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Hot Topic (no new replies) Leaking tent
Posted by harpsgirl on 22/06/2024		 5 Replies
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on 24/6/2024
 Hi, my son borrowed our tent which hasn’t been used for some time. Unfortunately it leaked really badly and they ended up having to go home. He wanted to just bin it there and then but we told him to ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Black out material.
Posted by Virsec on 12/06/2024		 9 Replies
653 Views 		Last reply Virsec
on 22/6/2024
 Does anyone have any suggestions to provide 'darkness' for grandchildren who want to wake up at the crack of dawn? Colemans seem to have the answer but can't find any material light eno....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Cool Boxes
Posted by jadeca on 13/05/2024		 16 Replies
10,026 Views 		Last reply oldham
on 14/6/2024
 Hi! Im quite new to camping but I'm going to shell island for 3nights (4 days) and don't have a clue what to cook so I've settled for bbq every night 😂 I have 2 cool ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Cabanon Etna extension?
Posted by Dazz50 on 10/06/2024		 2 Replies
521 Views 		Last reply bridgeywidge
on 12/6/2024
 Hi everyone, I picked up this Ca....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) camping site closure (Kent)
Posted by geoffprinter on 16/04/2024		 10 Replies
1,238 Views 		Last reply bridgeywidge
on 05/6/2024
 Just in case any of you lovely people were thinking of coming down our area. This was in our local paper. a href=https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/much-loved-campsite-for....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Keeping the tent cooler in the sun?
Posted by Tamyururu on 19/05/2024		 14 Replies
3,940 Views 		Last reply Fiona W
on 03/6/2024
 Is there some way to keep a tent cooler inside when in direct sun? Here is my issue; I love camping, and have been doing so since before I can even remember. I have always just sort of acce....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Waterproofing twice.
Posted by suns on 31/05/2024		 1 Replies
569 Views 		Last reply Fiona W
on 01/6/2024
 Does anyone do thus or have done in the past. Does it make a double coat so to say? ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Berghaus Nightfall400
Posted by Babyfish on 21/05/2024		 6 Replies
709 Views 		Last reply Babyfish
on 28/5/2024
 We sold our caravan a couple of years ago and in a mad moment came out of Go Outdoors last night with one of these. Any tips? We last tented 15 years ago so it was all poles and rows (hence the conver....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Camp/air bed
Posted by Mr Brown101 on 18/05/2024		 5 Replies
1,207 Views 		Last reply Ewen c
on 28/5/2024
 Hi all, any recommendations/pros and cons regarding air/camp beds welcome. We currently use an air bed but see camp beds are becoming more popular. Thanks....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Berghaus Adhara 700 Nightfall tent
Posted by Kittypingers on 23/04/2024		 7 Replies
6,283 Views 		Last reply RainMagnet
on 23/5/2024
 Hi has anyone got Adhara 700 Nightfall tent? Would you recommend it? I’m looking at purchasing this tent ready for camping trip end of May for a week.....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Tent poles
Posted by Byng on 14/05/2024		 7 Replies
595 Views 		Last reply Monty15
on 16/5/2024
 I was wondering if anyone could help me, I have bought a tent off EBay and unfortunately it didn’t come with any poles, it’s a Coleman mosedale 500. Does anyone have the poles I could buy, or does any....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Speed and ease of set-up
Posted by CyberCynth on 25/11/2023		 57 Replies
4,788 Views 		Last reply CyberCynth
on 07/5/2024
 Since having to sell my caravan some years ago I have dabbled with a number of different units, trying to find something comfortable, with ease of set-up. (Perennial back problems) My original idea ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Power inverter
Posted by Fintious on 13/04/2024		 6 Replies
1,782 Views 		Last reply SoggySteve
on 05/5/2024
 Hi all, off camping near Bamburgh Castle in the summer on a non electric pitch (have always gone electric before except wild camps). My wife likes camping so long as she has her comforts, one of whic....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Camping Food
Posted by Dee-Tee on 25/04/2024		 8 Replies
1,399 Views 		Last reply bridgeywidge
on 03/5/2024
 I have some packets of pasta that are meant for the microwave...can you pop the bag into some boiling water and heat it that way. Saves having to wash dishes :-)....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Old 80s 90s tent
Posted by Bikedave1968 on 27/04/2024		 3 Replies
777 Views 		Last reply Ewen c
on 29/4/2024
 Hi does anyone have a old 80s 90s tent that uses   a A FRAME pole   I'm after this part if possible https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/getuserimage.asp?i....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Suitable tent
Posted by SerialCamper on 23/04/2024		 5 Replies
967 Views 		Last reply Bramston
on 24/4/2024
 Hello, my son is going on a one-night camping trip with his school. His camping group has four 12-year- olds (including my son) and we were wondering if a Eurohike Rydal-500 tent would be suitable for....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Vango Maritsa 500 Carpet
Posted by peakywanderer on 15/04/2024		 1 Replies
599 Views 		Last reply marg6
on 15/4/2024
 I know its an old tent but does anyone know where i can get a carpet for this? Or suggest an alternative?....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Basic camping Toileting
Posted by lazeemouse on 06/04/2024		 20 Replies
3,316 Views 		Last reply Ewen c
on 11/4/2024
 We’re going camping for the first time on a basic campsite… no facilities…. I’m taking a bucket with a lid type thing, cat litter and bags etc.. not too worried about wees but poo?? Any suggestions? W....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Used Tent Sale Advice
Posted by morton027 on 29/02/2024		 5 Replies
1,615 Views 		Last reply morton027
on 08/4/2024
 I’ll be selling my 2019 Outwell Stone Lake 5ATC once the season kicks in, wondering whether anyone has suggestions on value? It has a repair on the side window with clear repair tape, which....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Improving camping experience in the wind
Posted by pgallego96 on 30/03/2024		 14 Replies
3,026 Views 		Last reply BRYANMITCH
on 06/4/2024
 Hi all, My wife and I have tried camping twice so far, and while we do love the experience, the winds have ruined the sleeping part both times. First time we were unlucky and booked to camp....   ....more

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