Tentipi

[Atomic Bimbler]

hello

I am looking for a supplier of Varrie Tentipies with a show room in the London/Home Counties areas.

I would like to see one before paying out so much money.

Also, has anyone used these as family tents? I need room for me, my good wife and 3 bambinies.

Thanks

Atomic

 

[Matt Weir]

Probably the best showroom is a local meet

 

[spamel]

I think that the Thingswelike family use one. They have a couple of lads and there seemed to be masses of space in their tent. I'll see if I can find a picture, there is one here somewhere.

 

[Matt Weir]

I think that the Thingswelike family use one. They have a couple of lads and there seemed to be masses of space in their tent. I'll see if I can find a picture, there is one here somewhere.

I have the 'across the lake' shot as my desktop

 

[spamel]

Here you go.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showpost.php?p=322981&postcount=75

The two green tents are Bison Tundra 4's (I think) belonging to SOAR (Simon) and PJMCbear (the real Bear!), and then the Thingswelike family tent is at the back. It looks smaller than the Bisons, but I remember it being quite a bit bigger. The bisons are rather dark, I don't mind that but some people mention the gloom factor in dark tents. The yellow tent is very well lit inside, light and airy, tons of space. I don't think you will go wrong with one, if that is the tent you are looking at.

 

[Atomic Bimbler]

Thanks Spamel.

Those are some beautiful pics, was that at one of the bushmoots?

 

[spamel]

That was at Delamere, which isn't one of the actual BcUK sponsored moots but we are hoping will become a venue for a Northern Moot sometime in the future. Delamere is beautiful, a very nice site. I think the pictures capture it at its best and hopefully Middlewood will be just as nice.

 

[Osprey]

We have a Tentipi Varrie 7. which we use for family camps. My children are now adult-sized teenagers, and there is plenty of room in the tent for all four of us plus our gear. This really is the best tent I have used, but very expensive !
We looked at getting the Arran,which is cheaper, but wanted a tent with a higher level of midge-proofing, so opted for the Varrie. We especially wanted a cotton tent, as they are more comfortable for multiple occupants as they don't have a condensation problem.
Hope this helps,
Doug.

 

[Atomic Bimbler]

Cheers Guys

 

[littlebiglane]

hello

I am looking for a supplier of Varrie Tentipies with a show room in the London/Home Counties areas.

I would like to see one before paying out so much money.

Also, has anyone used these as family tents? I need room for me, my good wife and 3 bambinies.

Thanks

Atomic

I have a Varrie 9 Cotton - bought it early this summer...this rather wet summer. It can rain all day and does not let as much as a drop in. Space for two adults, two children, all the kit and caboodle (cots, toys, chill chest!, a small table) - even then I can run around inside!

Might cost lots......I had to lie down for a day in a dark room to recover when I got the credit card bill.....but trust me....its worth every penny. I love'm!

Takes me (whilst scowling wife looks on) 10 minutes to put up. About twice that to take down. Shrugs off rain and wind, warm in colder weather and cool in summer. Is it the perfect tent? Probably.

 

[Atomic Bimbler]

Thanks for that Littlebiglane.

Did you get the inner tent as well?

 

[godfather]

I too am interested in purchasing a varrie 9 CP. Does anyone have any photos of the interior space?

 

[littlebiglane]

I too am interested in purchasing a varrie 9 CP. Does anyone have any photos of the interior space?

I would do but not sorted out my picture sh*t out for BCUK yet. I know I must but....

Just get a tape measure and pull it out to 5.3m - that's the diameter. Its also 3.1 mtres tall.

Giving you a whopping 15.6m2 space - enough to sleep 9 or sit 20 people.

 

[littlebiglane]

Go to Taunton Leisure's website - for buy or hire

 

[littlebiglane]

Thanks for that Littlebiglane.

Did you get the inner tent as well?

Absolutely NO need with the CP. I have got Zero condensation on the thing. run your hand down the wall..it comes away dry. The living environment is soooooooo much better than a plastic palace.

 

[littlebiglane]

Absolutely NO need with the CP. I have got Zero condensation on the thing. run your hand down the wall..it comes away dry. The living environment is soooooooo much better than a plastic palace.

Oh yes....have no connection with tentipi or the outdoor retail trade - just in case someone thinks I am biased!

 

[Atomic Bimbler]

Thanks for the info!!! :0)