Backpacking/ 2 man Tent help.

[suspectmonkey]

Though I mean't could two backpacks fit into the little porch? Sorry I worded it wrong. 

Opps, understand what you mean now!  I wouldn't be sure of storage space in the Banshee, but the Tempest 200 I have has a porch that easily swallows two big rucksacks and boots.  You will probably find with the Banshee 300 there is enough room to stick your boots between the inner and outer, and probably the rucksacks as well as long as there wasn't much in them.  Truth be told by the time I've pitched my tent my rucksack is pretty empty as you end up taking the sleeping bag, sleeping mat etc. out anyway.

[Grace.]

Very true point there and food and stuff is consumed so dont need to worry to much about that. He said someone is looking at this weekend but if not he will find someway of getting it to us so thats great

[RedLeader]

It would be tight between the inner and outer for a ruck in the Banshee. There's not much room!

Though I mean't could two backpacks fit into the little porch? Sorry I worded it wrong. 

Opps, understand what you mean now!  I wouldn't be sure of storage space in the Banshee, but the Tempest 200 I have has a porch that easily swallows two big rucksacks and boots.  You will probably find with the Banshee 300 there is enough room to stick your boots between the inner and outer, and probably the rucksacks as well as long as there wasn't much in them.  Truth be told by the time I've pitched my tent my rucksack is pretty empty as you end up taking the sleeping bag, sleeping mat etc. out anyway.

[LandyLiam]

decathlon have a load of tents up in the car park so could for a browse round but mostly popups, did i mention i love popups,oh it was popup heaven 

[Grace.]

Oh woah that looks like heaven to me lol. Pop ups were you being serious? Wait til the end of festival to watch everybody try get those back in the bag, falling out with partners due to it and then to end up chucking it in the skip . So frigging hilarious.

[LandyLiam]

i've got 3 of them, never have any bother getting them back in the bag, a quick look at youtube before a camping trip helps refresh the mind 

they had a coleman bedrock tent for £45, not much porch space though, but light at 2.5kg, also saw hammocks for £15, going back tomorrow with cash this time 

[Grace.]

Does the hammock have netting? Oisin wants a dd+ but just the price sets us back abit.

Ah you must just have the nick for it then  Coleman Bedrock is £34 on amazon with free p&p by the way.

[LandyLiam]

i always forget to check amazon   

hammock looks solid but didn't take it out of packet, says £25 on website, i'm sure it was £15 in store   maybe i'll buy 2  
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/rando-light-hammock-17406691/

[Grace.]

Will have to show Oisin this. Where is that shop?

Oh and kind of liking this tent. You know anyone with type? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Coleman-c203339-Avior-TM-X3/dp/B000PJML2G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305742950&sr=1-1

[LandyLiam]

www.decathlon.co.uk
Holywood Exchange Retail Park
Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9EJ BELFAST

[Grace.]

Oh yes I remember seeing this last time I was up in Ikea.

thanks

[LandyLiam]

got my hammock today for £15    and with the £10 i "saved" bought a waistbelt and a 10 litre pink rucksack (for my daughter of course)

[Grace.]

Haha very nice I'm sure she loved it Let know what the hammock is like when you get to test it out. Hoping to get up to decathlon in the next few weeks if all goes to plan. Do they do any camping clothing or anything? :/ I need to find somewhere to find cheaper stuff for the summer than Tiso and cotsworld.

[suspectmonkey]

need to find somewhere to find cheaper stuff for the summer than Tiso and cotsworld.

TK Maxx is your friend!  Can often find brand name outdoor gear at knock down prices.  Also there are a few outdoor shops at the likes of Junction 1 and the Banbridge Outlet, although I've never had much success picking up gear there.  Oh, Sports Direct is also good for a bargain from time to time.

[Grace.]

Thank you for giving me another reason to drag Oisin around shopping with me lol Cotsworld have a good price on a ladies north face fleece/hoodie at the minute 30 down from 55 but other than that all other clothing seemed pretty expensive.

Thanks for the ideas though. Shall have to get round to Junction one. Picked up my backpack from trespass there....regretted it so bad when I used it a few times though.