Don't know if you'll remember, but you were really kind to me in answering some (what I now realise to be) daft questions when I first joined. (such as how to hammer in tent pegs..)
Then you went all quiet and I was worried about you, I asked the members here if anyone knew you and could say you were ok but no-one could help...
we saw them a couple of weeks ago in tescos, they look really good, havent got one though, however just by looking at it to me it seems to be a cross of poles from kyham and the fabric looks very like outwells colours from last year! so if that is the case i dont see anything wrong with them.
Once you know what to tweak, they're incredibly easy to put up and take down. Definately only for summer use, but has stayed dry in the fairly heavy rains we've had.
They have a single entrance (TBH I'd prefer a back door for a toilet tent for the kiddies nighttime camp potty use) it has an okay porch for keeping the rain from dripping inside, nowhere to hang/clip stuff up inside, but plenty, plenty big enough for me and my three kids. I'd even be able to get my hubby in there with room to spare (if he weren't a tent/camping-phobic ;o)
We managed with thermarests, which can be piled during the day to increase living space, but I think camp beds would be a bit of a squeeze, although I haven't tested that theory yet ;o)
So far, we've done a few nights in the garden with it, but we're campsite virgins. I was thinking about getting another instead of a utility tent (cheaper than the kyham I want) but wondered whether a carnopy would be better, or simply tying off a tarp to the car and drpaing it over the tent to create a canopy between the tent and the car (is that allowed?)
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I have looke don Tesco website for anytesco tents but to no avail. Its a long way to our Tesco Extra (our local Tesco is rubbish). SO before make the long journey can some tell me moe about this tent
First off,Volupturaptor, that is so very kind of you to remember me an care :-) I have so many interests though, that I occasionally get caught up in one to the detriment of the other !
I have been to the local Tesco here, we have two normal stores here and a Tesco Extra. As far as I'm aware all stock the tent I'm interested in. As tent mad said the tent concerned has Kyham type poles for quick erection and is blue and white in colour, which is quite appealing.
I contacted the person responsible for area containg tents but he was unable to throw any light on the subject.
There are a number of tents for sale in Tesco's, all made in China.
The one I am interested in is a hexagonal shaped Dome Tent it retails at about £50 there is no specification with it but I assume it has the same spec as its big brother selling for £60 which for Ground sheet and Tent Material is 190T (not sure how that converts to Hydrostatic head measurements) but comparing it with other tent materials it looks good.
The tent has an irregular shaped floor plan and sleeps five two in each side compartment and one in a rear compartment. Since most tent claims tend to be on the cosy side, a more comfortable estimate might be nearer three or possibly four.
The inside height is 165 cm
It is claimed that that the tent can be erected in 4 mins
which is quite fast but whether that includes pegging and tying guys is questionable!
I asked the chap in the store to open the case so that I could see the material of the flysheet and the ground sheet and it seemed similar to that of my other tent which is a Campus Duo with a Hydrostatic Head of 2000 square mm.
For the money it seems a reasonable tent and I must admit that I am quite tempted.
Lidl are also selling cheap family tents tomorrow 23rd June for about £70 . they have a hydrostatic head of 2000 square mm.
As previously mentioned Aldis are on the wagon as well with their family tent in the £60 area.
I suspect all of these tents are much of a muchness like everything else you get what you pay for, but there are the occasional surprises :-)
A word of warning though, the material on most of these tents is not flame retardent!
I dont think this tent should give you any problems as regards erecting it your self, but for the most part if you do get into difficulty your local band of happy campers will be only too willing to help :-)
The reason I'm considering one is that I go camping on my own and ageing somewhat now, I want something simple and easy to erect !
I have at present a Campus Duo (see picture in my gallery) and with a bit of effort I have managed to do that on my own - I am not recommending you try it though !!!
Thank Skypilot for your speedy reply. Will try my rubbish local tesco tomorrow for a look before travelling onto our Tesco Extra. This tent sounds like it could be the one!(apologies for my typing - think the batteries are going in my keyboard)!!
Quote: Originally posted by skypilot on 23/06/2005
Hi timtwylite,
Looks like your picture fell off the wall
I've seen a photo of the Hartford XXL, just a smidge on the big side for single campers tho'
yes it is but its fine for a family of nine though got to take some new photos when we go in july but its what ever you need and we need a larger tent.
I've done plenty of backipacking myself but am just venturing with the family and have bought the Hartford XXL. How long have you had yours and how good has it been?
bught beginning of this year and its been out on several occasions every chance we have were away we love it.it been amazing never got wet on the raining bank holidays kept us all nice and dry.enjoy it like we do have fun we away on july for 2 weeks with kids.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Tesco - New Tent
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