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anna · 27-04-06, 09:08 AM

okay for the AR06 I am going to need a tent and sleeping bag etc.. does any one know where I can get a two man tent from that packs down REALLY small (I know most of them do now) and isnt too horridly priced either..

Same goes for sleeping bag !

Thanks

27-04-06, 09:22 AM

Dunno if you're planning on sleeping in it on your own, but a 2 man tent generally can't fit 2 people + lids + leathers etc.

I've got a small 2 man tent and it's a squeeze fitting me and my gear in there. If size/weight are a priority, backpacking ones are essential. You can get ones that weigh way under 3KG and are v small (smaller than a roll-mat!) folded up. As to sleeping bags, a decent stuff sack to keep the size down is essential. If space really is at a premium, it for summer use only and you're happy to chance possibly having to wear a jumper/jeans in bed if the weather is cold, you could get a thinner single/2 season one. They're generally cheaper too.

Local hiking camping shop (Blacks are good if you have a branch) should be able to help.

Spiderman · 27-04-06, 09:22 AM

Lots to look at here http://www.blacks.co.uk/blacks.storefront/default.aspx
but i know there is a cheaper site. Think i got the link on the comp at home tho.

27-04-06, 09:25 AM

Well if your single you can always share one if ya lucky !!! lol!! BTW Ebay solves all your camping needs

I'll just crawl under my rock now...

fizzwheel · 27-04-06, 09:26 AM

Anna

Drop e.d. a PM she used to work in Millet's what she doesnt know about this kind of stuff isnt worth knowing.

Just dont ask her about rucksacks OK

27-04-06, 09:40 AM

ALDI have got camping stuff on offer this week so i've been told, 3 man tent was £25, not a clue what the quality is like though.

27-04-06, 09:50 AM

Anna i have a very small supposedly 2 man tent that i used for the AR06 last year. It's a Eurohike backpacker it weighs 3.5kg and packs up small enough to go in a tank bag.

It's yours if you wanna borrow it, but like Ceri says a 2 man tent is only big enough for 1 and all your bike kit. But this suited me just fine last year and it only takes about 3 mins to put up.

www.millets.co.uk is always a good place to look for budget tents.

As for sleeping bags i use a Karrimor Global 700 traveller. It weighs around 600grammes or some thing like that and packs up enough so i could probably fit it under my pillion seat. Only a summer bag but is toasty warm inside a tent.

If you want any more info just shout

27-04-06, 10:02 AM

It maybe worth you having a ride to Decathlon nearest to you is
Decathlon Merry Hill
Unit 9a, Merry Hill Centre
DY5 1SY DUDLEY, BIRMINGHAM

They do some light and reasonably priced tents the 3kg T3+ is well worth the money.

Viney · 27-04-06, 10:03 AM

Passes Liz her annorak (Burghaus or similar of course)

27-04-06, 10:04 AM

I got some tent pack off millets, there was 20% off too so couldnt resist, got sleeping bags and tent etc. though the tent will need to be strapped to renntec rack as the poles are quite long

27-04-06, 09:08 AM	#1
anna Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tower Hamlets but with Shutters on the windows Posts: 1,522	camping stuff.... okay for the AR06 I am going to need a tent and sleeping bag etc.. does any one know where I can get a two man tent from that packs down REALLY small (I know most of them do now) and isnt too horridly priced either.. Same goes for sleeping bag ! Thanks

27-04-06, 09:22 AM	#3
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27-04-06, 09:26 AM	#5
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27-04-06, 09:22 AM	#2
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	Dunno if you're planning on sleeping in it on your own, but a 2 man tent generally can't fit 2 people + lids + leathers etc. I've got a small 2 man tent and it's a squeeze fitting me and my gear in there. If size/weight are a priority, backpacking ones are essential. You can get ones that weigh way under 3KG and are v small (smaller than a roll-mat!) folded up. As to sleeping bags, a decent stuff sack to keep the size down is essential. If space really is at a premium, it for summer use only and you're happy to chance possibly having to wear a jumper/jeans in bed if the weather is cold, you could get a thinner single/2 season one. They're generally cheaper too. Local hiking camping shop (Blacks are good if you have a branch) should be able to help.

27-04-06, 09:25 AM	#4
Ward8124 Guest Posts: n/a	Well if your single you can always share one if ya lucky !!! lol!! BTW Ebay solves all your camping needs I'll just crawl under my rock now...

27-04-06, 09:40 AM	#6
cuffy Guest Posts: n/a	ALDI have got camping stuff on offer this week so i've been told, 3 man tent was £25, not a clue what the quality is like though.

27-04-06, 09:50 AM	#7
diamond Guest Posts: n/a	Anna i have a very small supposedly 2 man tent that i used for the AR06 last year. It's a Eurohike backpacker it weighs 3.5kg and packs up small enough to go in a tank bag. It's yours if you wanna borrow it, but like Ceri says a 2 man tent is only big enough for 1 and all your bike kit. But this suited me just fine last year and it only takes about 3 mins to put up. www.millets.co.uk is always a good place to look for budget tents. As for sleeping bags i use a Karrimor Global 700 traveller. It weighs around 600grammes or some thing like that and packs up enough so i could probably fit it under my pillion seat. Only a summer bag but is toasty warm inside a tent. If you want any more info just shout

27-04-06, 10:02 AM	#8
Moo Guest Posts: n/a	It maybe worth you having a ride to Decathlon nearest to you is Decathlon Merry Hill Unit 9a, Merry Hill Centre DY5 1SY DUDLEY, BIRMINGHAM They do some light and reasonably priced tents the 3kg T3+ is well worth the money.

27-04-06, 10:03 AM	#9
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Passes Liz her annorak (Burghaus or similar of course)

27-04-06, 10:04 AM	#10
falc Guest Posts: n/a	I got some tent pack off millets, there was 20% off too so couldnt resist, got sleeping bags and tent etc. though the tent will need to be strapped to renntec rack as the poles are quite long