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[Bush Rummager 3,744]

Jesus.. I had to scroll back a fair bit to find this thread! It's probably my favourite one on here now since that helmet f**ked the big cat topic up. 

Anyroad.. I've actually made a decision and brought a tent. Just mid range. I actually wanted a little one manner. But my camping mate to be suggested a 2 man option would be more practical... ie.. in case he broke a pole or had a rip in his tent. I think he secretly just wants to snuggle up and spoon the f**k out of me!!

 

Just to add. These are 300 sheets on the Terra Nova website.. just got them back in stock. Place local to me that it seems nobody knows about had a few in stock. £186 with our Doris's ex SAS blue light card.

To be fair.. I'll also use this on campsites too. I'll buy another matt and my Mrs will crash for a night in it no problems.

I'll throw it up on the garden tomorrow if the weather is decent..

and pics to follow..

[Bush Rummager 3,744]

If anyone in the universe is remotely interested... little review here.

Review: Helm 2 Compact Tent by Wild Country (Terra Nova)

WWW.HIKINGPHOTOGRAPHER.UK

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Must-read independent review of the Helm 2 Compact tent by Wild country

 

[mackem 23,680]

2 hours ago, Bush Rummager said:

If anyone in the universe is remotely interested... little review here.

Review: Helm 2 Compact Tent by Wild Country (Terra Nova)

WWW.HIKINGPHOTOGRAPHER.UK

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Must-read independent review of the Helm 2 Compact tent by Wild country

 

Looking at getting a decent single man tent,few places I have in mind to use it,I shall read the review,thanks.

[Bush Rummager 3,744]

3 hours ago, mackem said:

Looking at getting a decent single man tent,few places I have in mind to use it,I shall read the review,thanks.

Nahh.. go straight to the top shelf and get yourself a Hilleberg Mac..

[zandy01 3,575]

Gerrin….   @Bush Rummager it’s a cracking tent that’ll happily do 4 seasons if you choose to camp in the winter, you’ll certainly not go wrong with it…

Think I’d be questioning your camping pals motives mind

You’ll be bagging camps left, right and centre - make sure you keep the posts and photos coming

[Bush Rummager 3,744]

2 hours ago, zandy01 said:

Gerrin….   @Bush Rummager it’s a cracking tent that’ll happily do 4 seasons if you choose to camp in the winter, you’ll certainly not go wrong with it…

Think I’d be questioning your camping pals motives mind

You’ll be bagging camps left, right and centre - make sure you keep the posts and photos coming

Cheers mate. Yes.. there seems to be fair few folk using them so thought I'd give one a bash. Mind.. I was tempted by a couple of other tents in the shop.. Terra nova Laser compact 2 and also a Voyager 2. There is a outdoors shop here near Mansfield at the sports direct HQ. Terra nova must just send oddments there or something. I know those tents are higher end than the one I brought but they wasn't quite what I was after.

Voyager..

 

Laser Comp..

 

Such a small pack size that as you'll know. Almost fit it in your pocket!! Lol..

[mole trapper 1,646]

I bought the helm 2 just before Christmas,  think it was about a £190, excellent bit of kit with rave reviews.  To be honest we've already got a couple of similar spec/size tents, but we'll it's like fishing rods, you can never have too many  

[zandy01 3,575]

On 25/02/2023 at 17:52, Bush Rummager said:

Cheers mate. Yes.. there seems to be fair few folk using them so thought I'd give one a bash. Mind.. I was tempted by a couple of other tents in the shop.. Terra nova Laser compact 2 and also a Voyager 2. There is a outdoors shop here near Mansfield at the sports direct HQ. Terra nova must just send oddments there or something. I know those tents are higher end than the one I brought but they wasn't quite what I was after.

Voyager..

 

Laser Comp..

 

Such a small pack size that as you'll know. Almost fit it in your pocket!! Lol..

I’ve been eyeing up the Laser Compact 2 for summer which I was set in buying until I seen a review about a flap that goes over the pole and how much of a faff on it can be, put me right off it… So it’s back to the drawing board for a summer set up…

I’ve not been out for ages, family life and change in career but things looking good for plenty days/nights away with camps and hikes

[Bush Rummager 3,744]

On 05/03/2023 at 12:01, zandy01 said:

I’ve been eyeing up the Laser Compact 2 for summer which I was set in buying until I seen a review about a flap that goes over the pole and how much of a faff on it can be, put me right off it… So it’s back to the drawing board for a summer set up…

I’ve not been out for ages, family life and change in career but things looking good for plenty days/nights away with camps and hikes

Good spot that Zandy regarding the Laser. Don't end up like me though when it comes to reading reviews.. I can spend 2 days reading reviews on umbrella's or something and still can't make a decision! Lol..

As for kitting myself out.. I've got a Gregory Katmai 55 coming anytime now after ordering a 58 ltr Kestrel and sending it back. Long story!!

Bag wise.. I was pretty much set on a Rab accent 700. Pretty sure it would be mint quality and it's 3 season which would do me nicely. But.. I'm swaying towards the OEX Leviathan 900 with it being a warmer bag and £60/70 cheaper. Apparently it does leak a few feathers mind!! Ha.. I'd sooner be on the overkill side of things and too warm if anything. I can imagine the temps dropping a fair old bit high up on the tops in the Lakes on a clear night!

Anyway.. glad you're looking forward to getting back out again soon mate.. make sure you put pics up on here.. I need the inspiration!!

Can't beat a good old yomp around in the mountains eh!! 

Roll the f** k on!!

 

 

[Bush Rummager 3,744]

Little update.. if anyone's interested.

Picked a Rab accent 700 down bag up after a fair bit of research and it's one that Zandy recommended. Mega price from Go outdoors.. in-store price of £174. Cheapest online is around £220. Seems proper good quality. Fingers crossed it will be tested soon..

Packs down nicely to about the size of a honey dew melon!!

 

[zandy01 3,575]

Cracking bag that’ll do you nicely throughout the year mate and like you say, great price too

[Bush Rummager 3,744]

3 hours ago, zandy01 said:

Cracking bag that’ll do you nicely throughout the year mate and like you say, great price too

Cheers matey!

Funnily enough.. my mates tent arrived today. It's been in stock all winter and when he went to buy it they had sold out! Anyway.. he managed to get one in the end so panic over.

Ahhh... bollocks, sorry... wrong pic!

Here's his tent..

I'm pretty much ready to go. Picked a titanium mug and bowl up recently. The single walled mug was still red hot an hour after filling it with boiling water on a test run.. just want i wanted, will be getting my hands around that plenty I'm sure. 

Just waiting for Tackleberry to get his sleeping bag sorted then we'll be gone. 

You managed to get anything in recently Zandy??

[zandy01 3,575]

Ha ha… @Bush Rummager I’m loving the pic for FD

Ive still not managed a camp lately but definitely on the cards as I found a summer shelter for sale locally at an absolute steal that I just could refuse especially when it came with a separate mesh inner that are like rocking horse shit to get hold of and treat myself to a summer backpack too which as £85 BNWT was a no brainer… I did manage to get out for a good wander the other day so still stretching the legs… 

 

[Bush Rummager 3,744]

3 hours ago, zandy01 said:

Ha ha… @Bush Rummager I’m loving the pic for FD

Ive still not managed a camp lately but definitely on the cards as I found a summer shelter for sale locally at an absolute steal that I just could refuse especially when it came with a separate mesh inner that are like rocking horse shit to get hold of and treat myself to a summer backpack too which as £85 BNWT was a no brainer… I did manage to get out for a good wander the other day so still stretching the legs… 

 

Cracking buy that.. you certainly dropped on there with that!!

Looking forward to seeing pics of you out in it pal. I gagging to get out now for maiden voyage!

[white van man 3,186]

I’m just about to go in the attic and dig my things out. I’m pretty much good to go but will be looking for a new sleeping bag this week. Hoping to get some good trips in over the next few months.  Keep the adventure updates coming!