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Carry On Camping As requested here is a section in which you can discuss your camping needs when on long trips with your XT's

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Old 23-02-14, 20:08
maxwell123455 maxwell123455 is offline
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Gelert rocky 3 tent

That time of year again were I get withdrawal from biking/camping. Anywho my old 2man dome tent with mini porch is dew for replacement after a good 8 years plus of use...... bust pole, tears etc

Thinking of this

Gelert Rocky 3 Person Tent Gelert http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006OU3J1..._AnKctb1W1RPTQ

if you've used this/got this tent let me know. If you want to suggest a tent here's the things I'm looking for;

2-3 man as I use it for biking so I need space for my kit etc. normally only me using it but rarely use it for two.
Long enough sleep space as I'm 6ft4.
Standard biker requirement not massive pack space or weight.
Price reasonable but possibly push to �100.
Waterproof, I know I know but I've slept in a few tents where after a day or two let in drips of rain.
Apart from that surprise me!!!
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Old 17-04-14, 22:41
maxwell123455 maxwell123455 is offline
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Well finally bit the bullet and got the above tent

set it up in my flat for a test run, still not 100% sure about the putting the inner put first then throwing the outer on second but we will see how it fares at the lakes.

pack size and weight are great, I think I'll probably even be able to get it in the top box. once up inside I've good head room and good floor space. for a 6ft4 person you still need to lie sideways to lie perfectly stretched out on the floor but I'm used to that. porch seems like a good enough size for bits and bobs. let's hope the waterproofness will not be tested!!!!
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Old 18-04-14, 07:52
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Bought a 2berth sphinx from go out doors in sale last September I think I paid 70:00 to 80:00 pounds l haven't put it up yet but will be trying it out at the lakeland meet up hope it can keep rain out
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