Show Us Your Tents!

Discussion in 'Touring' started by Helmut Visor, Jun 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM.

  1. As it's now getting into the better weather what are you all sporting?
    We invested in the Redverz Atacama tent last year, game changer.
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  2. This is the one I’ve been using for the last 20 odd years but I’ve just replaced it with a new one that’s almost exactly the same, not used it yet though.
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  3. Last time to have a bike & tent was TT of 2019. I took a Terra Nova Lazer Comp, that I have still got.

    A couple from previous trips:
    Hilleberg Kaitum - a bit overkill for use on a campsite. The weather can do whatever it likes - it makes no difference !

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    Assen TT
    I have still got that Terra Nova Laser Comp
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  4. Biking tent, plus awning. Literally takes 2mins start to finish to put up. Just 4.9kg

     
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  6. Berghaus jobby. 3 months camping around Euro land. Never leaked. Also bought a 3m by 3m black ground sheet; a life saver for shade & blackout duties placed over tent.

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  7. Doesn’t show him wrestling it back into the bag for the next ten minutes!
     
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  8. Oh yes he does!



    In ten minutes you've already left the campsite and shifting gears...
     
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  9. It'll have been heavily edited until he successfully did it in the timeframe, 20 attempts later
     
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  10. Hilleberg Staika. It's been about six years since I went camping.

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  11. i bought one of these from a uk based miltary surplus outfit and ive used it 3 nights - brilliant in all respects and such good value
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  12. Camping...? Why do we do it?

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  13. I got so cold on this trip that I decided FUCK IT, and bought this. Much more civilised!

    Sold it a few years later. Much regret.

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  14. I only camp with my bike, otherwise my Vivaro eliminates the under canvas sleeping.

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    BTW: Excellent choice of deck chair sir!
     
    #14 Jez900ie, Jun 13, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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  15. Oooo you have such a large opening...and our lounges match.
     
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  16. I would love something like that…prices have gone crazy since covid though :(
     
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  17. I like the raised patio area on the roof.
     
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  18. I don’t mean to be rude but have you chaps ever heard of hotels?
     
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  19. Its not t
    It's not the same. besides have you heard of bed bugs?

    United States: Cities like Chicago and New York frequently rank highest for infestations.

    United Kingdom: High population density and international travel hubs (especially London) make it a major hotspot.

    France: Famous for its major outbreaks, particularly in Paris, which often spike around major tourist and fashion events.

    India: High humidity, dense population, and congested residential areas aid rapid spread in cities like Mumbai and Delhi.

    Australia: Major transport and tourist gateways like Sydney and Melbourne frequently deal with hotel and hostel outbreaks.Canada: Urban centers like Toronto and Vancouver report high numbers of bed bug cases.

    Spain: Warm climates and immense tourist footfall fuel outbreaks in Barcelona and Madrid.Italy: High tourist volumes in historic, older buildings cause significant issues in cities like Rome and Venice.

    Brazil: Rapid urbanization and hot, tropical climates lead to recurring surges in cities such as São Paulo.

    China: Insane pandemic in most cities.
     
  20. camp in
    Australia
    saltwater crocodiles, and the venomous blue-ringed octopus.

    Brazil
    electric eels and poisonous frogs,
    India
    Bengal tigers and leopards also pose risks in rural and forested areas [​IMG]exploringanimals.com+2.
    Mexico
    80 venomous animals, including snakes, spiders, and scorpions. significant hotspot for wildlife hazards [​IMG]Brilliant Maps.
    Scotland
    Midge.
    Hmm. Hotel V's Tent? :thinkingface:
     
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