Toilet Duck Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 23 hours ago, squirrelarmy said: Bit of a poor design choice for the tent. If you want an airbed and inflatable tent then you’re going to have to carry two types of pump Since we are talking game changers...lose the airbed and get a thermarest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelarmy Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, Toilet Duck said: Since we are talking game changers...lose the airbed and get a thermarest! They look nice but £100 for an airbed that my long legs won’t fit on means it’s a pass from me. No options for a double bed either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarw Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 13 minutes ago, squirrelarmy said: They look nice but £100 for an airbed that my long legs won’t fit on means it’s a pass from me. No options for a double bed either. I’ve got a thermarest base camp. You’d probably get your legs on the diagonal. Lasted 10 years so far. I dread to think how much they cost now though. And I’m a short arse so it’s luxury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toilet Duck Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, squirrelarmy said: They look nice but £100 for an airbed that my long legs won’t fit on means it’s a pass from me. No options for a double bed either. The actual thermarest ones are steep alright (though I have to say worth every penny, been my staple at countless festivals over the years!). But my wife isn't really a camper, she'll come along sometimes, but a weekend at the Monart with the girls instead is more her cup of tea...so, I got a cheaper vango one for when she is with me, and I give her the thermarest, and to be honest, there's not a lot of difference (apart from the price!)...the insulation makes for a much warmer sleep. I swore by airbeds til I got one. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vango-Adventure-Self-Inflating-Camping-Standard/dp/B007NAEI80/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SWWCXHM3WCDS&keywords=vango%2Bcamping%2Bmat&qid=1650917444&sprefix=vango%2Bcamping%2Bmat%2Caps%2C54&sr=8-1&th=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynewdk Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 (edited) Does anyone know any Decathlon discount codes. I type it in Google, and it comes up with discount sites, and they give you a link to follow, but not sure what is a legit link or not, thanks Edited April 27, 2022 by waynewdk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 2 hours ago, waynewdk said: Does anyone know any Decathlon discount codes. I type it in Google, and it comes up with discount sites, and they give you a link to follow, but not sure what is a legit link or not, thanks They don't do them, Next has some fresh and blacks on their website though 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John the Moth Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 10 hours ago, waynewdk said: Does anyone know any Decathlon discount codes. I type it in Google, and it comes up with discount sites, and they give you a link to follow, but not sure what is a legit link or not, thanks A long shot… try creating a new account with them (don’t place your order though). Some places will offer a ‘welcome’ discount to new customers. I’ve no idea if decathlon do this but it can’t hurt to try eh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDayman Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 I love how much this lad loves F&B tents 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blutarsky Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 23 minutes ago, TheDayman said: I love how much this lad loves F&B tents 😂 Own up then - which one of you lot is this? Also bears a striking resemblance to England prop Dank Hole. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Eazy Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 The watering can test was what I needed to see. Excellent stuff. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnestWorthing Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 I went for the 3 person poled version. For £65 it seems well worth it for the extra sleep, if it's rubbish I'll be back here blaming you kids! I did try a self inflating mat one year but didn't get on with it, wasn't thick enough against the hard floor. Has technology moved them on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmillen Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 Just now, ErnestWorthing said: I did try a self inflating mat one year but didn't get on with it, wasn't thick enough against the hard floor. Has technology moved them on? Very dependent on what type of SIM you're talking about. The lightweight ones for hiking aren't that comfortable but there's only so much comfort you can achieve when prioritising every last gram... And if you were on an extended hike, you'd appreciate the weight saving 😉 The thicker more luxurious ones OTOH are pretty much as good as a proper mattress. I have a Vango 15cm one and it's absolute heaven to sleep on. Trade off of course is weight & cost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnestWorthing Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, jimmillen said: Very dependent on what type of SIM you're talking about. The lightweight ones for hiking aren't that comfortable but there's only so much comfort you can achieve when prioritising every last gram... And if you were on an extended hike, you'd appreciate the weight saving 😉 The thicker more luxurious ones OTOH are pretty much as good as a proper mattress. I have a Vango 15cm one and it's absolute heaven to sleep on. Trade off of course is weight & cost! Fair enough, that does look like a much better thickness and probably loads more comfortable. However for the price I think I'll put up with having to add a bit more air to my airbed every couple of days! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 1 minute ago, ErnestWorthing said: Fair enough, that does look like a much better thickness and probably loads more comfortable. However for the price I think I'll put up with having to add a bit more air to my airbed every couple of days! 🙂 😆😆 im thinking the exact same thing right now as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmillen Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, ErnestWorthing said: Fair enough, that does look like a much better thickness and probably loads more comfortable. However for the price I think I'll put up with having to add a bit more air to my airbed every couple of days! 🙂 Yeah, they are a bit pricy - think I got a deal when I bought ours. Luxurious mats were a condition of my wife agreeing to go camping! 😂 Just as a point of comparison, it's much more comfortable than any camping airbed I've ever used - the foam interior gives it more support and takes away that uneasy bouncy feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Eazy Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 It's happened... After much deliberation, I've Just purchased this beauty! - 4 person blackout poled tent - Arpenaz 4.1 Fresh&Black QUECHUA - Decathlon (I really did want to go for the air version but had to decide against because I really need to consider weight and size due to coming via air) cant wait to check it out 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 12 minutes ago, Dan Eazy said: It's happened... After much deliberation, I've Just purchased this beauty! - 4 person blackout poled tent - Arpenaz 4.1 Fresh&Black QUECHUA - Decathlon (I really did want to go for the air version but had to decide against because I really need to consider weight and size due to coming via air) cant wait to check it out 😃 every morning you'll awake, refreshed and bathed in the cool dark air, and you'll thank yourself and every single one of the sad people (myself included, of course) who have been extolling the virtues of this fine beast. One of us! One of us! One of us! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDayman Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 39 minutes ago, Dan Eazy said: It's happened... After much deliberation, I've Just purchased this beauty! - 4 person blackout poled tent - Arpenaz 4.1 Fresh&Black QUECHUA - Decathlon (I really did want to go for the air version but had to decide against because I really need to consider weight and size due to coming via air) cant wait to check it out 😃 Congrats chief 💪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDayman Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 27 minutes ago, balti-pie said: every morning you'll awake, refreshed and bathed in the cool dark air, and you'll thank yourself and every single one of the sad people (myself included, of course) who have been extolling the virtues of this fine beast. One of us! One of us! One of us! I'm looking forward to the feedback on here post-festival (maybe even during!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelts Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 54 minutes ago, Dan Eazy said: It's happened... After much deliberation, I've Just purchased this beauty! - 4 person blackout poled tent - Arpenaz 4.1 Fresh&Black QUECHUA - Decathlon (I really did want to go for the air version but had to decide against because I really need to consider weight and size due to coming via air) cant wait to check it out 😃 Just got one myself, trying it out this weekend, I’ll report back. Hoping for good things 🤞⛺️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner1990 Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 Once you’ve had fresh and black, you won’t look back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelarmy Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, gooner1990 said: Once you’ve had fresh and black, you won’t look back. When you go fresh and black you won’t wake up with a sweaty back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blutarsky Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 1 hour ago, squirrelarmy said: When you go fresh and black you won’t wake up with a sweaty back Crack, surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admscott Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 Used one of these tents in 2019. Never taking anything else to a festival. Incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) People used to take the piss out of me for raving about them. Look at you all now, converts the lot of you! Edited May 5, 2022 by stuartbert two hats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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