02GF74
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| posted on 7/2/07 at 08:06 AM |
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Originally posted by Pezza
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I've got a thermarest mat, they're the dogs danglies.
Seconded, got one myself a few years ago, though doesn't work quite so well with hot rock burns in it lol
thirded. will need to look at the details but these come in various thickness and lengths; I wouldn;t recommend you get the 3/4 lenght one, go for
full size.
I think mine is the thinnest too and comfortable enough.
there are at least 3 or 4 brands; you pay more for the named bran therma-mat or therma-rest; one of these has a brass valve that looks like it will
last longer than the plastic valves.
you need to get the outdoor shoppe catalogue to check weights if that is impoartant to you.
you can get them to roll up much smaller than the mats, squeeze the air out then suck out the rest so it is like vacuum packed.
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 7/2/07 at 08:11 AM |
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Originally posted by MkIndy7camping pillow (I always forget that, Without fail!),
As some one who camps reasonably regally my top tips are as follows
Pack all bedding in one compression bag i.e. sleeping bag, fleece liner and camping pillow or 2 (take the liner out come the summer if you wish)
Also camping in a 7 or other small car is a great laugh on top of beading above the minimum I have ever taken is. Gortex bivi bag, hammock, fly sheet
and load of string, that’s the accommodation sorted all in a second compression sack. Cooking stuff and some food and that’s about it.
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shortie
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| posted on 7/2/07 at 08:17 AM |
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Right,
Short's palace should once again be adorning the MK area at Stonleigh, we felt we could do with a little more space last year so we have added
an extra annexe to the tent to use as a bathroom\toilet 
We have also purchased a new improved large frying pan which is enamel so should be more durable and stick less!
All the normal kit will be available including cooker, utensils, kettle, large frying pan, gas heater, fridge (essential for the beer of course!!),
gazeebo (I think we now have three!) and anything else we can fit in the car, actually sod it, we'll bring the trailer!
Should be a good weekend!!
Rxx
[Edited on 7/2/07 by shortie]
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scutter
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| posted on 7/2/07 at 09:21 AM |
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Rich, you mean I don't have to bring a gazeebo this year, outstanding more room for shopping.
Sorry for those wanting to take the p*** but the pink tent will not be making an apperance this year.
I am liking the price of the coleman mats though.
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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bob
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| posted on 7/2/07 at 09:31 AM |
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Originally posted by CaLviNx
Hi
think out of the box here.
X1 big outdoor sleeping bag (or not if you do enough of the next), PLENTY & I MEAN PLENTY of BOOZE, get so pissed you don't feel the cold
and wet from your sleeping bag/open air, then a big greasy breakfast to cure the hangover into morning, jobs a good un.........
Mark you must have been watching us for the last few years at these shows,it works for me but sadly it didnt work for stevem one year 
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Syd Bridge
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| posted on 7/2/07 at 09:32 AM |
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Originally posted by SixedUp
God that sounds grim. You've got me thinking hotel room, taxi's and mastercard... :-)
Cheers
Richard
They've got a hotel on site. Sounds the best option to me!
Cheers,
Syd. 
Also, there's cheap accommodation on site that the stockmen use for the Royal Agricultural Show (or whatever it's called). The showers are
sometimes hot as well, and open 24hrs.
[Edited on 7/2/07 by Syd Bridge]
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bob
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| posted on 7/2/07 at 09:36 AM |
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yep there is a travel lodge type thing right in the middle,but i would book now as i made an enquire nearer april and it was full.
Normaly traders fil it up i would think.
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ned
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| posted on 7/2/07 at 10:53 AM |
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is the 70D bit on the spec the weight of the fabric ie weight of material and/or desnity of weave? the colemans and some other cheaper ones are 70D
whereas the thermarest, thermalite etc are 150D.
ps just found this one that looks like a bargain:
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/pp/Sleeping/Sleeping_Mats/Outwell_Self_Inflating_Mat.html
[Edited on 7/2/07 by ned]
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Marcus
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| posted on 7/2/07 at 10:09 PM |
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DescriptionEurotunnel
You'd be surprised what you can get in a Seven!
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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stevebubs
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| posted on 8/2/07 at 12:08 AM |
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Originally posted by CaLviNx
Hi
think out of the box here.
X1 big outdoor sleeping bag (or not if you do enough of the next), PLENTY & I MEAN PLENTY of BOOZE, get so pissed you don't feel the cold
and wet from your sleeping bag/open air, then a big greasy breakfast to cure the hangover into morning, jobs a good un.........
Unusual given our previous discussions, but I'm with Mark on this one...
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stevebubs
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| posted on 8/2/07 at 12:09 AM |
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Originally posted by bob
yep there is a travel lodge type thing right in the middle,but i would book now as i made an enquire nearer april and it was full.
Normaly traders fil it up i would think.
Try Warwick Uni - 5 mins down the road and has plenty of cheap booze and fit students on-site....
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steve m
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| posted on 10/2/07 at 05:16 PM |
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"Mark you must have been watching us for the last few years at these shows,it works for me but sadly it didnt work for stevem one yea"
the green tent, year ???? perchance
Marcus, we have witnessed what you can get in your 7, with Roland, and yes it defies logic, did you make a tardis ?
the carpeted porch area, and matching wardrobes, was a bit excessive
lol
steve
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