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Subject Topic: Shadows in Tents
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14/7/2010 at 7:49am
 Location: Cambridgeshire
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Lol i used a porta loo in the porch of my hartford xl a couple of years ago, early one morning when i was busting and half asleep i sat myself down only to realise no one had closed the curtains the night before, then looking up saw the family in the next tent sitting and grining at me!! i was so embarased i hid in the tent untill they went out lol. 

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14/7/2010 at 8:48am
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You will notice as you get older that us incontinents got over the problem buy buying a caravan. Duracel are not long enough for oldies through the night. Maybe till then the old Tenna packs throught the night would assist

Phil



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14/7/2010 at 9:16am
 Location: Devon
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Quote: Originally posted by floggitt on 13/7/2010
I was hoping for a nookie in the tent thread

So was I, I ahve got to stop reading too much into the thread title

In theory if you put a light onto the outer wall of the tent it should shine your reflection back into the main part of the tent and disperse. We have a coleman porch light that has a magnectic base and a metal plate so it can attach to the tent fabric as long as it's not going to get know about too much.

Gary



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While we try to teach out children about life, Our children teach us what life is all about


14/7/2010 at 9:28am
 Location: Aberdeenshire
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Not everyone has concerns over privacy apparently. As my brother was leaving the campsite on an extremely wet morning last week he drove past a couple sitting in their car completely naked. Presumably they had nothing dry left to wear and were attempting to dry out.



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14/7/2010 at 9:51am
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The main thing is to ensure that the light used is not too bright for the fabric around you!

If you also have the bright light level to you so that it throws shadow onto the fabric, then it is likely to cause shadow!

I sell & fit Blinds & Curtains, so this is a regular question I get asked! In the case of e.g. a Bathroom, most lights are high, throwing shadow downwards & most people stand at least 18" away from the window.

Same therefore applies to tent fabrics!

Most sites are at least partially lit, so this will ease your concerns, as the lighter it is outside the less risk of shadow from inside the tent causing you concern.



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14/7/2010 at 10:20am
 Location: King's Lynn
 Outfit: Karrimor Ultralite Icarus 600
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 A bright light in the tent can have such incredibly funny results - remember the tent scene in I think it was Austin Powers 2.

Classic humour even if not really suitable for the kids!



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14/7/2010 at 10:45am
 Location: Lincolnshire
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HA HA, I thought of Austin Powers while reading this.
Over the years I've seen some funny shadows on campsites and have created a few of my own too with random objects for the amusement of others!
If the light is directly above the toilet then all shadows will be thrown onto the floor.
We need more funny threads like this, made me laugh!

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14/7/2010 at 11:07am
 Location: Lichfield Midlands
 Outfit: Outwell Vermont XL Wild Country Cit 5
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Don't put the light so you cast a shadow directly on an outside wall of the tent. Get it to cast on inner pods, the floor or roof of the tent.

And yes, you CAN see everything. A couple of years ago, we went camping with a group of friends and found out 1 girl wore lacy thongs...

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14/7/2010 at 12:03pm
 Location: Lincolnshire
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Yes you CAN SEE EVERYTHING! lol.

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14/7/2010 at 1:37pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Gareth29 on 14/7/2010
Yes you CAN SEE EVERYTHING! lol.
HAHAHAHAHA!


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14/7/2010 at 3:07pm
 Location: Clacton on Sea . Sunshine Coast
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You should be more concerned with the shadows coming at you from the outside,        THERE'S BEARS IN THEM WOODS!!!



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14/7/2010 at 3:40pm
 Location: West Yorkshire
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I had such a good laugh reading through this, love it


14/7/2010 at 3:42pm
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lmao - never watched austin powers but have just watched that clip whilst sat at my desk at work (with the volume off) and nearly fell off my chair laughing.

Getting strange looks from colleagues now



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14/7/2010 at 5:22pm
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Why is YouTube band at my work?? - will have to wait until I go home now!  But very funny so far. But from my point of view 'you're camping, who cares'!

 

 



14/7/2010 at 6:14pm
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The Night Is Young

Haha!



14/7/2010 at 6:29pm
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as greenpesto sais:

most lights are high, throwing shadow downwards.

we have a fairly high tent and our not too bright light hangs from the to over us.

looking from outside really all that could be seen was diffused shapes of light, nothing more whatsoever. but yes its very handy having a thetford there when your bursting at 4 am lol

all the best



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