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Quote: Originally posted by pubgal21 on 07/4/2009

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i am worried now about taking new tent at weekend hubby would go nuts if it broke already where did you get it fixed did you have to send it back or just buiy new poles did they last all weekend or did you have to cut yourr trip short

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would you have been able to sleep in tent if needs must wondering also if there is anything i can do to poles to strenthen them so it doesnt happen may email vango and ask them ( on oour easycamp we taped the poles together when the string broke and to make them stronger but dont know with this one??

A small camping tarp (3x3m) & couple of uprights will cheaply save the day.

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/wechsel_tarp_shelter/?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=directory&utm_content=GBR&currency=GBP&country=GBR

or

http://www.springfield-camping.co.uk/Vango/Adventure+Tarp+2009/1351/pc

I wouldn't cook in my Vermy - perhaps a kettle but deffo all. Especially wouldn't take the remotest chance of fat splashes.

Check out my own setup on profile pix.

Hi,

We bought the khyam 4 pole canopied windbreak last year, basically as a windbreak, but we ended up setting the bbq up in it and it was fine.  It stood up to quite a battering too.  You don't get the height and space you would in a utility tent though.

The Outdoor Revolution Double Outhouse is highly recommended on these boards, and is just £34.99 here.

Personally, I would only ever cook inside a frame tent with designated kitchen area.

Not worth the risk...

Do I understand this right, the problem seems to be that you shouldn't cook in your tent, or indeed in something that is attached to our tent. So an extension or sun canopy is a no- no, it has to be separate, so the flames can't jump across?

Please advise, thanks.

I think the main issue is, cooking in a tent or in anything attached to your tent, could damage the tent, or in the worst case, set light to the tent, and once alight, it can spread VERY quickly. (see you tube - tent fire)

However, if you are sensible, make sure you have a fire bucket nearby, lots of ventilation and not cook fatty things on the top if you are using a grill, chances are, you will never have a problem.

It is pretty much agreed that it would be safer to cook in a utility tent that is away and separate from your main tent.

If you cant afford one, it's pretty easy to set up a tall pole windbreak and a cotton tarp above, good ventillation, and cheap to replace should the worst happen.

Try not to be too scared about it though, if you know that you are not gonna be flame throwing with your cooker, you should be okay!!

Emma xx

Sorry Glen, did you say you've used a Trangia IN a small tent?

Yes - but I also said be sensible! Actually more likely would be in the entrance porch on my old hike tent.

The Trangia has the flame well enclosed inside the body of the stove and it's virtually impossible to tip over. Yes, you make sure it's well out before moving or refilling (and I would only refuel outside anyway, partly 'cause I wouldn't want meths spilt in the tent).

I would rate them much safer than most small gas stoves.

Glen

Quote: Originally posted by mumshadenough on 08/4/2009

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I think the main issue is, cooking in a tent or in anything attached to your tent, could damage the tent, or in the worst case, set light to the tent, and once alight, it can spread VERY quickly. (see you tube - tent fire)

However, if you are sensible, make sure you have a fire bucket nearby, lots of ventilation and not cook fatty things on the top if you are using a grill, chances are, you will never have a problem.

It is pretty much agreed that it would be safer to cook in a utility tent that is away and separate from your main tent.

If you cant afford one, it's pretty easy to set up a tall pole windbreak and a cotton tarp above, good ventillation, and cheap to replace should the worst happen.

Try not to be too scared about it though, if you know that you are not gonna be flame throwing with your cooker, you should be okay!!

Emma xx

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Quote: Originally posted by Liddenham on 08/4/2009

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The Outdoor Revolution Double Outhouse is highly recommended on these boards, and is just £34.99 here.

Personally, I would only ever cook inside a frame tent with designated kitchen area.

Not worth the risk...

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We have one of these - wouldn't be without it now!

It is pictured in our gallery