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Hot Topic (no new replies) Repairing 60yr old Marechal ridgetent
Posted by DerekSuper on 25/08/2023		 8 Replies
1,272 Views 		Last reply bridgeywidge
on 01/9/2023
 Howdy. We've inherited the family Marechal canvas ridge tent and on unpacking found that a moth has eaten two 1cm holes in the flysheet. Can anyone recommend a good repair system to purchase (i.e....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Olimpic plus 12 berth
Posted by Tomclarke on 27/08/2023		 1 Replies
1,030 Views 		Last reply Monty15
on 27/8/2023
 Hi everyone abit of along shot I've know got my family's old tent which is agood size from what I can recall does anyone still have this model and if so does anyone know the size so I know w....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Vango Family Shelter
Posted by Virsec on 26/05/2023		 18 Replies
2,209 Views 		Last reply alecstilleyedye
on 25/8/2023
 Has anyone used a Vango family shelter on their tent?....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Capri 500xl awning
Posted by Spider3798 on 23/08/2023		 6 Replies
1,285 Views 		Last reply Spider3798
on 25/8/2023
 Hi all, new to camping and after some advice. I have bought a ango 500xl tent and after our first outing we have decided an awning would give us more room. I am looking for advice on a side awning tha....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) tube for berghaus air4.1xl nightfall
Posted by davec243 on 28/07/2023		 7 Replies
1,919 Views 		Last reply Fintious
on 23/8/2023
 Anyone know the code number or the length of tube for a berghaus air4.1 xl nightfall can't find it anywhere and my local blacks camping shop can't find it please help ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Tent break-ins
Posted by Virsec on 25/07/2023		 20 Replies
4,454 Views 		Last reply Fiona W
on 13/8/2023
 Has anyone had their tent broken into whilst they were away for the day? ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Deflating Vango Shangri-La
Posted by Auntie Doris on 04/08/2023		 3 Replies
1,867 Views 		Last reply dk168
on 05/8/2023
 So, we bought this ridiculously expensive SIM a few years ago and have probably used it for about 30 nights in today. We went camping in May and I noticed it deflating and we had guests her....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Wild Camping Banned on Dartmoor
Posted by urbster on 13/01/2023		 29 Replies
3,251 Views 		Last reply Fiona W
on 01/8/2023
 Wild Camping banned on Dartmoor after wealthy landowner and hedge fund manager wins high court case. Disgraceful in my opinion. a href=https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/dartmoor-la....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Adventuridge 6 Main Airtent
Posted by Rickster42 on 30/07/2023		 0 Replies
608 Views 		Last reply Rickster42
on 30/7/2023
 Hi all Just purchased an airtent which was originally sold by the Aldi group but one of the bladders is ripped and cannot be repaired. Does anyone know where we can buy a replacement Many thanks....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Latest advice when packing up in the rain
Posted by Tammer on 11/06/2023		 9 Replies
1,687 Views 		Last reply Virsec
on 27/7/2023
 I had a good weekend at Scone Palace campsite with great weather. We left today but it had been raining on and off from 4 am. It was chucking it down as we packed up. The weather is curren....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Tent damage to inner fly sheet
Posted by Gcall on 17/07/2023		 7 Replies
909 Views 		Last reply DeborahTurner
on 25/7/2023
 Hi, we borrowed a friends tent last weekend and on the first morning I noticed some patchiness could be seen on the inner material of the fly sheet (through the bedroom fabric). I didn’t worry about i....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Rain rain rain
Posted by Endoscopy2008 on 23/07/2023		 5 Replies
1,291 Views 		Last reply 664DaveS
on 24/7/2023
 Anyone camping in north Cornwall just now, due to come on Thursday traveling 7 hours. Want to know what sites are like for water, we are in a tent....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Sleeping system for heavier guys
Posted by Thefatcamperuk on 12/02/2023		 7 Replies
1,486 Views 		Last reply martinmeatpie
on 24/7/2023
 Hello, I have a Therm-a-Rest Mondo King 3D and a Nemo forte 20 sleeping bag. I sleep on my back but find the Mondo really causes it pain the rough the night and it forces me to try sleep on my si....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Front Porch
Posted by Venidgom on 19/07/2023		 0 Replies
608 Views 		Last reply Venidgom
on 19/7/2023
 Hi, I’m looking for a front porch extension for a Vango Langley 600XL. Does anyone know if any other styles would fit? ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Modern Vintage Frame Tents
Posted by iowkiss on 30/11/2020		 17 Replies
3,954 Views 		Last reply Dreamangel196006
on 18/7/2023
 Hi all! I am looking for a modern vintage frame tent! What I mean is a tent in the 'old' way but newly manufactured, or perhaps a used new vintage frame tent. Am I making any sense??br....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Berghaus air 6 porch
Posted by The Yorkshire clan on 03/07/2023		 3 Replies
1,927 Views 		Last reply tonyjoyce
on 06/7/2023
 Does anyone else have problems with the fitting of the porch to the air tent? We’ve tried fitting it to the front as well as the back of the tent but still have gaps in the side of the porch where it ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) cat litter in portable toilet query
Posted by scotsjamie on 11/07/2013		 51 Replies
34,850 Views 		Last reply hartfordxxl100
on 24/6/2023
 hi, sorry for the rather strange title but i didnt want to make it too vague, my question is ive seen some posts suggesting using a bucket as an emergency toilet in the night and using cat litter to a....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Blackout bedroom for Belltent. DIY
Posted by BRYANMITCH on 21/06/2023		 3 Replies
1,431 Views 		Last reply starcraft
on 22/6/2023
 Has anybody tried to create their own blackout bedroom for a belltent? I know they are available to buy and I have heard of using garden weed membrane over the inner tent. But have you tried to possib....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Porch door
Posted by JLines on 19/06/2023		 1 Replies
786 Views 		Last reply taafe75
on 19/6/2023
 I have a Vango Lomond 500, a tunnel tent with an open front. So far the weather has been kind but after seeing some set ups last week I wondered about a porch door. Vango don't do one for ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Opinions on the modern tent (in general)
Posted by jjbar on 30/04/2023		 8 Replies
1,900 Views 		Last reply bridgeywidge
on 09/6/2023
 Hey all, so I'm writing a dissertation, It'd be really great to get some help & some thoughts! I'm interested in how tents have been repositioned from being basic shelter to....   ....more

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