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So our old family tent is dead. In the market for a tent with a stove in it. Any recommendations or thoughts?
Background for use in Scotland were we live year round, 2 folks and a dog but would be good to get pals in, cost not an object as it's this or a van, will be used in the garden or straight out of the car boot. Most interested in quality, midge tightness and ability to take weather.
Recommendations for the stove also gratefully accepted.
Bookmarking out of pure interest.
Tentipi Safir 7/9 CP with an Outbacker stove. You said cost no object!
Interestingly the wife hasn't balked at the price.....I got a wee thing about Swedish made stuff.......
I think some Robens teepee style tents?
RM.
We have a canvas bell tent and basic outback stove. We lived in it for 3 months, April may June, pros are it's very civilised, cosy with the stove on and really more like glamping. Space for double bed, kitchen area and fireside seats.
Cons are it's bloody heavy and bulky, if it gets wet you must dry it and it's slow to dry, it's a bit of a chore to pitch. Midge protection minimal but it would be possible to modify quite easily.
Being able to stand up inside is a joy, and canvas has a lovely atmosphere about it. The stove is good, can be a bit Smokey to start but on the whole faultless for a base model 100 quid job. As they are thin steel they won't retain heat so it needs regular fuel or the temperature drops away quickly
I’ve got a Robens Kiowa which is brilliant, but not as heavy duty as the Tentipi Safir’s which feel absolutely bombproof. Whatever you choose it’s so nice having a wood burner in the tent, though obviously gotta watch out for Carbon Monoxide and ensure you ventilate appropriately. The Safirs have multiple ground level vent options which my Kiowa doesn’t.
How often will it be just two of you vs you plus pals? You might end up with wasted space that needs heating?
Snowtrekker?
They make some lovely winter tents. Pricy but will last years.
I have used helsport and tentipi both recommended if you can get round the ‘wet entrance’ you get with lavvus.
Oh and have read of this;
http://paulkirtley.co.uk/2014/how-to-live-in-a-heated-tent/
Good point about the wet entry area. That’s one advantage of my Kiowa, as it’s got a porch area built in. I’ve stayed in a tentipi in some pretty horrendous rain and it wasn’t really a problem at all though. If I’d been able to afford it I would’ve bought a Tentipi but my Kiowa will do for now though!
Insect tip for camping in Scotland
Place a couple of lights far from your tent, the insects are drawn away to it. Mate and I camping used tealights in little cheap lanterns from the pound shop. Cannot say 100% but insect life while sitting round the fire wasnt that bad.
Reminded me of this recent article - https://bikepacking.com/plog/fueled-by-fire/ obviously aimed at being more portable but the principles no doubt hold.