Down to 3 at the moment if you don't count the toilet tent-
5 metre bell tent with stove, used for pretty much every camp
4 metre bell, used as a utility tent or for friends to use
6 meter emperor bell, just for the hell of it and a bit of luxury, when it has the 5 meter attached as an annex it gets called the 'manor house'
Sold or donated over the years, Outwell Arkansas 7, Carolina 3, Aztec 6 man tunnel tent, Suncamp Dome thingy that could have housed a whole football team and still have room to actually play a game inside! Wynster mercury 9 which was possibly the worst quality tent I have ever owned.
Conway Cardale trailer tent - this was a suprise as my Dad got me it without warning. It was stored at his (150 miles away). On our route way down to Cornwall, In January I collected it and it is now here - will be interesting to see if I use it more now it's accesible without a journey.
Kampa Holkham - This is nice and high so suits tall Mr Dozy, a really nice tent, I would say for over 3 night trips....I still 'need' a vestibule for it, so that may add to this list soon.
Relum Izmir - The tent I adore. As a family of 4, only good for short trips, as it's not that big for lots of stuff. Love the 'feeling' of camping in this tent. Just wish Mr Dozy wasn't to tall for it to be comfortable.
Vango Icarus 500 - Really handy to get up quick, I used it last year for trips without Mr Dozy. Can't see it having much (if any) this year. I think I need to sell it.
Vango Sun canopy - for use with the icarus.
A rebranded 'Gelert Twister 5' - Great size, nice comfy space space inside, but again can't see me using it again, so should sell it but keeping as it's good to loan out if someone wants to come camping - but doesn't have a tent.
Cabanon Nadia - Lovely, lovely tent. Shame Mr Dozy cannot see past the funky curtains and appreciate how lovely she is.
Ridge tent - From Mr Dozys scouting days. Only used in the garden.
Note : This list is not conclusve and is due to change in the next week. I am both saddened and excited by the changes.....
I have also had in the past a Rage 6 man tent,a Sunncamp Chateau and a Outwell Utah 6 with extension. All now being enjoyed by others, my friend has the Rage tent and thinks it's great.
------------- DOZY
Life should not be measured by the amount of breaths we take but the moments that take your breath away.
Cabanon Aruba - lovely big family frame tent - used very little unfortunately as family do not have the sam love of camping as I do
Cabanon Atlantic - my little 'tatty' solo camping tent - used for very muddy, wet camps with fires 'cos I like to keep my 'best' tents nice
Cabanon Guadeloupe - my 'best' tent - love it, love it, love it - easy to pitch solo and takes my campbed with space to spare - but a bit chilly without inner pod for not out of season camping in her
Cabanon Elzas - recently acquired & glamped and awaiting 1st outing - my proper glamped up tent - again, space for campbed and will be great for colder camps
Cabanon Frederique - 4 berth 2 bed quirky, 'different' tent - why keep him??? I dunno really Will probably sell now I have the Elzas
Outwell Carolina - my only polyester tent - got all the accessories to match - extension, windbreak, carpets etc - my modern, up to date tent!!
Additionally I have an Outdoor Revolution Outhouse XL (kitchen tent to go with the Carolina) and a Cabanon Kitchen Cuisine for the rest
So you see I am sort of able to justify them all - after a fashion
Ashamedly I have to admit to having had an additional 22 in the past few years which I have either sold or handed on -
Just as I thought we had the "perfect" set up,2 gorgeous canvas tents...DH has decided we need more tents,,I know he loves the outwell tennessee 5,but I've got my eye on a gelert cabana,just coz it's pretty! So possibly 2 more coming soon.
------------- March- Padstow
April- Forest Glade
June-Grizedale
July-Jedburgh
and lots more besides
Quote: Originally posted by Zeelees on 01/4/2012
Just as I thought we had the "perfect" set up,2 gorgeous canvas tents...DH has decided we need more tents,,I know he loves the outwell tennessee 5,but I've got my eye on a gelert cabana,just coz it's pretty! So possibly 2 more coming soon.
I was so close to buying a gelert cabana a few weeks ago, the ONLY thing that stopped me , was I had my 9 yr old daughter with me - she would of grassed me up to her Dad ! I agree , so very pretty and will be so quick and easy to get up.
I'm just a little bit jealous ......
------------- DOZY
Life should not be measured by the amount of breaths we take but the moments that take your breath away.
my husband says i have
I would argue against it. berth
1. Relum frame tent. left from the days when the family were younger.
2. Relum Pearl ridge tent, Daughter and son in law use this.
3. Outwell oregon 5 brought for tis size but not the same as canvas.
4. Pride and joy 4 metre bell
the others are utility tents -
Easy Camp for kitchen tent.
for when the extended family camp on a friends farm (literally just a field) Double Toilet tentfor washroom
Dining shelter.
Quote: Originally posted by DOZY on 01/4/12 I was so close to buying a gelert cabana a few weeks ago, the ONLY thing that stopped me , was I had my 9 yr old daughter with me - she would of grassed me up to her Dad ! I agree , so very pretty and will be so quick and easy to get up. I'm just a little bit jealous ......
I really loved it when I saw it at a display last year,but I thought I couldn't justify it...now it seems I needn't have worried,hubby said he couldn't understand why I cut down the collection to 2...urgghhh men!!!
------------- March- Padstow
April- Forest Glade
June-Grizedale
July-Jedburgh
and lots more besides
Ww have only been camping since August 2011 and have only been on 3 trips but we have now got 2 tents.
The first one we bought was a High Gear Zenobia 6 berth with porch awning, a really nice tent but we found it a little too big for weekends so we also bought a High Gear Rock 5 which has the bedrooms already attatched so only take 15 mins to put up and is perfect for shorter stays.
Really like both tents and always have our eyes open to see if there are any more we fancy
Carol
------------- May 2017 - Haworth 1 night
June 2017 - Newton in Bowland 1 night
July 2017 - Hawkshead 3 nights
July 2017 - Malham 2 nights
August 2017 - Otley 1 night
August 2017 - Newton in Bowland 1 night
September 2017 - Otley 1 night
Are we counting the tents the kids make at home with anything they can lay their hands on, blankets, pegs, throws etc??
Wish I'd taken some pics of the one they made yesterday - they'd glamped it with fairy lights and everything! Wouldn't have minded sleeping it it myself.
Other than that 10 years camping and just 3 tents. Easy Camp Kos 6 canvas tent, a vango something or other that was hopeless, and the gelert horizon 8.
My tents al seem very dull in comparison;
A Vango beta 2 man
2 gelert 2 man pop ups
1 tesco pop up (brilliant tent)
Vango aurora 800
Vango sungari 600
Vango Icarus 600
Sungari extra wide canopy
Icarus extra wide canopy
Quote: Originally posted by warbis66 on 02/4/2012
My tents al seem very dull in comparison; A Vango beta 2 man 2 gelert 2 man pop ups 1 tesco pop up (brilliant tent) Vango aurora 800 Vango sungari 600 Vango Icarus 600 Sungari extra wide canopy Icarus extra wide canopy
Nothing dull about that extensive list (we have 2 plus a pop-up emergency thing),
Mind you compared to Val and Fostermum (who I am convinced are really independant tent shopkeepers) all lists appear dull
------------- March- Padstow
April- Forest Glade
June-Grizedale
July-Jedburgh
and lots more besides
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: Average number of tents owned?
It was stored at his (150 miles away). On our route way down to Cornwall, In January I collected it and it is now here - will be interesting to see if I use it more now it's accesible without a journey.
I agree , so very pretty and will be so quick and easy to get up. 
...urgghhh men!!!
