JamieP Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I need a tent what with suprapod coming up, i want something light and easy to put up for when im pi$$ed, had a quick look on ebay and this looks ok? or anything else i should be looking at? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gelert-Pop-Up-SS-XL-3-Man-Person-Camping-Tent-New-/300446931970?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN&hash=item45f4085c02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Look for one that's really high, like a big top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I like the video of the guy pitching the tent. Of course, they don't show the 15 minute video of him and 2 other mates trying to wrestle it back into the bag again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Argos have loads on offer at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Just kick dude out of his motorhome, problem solved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I need a tent what with supraprod coming up The Mrs is allowing this is she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Look for one that's really high, like a big top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I need a tent what with suprapod coming up, i want something light and easy to put up for when im pi$$ed, had a quick look on ebay and this looks ok? or anything else i should be looking at? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gelert-Pop-Up-SS-XL-3-Man-Person-Camping-Tent-New-/300446931970?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN&hash=item45f4085c02 Maybe put it up BEFORE you get pissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Hey Jamie, have a quick look at your local Halfords, they have a promo on at the moment, lightweight 4 berth, 2 airbeds, sleeping bags etc for just £99, about £130 cheaper than last month. My lad works there and he said they sold loads this weekend so if you are interested dont hang about like. Oh and that Gelert tent is great, bit small but easy to use. We do a fair bit of camping and Gelert stuff generally is good value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren R Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Nooo, don't do it! I tried a similar pop-up tent at a festival a few years ago, might as well have used twigs & a bin bag - any hint of rain and the thing filled up with water (no inner lining - stupid), barely big enough for two people and it was knackered after a few nights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren R Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Just get this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/16ft-TRADITIONAL-MONGOLIAN-GER-YURT-TENT-5m-diameter-/370408761544?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN&hash=item563e1528c8 At least you'll always be able to find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Nooo, don't do it! I tried a similar pop-up tent at a festival a few years ago, might as well have used twigs & a bin bag - any hint of rain and the thing filled up with water (no inner lining - stupid), barely big enough for two people and it was knackered after a few nights Pretty much as Lauren has stated, avoid pop up tents at all costs. They're amazing for the speed of putting up (and getting back down if you know how to do it) but they're in no way water proof and are generally very small. Argos is a good shout, some good deals on and that's where I got mine from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 My advice, if you only want it for one season, ebay... otherwise go somewhere like blacks.. Get a decent one, my old ebay '6man' tent was tiny, and in a word 'crap'... I got a decent one with a build in groundsheet and it makes all the difference. http://www.blacks.co.uk/browse/group/blackstentsalewk20.html http://www.blacks.co.uk/product/096418.html If it is only for pod, you are welcome to borrow one of my 4 man tents if you so wish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie82 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 hmmmm i hadnt considered staying the night after suprapod yet, maybe a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I cant be bothered with tents. I just put on a ghillie suit before I start drinking, get totally bladdered then lean against a tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I cant be bothered with tents. I just put on a ghillie suit before I start drinking, get totally bladdered then lean against a tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I've used Khyam quick erect (fnurr fnurr) tents for years. They're great, especially if you are trying to set up when it's dark and/or rainy as everything is already assembled and the frame is made with knuckle joints, so you just unpack it, straighten the poles and nail it down, job done. My first one lasted me a good 10 years and many bike rallies. http://www.khyam.co.uk/detail.asp?p=334 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Maybe put it up BEFORE you get pissed. Where is the fun in that Dude..... Hey Jamie, have a quick look at your local Halfords, they have a promo on at the moment, lightweight 4 berth, 2 airbeds, sleeping bags etc for just £99, about £130 cheaper than last month. My lad works there and he said they sold loads this weekend so if you are interested dont hang about like. Oh and that Gelert tent is great, bit small but easy to use. We do a fair bit of camping and Gelert stuff generally is good value for money. We have the halfords tent from the same offer a couple of years ago. The tent is ok but the sleeping bags are only good if you like hypothermia. Torches went through batteries like Ed goes through pairs of dirty knickers and one of the inflatable beds deflated every 6 hours. Besides all that, they were great value..... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Where is the fun in that Dude..... We have the halfords tent from the same offer a couple of years ago. The tent is ok but the sleeping bags are only good if you like hypothermia. Torches went through batteries like Ed goes through pairs of dirty knickers and one of the inflatable beds deflated every 6 hours. Besides all that, they were great value..... H. You sure Ed hadn't modified the bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 You sure Ed hadn't modified the bed Possibly, it goes down on me regularly and the bed isn't much better..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Where is the fun in that Dude..... We have the halfords tent from the same offer a couple of years ago. The tent is ok but the sleeping bags are only good if you like hypothermia. Torches went through batteries like Ed goes through pairs of dirty knickers and one of the inflatable beds deflated every 6 hours. Besides all that, they were great value..... H. Yeah it's true, the sleeping bags are very lightweight but generally ok for this time of year. but for £99 reckon you could use it and stick it all on ebay and get most of your cash back. Led lanterns the way forward for lighting, conventional bulbs are rubbish by comparison with regard to battery life. We bought a tunnel tent from ebay, think it was called an Achen 6 or something, complete crap. Rings ripped out, fibre poles were lethal, tore... But the Gelert Rocky 4 we have we have now used in Romania two weeks every year for 4 years and it has withstood landslides, flash floods, days of 38 + °C and 3 days of constant heavy rain and its still good with no damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'm lending a 6 man one to Jez....... I'm sure he'll not mind you sharing with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'm thinking of this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-PERSON-INFLATABLE-CAMPING-AIR-TENT-/190420330903?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN&hash=item2c55efa997 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'm thinking of this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-PERSON-INFLATABLE-CAMPING-AIR-TENT-/190420330903?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN&hash=item2c55efa997 More your style: http://airquee.co.uk/Airquee_Air_Pubs/Airquee_Inflatables_-_Air_Buildings____Pubs.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'm thinking of this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-PERSON-INFLATABLE-CAMPING-AIR-TENT-/190420330903?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN&hash=item2c55efa997 That looks good, what a clever idea having inflatable poles, wonder how rigid it is in the wind though. Good size too, ideal for 2 people, cozy with more. This is the 2010 version of the one we have and if it's the same build quality as ours I cant reccomend it enough, it's also about £25 cheaper now than when I bought mine 4 years ago. http://www.family-camping-supplies.co.uk/item.php?cat=2&i=495 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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