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By *eighleeds OP   Man
over a year ago

leeds

Decided a few days ago i would like to try camping again, aint done it since i was a kid, so am looking for recomendations for gear i need, tent obviously and sleeping bag, I itend to stay fairly close to the civilised world I.E campsites so i can get water use showers etc

Dont want to spend too much money as its only a trial idea in my head

If any one could recomend a tent type would be good, two person size, have seen teh pop up type are they any good?

ALso sites to visit in yorkshire, do not need to be swinging campsites if such a thing exists

Transport will be a 3 door hatchback so wight of gear not a issue

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always think of Carry On Camping, turns me off trying it straight away.

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Get a tent you can stand up in.

A two man tent is all very well but when it's pissing with rain and you're trying to get out of wet clothes whilst crouched on the floor of a tiny tent it's not good.

I bought a Vango Albany... it's a six man job with a bedroom and a living area but I can put it up by myself. Was about 100 quid but worth spending a bit more to get something a bit bigger. Depends on how much you're going to use it I guess.

I love to camp so it was worth every penny!

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By *unky monkeyMan
over a year ago

in the night garden

A pink cravat, gold cigarette holder, big diamond rings and a purple velvet smoking jacket.

That's pretty much what I use as camping equipment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

pair of wellies. baby wipes for when you cant get near water.

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By *eighleeds OP   Man
over a year ago

leeds


"Get a tent you can stand up in.

A two man tent is all very well but when it's pissing with rain and you're trying to get out of wet clothes whilst crouched on the floor of a tiny tent it's not good.

I bought a Vango Albany... it's a six man job with a bedroom and a living area but I can put it up by myself. Was about 100 quid but worth spending a bit more to get something a bit bigger. Depends on how much you're going to use it I guess.

I love to camp so it was worth every penny!

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thats the problem i have dont know how much gonna use it, may never use it again so dont wnat to spend to mush

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh


"thats the problem i have dont know how much gonna use it, may never use it again so dont wnat to spend to mush"

Why don't you try borrowing one? Or look on ebay or gumtree for a cheapy?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Asda should also start doing deals on camping bundles soon, they did last year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think you've missed the Black's of Greenock seasonal sale.

The banners above the shops read

"Now is the Winter of our Discount Tents"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

id love to go camping.. this thread is making me want to go

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

halford's do have a good range of starter kits for camping

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

we bought a great 6 berth tent last year in a sale for £100.

3 double rooms,and a living area,the living area beig the only area to be able to stand in.

other essentials is bedding,you can buy inflatable beds for around £10,not ideal,but much more comfortable than the hard ground,we got ours in tescos,also a couple of those little 1 ring burners n gas cylindrs,also from tescos

anything else you may need you may well have around the home,cuttlery plastic plates,cups etc

and very important,a mallet,oh n a cork screw

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

And don't forget a torch! And loo roll!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"And don't forget a torch! And loo roll! "

yes i should have mentioned them,and some string

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh


"And don't forget a torch! And loo roll!

yes i should have mentioned them,and some string"

And gaffer tape!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you google for tents direct it takes you to websites where you get them delivered to your home free delivery. The prices are very reasonable for vango and lichfield tents.

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By *he tactile technicianMan
over a year ago

the good lands, the bad lands, the any where you may want me lands


"id love to go camping.. this

thread is making me want to go "

Come play tents with me, you any good at erecting the pole?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

and plastic carrier bags

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"id love to go camping.. this

thread is making me want to go

Come play tents with me, you any good at erecting the pole?"

your older than my dad by 8 years

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By *he tactile technicianMan
over a year ago

the good lands, the bad lands, the any where you may want me lands

Millets will also be preparing for their official Glastonbury camping equipment stockist promotion, so if you're not too bothered about quality and just want something disposable, like the ASDA, Halfords, or Argos stuff, that will probably be your best bet. Don't expect to get anything you can stand up in mind. I'd recommend the Vango range as well, they have been making tents for many many years and although they are most probably sourced from Vietnaam now I think that compared with a lot they are still good. It all comes down to how much an investment you want to make, if you're not sure you will enjoy it, you'd be better off trying to borrow one or looking on freecycle

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By *he BananamanMan
over a year ago

WORCESTERSHIRE

i see khyam makee some tents that are pretty easy to erect,anyone here used them at all?.

i am interested myself in camping again after a long lay off and wanting to get some camping gear so any info would be gratefully recieved.

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By *ompip3Couple
over a year ago

Paisley

Cant wait to get back into it again this year!

you could try "Go Outdoors" thay are a chain so should have branches all over. they normally have monthly discounted tents, of various shapes and sizes.

As for the "accessories" i.e sleeping bags beds torch, and general camping bric a brac Tesco and Asda have great prices on these..which should be enough to get you started but without breaking the bank!

.....enjoy!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Vango Banshee,very light weight and great first tent!!

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By *eighleeds OP   Man
over a year ago

leeds

thanks for all the great advice am now making a shopping list

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By *adja_lazloCouple
over a year ago

Solihull

buy one with a high hydro rating, GoOutdoors are about the best for camping gear x

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By *eighleeds OP   Man
over a year ago

leeds

thers a Eurohike Fuse 3 pop up on gumtree at £20, 3 man 1500mm hydro rating any good?

Its £60 new at millets web site

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