beautifullily they all look very similiar if not the same, im guessing your a fan of that style? just doesnt seem to have the space when both rooms are up? do like the idea of that sewn in ground sheet for the inner part though
the HH rating tells you basically how waterproof the tent is .. a HH rating of 1500 minimum is recommended for UK camping ( but not extreme stuff ).. most people opt for 2000 or higher.
out of interest which tents 'speak' to you - it might help.
------------- Christine
2014
April -
BunRoy Fort William 3 sleeps
April / May
Invercaimbe Arisaig 4 sleeps
Bleatarn Brampton tbc July
lol i actually googled it and stopped being lazy and found that out....millets one doesnt say what its is, millets still my favourite as i can walk in shop and buy it lol
Quote: Originally posted by foz11 on 23/5/2007
lol i actually googled it and stopped being lazy and found that out....millets one doesnt say what its is, millets still my favourite as i can walk in shop and buy it lol
You can ring them and ask .. I think they should be at least 1500 but someone else might know exactly. Good idea to walk into Millets and actually see it .. it will give you some idea of size.. diagrams are all very well .. but nothing like standing in a tent to get a feel for it . You can imagine your stuff in it and see if it suits. best of luck.. oh take the missus if you can.
------------- Christine
2014
April -
BunRoy Fort William 3 sleeps
April / May
Invercaimbe Arisaig 4 sleeps
Bleatarn Brampton tbc July
yeah thinking that...but with BH coming up is when more deals will be around surely? so i could buy this tomorrow then see that they have an offer buy a tent get summit free lol...might ask what the return policy is just incase :s, now i need a decent place to go in the north east or north west....dont wanna miss my rugby
The Eurohikes seem to have an HH of 2000 (I've got the millets catalogue here)
Not necessarily a fan of the tents I showed you, was just trying to come up with ideas that had 2 bedrooms withi budget. I actually have a Vango tent very similar to the Sandringham
If thats the one you like, then I would go for it, it's such a personal taste
too many to choose from is the problem...and without seeing them its a bit wierd just buying them online...think we will go for the millets atleast as a learning curve it dont seem a bad place to start.
Thanks for all your help people atleast i got there in the end now do i start a new post on sleeping bags lol
best in equipment forum - where you will find out tha,t after the tent, the sleeping bags are the most important purchase.. do not skimp on them.. cheap and cheerful does not work here. take your duvet and some fleece blankets until you are see the right ones ! need to sleep on something though .. now is it a mat or an airbed ?
------------- Christine
2014
April -
BunRoy Fort William 3 sleeps
April / May
Invercaimbe Arisaig 4 sleeps
Bleatarn Brampton tbc July
Trick is to put somehting under the airbed and on top of the airbed to stop condensation.. foam mat .. cheap picnic rug from pound shop under, fleece blanket over.. then you duvet .. and always have extra .. jimjams , socks if need be.. it gets cold at night .. and the youngster .. make sure you have extra for the wee lad. oh and nappy bucket and lid.. for nightime weewees lol
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------------- Christine
2014
April -
BunRoy Fort William 3 sleeps
April / May
Invercaimbe Arisaig 4 sleeps
Bleatarn Brampton tbc July
hmmm makes me think why are we doing this lol....wish our first time was without little one like and hope garden is big enough to practice putting it up :S
yeah but not the long tunnel one...sandringham ;) decent spot though
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now do i start a new post on sleeping bags lol
best in equipment forum - where you will find out tha,t after the tent, the sleeping bags are the most important purchase.. do not skimp on them.. cheap and cheerful does not work here. take your duvet and some fleece blankets until you are see the right ones ! need to sleep on something though .. now is it a mat or an airbed ? 
