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Message posted by NazSaz02/11/2021 at 11:54am
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Hi, thank you for your reply! Typical for me, nice timing I ordered a few hours previous to your reply for a Kampa Hayling 4 air. With potential supply chain issues I saw it on offer, and get more space, so grabbed. As you say it is an investment, but it's not cotton or pc. I intend to maybe do a tour, possibly on my own, so wanted something I could pitch myself. As my plans are in flux, I did want something that had potential as a medium term temporary home. Where I live I'm not aware of any camping outlets with tents on display having looked at the Kampa retailer list, so was relying on Attwoolls overviews on youtube. Is there anything you could recommend as an alternative? If I could afford I would have gone max on something tough, as it is I stretched. Thank you again for taking the time to reply.
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Message posted by Fiona W via mobile 15/11/2021 at 3:50pm
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Have you got a big car or trailer or roof box? Because your kit is bulking up! An oil filled radiator might be better than a log burner (smaller, lighter, leave it on all night assuming you’re on EHU, less fire risk etc).
And we had a kinda bell tent - a Cabanon Pyramide. Brilliant thing, we could stand up in the centre, it was gale proof (proper Scottish west coast gales), but it was heavy & bulky.
For living long term, there may be other stuff you’ll need too that you wouldn’t need for a few weeks away: paperwork, more variety of clothes & shoes, a better chair, decent SIM or whatever you’re going to sleep on, maybe a tog 15 duvet rather than a sleeping bag. Volume & weight are at a premium.
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Message posted by NazSaz16/11/2021 at 5:31am
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Hi Fiona, thank you for your kind response. As my friends told me, I'm starting to verge on glamping. The idea of living in it was just a backup concept. I started off with the idea of two weeks, travelling to remotish places, probably Scotland, hence why I thought the Kampa Hayling Air was suitable. After advice, I agree canvas maybe nicer to have, and have seen tuareg tent with standing room and quick pitch, but the weight is double that of the Kampa, and I struggle with that as recovering from being poorly, I thought about a dolly trolley. I have the oil filled radiator, have battery lights, rechargeable lantern, solar lights for backup, pop up shower tent, cassette loo, camp bed, trying to cover all bases of touring, long term pitch, EHU and off grid. Maybe I am expecting too much! The silly thing is I'm stuck on the main item, the tent. I have a medium hatchback, but all the rear seating area with folded boot. I would just about get it all in, but I haven't seen the size of canvas tent yet.
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Message posted by Fiona W via mobile 16/11/2021 at 11:06am
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You talk of “travelling to remotish places”, probably Scotland. A MH or campervan can stop overnight in a remote car park (maybe with many others). Wild camping in a tent is included in our access legislation but with the caveat of it being “responsible access”. (Google the Scottish Outdoor Code). Glamping is common on campsites, there are many inexpensive remote ones in the UKCS site search.
Finally, “dirty camping” is not an option just because you’re remote: find out what your responsible options are for dealing with toileting. Your minimum requirement is a folding spade, bulkier options thereafter.
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