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greensprite

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Easy pitch family tent advice.
« on: March 31, 2012 »
Hello,
I'm planning on going camping more often with my three kids.  I really need a reliable sturdy tent that is v quick and easy to put up.  I've heard mixed reports about the vango tent can anyone advise me on one that they'd recommend please ;D?
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Re: Easy pitch family tent advice.
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2012 »
most tents are easy once you've practised a few times, i've a wide range of different tents which have different ways of setting up and i wouldn't really say there's much difference apart from my vaude taurus which goes up as one i.e. you don't have to put the flysheet on after, that saves a lot of hassle on a windy day especially if youre alone.

but pop up tents are great if you can master getting them down again  ;D
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Re: Easy pitch family tent advice.
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2012 »
Hi Greensprite.

Thats a simple question which raises lots of other questions lol.

You and three kids will need lots of room.

Questions...

Will you be wild camping or on sites.
Do you have transport.
Will size of tent effect you putting it up.
Are you starting from scratch, ie : have you got the acessories for inside the tent.

I would point you in the direction of a Northern Ireland Camping Forum if the Admin of NI Wild dont mind.

 http://northernirelandcampsites.lefora.com/

To Admin please remove if not allowed, many thanks Chris.
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greensprite

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Re: Easy pitch family tent advice.
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2012 »
Thanks for the advice and the forum link looks interesting will check it out later.  I used to camp with a tunnel tent which was a bit of a hassle to pitch.  As for gear I have nothing since moving house.  I was hoping to do a bit of campsite/wild camping this summer.  My kids are still very young which is why a really easy pitch tent would suit us. I have a car with a generous boot.  I'm going to Cotswolds this week so will check out their tents but hope to pick up a second hand tent ideally.
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greensprite

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Re: Easy pitch family tent advice.
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2012 »
Thanks Chris just joined the ni campsite forum.  It looks v helpful.  I got a quecha pop up tent online from decathlon so i'm looking forward to trying it out.
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Re: Easy pitch family tent advice.
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2012 »
TC will be pleased with your choice of tent, any questions on any form of camping ask here or the link given someone will know and advise, many thanks to NI Wild for allowing the link :)
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