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DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1443 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
How long is a piece of string?
Seriously, the best tent for you at any price point depends on how you want to camp, how often you want to use it and where you want to use it - temperature and climate. I moved from a fabric 'ARB Simpson' type to a Autohome Columbus hard shell pop-up. Moving site everyday, or just driving to the shop, became a chore packing up and zipping the cover, climbing up and down to so. The Columbus just pops up on gas struts and is ready to sleep in in 30 seconds, almost as quick to pack up. It's not as big as the canvas tent, but I'm happy with the compromise. Also you'll probably want to consider an awning or shelter. Again this will depend on your needs. A Khyam 'Motordome tourer' has done us for the past 7 years occasional use. It's a motor home awning, lightweight, fine for UK and Europe but a bit too light multiple, extended overland trips. Don't rely on the biased recommendation of someone that has only used (invested in) one type or uses it in a different way to you. ![]() |
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Sphere Member Since: 26 Apr 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 725 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have the arb Simpson and thinking going hard shell. Was looking at the tufftrek my self as so light so gives me a 40kg reduction in weight the equivalent to two Jerry cans. Would like to see one in the flesh.
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landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5804 ![]() ![]() |
Best in my opinion is a Maggi. The hard shell makes it ideal for uk/Europe where the weather can be wet for days. Very dark inside, very waterproof due to water running off the solid roof, warm, as is small enough that you warm it, and it’s insulated top and bottom, great quality, not all flappy like fabric tents in a wind. No climbing about to erect, or put away. Bed can be made up, for us it was proper quilt, pillows, under mattress vent mesh and memory foam topper, and just left made up all the time. Not bothered by trees and undergrowth whilst off road. No extra noise whilst driving. Even distribution of weight. Many vent, window, door options, so easily kept cool.
Down sides, cost, takes up large amount of room. But it’s the fastest to setup, and look at the resale prices. I had mine for over 10 years, and still made a profit. |
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williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441 ![]() ![]() |
Agree, set up a doddle.
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TheSasquatch Member Since: 29 Aug 2017 Location: NI Posts: 19 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Julie Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: Nantes Posts: 550 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
What about the overzone ? I really appreciate it ![]() http://shop.autohome-official.com/fr/tente...ezone.html |
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UtilityTruck Member Since: 09 Jan 2014 Location: Oxford Posts: 463 ![]() ![]() |
The Tuff trek looks good but almost too good to be true? It’s half the weight and cheap, but the pictures on their site don’t show any great detail of the actual tent. Anyone have first hand experience or read a review? 2014 Keswick Utility 2.2
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Julie Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: Nantes Posts: 550 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Is it so cheap because of the lack of insulation ?
If there was none, you could enjoy condensation and rain showers in colder nights |
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Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4799 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Another
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foxhound Member Since: 02 Mar 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 363 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
and a maggi also doesnt flap around in the breeze keeping you awake, mine is much quieter than my old hannibal. if i was going for a soft tent I'd go gordigear (i had one of those too, way better than most other foldover tents for quality and design). 110 Defender 300tdi & Penman trailer with ally exped top and roof tent |
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jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8166 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have tried a few and settled on a Maggie a few years back and won t be changing Cheers
James 110 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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JSaxton Member Since: 16 Dec 2017 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 25 ![]() ![]() |
I have recently bought a diesel 310 from OX Overland. It’s not to everyone’s tastes but I love it.
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BykerPete Member Since: 02 Feb 2015 Location: Midlands Posts: 159 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
James Baroud. Drink Coffee, Talk to Strangers and Take Photos.
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JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Love our Skycamp
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