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jedi
Member Since: 06 Nov 2011
Location: Oban
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| Tent choice for all year use |
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I need a new tent that will be OK in winter. I was thinking of the caranex, Oz tent etc... any thoughts/ suggestions?? Disco 1 200tdi, Td5 x2, Range Rover 200tdi, P38, Defender 90, D3 (05) D3 (57) Freelander( Yuch !!!) D4 ...Mmmm
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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I like my Oztent - fine in torrential rain as long as you have the fly sheet fitted and quick to put up.. plus you can stnd up in it.
bit big and bulky , and not everyones cup-of-tea !! Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
D3 HSE 2006 (For Sale), Locking Rear Diff, 4 x LF140s, 4 x Bosch Roof Lights, Frontrunner rack, RLD Rock sliders, Winch, RAI, Twisted Exhaust, Cooper STs, GSM FBH, Painted in a proper colour !, limo Tint SupaGlass
2010 D4 HSE (sold)
MY12 D4 XS (on order for June/July)
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RLD
Uncle Ray
Member Since: 18 Jul 2005
Location: could be some where els'e
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one of thess with a tent stove in
or the new stainlas steelstove
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| Fri Nov 25 2011 4:31pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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he's after a tent Ray, not a bungalow   Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
D3 HSE 2006 (For Sale), Locking Rear Diff, 4 x LF140s, 4 x Bosch Roof Lights, Frontrunner rack, RLD Rock sliders, Winch, RAI, Twisted Exhaust, Cooper STs, GSM FBH, Painted in a proper colour !, limo Tint SupaGlass
2010 D4 HSE (sold)
MY12 D4 XS (on order for June/July)
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| Fri Nov 25 2011 4:34pm |
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Dave-H
Member Since: 16 Nov 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 87
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Khyam for me .... simple to erect, and roomy enough 
Good enough for Landrover, then good enough for me [Khyam make the G4 tents] Guns and Landrovers ..... anything else is irrelevant.
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| Fri Nov 25 2011 5:27pm |
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leeds
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Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
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jedi wrote:I need a new tent that will be OK in winter. I was thinking of the caranex, Oz tent etc... any thoughts/ suggestions??
If you are after an Oztent or a Jet Tent give me a shout.
None of the tents mentioned so far are exactly lightweight or small in packed size. Typically all the tents mentioned will weigh somewhere between 18-24kg. Typical packed size of Oztents are 200 x 20 x 15 cm whereas Jet Tents or Khyam are 115 x 30 x 30 cms
If you have any questions about Oztents or Jet Tents give me a shout
Brendan Brendan's phone numbers 01422 243966 or 07929 604668
Www.4x4overlander.com
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| Fri Nov 25 2011 5:49pm |
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RLD
Uncle Ray
Member Since: 18 Jul 2005
Location: could be some where els'e
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sorry it did not show the tent
 Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts and soon external mount Tree and Rock Sliders Jerry can Holders Spare wheel Locks Off Road Towing Hitches Sankey Trailer Body Fabrications and much much more and keeping a look out for santa
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| Fri Nov 25 2011 6:19pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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you can get a woodburner in an OzTent as well 
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
D3 HSE 2006 (For Sale), Locking Rear Diff, 4 x LF140s, 4 x Bosch Roof Lights, Frontrunner rack, RLD Rock sliders, Winch, RAI, Twisted Exhaust, Cooper STs, GSM FBH, Painted in a proper colour !, limo Tint SupaGlass
2010 D4 HSE (sold)
MY12 D4 XS (on order for June/July)
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| Fri Nov 25 2011 7:07pm |
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RLD
Uncle Ray
Member Since: 18 Jul 2005
Location: could be some where els'e
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Dunc i would have an OZ tent tomorrow but it's one of those things i have to many tents to start with as for your wood stove  real winter tenting Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts and soon external mount Tree and Rock Sliders Jerry can Holders Spare wheel Locks Off Road Towing Hitches Sankey Trailer Body Fabrications and much much more and keeping a look out for santa
more Helsport tents and other things for camping
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| Fri Nov 25 2011 7:23pm |
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jedi
Member Since: 06 Nov 2011
Location: Oban
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Thank you for your quick responses. I will investigate firther the onrs suggested. What about Caranex ? Anyone use one of these ? Disco 1 200tdi, Td5 x2, Range Rover 200tdi, P38, Defender 90, D3 (05) D3 (57) Freelander( Yuch !!!) D4 ...Mmmm
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cold_n_wet
Member Since: 05 May 2009
Location: Bergen
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Right before somebody shoots me down in flames, how do oz tents handle heavy snow?
The thread starter asked for an all year tent ?
I have a similar tent to the one Ray linked to, I think it is really good all year round.
But its heavy to carry, and is a big wind trap wind the wind picks up. With lots of stones to hold the stormflaps down it is OK.
If I am going long on foot or by ski or windy conditions are forcast then my trust Mountain Hardware Trango 4 comes out.
While paddling the tippe style has proven it was difficult to pitch as the rock island was difficult to bash tent plugs into. Again the Trango works better as it is selv supporting.
I like the tipee style as you can have a log burner, stand up inside and dry clothes.
The unfortunate thing with the log burner is that it gets too hot sometimes (I have to listen to Mrs CnW and not stoke it up until it glows red  )
The thread starter needs to think all the uses it wil be used for, I like Ray have many different tents to suit different purpose, I have yet to find 1 fits all.
Will the tent be used just in campsites or places with lots of soil to pitch ? what conditions will it be used in? How many people will it need to house ?
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RLD
Uncle Ray
Member Since: 18 Jul 2005
Location: could be some where els'e
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AS Glen said i to have a Mountain Hardwear tent Trango 2 which i use up in the hills i any weather and east to put up Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts and soon external mount Tree and Rock Sliders Jerry can Holders Spare wheel Locks Off Road Towing Hitches Sankey Trailer Body Fabrications and much much more and keeping a look out for santa
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| Mon Nov 28 2011 9:33am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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The Oz tent will handle heavy snow OK on the main tent with the fly sheet. But the extended piece ie the area infront making use of the side panels and front panel wont fare to well as the snow well collect on the roof.
(unless you keep a nice warm fire going to melt it off before it sticks ) Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
D3 HSE 2006 (For Sale), Locking Rear Diff, 4 x LF140s, 4 x Bosch Roof Lights, Frontrunner rack, RLD Rock sliders, Winch, RAI, Twisted Exhaust, Cooper STs, GSM FBH, Painted in a proper colour !, limo Tint SupaGlass
2010 D4 HSE (sold)
MY12 D4 XS (on order for June/July)
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| Mon Nov 28 2011 9:42am |
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GREENI
Member Since: 27 Dec 2007
Location: Newcastle under Lyme
Posts: 80
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A big khyam quick erect tent for long stays...
A G4 Khyam for one or two nights...
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| Mon Nov 28 2011 9:52am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 10543
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if its really windy or cold then the best accomodation is a double mattress in the back of the D3/4 Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
D3 HSE 2006 (For Sale), Locking Rear Diff, 4 x LF140s, 4 x Bosch Roof Lights, Frontrunner rack, RLD Rock sliders, Winch, RAI, Twisted Exhaust, Cooper STs, GSM FBH, Painted in a proper colour !, limo Tint SupaGlass
2010 D4 HSE (sold)
MY12 D4 XS (on order for June/July)
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