Tents

[leowyatt]

Would it be better to get a larger berth tent as the 2 people ones can be a bit small?

How are these?

3-4 £50

3-4 £50

1-2 £50

1-2 £37.49

[Glaucus]

I got one of these for reading, great tent, easy to put up and was very waterproof.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-MONO-3-MAN...d=p3286.c0.m14

You always need to get at least 1 berth more than you need.

[SidewinderINC]

Blighter can get you discount at blacks

[Blighter]

Originally Posted by SidewinderINC

Blighter can get you discount at blacks

30%


I will say that Blacks are VERY VERY low on most tents this year as they underestimated the demand for this years orders.
Ones that stores do have a lot of is this one which is great if you need sleeping bags & roll mats too, or an Outwell Jersey Pop up S (2xperson) or M (3xperson)... but the pop up ones are quite bulky so only suitable if your driving to your campsite...

If you need anything let me know. This is what you want in a tent (minimum):

1500mm hydrostatichead (waterproofness)
Fibreglass or Aluminium poles (Steel = very heavy)
Fully taped seams
Double skinned (otherwise it'll be damp in the morning)
Fire retardent (means it'll take 50 seconds to burn down rather then 5... gives you a chance to escape)
Polyester inner (99% of tents use this.. means you don't get "sticky" hot in it)

Think thats about it



If you want a more detailed recommendation, just answer these:

What will you be using for?
Where will you be using it/what time of year?
do you need it to be light/pack small?
Did you want a 2 person, or a 2 person with some room for a bag of stuff?

[Jonny69]

Excellent. This one looks almost ideal: http://www.blacks.co.uk/Camping/3-4-...ct/095056.aspx

Even better:

Originally Posted by Blighter

If you want a more detailed recommendation, just answer these:

What will you be using for?
Where will you be using it/what time of year?
do you need it to be light/pack small?
Did you want a 2 person, or a 2 person with some room for a bag of stuff?

-It'll be used for weekends away. Anything longer I'll use a bigger tent.
-Car weekends camping on exposed flat ground during the summer so if there's one that will reflect as much heat away as possible rather than insulate it in, that would be the best.
-Prefer it to pack small, light is a bonus. I prefer a conventional tent bag because it's easier to store and carry.
-2 person with room for stuff.
-Other requirements are it must be able to be put up by one person, hook or loop in the top for a lamp is nice. As tall as possible.

Next question is what is the warmest sleeping bag range they do?

[Pebs]

I love Outwell tents, I've had a few and rate them very highly

[Toby]

Originally Posted by Blighter

If you want a more detailed recommendation, just answer these:

What will you be using for?
Where will you be using it/what time of year?
do you need it to be light/pack small?
Did you want a 2 person, or a 2 person with some room for a bag of stuff?

Mainly going to be used for crashing in at LANs at any time of year really.
Doesn't need to pack that small as it'll only get chucked in a car although I supposed something that would pack down enough to be carried might be useful at some point.
Ideally I'd like a two person one that I could fit a double air-matress in so a little extra space for a bag would be handy but not essential.

Any recommendations would be appreciated. Was looking at popups like the Outwell Jersey S but not sure if it's a bit of a gimmick and you're paying for the convenience whilst it doesn't pack down as small so probably stick with something no-popup.

[Glaucus]

seriously get the tent I posted above. It is very good qaulity and did not break with lot's of abuse. The high ground sheet gives added protection. and a 3 berth is what you need for a air bed and a bit of space.
I go through several tents a year and it has been the best one I've had and yet is probably the cheapest ever.

[Toby]

Hmm, interesting but I tend to subscribe to the "cheap things are cheap for a reason" philosophy. How can something that cheap be as good as the ones costing getting on for £50?

[Blighter]

Originally Posted by Vertigo1

Hmm, interesting but I tend to subscribe to the "cheap things are cheap for a reason" philosophy. How can something that cheap be as good as the ones costing getting on for £50?

Because Blacks are all own brand (obviously) so there are no added charges for middle men, transport, ordering, etc.

I will admit that some own brand blacks stuff is shockingly ****, but the tents are one thing Blacks are good at