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[Closed] Camping advice please - Decathlon pop-up tents, stoves, sleeping mats

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Right, we were pretty close on getting a 4 man non-pop up Decathlon tent, but we are now tempted by 2 2man pop up tents, and a Decathlon tarp;
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/tarp-hiking-shelter-dark-green-id_2363223.html

General idea is to face the tents to each other, and put the tarp between them.
Popup tents will be a lot less faff to pop up. If we are tired, wild camping, or the campsite charges per tent we can both cram into one. Tarp can be used for whatever, on the beach etc. Totals up to about the same as one Decathlon 4 man.

Any thoughts? We're heading to Decathlon tomorrow so will see how 2 tents fit into the boot of the MX5.


 
Posted : 03/07/2013 10:19 pm
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Keep it simples ...

Put up 2 tents seperately

ORRR

1 tent between you and take the piss/take your time/take the birra and enjoyyy .

Why put up 2 tents ?? 💡

Unless you pull ...

on a serious note - I survived wit` burd for 3 weeks. Travelled down to the south of France in a tiny overheating 1972 MGB-GT, adventures galore - I kid you not (guns and polis 😕 )
BUT....
Top time , no-one died, big, nay , BIG fun had and no one died.

Lighten up and just enjoy the trip !!

BTW - Sleeping bag, bottle of wine and a field ... try it, you might learn a little 🙄


 
Posted : 04/07/2013 12:32 am
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Because 2 tents gives us the option of setting both up if we have time/can be bothered, or just one if we're too tired or in a rush.

Haha don't worry, we're lightened up, just keen to make sure we're vaguely comfortable for a months camping!


 
Posted : 04/07/2013 10:20 am
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If space becomes tight, how about one of these:
[url= http://www.boot-bag.com/luggage_racks.htm ]Boot rack[/url]
My Dad used to use them in preference to a roof rack on ancient Triumph saloons.


 
Posted : 04/07/2013 10:51 am
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Yeah we've already sorted a boot bag, on the cheap though - 100l waterproof holdall for £20, big straps for £15, and some anit-slip mat for £5 🙂


 
Posted : 04/07/2013 11:21 am
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