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PersonBreeze
14/5/2008 at 1:05pm
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I know this is a stupid question, but what exactly is a pup tent? I keep seeing mention on various threads.

TIA

B


Personash47
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Definition here...

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/pup+tent

 

Other posts regarding this here

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=32&TopicID=147349&PagePosition=1


Personpauljacey
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Hi
Thats and interesting definition. I always took it to mean a small tent associated with a larger pitch especially when booking into a campsite.
P

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Personbeefysmum
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 It's a little tent you have beside your main tent for kids to sleep in. Here 

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Personkellymc1
14/5/2008 at 2:06pm
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I'm so glad someone asked as i have been wondering for a while as i thought it was one of these

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and must say i was suprised to read people's children slept in them!

I know, i know, i am hanging my head in shame for being so stoooopid!


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Personbordercaz
14/5/2008 at 2:43pm
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The C & C C say any small 2 - 3 berth tent used only for sleeping.

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PersonBreeze
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Kelly you're not on your own, I did ask the question!! And thanks guys for all the responses.   It's clear now. Another stupid question, can you cook in them or should you only use a utility tent? And what's the difference between a pup tent and a utility tent? Sorry that's two questions!

B


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A pup tent is usually a small tent that is used for sleeping.  A utility tent is usually a square frame tent that you can stand up in. 

I used mine as a kitchen tent.  Home from home!


PersonBreeze
14/5/2008 at 5:13pm
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Cheers Fogey. No more stupid questions...... at the moment. By the way loved your website.

B


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Quote: Originally posted by Breeze on 14/5/2008

Cheers Fogey. No more stupid questions...... at the moment. By the way loved your website.

B

Thank you Breeze.  Glad you like the website.  I hope it helps.


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PersonBreeze
14/5/2008 at 5:34pm
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Especially liked the tip with the cat litter! Having 2 large dogs I get lots of condensation, and now I have a tent with a SIG I might be swimming out of the tent in the mornings, lol. So going to give the litter a try next time I'm out & about.

Cheers.

B


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You can thank the members of the UKCS for all the tips.  I think they are inspired, especially the one about the wellies.


Personjohn b
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If you don't know the answer then No question is stupid.
What is stupid is knowing you don't know and doing nothing about it.
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Quote: Originally posted by john b on 14/5/2008

If you don't know the answer then No question is stupid.
What is stupid is knowing you don't know and doing nothing about it

 

so true !


PersonBreeze
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Quote: Originally posted by Fogey on 14.5.08

You can thank the members of the UKCS for all the tips.  I think they are inspired, especially the one about the wellies.

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I liked that one so much I am using it at home!

B


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Fogey - I'm now intrigued about your website and off to have a sneaky peek..



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