Bells tents (request from SWMBO)

[scrogger]

Ok my good lady has asked me to post this question.

We are in the market for a new family tent, she is fed up of me saying we need to use 2 smaller tents. I am not fond of the old frame tent scenario or for thatr matter the huge dome tents with pod bedrooms. She has seen these made by a company called Soulpad
(conjours up some colourful images dont it) but in a nut shell they are a canvass tent a bit like a teepee.

Does anyone have any knowledge of them or there like and how good they are for family car camping in the summer.

Any information will be greatly appreciated as if she like this it means I can ditch the caravan!! weh heyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

thanks

Andy

 

[SimonM]

Give Andywinkk a PM - he made one in his factory a while back for himself.

When I say he, I mean he got one of his staff to knock it up!

Simon

EDIT:

This one...

 

[Wayland]

This was Andy's one.

 

[SimonM]

Must find pictures faster!

 

[MartinK9]

This was Andy's one.

ooo that got dark quick

 

[scrogger]

That looks like a great bit of kit, do you think he would mind a pm as regards costs etc, If indeed he does make them for sale. This site never ceases to amaze me with its hidden resources and helpfulness. Thanks guys I like the look of these as it seems a bit more like the old style of camping im sure my kids will love it, I can also see something like this geeting used for kids summer sleepovers in the garden.

 

[HillBill]

You may have seen these.

From the gallerys at soulpads website. ( i looked at them a few month ago and they sound good)

http://soulpad.co.uk/sanctuary/content/view/37

http://soulpad.co.uk/sanctuary/content/view/90

I like how the bottom skirt rolls up for when its warm it looks like it floats

 

[andywinkk]

No i made that one myself with the help of mentalnurse carl and singeblister john,

the staff made this one

There is a cap for it also, im just trying to get poles made as we speak and then i will be selling them hopefully

 

[SimonM]

That looks like a great bit of kit, do you think he would mind a pm as regards costs etc, If indeed he does make them for sale. This site never ceases to amaze me with its hidden resources and helpfulness. Thanks guys I like the look of these as it seems a bit more like the old style of camping im sure my kids will love it, I can also see something like this geeting used for kids summer sleepovers in the garden.

Send him a PM - he won't mind.

He also does Tepee's - I know cos I'm testing his prototype with the Scouts next month!

Watch this space for an honest review!

Simon

 

[SimonM]

Must type faster - .....or drink less!

Simon

 

[tommy the cat]

Their is a loads of info on SOTP about soulpad and bell tents an interesting read have a look.
Dave

 

[scrogger]

Well that answered my question

Andy once you have got it all sorted what sort of price do you think they will run out at
I may be able to be one of your first customers. I would like to see someone of BCUK benefit to be honest and I am sure with us all having similar interests it would be well made with usefull features. I even like the colour!!

What sort of diameter will you make them at I have looked at the soulpad site and they seem really spacious the feature to enable the walls to be rolled up looks good aswell.

Happy to call you tomorrow or email you if you wish.

Regards

Andy

 

[andywinkk]

Well that answered my question

Andy once you have got it all sorted what sort of price do you think they will run out at
I may be able to be one of your first customers. I would like to see someone of BCUK benefit to be honest and I am sure with us all having similar interests it would be well made with usefull features. I even like the colour!!

What sort of diameter will you make them at I have looked at the soulpad site and they seem really spacious the feature to enable the walls to be rolled up looks good aswell.

Happy to call you tomorrow or email you if you wish.

Regards

Andy

I think the soul pads look great but the fabric isnt as tough, im using 12oz ripstop pollcotton canvas that is proofed so it is good for winter also,

At the mo there coming out at aprox £500 without the pole

 

[scrogger]

Well swmbo likes the look of them this is something we would be looking to buy in about 2 months time. She likes the green colour aswell. not so sure we would use it in the Winter but as I am getting into Canoeing at the mo it could be a good buy if its going to be stronger and more expediton type quality. What sort of Poles are you thinking of using I have seen some recently with Wooden Poles and some with the old fashioned tube metal.?

cheers

Andy

 

[andywinkk]

Im trying to get the type of pole that all slots together they work well and pack down small

 

[scrogger]

brill ill do a bit more research and keep in touch on this one if its ok with you.

 

[andywinkk]

brill ill do a bit more research and keep in touch on this one if its ok with you.

Ye thats fine matey

 

[forestwalker]

I think the soul pads look great but the fabric isnt as tough, im using 12oz ripstop pollcotton canvas that is proofed so it is good for winter also,

At the mo there coming out at aprox £500 without the pole

My thought is that the 12 oz fabric would put the weight up quite a bit, What does it weight? Can it be made with a stove jack of some sort, either central or to one side. What is the actual size?I've been thinking about a Tentipi Arran 7 in their polycotton, is it comparable in features?

 

[forestwalker]

My thought is that the 12 oz fabric would put the weight up quite a bit, What does it weight? Can it be made with a stove jack of some sort, either central or to one side. What is the actual size?I've been thinking about a Tentipi Arran 7 in their polycotton, is it comparable in features?

One more thing: I do not like zippers on critical points. Could one make a overlap style opening (like in the Connovers "Snowwalker" tent)?

 

[andywinkk]

One more thing: I do not like zippers on critical points. Could one make a overlap style opening (like in the Connovers "Snowwalker" tent)?

Have you got any images how it closes ?