Hi, my husband died in november last year, we had a tt & before that a tent & used to camp every year. Im now learning to drive & hoping to pass my test this year. The kids still want to go camping so I was wondering what type of tent to get, my eldest will be 16 this year so he will be able to help me, many thanks
Hi jac.e . Sorry to hear of your loss. good for you wanting to carry on camping without your husband. It will help you plan for the future if you have something to look forward to.
I would suggest a tunnel tent is the easiest to put up and no problem getting a big tent if you have a 16 year old to help. Have a look at the kestrel appreciation thread, that's one that I have just bought and its an easy one to put up. I also have the nevada xl, another thread on the tent info section page about that one too.
Good luck with your driving too
Edited to add link and also, lots of mums camp alone with their kids, myself included.
Just like to say Hi and good for you getting out and about!! We have the Khaym Santiago 6 birth tent and I have managed to pitch it on my own. Also the bedrooms are at the opposite ends so you do get a bit of privacy. Its not too big for me, oh and two kids.
Good morning,Sorry to hear about your loss,and good for you that you and your family want to carry on camping,we have a vango vancouver 800 simple tent to put up and bedrooms at either end. Have a look at it on the link below.
Hi Jac.e
Sorry to here about your loss. but good to here you have the strength to get on with life for your kids.
The easiest of tents to erect and also in windy conditions are the mid sized Cabanon frame tents, the extra weight is made up for in the assurance of keeping you safe in bad weather and free from condensation.
The one I am thinking of is the Cabanon Antigua, you can not buy it new now but there is one for sale on EBay for £250 this is a gift at this price.
This tent as two bedrooms the big one as a partition to make it a three bedroom you can also buy and additional zip on bedroom for two or an additional kitchen/toilet extension. This tent is really easy to erect even in strong winds.
The one on eBay is collect at wellington somerset but would be worth the trip.
The EBay no is 270233122715.
All the best Jac.e
Rex.
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You message has really touched me, and I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss and my heart goes out to you and your children. But is it good to see you having the strength to carry on with life and doing this for your children
Good luck with the driving. My sister-in-law was never interested in driving, but sadly my brother died quite young and they had a 12 year old disabled daughter so she had to learn to drive. It wasn't easy but she passed her test first time! Has now been driving for 10 years.
With regards to tent, do you know how many bedroom pods you are thinking of? Do you prefer a sewn-in groundsheet? Do you have a budget? I'm sure someone on here will be able to help you choose the right one for you.
Hi, thanks for all your replies, the kids still want to camp as we had many great holidays in the past, so Ive got to keep going for them. I like the frame tents but i think it will be too big for the boot of a small car, I prob will need 3 bedrooms as the kids are all shapes & sizes! I quite like the look of vango vail or royal bordaux
I too lost my husband in December and have decided to buy a tent and go it alone with just the dog for company. Not sure how it will work out yet as I have never camped under canvas before - always had caravan or camper van but not confident to tow on my own.
Bought an Outwell Kansas 5 early this year and have practised in the garden but looking forward to the real thing and thanks to this super website have picked up so many useful tips as I was a bit nervous about going it alone, especially as I am a senior citizen!
Keep looking at the meets and solo meets section. Doesn't matter if your solo or not the great people on here will welcome you with open arms and you will not be alone
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