Tent Suggestions

[JamesT977]

Was wondering if anyone had any cheap suggestions for tents? We are trying to possibly get a 6 man one before the start of next year to see if we can get a decent price on it before they go back up in price in time for festival season. Sleeping bag suggestions would also be welcome too because the one i had at T in the Park was crap!

[dan05delaney]

wooo more tent porn!!!

now this is a beast http://www.decathlon.co.uk/t62-id_8056079.html truly a beautiful tent

[James Bolivar]

For festivals you don't need a great tent - any old piece of toot from the likes of Gelert or Coleman will do. Make sure it is reasonably waterproof - the charming 16 year old in Millets will quote you numbers - and make sure it has a bath-like built-in ground sheet and is double skinned. A porch is handy, but being distinctive is probably more useful. I use an old Coleman that my step-daughter used to use ten years ago - at Bearded Theory this year I'm half convinced I wasn't targeted by tent thieves because my tent looked so old and crap.

Sleeping bags vary a lot. In late June a 2+ season synthetic bag should do; go for 3 season if you feel the cold. Snugpak are good and cheap. Just as important for keeping you warm is what you sleep on. An insulated mat of some sort is very handy - either a foam mat or an inflatable with insulation - as the sleeping bag gets crushed where you lie on it and provides no protection. As weight isn't usually an issue and as it isn't going to be that cold you don't need a mummy bag - a rectangular bag will do just fine.

Edited October 8, 2012 by James Bolivar

[James Bolivar]

wooo more tent porn!!!

now this is a beast http://www.decathlon...id_8056079.html truly a beautiful tent

[dan05delaney]

It is a pretty tent, but it looks very snug for 6 and too heavy for 2, so no getting a bedroom each. Pretty much needs to be two couples.

[James Bolivar]

He didn't specify how many people were in the tent just looking at a 6 man and that was the first one that came into my head

[LondonTom]

Icarus

Got the 5 man one for two of us at Reading this year I wanted standing room plus I think we might 3/4 of us in next year but if not we had plenty of room the outside room is very handy!

You can get in a 6 man, http://www.vango.co.uk/weekend/icarus-600.html massive pack size mind!! but roomy!!

[izcuje]

ooh tent porn!!!

I had the vango Omega last year with 2 other mates, served quite well but proved to be a nuisance lugging all that weight we couldn't check-in on the plane.

Any suggestions on a good lightweight 2-3 berth (for 1 person) tent?

[dan05delaney]

ooh tent porn!!!

I had the vango Omega last year with 2 other mates, served quite well but proved to be a nuisance lugging all that weight we couldn't check-in on the plane.

Any suggestions on a good lightweight 2-3 berth (for 1 person) tent?

[Vacant0]

A pair of 3 or 4 man tents would likely work out much cheaper and be easier to carry.

[izcuje]

i've had a quechua pop up for about 3 years now and they are superb,

http://www.decathlon...97-size~2-berth

[theampersanddevil]

Icarus

Got the 5 man one for two of us at Reading this year I wanted standing room plus I think we might 3/4 of us in next year but if not we had plenty of room the outside room is very handy!

You can get in a 6 man, http://www.vango.co....icarus-600.html massive pack size mind!! but roomy!!

[a6l6e6x]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKANDIKA-NIMBUS-12-PERSON-MAN-CAMPING-TENT-LARGE-4-CABINS-WATERPROOF-BLUE-NEW-/110929518021?_trksid=p3284.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D21%26pmod%3D350587617306%26ps%3D54

What a beast, think I'll get it for myself and just let people stay round

[psychology]

http://www.ebay.co.u...587617306&ps=54

What a beast, think I'll get it for myself and just let people stay round

[pie_and_a_pint]

I'd definitely go for a three-season sleeping bag as even in late June it can get cold at night, and then try to get a self-inflating rollmat (we got some for a tenner each in Go Outdoors a few years ago although I understand the 'proper' thermarest ones are better but cost about £70! If you've got a branch near you, Go Outdoors is brilliant - the staff actually know what they're talking about and they usually have a range of tents pitched up so you can get in and get a feel for just how big / practical they are for you and your kit. I'd advise having a porch or a spare 'room' for muddy boots (not that there'll be mud of course ), chairs, beer etc., and try to get as high a hydrostatic head as you can. You'll definitely need a double-skinned tent or you'll die of condensation on hot mornings!

[Jie Bie]

Any recommendations for a two man tent with a wee extendable awning or similar you could fit a couple of camping chairs in? We've got a 2 man dome tent the now which we've used for festivals before, but obviously we'd like to be able to sit in our chairs and chill and enjoy a refreshment even when the rain is on.

Had a look online but it seems most that would fit our needs are way to big - i.e. 4man or larger.

[lea7784]

I want this http://www.outbacktrading.co.uk/product/vango-infinity-400-airbeam-inflatable-tent-2012/

[James Bolivar]

For a 6-man tent you could get three of these:

http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-2-person-dome-tent/200-0497.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=200-0497&sc_cmp=ppc_g__&gclid=COis993p87ICFQ_MtAodAmQAtA

and arrange them to face one another.

They are cheap and the total weight is only 8kg; much easier to carry than one of those HUGE tents too. Add in a fishing brolly or a tarp and you've got you own little camp ground.

[James Bolivar]

Any recommendations for a two man tent with a wee extendable awning or similar you could fit a couple of camping chairs in? We've got a 2 man dome tent the now which we've used for festivals before, but obviously we'd like to be able to sit in our chairs and chill and enjoy a refreshment even when the rain is on.

Had a look online but it seems most that would fit our needs are way to big - i.e. 4man or larger.

[eFestivals]

don't forget to check out what the efestivals camping shop has....

[BooBooKittyF**K]

don't forget to check out what the efestivals camping shop has....

[eFestivals]

When are the festival trollies coming back in to stock? Thank you please :-)

hello again booboo.

I don't actually know. I don't run anything about the shop myself, it's instead done for me by the professionals.

There's an email address on the camping shop website (I forget what it is) where your question can be answered.

[BooBooKittyF**K]

hello again booboo.

I don't actually know. I don't run anything about the shop myself, it's instead done for me by the professionals.

There's an email address on the camping shop website (I forget what it is) where your question can be answered.

[Jie Bie]

As you've got a tent, why not just add one of these?

http://www.outdoorme...nture-tarp.html

It provides everything you want and can be moved around to provide shade over the tent when the weather turns really hot. Light too and cheaper than a new tent.

[eFestivals]

Hello again - it's been a while hasn't it?!

yup, I'd guess about 10 years. I trust you're keeping good.