Bushcraft show 2024 ..what tent?

[eddieb]

Hi chaps n chapettes,

So I'm trying to return to the bushcraft community after a 8+year hiatus, sorry for leaving.
Part of my return I'm wanting to attend the bushcraftshow this year amd bring the girlfriend along.. She demands a tent ️..I don't own one being a tarp and shelter builder in my past. Now what/where should I be looking? Google keeps sending me to cheap temp and amazon finds. I'm after one those French army style ones like this emoji: ️. And

 

[Woody girl]

Try e Bay. You might be lucky, but give yourself plenty of time for possible repairs, finding spares ,and reproofing.
You'll be hard pressed to find an tent like that nowadays, unless you buy second hand.
You can't go wrong with a vango tent, but get a 4 man if you want to be comfortable with two adults plus kit.
My Vango 3 man gives me plenty of space for one, but its barbie pink!
I love the robens tents. Good selection of styles, and I'd say the green cone would be a comfy bushcraft style tent.
Not cheap, but it would be usable for many types of camping, including bushcraft and family or more luxurious camping, and you could be sure to use it straight from the box. Easy to pitch aswell.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Have a look at the French F1 and F2 at Military Mart.

New French Army F2 Two man tent

French army F2 two man tent from MilitaryMart the leading supplier of army surplus and bushcraft in the UK. Lots of Military surplus tents in different colours and styles available at MilitaryMart. Buy now.

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[C_Claycomb]

Typically, a girl friend demanding a tent, the tent must have a sewn in ground sheet and bug protection. Typically, men enjoy camping because it is a chance to overcome or live with a certain discomfort. It is very unusual for a woman to enjoy camping for these reasons, so more space and comfort is generally a better idea. That French Army pup tent looks about as comfortable as a rabbit hutch.

I agree that you want a 4-man size tent. A two man is invariably sized for one and kit, and not a lot of kit at that.

I would be looking on eBay. There are even some hire services like this

Rent a bell tent

 

[FerlasDave]

Yeah I’d agree with the above… If you get something like a bell tent you can easily get some fairy lights and make it all cosy like, a lot of ladies like that.

 

[Broch]

See if you can find a second hand Robens Fairbanks - more than enough room for two, very robust and well made - you just wouldn't be able to backpack with it

I second everything Chris said above - I know there are exceptions, and I've met ladies that will rough it with the best of them, but a decent amount of room and a sewn in groundsheet are advisable precautions

 

[stonepark]

Not knowing your budget or more details, I would suggest you forget what you want and go with what she might want.

If you have a serious relationship and you wish her to enjoy what you want to do, it would be best to provide her with the best experience for the first few times and see if she is happy doing it, before going with a more minimalist approach.

I would suggest something like a 4 person tent with a large porch to sit in if it is wet, midges, cook in etc or just to watch things going about.

Something along similar line to this......

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B086RWLRXP?ref=emc_p_m_5_i_atc

 

[Tony]

After The Bushcraft Show you should use the tent at the Summer BushMoot

 

[ijohnson]

Vango Force 10 Classic?

3 man version probably a decent size for 2 plus a bit of space to spare.

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Edit to add: these tents are much nicer to sleep in than nylon/polyester tents IMHO.

 

[Tony]

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[eddieb]

Okay 4 man tent it is. I'll ha

After The Bushcraft Show you should use the tent at the Summer BushMoot

So the misses hasn't done this before, I'm about to introduce her into bushcraft ccamping etc. If she lives it then I'm coming to the Summer Bu

 

[Tengu]

You need a porch.

 

[Woody girl]

You need a porch.

They are handy for cooking and sitting in if the weather is iffy, but if you already have a tarp, take that, as it's easy to rig up with a couple of tarp poles, or handy trees to tie out to.

 

[Hammock_man]

You say you are going to "the bushcraft show"....... whats wrong with the Moot eh, go on tell us ... eh go on eh....eh

 

[Woody girl]

Just remember, with any canvas or poly cotton tent you need to make sure it's properly dry before storage. Don't let it get damp in storage either.
Same for any tent realy, but particularly pertinent to the afore mentioned materials.
Camping under proper canvas is much nicer than synthetics, cooler in heat, and warmer in cold, but bell type tents, are not cheap.
I'd recommend the robens green cone, large floor area, plenty of head room and easy to pitch. much lighter than a bell type too.

 

[Moondog55]

New girlfriend?
Get the biggest tent you can afford; it will pay big dividends in the future. Go the Mk5 and add a porch fly awning too, take chairs and cushions. Take Champagne and some way of keeping it chilled, ditto strawberries and clotted cream etc

 

[rowen]

I have a Vango force 10 mk5 if you’re interested also have the porch extension.

I’d go for a bell tent if I was you though, put a few rugs, cushions and throws in and it will be glamping, solar fairy lights and a few glow sticks, fire pit………you can probably rent it out after you have left!

 

[Broch]

Yeh, but the danger is she turns around and says she's not interested in anyone that thinks camping is fairy lights and water beds

 

[Minotaur]

Go to GoOutdoors and have a wonder round with her and find out what size of tent she wants.
If you going to do some car camping a tent you can stand up in, a porch and no sewn in groundsheet are really useful points.

 

[Kadushu]

Don't forget a "live laugh love" sign from Etsy.