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Subject Topic: first time camper - Absolute beginner
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Personcoll26
21/4/2012 at 3:30pm
 Location: Newcastle
 Outfit: Hi Gear Voyager 6 View coll26's Profile View Profile   Reply to coll26 Reply   Quote coll26 Quote  
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Hi

We have hi gear (go outdoors) voyager 6 also.  May be worthwhile waiting till they have a special on and buying tent then.  We paid £130 this time last year for ours, so even if we only get a couple of years or so use out of it, we wont feel like we have lost out.

I'm sure they may have it coming on offer again at end of april so keep an eye out.

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PersonAK1972
21/4/2012 at 4:33pm
 Location: Bedfordshire
 Outfit: Gelert Beyond Meridian 6 View AK1972's Profile View Profile   Reply to AK1972 Reply   Quote AK1972 Quote  
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When we started we bought a millets tent which was great value and really stood upto some rubbish weather
Once I knew the wife and kids enjoyed it we started up grading our gear - we now have a Gelet Beyond meridian 6 which we love and keep adding bits as and when see things we need at the right price


PersonJohn4703
21/4/2012 at 7:28pm
 Location: Glasgow
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Quote: Originally posted by mcguire6078 on 16/4/2012
One issue with second-hand will be the material that the tent is made from. Most modern tents are made from polyester or polyester and cotton (poly cotton). With polyester tents the fabric will break down due to UV light damage (sunlight) and the outer fabric will eventually become brittle. Unless you are a regular camper then you may get 4-5years usage from the tent...

Is there any way of knowing how a tent is deteriorating before a major problem develops?

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We camped for years. In 2019 we bought an Elddis Avante 454. We like it as it is short (6.9m) and fits in our driveway and has a fixed bed.
We had 127 nights away in the caravan in 2023.



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