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PersonStaffsfamilyrylands
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First of all, I want to thank you all for your fantastic advice regarding our first camping trip a few weeks ago. Invaluable - especially loading the tent last. We were set up within half an hour like seasoned pros. We loved it and have booked our second camp, end of June on a quieter site in the Peaks. We've even looked at upgrading the tent and booking two weeks in France next year

How do you keep your tent carpet in place? Ours was moving a lot and lifting at the edges. It's the eurohike Rydal 500 with the medium universal carpet. Any advice appreciated


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Persontaafe75
10/6/2021 at 4:19pm
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I use these below;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Holders-Elastic-Fasteners-Grippers-Mattress/dp/B079R33RTS/ref=asc_df_B079R33RTS/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=344375247800&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9457914892584965635&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046616&hvtargid=pla-700346076478&psc=1


Personjunglesim
10/6/2021 at 7:25pm
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We tend to weigh it down with bags etc.


PersonMucker1884
11/6/2021 at 6:00am
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Lots and lots... and lots... of lovely camping furniture!   



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2024: 38 nights thus far...
2023: 47 nights
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2020: Just 24 nights
2019: A personal best 50 nights
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From July 2012: 23 nights


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PersonMonty15
11/6/2021 at 9:52am
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As others say - 'junk' - lots of 'junk'! Well, bags, tote boxes, table chairs etc. to be more accurate. Even with a medium sized dog scampering around on it, it didn't move generally, only the corner by the door with no 'junk' which rucked a little with comings and goings, but the doormat (a metre square offcut of cord type carpet) helped there.


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PersonStaffsfamilyrylands
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It's so irresponsible of you all to suggest buying more stuff! We started camping as we were looking to save for a house so skipping 'big holidays' for a few years and now - we are picking up a second hand 8 berth Vango, 2x camping cupboards and have just taken delivery of a huge amazon delivery of lights ,tent pegs and other assorted tenting things. Oh well - if that's what I need to do to keep the carpet down


PersonMucker1884
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This is all going exceedingly well...

Now, let's talk cars... or "7 Seater people carriers", as I like to call them...





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2024: 38 nights thus far...
2023: 47 nights
2022: 40 nights
2021: 30 nights
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2013: 36 nights
From July 2012: 23 nights


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PersonMonty15
11/6/2021 at 6:07pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Mucker1884 on 11/6/2021
This is all going exceedingly well...

Now, let's talk cars... or "7 Seater people carriers", as I like to call them...






Then of course, there is the kitchen annex to consider, one of those large event shelters, complete with optional walls of course, don't want all the electric kitchen equipment (toaster, electric griddle, microwave, electric kettle, mini oven etc.) getting wet do we!



PersonBRYANMITCH
12/6/2021 at 12:54am
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I find that a small amount of carpet movement is actually quite useful. A small lift just inside the door(like a little archway) normally directs me towards the dedicated sleeping area of my tent after one of those "camping barbeques". Top Tip--keep your portable toilet well to the left or right side of the tent. and dont forget to leave the bedroom unzipped for a more comfortable landing.I blame it on "all that fresh air"---makes you tired.

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Bryan- TENT CAMPER...by choice!



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