Tent recommendations for touring

[uphillstruggler]

I use a big blue tarp under our family tent, it protrudes on all sides but gets folded up under the fly to ensure water runs under that too, does two jobs that way

 

[Andy in Germany]

I've been checking the rules here: apparently it is okay to camp if you have permission from the owner, and there are some places in the Black Forest where you can wild camp. Otherwise it is technically illegal to use an "enclosed shelter" i.e. a tent to sleep overnight, but a tarp is open, so it theoretically isn't illegal. Gotta love German exactitude...

Has anyone here wild camped in Germany?

 

[Baldy]

Yes, out of sight is out of mind.

 

[Broadside]

The Vango Banshee does look good as a starter. Millets have a one day sale today on the Eurohike 2 man tent, down to £55.

It’s a bit heavier and the design is not as fast to pitch (inner and outer are done separately) but it is cheap. I’m thinking about it myself for very occasional use.

 

[uphillstruggler]

The Vango Banshee does look good as a starter. Millets have a one day sale today on the Eurohike 2 man tent, down to £55.

It’s a bit heavier and the design is not as fast to pitch (inner and outer are done separately) but it is cheap. I’m thinking about it myself for very occasional use.

that looks quite similar to the ARK DS i have although mine is too big to be loading onto a rack and riding around with. it is very spacious though with decent features

 

[RoMeR]

The Vango Banshee does look good as a starter. Millets have a one day sale today on the Eurohike 2 man tent, down to £55.

It’s a bit heavier and the design is not as fast to pitch (inner and outer are done separately) but it is cheap. I’m thinking about it myself for very occasional use.

You may find that you will be able to pitch inner and fly together once clipped together

 

[Tom B]

You may find that you will be able to pitch inner and fly together once clipped together

Id never thought of that. Just tried it with my Vango 4 man tent (it was up already for fabsilling) of unknown name. Works well and is quicker. Doesn't pack away quite as well, but still goes in the (wrong) bag.

 

[RoMeR]

I've pitched all the tents I've had over the years as one, so much easier, especially in bad conditions. I now use a tarp, more room and even easier to pitch.

 

[HelenD123]

I've pitched all the tents I've had over the years as one, so much easier, especially in bad conditions. I now use a tarp, more room and even easier to pitch.

I've been afraid to do that in case packing it away when the outer is wet makes the inner wet too. Have you found that?

 

[RoMeR]

I've been afraid to do that in case packing it away when the outer is wet makes the inner wet too. Have you found that?

When wet I fold the tent in half with the fly outside and then roll to the size to fit the bag, never had a problem in over 40 yrs. Now I use a tarp, so much easier when you get used to it, the way to go imo

 

[andrew_s]

I've been afraid to do that in case packing it away when the outer is wet makes the inner wet too. Have you found that?

As Rmr25 said, it's not difficult to fold and roll the tent so the weather doesn't get at the inner, any more than it does when putting up the tent at the end of the day. I collapse the tent flat, outer on top, fold the tent longways, outer to outer, with the groundsheet exposed, then roll.

If the inner does get wet, it will be from condensation on the inside of the outer. If there's much, I devote a few minutes to wiping it off before taking the tent down (wipe and wring, usually with a J-cloth that lives in the peg bag).

 

[HelenD123]

As Rmr25 said, it's not difficult to fold and roll the tent so the weather doesn't get at the inner, any more than it does when putting up the tent at the end of the day. I collapse the tent flat, outer on top, fold the tent longways, outer to outer, with the groundsheet exposed, then roll.

If the inner does get wet, it will be from condensation on the inside of the outer. If there's much, I devote a few minutes to wiping it off before taking the tent down (wipe and wring, usually with a J-cloth that lives in the peg bag).

Thanks. Will give it a try, if were ever allowed out overnight again!

 

[RoMeR]

As Rmr25 said, it's not difficult to fold and roll the tent so the weather doesn't get at the inner, any more than it does when putting up the tent at the end of the day. I collapse the tent flat, outer on top, fold the tent longways, outer to outer, with the groundsheet exposed, then roll.

If the inner does get wet, it will be from condensation on the inside of the outer. If there's much, I devote a few minutes to wiping it off before taking the tent down (wipe and wring, usually with a J-cloth that lives in the peg bag).

The J cloth is a good idea, forgot to mention it, surprising how much difference it makes.

 

[clid61]

Banshee 200 and tarp, or bivvy and tarp

 

[albal]

I've been checking the rules here: apparently it is okay to camp if you have permission from the owner, and there are some places in the Black Forest where you can wild camp. Otherwise it is technically illegal to use an "enclosed shelter" i.e. a tent to sleep overnight, but a tarp is open, so it theoretically isn't illegal. Gotta love German exactitude...

Has anyone here wild camped in Germany?

Yes