Comment: Buying a Tent

Hey Sandman,
why do you think it takes me an hour to set up the large tent?
Jealous of 3 minute camper but we're very poor. So poor in fact that we recycle our breakfast cooking oil to provide fuel for the beast!

Yeah, sorry if I appear to be rubbing it in mate.

Our camping setup has evolved after many years of various combinations.

Our camper came about by cashing in some of my superanuation. I figured that the way the financial world is heading, god only knows if and when I may have sufficient funds to retire with. At least with the Camp-O-Matic we have a worthy travelling "investment", although I do not intend parting with it in the foreseeable future.

In fact, the way in which our Federal Government is performing, I may need to sell the "brick-and-mortar" dwelling and head out bush on a permanent basis:-)

Actually, we have a third option of camping if required.
We use swags as bedding when using the Oztent, but have also used them as a stand-alone method of "accomodation" on occasions.

Everybody has different methods to enable us to enjoy the experience of camping and as long as you are happy with whatever time and effort it takes to erect the accomodation, then you are still getting out and enjoying the life of camping in the great outdoors.

Hey, I like the idea of the recycled cooking oil for fuel and also your obvious sense of humour.

No dramas Bill,
Actual erection time (for tents!) is about 10 mins for larger and 5 mins for smaller. I took into account getting the camp fully set up, as just having a tent erected in x minutes is not much use. Plus, we're on holidays, who cares how long it takes to set up camp!
Our small tent has enough headroom for me to stand and plenty of room for our two stretchers. It folds into a small bag about 600mm long and 200dia. so we dont really need swags.
Was wondering if I could join you in the bush once we sell our 'bricks and mortar'
Ralph

Yeh Pete we are a bit like you.
We gave up the dome tent for the centre pole tent for similar reasons.
Firstly it doesn't cave in as easily in high winds & it is easier to erect, can stand up in & is black as a bats bum inside. That's good for sleeping in.
Downsides are it is a lot heavier & takes up a ton more room.

Sounds about the same size as our small tent. I think we paid $87.00 and has been going for three years without problems so far.
The tent is a cheapie Oztrail
Ralph