My friend would like some advice please and I know that this is the place she will get it.
She is a tall lady who goes walking and requires a tent for her base. It will not be carried and needs to be big enough for her and her stuff . She will be erecting it alone so this is a big consideration for her.
She has tried a two man Lichfield but it leaked. The salesman told her that it was probably condensation but she is not convinced so is returning it. Please could you help with suggestions for a replacement?
Cheers
Pauline
------------- I have NEVER been lost, though I do admit to spending several hours locationally challenged
More tentage = Campus Sherpa 4 - reproofed and still going strong
In Memorandum = Vango Quest, Khyam Chatsworth, and a frame tent OH wouldn'try!!!!
Does not want to stand up, just a little tent. I told her condensation is a porblem in small tents and I suggested she look at a three man tunnel type, but wanted to see what UKCS "experts" had to say.
------------- I have NEVER been lost, though I do admit to spending several hours locationally challenged
More tentage = Campus Sherpa 4 - reproofed and still going strong
In Memorandum = Vango Quest, Khyam Chatsworth, and a frame tent OH wouldn'try!!!!
I camp alone, I'm 6' and quite a big chap! I use a Royal Phoenix 3 Plus like this one and although it's cheap (I paid less than £30) it's pretty good and I've used it for 14 nights this year often in really bad weather with no leaks at all.
Depends on budget and whether the weight is an issue.
The Khyam quick erect tents have been mentioned. I myself am considering one for longish stays at campsites where I want more room.Likely to be using public transport.
The Khyam Igloo may fit the bill. Currently the 2006 is available at sale prices around a best price of £119 ish.
Ian, I might be wrong but I think the frame on the Biker has more joints, so it can fold down to a smaller pack size (which might be more useful for you, if you are likely to be using public transport and so carting it around with you?).
Quote: Originally posted by Keyser Soze on 30/9/2006
What sort of price range is she considering?
I camp alone, Awwww bless! Maybe ya should get together with pauline's mate I've gotta stop this ukcs-match-making service I'm 6' and quite a big chap! I use a Royal Phoenix 3 Plus like this one and although it's cheap (I paid less than £30) it's pretty good and I've used it for 14 nights this year often in really bad weather with no leaks at all.
Quote: Originally posted by Liddenham on 30/9/2006
Ian, I might be wrong but I think the frame on the Biker has more joints, so it can fold down to a smaller pack size (which might be more useful for you, if you are likely to be using public transport and so carting it around with you?).
You may have a point.Certainly packs smaller. Is designed to fit on the back of a bike.Slightly heavier but good. Dearer though!
Look no further than the amazing bargain Jacqszoo has found for herself (see her thread for full story). See here for a tent worth £170, which is 5 season specs (alloy poles, semi geodesic shape, 5000HH) at and incredibel £30!!
We have this tent and it is great. It goes up in one, has space for our Coleman Comfort double airbed, and it is very well designed in terms of ventilation on the inner etc. It has resisted cliff-top gales and will be depoloyed through the winter when OH goes fossilling on Yorks coast.
It has a strange offset shape, and two small porches rather than one big one. In fact the porch size may be the only downside, but we just leave all the non-essentialsa in the car, so it is not a problem for us.
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Quote: Originally posted by ianork on 01/10/2006
Foggers is right!( as usual) and surely Jacqszoo has found possibly the best bargain ever seen on this site.
So impressed I've just ordered one!!!
Hope it's not a missprint.
Wow
Do I get a prize or anything?? And they better not sell out before I place my order!
Better order it quick - cos there are bargain hunters like eagles on these pages....go do it NOW!
Done!!! Cor my hubby will be impressed when he gets home from work. It was just an idea yesterday, today I have the boots the poles and the tent is on order
Quote: Originally posted by JACQSZOO on 01/10/2006
Quote: Originally posted by foggers on 01/10/2006
Quote: Originally posted by JACQSZOO on 01/10/2006
Quote: Originally posted by ianork on 01/10/2006
Foggers is right!( as usual) and surely Jacqszoo has found possibly the best bargain ever seen on this site.
So impressed I've just ordered one!!!
Hope it's not a missprint.
Wow
Do I get a prize or anything?? And they better not sell out before I place my order!
Better order it quick - cos there are bargain hunters like eagles on these pages....go do it NOW!
Done!!! Cor my hubby will be impressed when he gets home from work. It was just an idea yesterday, today I have the boots the poles and the tent is on order
Surely he has been with you long enough to work out that you are a woman of action??!!
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Topic: Help required for a friend
Maybe ya should get together with pauline's mate
I've gotta stop this ukcs-match-making service
. Dearer though!
) and surely Jacqszoo has found possibly the best bargain ever seen on this site.
