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PersonHighSlayer
25/4/2018 at 2:17pm
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The Rockwell 3 is very small inside though. The 5 is a far nicer size and equally easy to put up solo.

Also have a look at the Kampa Brean range

I recently bought an Outwell Birdland 5 with front extension and carpet used for £100. It has needed a bit of tidying up but does the job for a bargain price and I can pitch it alone.

One other thing - us campers are a really friendly bunch. There will always be someone more than happy to help you so don't be afraid to ask.

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Personrichardh1905
25/4/2018 at 2:49pm
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The Gelert Navajo 4 Polycotton Tipi has been reviewed and discussed on this forum lately.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/p/Navajo-4-Polycotton-Tipi/4118

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=32&TopicID=3........

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Persondogsintow
28/4/2018 at 8:46am
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Thanks guys.....got the Hi gear Aura 3 and a porch too. Was okay to put up by myself and the dogs loved camping!! No stopping us now.


PersonDeborahTurner
28/4/2018 at 10:19am
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