Camping Ideas and Tips

[Dellmassive]

i put it on both sides of the tear/rip. have only had to use it on the awning so far.

yep same here - both sides.

and my last repair was between the material and plastic window - been a month so far . . . all good.

+++





+++

we used these two:

WILLBOND 15 Pieces Nylon Repair Patches Self-adhesive Nylon Patch Waterproof Lightweight Repair Patches for Clothing Down Jacket Repair Holes Tearing (Black) : Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

Shop WILLBOND 15 Pieces Nylon Repair Patches Self-adhesive Nylon Patch Waterproof Lightweight Repair Patches for Clothing Down Jacket Repair Holes Tearing (Black). Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders.

amzn.to

+++

https://amzn.to/3vhESJH

.

 

[BoroBoy]

Ordered 2 x 84 LHR Really Useful Clear Storage boxes from Asda. £16 each, Click and Collect.

 

[czmate1999]

Going to give these a go - on the odd occasion that we might need them.

 

[Dellmassive]

Big Boys lego . . . .

https://amzn.to/3nijHDR

.

 

[Dellmassive]

Ordered 2 x 84 LHR Really Useful Clear Storage boxes from Asda. £16 each, Click and Collect.

love these boxes . .

we find the 84L most useful.

the 64L are good too.

we now use them for everything.

Xmas/Halloween decorations storage,
Shed Garage off season storage,
kids bedroom toy storage.
etc etc etc. . .

https://amzn.to/3G955iT

...

NEW ADDITION :


we have them staked up 5 high on these MOVE DOLLY SKATEs . . . so you can wheel them around easy

in the garage or house.

especially when its time to get ready for camping, we can wheel them about easy while packing.

Moving Dolly 300kg Capacity

Find Moving Dolly 300kg Capacity at Homebase.

www.homebase.co.uk

 

[VanDamMan]

NEW 2022….

We went stand alone Tipi camping this year ( and enjoy not to struggle with old setup …and use the van for days off when camping)



but if your looking for a smaller version or lightweight Green version …Robens are next year 2022 supplying new versions

KLONDIKE S​

Sleeping four, the Klondike S version of the popular design provides comfort in a smaller, lighter package. The vertical door makes for easy access – especially in bad weather − and the groundsheet features a zip to the centre alloy pole, enabling it to be rolled away at the door to create a safe area for an optional stove and a place for muddy boots. The neat Internal Apex Vent Control is easy to operate from inside and works with low-level mesh vents to control ventilation.
£ 719.99



ADD TO CART
Find dealers
Available in these stores
Need help?
Contact our customer service


Layout

KLONDIKE PRS​

The polyester PRS version of the popular Klondike bell tent provides excellent levels of comfort for up to six people. The vertical door makes for easy access – especially in bad weather. The groundsheet zip to the centre alloy pole allows it to be rolled away at the door to create a safe area for an optional stove or to sit muddy boots. The Internal Apex Vent Control is easily opened and closed from inside to work with low-level mesh vents to control ventilation.
£ 670.00



ADD TO CART
Find dealers
Available in these stores
Need help?
Contact our customer service


Layout




Specifications
Type of tent:BellFlysheet:

 

[Merryman]

That Bell Tent T Pee reminded me of my Scouting days in the 60's. Then I reminded myself that my Dad with a bunch of mates went for 18-30 week at Douglas in the Isle of Man circa 1928. So not a lot of difference in nearly a century, and |I think have seen photos of Bell Tents in the Boer war.
Question? What is the difference between a T Pee and a Wigwam. and no have not googled, anyone know before googling?

 

[VanDamMan]

That Bell Tent T Pee reminded me of my Scouting days in the 60's. Then I reminded myself that my Dad with a bunch of mates went for 18-30 week at Douglas in the Isle of Man circa 1928. So not a lot of difference in nearly a century, and |I think have seen photos of Bell Tents in the Boer war.
Question? What is the difference between a T Pee and a Wigwam. and no have not googled, anyone know before googling?

Sorry had to Google….depends on which Native American Indian group you came from…the more static groups used Wigwams ( stronger structure ) and the more nomadic groups used Tee Pee ..easy to carry and setup…..I’d guess you’d want a quick get away with the Cavalry chasing you

 

[Merryman]

I think you are right, the teepee poles were more light weight and would be dragged behind the horses. I have an excellent refernce book 'Legends of the American Indians, with some 200 Tribes.
The point of the thread is if good for Native Americans for centuries then the design is a good'un.

 

[JOG]

I think you are right, the teepee poles were more light weight and would be dragged behind the horses. I have an excellent refernce book 'Legends of the American Indians, with some 200 Tribes.
The point of the thread is if good for Native Americans for centuries then the design is a good'un.

Interesting nugget of info!

 

[Paynewright]

I went to the doctors last week and said “Doctor, some times I think I’m a wigwam and sometimes I think I’m a teepee. Whats wrong?” Doctor replied “You’re too tense”

 

[BoroBoy]

It's time to get yer coat.

 

[VanDamMan]

Simple idea …never thought about it ..Untill Mr @Dellmassive passed it on…..All your cordless power tools use batteries ( most are lithium ) …Simply buy the appropriate USB adapter and you can power your Festival lights ( flagpole ) and it’ll charge up your phones


too many variations to list prices but on average less than £20 ( that will please the wife )


+++

https://amzn.to/3imzUpI

+++

https://amzn.to/3u3uxko

+++

https://amzn.to/365LYZZ

+

 

[VanDamMan]

Pulling Out tent pegs at the end of a great summer camp can be hard work…….Anything for an easy life

found this … ( and will Try out these fancy pegs )

 

[moomin-j]

Pulling Out tent pegs at the end of a great summer camp can be hard work…….Anything for an easy life

found this … ( and will Try out these fancy pegs )

View attachment 136121

@VanDamMan - I've got some of those pegs & I think a discount code for future purchases.
I'll try to find it tonight & post on here.
Another forum member bought them & said they were good - so I dug deep & placed an order for a few packets.
Not used 'em yet though, so I can't comment on if they are good or just fancy!!

I use this for extraction from Go Outdoors - solid bit of kit for £9



Also used it to look for fossils whilst camping on the Jurassic coast this summer!!

 

[VanDamMan]

I've got some of those pegs & I think a discount code for future purchases.

Hi John….Just brought 4 to try…Then you get the discount code sent. we’ll have to compare notes on how good/bad they are

ps ..brought the 600mm puller….you’ll see plenty of fossils at summer camp…Volkusaurus…and the lesser known Tranusaurus they where very high maintenance and kept changing colour

 

[DXX]

Since I was knee high I’ve been using another tent peg to pull tent pegs out and once my feet were big enough a boot to put them in.
So far it’s never failed.

 

[Dellmassive]

@VanDamMan - I've got some of those pegs & I think a discount code for future purchases.
I'll try to find it tonight & post on here.
Another forum member bought them & said they were good - so I dug deep & placed an order for a few packets.
Not used 'em yet though, so I can't comment on if they are good or just fancy!!

I use this for extraction from Go Outdoors - solid bit of kit for £9

View attachment 136126

Also used it to look for fossils whilst camping on the Jurassic coast this summer!!

I had one of these . . . same colour as well.


it didnt suit our purpose as it didn't have enough meat on it.

by that i mean the hammer end wasn't heavy enough to smash the pegs into hard ground.

the peg puller end worked fine.

++

we ended up giving it to the Farv Inlaw for his fishing kit . . . . He seems very happy with it.

so a good outcome in the end.

 

[Ayjay]

Wow £22 for a peg puller - that must one seriously gucci bit of kit! I've been using a couple of £1.50 ones for donkeys years and they've never failed me yet - if the larger pegs (ie. 30cm and made of rebar) are particularly tough to get out, a couple of sideway whacks with a mallet tends to loosen them up nicely. As for knocking them in, that's why god invented lump hammers.

 

[DXX]

Wow £22 for a peg puller - that must one seriously gucci bit of kit! I've been using a couple of £1.50 ones for donkeys years and they've never failed me yet - if the larger pegs (ie. 30cm and made of rebar) are particularly tough to get out, a couple of sideway whacks with a mallet tends to loosen them up nicely.

Where I live you can pay a small child 22 quid to pack your tent up.