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Danger Phoenix

Danger Phoenix

Danger Phoenix

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I am planning a camping weekend to Devon in July and do not have a clue about tents.

I was initially planning on hiring this tent, which would cost £46:
http://www.tent2hire.co.uk/tents 2-4 man.htm

But then someone mentioned it could be worth while buying a tent. I already have sleeping bags, air beds, roll mats etc, so I was thinking:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_766219_langId_-1_categoryId_236903#dtab
or
http://www.millets.co.uk/camping/tents/3-4-person-tents/product/095915.html

There will only be two of us, but I have a double air bed which is quite big, so I want that to fit :)
 
makeshiftwings said:
The Vango tent in your first link is much better than the other two. Pop-ups are irritating and don't have much room. Easy to put up but the folding away has lead to many campsite arguments.
I would get a decent 3 man tent, possibly with a porch.
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I don't want to spend too much, so should I just hire the one I linked to?
 
Citizen420 said:
Don't buy a pop-up as they are no good. Hard to pack up and a single skin, for lazy people.

You want a double skin with a large porch, good place to chill of its raining and to keep equipment out of the sleeping area. Double guys are good but not necessary if you know how to put a tent up.

I advise you to buy a tent, for the price of renting you could buy a 4 man with a little bit more, and then you have a tent for life... but remember always buy 1 extra man than you require, you need the extra space.

Get to know your tent and look after it, it will last you ages and you will be erecting it and packing it in no time at all.

If you do buy a new tent, waterproof its outer skin for extra protection.
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I really know nothing about tents, so is there a tent you could recommend mate?



Nix said:
DP, if you woke up with a sore bottom and a funny walk, would you tell anyone?
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Get out of my thread :p
 
This trip is a one off, but I'm only 24 and I'm sure I will go again sometime. As long as I go more than once buying a tent is worth it. Since hiring one is almost £50 and I don't know what condition it will be in etc, I rather spend an extra £30 odd and get a new one that is mine to keep :)
 
Just thought I would give you guys an update... I ended up buying the Vango Beta 450 for around £80 and I tried it out in my garden last weekend. It is bigger than I expected and not too difficult to put up. I am glad I bought one rather than hiring one.

I am off to Hidden Valley Park in North Devon this Friday... can't wait :)
 
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