Found A Tent Etc...

[Fidgits]

I havent been camping in over 10 years!! but am considering it for JAE since the price of hotels around billing is :tsktsk: and Mop's sister can't put us up.

I have found a package deal for a 5-man tent with porch, 2 sleeping bags and 2 roll mats for 125 quid..

This looks a good deal to me, but i know nothing! so can anyone advise if this is a good buy before i part with my hard earned cash...

[MsW]

Sounds like a pretty good deal there, Ian

Bet you accumulate a lot more camping stuff before JAE though - just for the comfort factor!

[Fidgits]

You got to be kidding Linda... Christina had to twist my arm to consider buying a tent...

[Bazza-old]

I have found a package deal for a 5-man tent with porch, 2 sleeping bags and 2 roll mats for 125 quid..

only £25 each then

a quick view on tents is you get what you pay for

a p*****d up weekend any thing will do

up the side of a mountain, better spend some money

at the end of the day all you want is a rain shelter, so make sure it is water proof and not just shower proof

porch is good for taking off muddy shoes before you walk all over your bed

[Fidgits]

Yeah, I looked into that...

Vango

These tents are ideal for family camping, first time campers or festival goers. Package features:

Venture 500 tent (RRP £100)

2 Wilderness 350 sleeping bags (RRP £20 ea.)

2 Pathfinder sleeping mats (RRP £10 ea.)

Venture 500 features include:

Hytex Dura Polyester seam taped flysheet fabric is tough, fire retardant and waterproof, which wont sag when wet or cold.

External pole sleeves allow flysheet first, or As-One pitching.

Colour coded poles and continuous pole sleeves make for fast, easy pitching.

Internal pockets for safe storage of small and easily lost items

A “bath-tub” inner fire retardant groundsheet gives waterproof protection for you and your gear.

No-see-Um mesh on inner doors aid ventilation whilst keeping even the most tenacious Scottish midge at bay

Light coloured porch area and porch groundsheet create an easy to use living/work area

Supplied with a compression stuffsac to decrease pack size and make transportation easier

Repair kit included

Sleeps 5

Wilderness 350 features include:

Siliconised hollow fibre filling

Draw cord hood

Double layer stitch-through construction

Mummy-shaped design

Anti-snag zip baffles

Comfort rating: -2>+20 degrees C

Overall length: 220cm

Weight: 1700g

I think i might get it then....

Thanks Baz & Linda...

If anyone wants the web address for it, let me know...

[MsW]

Same as ours - it's a doddle to put up, and looks good :D

Soundproofing leaves a lot to be desired, though

[Fever]

Sleep in the car = save 125quid!!

Does that not help!! :iraqi-info-minister:

[Bazza-old]

allways remember:

easy pitching .....no chance will take 14 people and hours (if drunk lay on package and fall asleep)

colour coded poles......all muddy coloured

internal pockets......keeps things safe..so safe you will never find the pockets again let alone the things

easy repackage......easier to send back to factory

keep midges at bay.......dont ever open the door or venture outside

mummy shaped design......less said the better

repair kit.......why you wont ever use it again

5 man ......very small men,

good luck Ian

[Fidgits]

So what are you saying Baz???

Not to bother??

[Steve]

i have moved this topic to the correct category!

[Fidgits]

i have moved this topic to the correct category!

Oi Steve :tsktsk: it was in the correct category :P it's about JAE :P

[Steve]

no it was not.. it was about you buying a tent

[Fidgits]

no it was not.. it was about you buying a tent

For JAE! :P

[Steve]

i love being right!

[Fidgits]

i love being right!

even when your wrong??? :D

I'm not backing down on this one :P

[Bazza-old]

So what are you saying Baz???

Not to bother??

no, no,no,no

go for it ,it should be great fun

looks like ill be in same boat

[Fidgits]

a quick view on tents is you get what you pay for

a p*****d up weekend any thing will do

up the side of a mountain, better spend some money

at the end of the day all you want is a rain shelter, so make sure it is water proof and not just shower proof

My concern is spending a lot of money on a tent that I only use for JAE, then it ends up in the attic for a year....

I have found a 3-man for 50 quid... it might not be great.. but I'm not planning on climbing mountains with it...

[Bazza-old]

a quick view on tents is you get what you pay for

a p*****d up weekend any thing will do

up the side of a mountain, better spend some money

at the end of the day all you want is a rain shelter, so make sure it is water proof and not just shower proof

My concern is spending a lot of money on a tent that I only use for JAE, then it ends up in the attic for a year....

I have found a 3-man for 50 quid... it might not be great.. but I'm not planning on climbing mountains with it...

all depends on you

i like my home comforts and havent tented for years

but it can be great fun, but its not home !!!

i have the advantage/disadvantage of kids who set tents up in garden and have freinds over or partys so they do get some use

as i said the most important thing is being waterproof

comfort is what you put into it

[Fidgits]

i love being right!

your just upset because i couldn't get you a women ...oops i mean... bed for the night :P

[Fever]

your just upset because i couldn't get you a women ...oops i mean... bed for the night

Steve....do you have the ability to lock out bad / rude members?!?!

[Steve]

you know what they say.. they never back out when they know their wrong!

Hey I am gonna buy a tent does not belong in a club meetings section unless we are all gonna get in it.

Lets hope it can take a bundle because 12 guys are gonna jump on it in the middle of the night ****** up!

[Fidgits]

I was trying to find the evidence, but the post has dissapeared

I'm sure you remember Steve... about Mrs Mop's sister...

Okay... I'll admit defeat on this on...

[Steve]

Not to worry mate.. i expect i shall be bring some of me bitches along!

[Fidgits]

For anyone interested in the web-site I was refferring too:

Field and Trek

[Claire G]

And if anyone's interested in seeing Steve's bitch (honestly Steve - tut, tut), see here: