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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Apr 1, 2012 16:17:41 GMT 1
I am looking to buy a new tent. The Gelert Mongoose 2 man tent is the current front runner. £40.00 Have any of you used one or would recomend another in this price range? Cheers Rj.
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jup
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Post by jup on Apr 1, 2012 19:19:48 GMT 1
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groovylee
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Post by groovylee on Apr 1, 2012 19:37:02 GMT 1
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Apr 1, 2012 19:56:16 GMT 1
jup I already have a 5 kg 2 man tent was looking to reduce pack size and weight. Only me but I was thinking 2 man to allow for kit. groovylee nice looking tent and a good price. The one I am looking at has doors on both sides my theory is that I could use the tent for shelter and cook either side. In the future I also plan to venture into europe and the tent I am looking at has lots of mesh in the inner to keep cool. I may end up freezing in the UK Thanks for pointers any other tents or ideas welcome.
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groovylee
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Post by groovylee on Apr 1, 2012 20:11:09 GMT 1
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edwinsp
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Post by edwinsp on Apr 1, 2012 20:31:16 GMT 1
That one is nice..and under 2 kg easy to take on the bike.
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Apr 1, 2012 21:30:21 GMT 1
I agree the TREKLITE is a fine looking tent. But the Mongoose still has it for me currently.
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Post by Buzzin (^_^) on Apr 1, 2012 21:34:50 GMT 1
My tip: packsize is everything. The weight is important, but not as important as being able to stuff it anywhere it will fit Doors on either side are very convenient as you might have seen in my tent. No need to drag your possibly wet bags/cases through the tent, but just pop them in on the other side. Mine also had a little 'porch' on either side too where I stored my cases, bag and boots....no wet stuff in the tent at all Unfortunately they don't make my tent any more, the brand went belly-up. (Khyam I believe)Ok, not belly-up...they just don't make small tents anymore
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edwinsp
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Post by edwinsp on Apr 2, 2012 17:25:05 GMT 1
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Apr 2, 2012 17:35:47 GMT 1
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edwinsp
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Post by edwinsp on Apr 2, 2012 17:46:24 GMT 1
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Apr 2, 2012 17:57:34 GMT 1
yes also .4 kg lighter and at £50 not much more. www.oswaldbailey.co.uk/eshop.asp?wci=product&wce=51107001&desc=COLEMAN+BEDROCK+2+-+TWO+PERSON+TENTThe Coleman does show headroom which I have not yet established for the Gelert, which is an advantage. I also have a Coleman family tent and like the quality. Just rechecked tech spec on the Gelert site: The Gelert has more headroom. result Fabric: Outer: 190T Polyester with waterproof PU coating Inner: 190T breathable Polyester Groundsheet: Polyethylene Pack Size: 43 x 16 x 14cm Weight: 2.9Kg Dimensions: Outer: L317 x W240 x H100cm Inner: L257 x W140 x H95cmPoles: 2 x 7.9mm Fibreglass Pitch: Inner first Taped seams: Yes Colour: Green/Black 2 person
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edwinsp
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Post by edwinsp on Apr 2, 2012 18:02:44 GMT 1
I like the Coleman too, gonna have a look at it this weekend at some big store which has all kinds of stuff needed to have a nice camp.
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Apr 5, 2012 17:46:55 GMT 1
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Apr 5, 2012 20:52:52 GMT 1
I'd love to hear a review when you've tested your new tent. I saw a test of a few tents on TV quite recently and the cheaper ones came out quite good. For a motorbike trip you definitely need a 2-man tent, because of all the stuff you carry around (helmet, boots etc.). On my next camping trip, I''l be using my children's tent again, which is a 2-man tent, but with 2 separate cabins & I can leave one of the cabins at home. (You can see it in the video about last years trip to Beaulieu: ntvhonda.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=logwayround&action=display&thread=2291) One more thing I like about this tent is the you pitch the outer tent first and then hang up the inner cabin. So there's no problem when pitching in the rain. GvS
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