tjamest Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 18 hours ago, crazyfool1 said: A little addition to the quecha query .... does anyone have one of these that they managed to make comfortable ? i added a self inflating roll mat but ditched the bed after one night as it was just sinking into the gaps I bought and used it at home for a few days as an extra bed along with https://www.thermarest.com/ie/neoair-voyager and found it amazingly comfy, although nearly fell off it a couple of times. Struggled to use it in my tent though as i hadn't thought about my pop up tent only being just over a metre high and once perched on top of this i was near enough scraping the top of the tent with my nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 10 hours ago, HalfAnIdiot said: WTF is that! Looks like some kind of waterboarding torture aid! Which website did you order it from exactly? ? ? It felt like it ... was decathlon ... I’ve since seen some recommendations on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 51 minutes ago, tjamest said: I bought and used it at home for a few days as an extra bed along with https://www.thermarest.com/ie/neoair-voyager and found it amazingly comfy, although nearly fell off it a couple of times. Struggled to use it in my tent though as i hadn't thought about my pop up tent only being just over a metre high and once perched on top of this i was near enough scraping the top of the tent with my nose. That looks realistic ... fortunately have a taller tent ... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wherethewildthingsare Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 13 hours ago, crazyfool1 said: That looks realistic ... fortunately have a taller tent ... thanks I have one of these and it is phenomenally comfortable to sleep on with my 10 cm Airgo sim. Also useful to store stuff inside when camping. Use it at home as spare guest bed for adult son - he love it too. Also makes satisfying noise when deflating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 10 hours ago, Wherethewildthingsare said: I have one of these and it is phenomenally comfortable to sleep on with my 10 cm Airgo sim. Also useful to store stuff inside when camping. Use it at home as spare guest bed for adult son - he love it too. Also makes satisfying noise when deflating Thanks .... its too solid to slip between the gaps when inflated I presume ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjamest Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 13 hours ago, Wherethewildthingsare said: Also makes satisfying noise when deflating Frightened the life out of me first time as it deflated almost instantaneously with a loud pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wherethewildthingsare Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 22 hours ago, crazyfool1 said: Thanks .... its too solid to slip between the gaps when inflated I presume ? Yes absolutely no way it could - fabulous SIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wherethewildthingsare Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 18 hours ago, tjamest said: Frightened the life out of me first time as it deflated almost instantaneously with a loud pop Yep one bang and it’s flat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DareToDibble Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Had to go hunting for this thread! Having secure tickets I've been politely asked (firmly told) by the other half about getting a new tent for 2020. My current tent has seen me through all 5 of my previous Glastonbury's so will be sad to see it go but to be fair it has seen better days. Thought I'd ask now in case anyone has seen some winter deals or anything of the like? Ideally looking for a 3-4 man big enough to store our stuff and (ideally) can be stood up in. We may also have a 3rd person sharing with us. Here is one I was looking at but open to suggestions. https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15903010/freedomtrail-sendero-4-family-tent-15903010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlifecrisis Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) That looks fine, and is very similar to (but 1kg lighter) this Quechua 4 man which every other camper seemed to have this year! The Quechua is also £10 cheaper! https://www.decathlon.co.uk/arpenaz-41-tent-id_8378237.html Edited October 8, 2019 by midlifecrisis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DareToDibble Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, midlifecrisis said: That looks fine, and is very similar to (but 1kg lighter) than this Quechua 4 man which every other camper seemed to have this year! The Quechua is also £10 cheaper! https://www.decathlon.co.uk/arpenaz-41-tent-id_8378237.html Thanks. I've been using this for the last 5 festivals and trust me it is everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlifecrisis Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 minute ago, DareToDibble said: Thanks. I've been using this for the last 5 festivals and trust me it is everywhere. To be fair the Quechua might be a bit tight to share with a 3rd person due to it's configuration, unless you know them very well! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisp1986 Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Has anyone used the rurohike octagon tent? Mixed reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padgey Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, DareToDibble said: Thanks. I've been using this for the last 5 festivals and trust me it is everywhere. This is also the same as my hotel for the festival, proudly pitched at the top of Michaels Mead for the last 6 festivals. It's still going strong and will be there in 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmazingAbby Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, DareToDibble said: Thanks. I've been using this for the last 5 festivals and trust me it is everywhere. We were surrounded by these this year was a really good way of finding our tent. The boyfriend wants a blackout one after the heat this year any recommendations welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divein Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, AmazingAbby said: We were surrounded by these this year was a really good way of finding our tent. The boyfriend wants a blackout one after the heat this year any recommendations welcome! I got one of the Quechua’s last year from decathlon. really good, very dark and stayed cool up until mid morning so much better sleeping. Apart from the Saturday but I don’t think any amount of blackout could have protected you from that heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerv Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, DareToDibble said: Had to go hunting for this thread! Having secure tickets I've been politely asked (firmly told) by the other half about getting a new tent for 2020. My current tent has seen me through all 5 of my previous Glastonbury's so will be sad to see it go but to be fair it has seen better days. Thought I'd ask now in case anyone has seen some winter deals or anything of the like? Ideally looking for a 3-4 man big enough to store our stuff and (ideally) can be stood up in. We may also have a 3rd person sharing with us. Here is one I was looking at but open to suggestions. https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15903010/freedomtrail-sendero-4-family-tent-15903010 I got this for myself this year: https://www.sportsdirect.com/gelert-chinook-4-tent-93-783094#colcode=78309402 Was v. happy with it at that price. Good weight considering you can practically stand in it. Plenty of room for 2 but 3 with all your gear might be getting a little cosy. Edited October 8, 2019 by cerv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SighMo Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, DareToDibble said: Had to go hunting for this thread! Having secure tickets I've been politely asked (firmly told) by the other half about getting a new tent for 2020. My current tent has seen me through all 5 of my previous Glastonbury's so will be sad to see it go but to be fair it has seen better days. Thought I'd ask now in case anyone has seen some winter deals or anything of the like? Ideally looking for a 3-4 man big enough to store our stuff and (ideally) can be stood up in. We may also have a 3rd person sharing with us. Here is one I was looking at but open to suggestions. https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15903010/freedomtrail-sendero-4-family-tent-15903010 I’ve been using one of these for myself. Shared it with my son once and was fine but three would be a squeeze. Seen me well for eight festivals over three years. Would highly recommend getting the canopy that goes with it. Great for shelter from sun/rain and good for cooking breakfast under. Mines on the left with the canopy and my friends on right without Edited October 8, 2019 by SighMo Typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelarmy Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 3 hours ago, AmazingAbby said: We were surrounded by these this year was a really good way of finding our tent. The boyfriend wants a blackout one after the heat this year any recommendations welcome! Definitely recommend a Quechua Fresh and Black tent, I got mine the Arpenaz 3 for Glasto 2017 and it was more than fine, took it to Sziget this year, 7 days of heat well into the 30's and it was perfect for the conditions. Managed to get lots of rest even managing to sleep in till 11 on some mornings without it being too hot. At no point did it feel uncomfortable. Think there's a dedicated thread for those tents on here somewhere. Only negative for that tent is the lack of porch area but it's not going to be muddy this year so don't need that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisp1986 Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coleman-Festival-standing-waterproof-groundsheet/dp/B01B45VFSU&ved=2ahUKEwjLo63BqY3lAhX_RBUIHdi7DXoQFjAEegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw1RDkL8d1JmYrP3ixdAbnw3 Anyone used or seen these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelarmy Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 18 minutes ago, Chrisp1986 said: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coleman-Festival-standing-waterproof-groundsheet/dp/B01B45VFSU&ved=2ahUKEwjLo63BqY3lAhX_RBUIHdi7DXoQFjAEegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw1RDkL8d1JmYrP3ixdAbnw3 Anyone used or seen these? I’d say it’s excessive for two people but also a severe lack of privacy for anything more than a couple. The large tents with multiple rooms are better for groups rather than all being in one space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukethekid Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 We’ve been looking at this, agreed to sell my current tent to one of our group because we need a bigger tent for meself and Mrs Kid. I’m 6ft 5’ and need something that I can preferably stand up in, anyone used one before? https://www.millets.co.uk/tents-camping/108114-eurohike-rydal-500-5-person-tent.html/1382974/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping&istCompanyId=b238823a-59fd-4816-9c36-7dd47877f2a8&istFeedId=e4ff9138-23c5-4427-aa0b-cc0475742ae6&istItemId=wmpmttxrx&istBid=tztx&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj_aWvq-N5QIV2eJ3Ch3dUgYBEAQYASABEgL6cfD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 19 hours ago, DareToDibble said: Had to go hunting for this thread! Having secure tickets I've been politely asked (firmly told) by the other half about getting a new tent for 2020. My current tent has seen me through all 5 of my previous Glastonbury's so will be sad to see it go but to be fair it has seen better days. Thought I'd ask now in case anyone has seen some winter deals or anything of the like? Ideally looking for a 3-4 man big enough to store our stuff and (ideally) can be stood up in. We may also have a 3rd person sharing with us. Here is one I was looking at but open to suggestions. https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15903010/freedomtrail-sendero-4-family-tent-15903010 I’ve got this tent, it’s a great size, easy to put up and not too heavy, also has a sewn in groundsheet which is excellent in rubbish weather and keeps the creepy crawlies out, would definitely recommend it. Charm x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DareToDibble Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 13 hours ago, lukethekid said: We’ve been looking at this, agreed to sell my current tent to one of our group because we need a bigger tent for meself and Mrs Kid. I’m 6ft 5’ and need something that I can preferably stand up in, anyone used one before? https://www.millets.co.uk/tents-camping/108114-eurohike-rydal-500-5-person-tent.html/1382974/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping&istCompanyId=b238823a-59fd-4816-9c36-7dd47877f2a8&istFeedId=e4ff9138-23c5-4427-aa0b-cc0475742ae6&istItemId=wmpmttxrx&istBid=tztx&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj_aWvq-N5QIV2eJ3Ch3dUgYBEAQYASABEgL6cfD_BwE My friend brought this to Glasto this year. It’s a great tent. LOADS of room in the front part and the sleeping compartment will comfortably fit 3 of you. I did consider this tent but not sure I can justify the price/size when it’s just 2 of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DareToDibble Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 51 minutes ago, Charm said: I’ve got this tent, it’s a great size, easy to put up and not too heavy, also has a sewn in groundsheet which is excellent in rubbish weather and keeps the creepy crawlies out, would definitely recommend it. Charm x Ah a sown in ground sheet sounds like a dream, thanks. I think we’ll probably go for it. The closest store to me that has it in stock at the moment is Taunton so I’ll probably have to wait until next year for it to come back in. I’m assuming they don’t order a massive amount over winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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