Can anyone recommend a sturdy pop-up (or otherwise) loo tent that can stand up to quite strong winds? Not asking because of the current issues but a couple of friends have had some disasters and don't want to spend money on having a similar issue on top of a Scottish or North Country hill side. I'm happy to put stronger guys and use heavy duty pegs but more worried about the poles!!!
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When you look at the profile of what is essentially a fabric 'phone box' on the top of a hill in a gale, you are always going to struggle to keep it upright and/or unscathed, i would say. Not my opinion, but laws of physics.
My tip of the day, would be either don't camp on exposed hillsides, or get a tin tent with said loo inside it.
I've had various toilet tents through my camping life, and by far the best one is the Kyham Quick Erect Toilet Tent - it's the sturdiest one, easy to put up and pack away.
See my review (and one other) on that link above.
It doesn't have bendy metal bands like most of the current popup tents do, but proper poles which click together very simply.
You'd still need to peg it down securely, but it won't collapse and bend easily unlike most toilet tents.
Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 08/7/2020
When you look at the profile of what is essentially a fabric 'phone box' on the top of a hill in a gale, you are always going to struggle to keep it upright and/or unscathed, i would say. Not my opinion, but laws of physics.
My tip of the day, would be either don't camp on exposed hillsides, or get a tin tent with said loo inside it.
Mick, I do radio safety and you don't get a choice of where you park!! It's not camping per se, though I have had to spend a couple of nights over the years because it was too dangerous to get back down in the dark or drifting snow. You need a off road vehicle to get to some of these spots so I don't think a tin tent would work. Of course, nothing's going to work in a gale.
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Thanks, Ian, will have a look at this - it looks as though it might fit the bill - the tent, not the loo roll cover. Loo roll would be taking off like the puppy in certain ads!
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Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 08/7/2020
You live and learn! (and that blokes forgotten to drop his keks! And why is the loo roll on a tree outside?)
I have never had a toilet tent but may have to consider one. There doesn't seem to be much room inside for manoeuvring and a bit embarrassing having your toes poking out at the bottom Might have to be second hand though because that one costs nearly as much as my tent!
Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 08/7/2020
I have never had a toilet tent but may have to consider one. There doesn't seem to be much room inside for manoeuvring and a bit embarrassing having your toes poking out at the bottom
LOL, they are bigger than it looks in that image, not sure why they used that photo, there's loads of space in there!
I think I am going to have to buy a bigger car so I can fit in the porta-potty, toilet tent, and waterproof loo roll holder...not to mention the electric hand dryer and contactless soap dispenser
Just in case anyone thinks I'm being a miserly Scot, in principle, any company that charges and isn't prepared to negotiate on deliveries because they won't use other couriers or link with local couriers or refuse to deliver to some post codes just doesn't get my business - unless it's the only source and it's something I cannot do without. I've even had things like sim cards had to be sent via courier and not Royal Mail; had attempts to charge extra for seeds via Royal Mail and refusals to send seeds to my post code. Then there's the firms who charge delivery, even on small items, at double the cost of the product itself. Like many here, when faced with these situations, I report the companies.
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Quote: Originally posted by ficklejade on 09/7/2020
Bob, space isn't an issue for me!
Just in case anyone thinks I'm being a miserly Scot, in principle, any company that charges and isn't prepared to negotiate on deliveries because they won't use other couriers or link with local couriers or refuse to deliver to some post codes just doesn't get my business - unless it's the only source and it's something I cannot do without. I've even had things like sim cards had to be sent via courier and not Royal Mail; had attempts to charge extra for seeds via Royal Mail and refusals to send seeds to my post code. Then there's the firms who charge delivery, even on small items, at double the cost of the product itself. Like many here, when faced with these situations, I report the companies.
I fully understand your situation but you must see that sending parcels from the UK to outlying Scottish Islands must incorporate quite a substantial postage charge. It's not just a case of postman Pat and his cat delivering local mail...delivery to ferry ports and then ferry costs are involved.
There are many, myself included, who would dearly love to be able to live on an isolated island ( maybe not Scotland...too cold!) but there are pros and cons...would Tesco still deliver my Bacardi for instance?
You have sometimes spoken of having to travel for hours and stay overnight just for a hospital appointment...geez! I couldn't cope with that and yet you complain that it costs extra to get a parcel to you.
Bob, the issue is that some firms do deliver with very little if any additional cost. Even if many don't use couriers coming to the islands, they use couriers who tie up with our local carriers. There are two tent firms I've used who deliver quite bulky items for no additional cost through these systems. Outwell (who I feel have gone downhill at bit) actually sent poles from Denmark at the same delivery charge as being charged by their UK dealers all of whom would NOT deliver to the Highlands and islands. If you think it’s just the islands, take a look at the locations of Dundee and Perth. The former is okay but Perth is the Highlands and people have problems with deliveries.
There is no excuse for those firms who won't post a sim card or a couple of packets of seed via Royal Mail - it's the price of a second class stamp!
Yes, we're aware that there are additional costs for ferries but that could (and in certain categories is) be dealt with by the Scottish Gov't via Transport Scotland and this may well come in with the Islands Act. You can get animal feed over at non-commercial rates but not human food!
My issues with getting to hospital is because of Covid reducing ferry capacity and times and reduced public transport availability.
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I have never understood why the Highlands should cost more, or anywhere on the mainland, and I believe even the Isle of Wight sometimes has difficulties getting deliveries. I have never come across any difficulties with receiving or sending post to Ireland either.