Question for the experts: Which Tent ?

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MB
Word on the street is you should get a caravan or a RV- both of which are VAT & tax deductible

The tent brigade (in the UK) tends to be drawn from the lower echelons of society and looked down upon by the others as somewhat the poor relations of outdoor life

Tents are fine if you're young, bit strapped for cash etc and can put up with the rigors but successful contractors should be used to more creature comforts)

just what I've heard & HIH

[Paddy]

Morning All,

well one of the new years resolutions is.... when the weather gets better, MB01 will take MB03 and MB04 away at weekends for Saturday / Sunday camping trips with other dads and their children to give everyone's xy02's a break and of course to have some fun.


So question is, which tent ?

I started looking at this Khyam Igloo but got scared of stories about condensation from the poly whatever main sheet, and I'm also worried that being taller than Sas I may have trouble getting into the thing...

Khyam*Igloo (110042) from Somerset Camping

Then, using the old philosophy that you have to be rich to be able to afford to buy cheap,

I started thinking about spending a bit more for something more long term, with more space for the long term, something easier to get in and out of, and most importantly cotton sheets which as far as I understand won't get condensation so,
I started looking at one of these more traditional beauties....

Nordisk Nando Bell Tent


so I am really leaning towards the Nordisk one, but, thought, before splashing out the hard earned, I should ask the experts first.

So folks, what to do and which is best ?

Milan.

Your choice is OTT for price and none of those are suitable for family use.

You will need a minimum of sleeping quarters plus a cooking area.

Don’t buy until you see it erect.

Camping Equipment | Camping Accessories | Camping Furniture have large outdoor displays

OSWALD BAILEY large branches have indoor displays

When you buy, practice erecting in the garden first before you go camping..

[Churchill]

Buy a campervan.

[milanbenes]

nooooooooooo

it's just a tent for going away for saturday and coming back sunday

to go as a group of dads and children once a month or so during the summer time

i guess we'll be cooking on a fire, not in the uk and in central europe hence will be expecting glorious weather

so i guess something like this might be good enough...

Vango Midas 400 Moss Green (100044) from Somerset Camping 400 Moss Green


how's that ?


Milan.

[Churchill]

nooooooooooo

it's just a tent for going away for saturday and coming back sunday

to go as a group of dads and children once a month or so during the summer time

i guess we'll be cooking on a fire, not in the uk and in central europe hence will be expecting glorious weather

so i guess something like this might be good enough...

Vango*Midas 400 Moss Green (100044) from Somerset Camping 400 Moss Green


how's that ?


Milan.

Enrol your kids in the Scouts, sorted.

[milanbenes]

he he

happy new year Winston


anyway experts, what's the verdict, which tent ?

or alternatively, experts, which one of these should I get:

4 Man Tent - 4 Person Tent - 4 Berth Tents - Cheap 4 Man Tents



Milan.

[Churchill]

he he

happy new year Winston


anyway experts, what's the verdict, which tent ?

or alternatively, experts, which one of these should I get:

4 Man Tent - 4 Person Tent - 4 Berth Tents - Cheap 4 Man Tents



Milan.

Happy New Year to you too.

Ask the other Dads what they're using/intending to use.

[d000hg]

Don’t buy until you see it erect.

Good advice for all types of camping.

[xoggoth]

you have to be rich to be able to afford to buy cheap

In that case why not buy my old family tent so show how rich you are? It's in the attic somewhere and in great condition apart from smelling of old ladies. Everything stored in my attic smells of old ladies for some reason.

[fullyautomatix]

Buy a one man tent ( cost tenner ) and make the kids sleep on the grass. That way you will have a peaceful night's sleep and the kids will get tougher by braving the elements.