You don't mention whether u needed a groundsheet for this tent

@TravelGigolo

Жыл бұрын

Good point! Hadn't thought of that. We don't generally need a ground sheet because the tent floor is made of tough material. We do often use a ground sheet though to keep the tent floor clean underneath for when we pack it away. Also our ground sheet is nice and long to act as a porch as well. We initially bought our ground sheet because it's a mesh and is supposed to be less damaging to lawn and grass.

@chrisw5742

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelGigolo You shouldn't have the groundsheet extend beyond the floor of the tent because of water from rain will go right under your tent...

@TravelGigolo

Жыл бұрын

Our groundsheet is a mesh one. We run it beyond the tent as a stoep to prevent carrying sand into the tent with our feet, and as an easy place to take off and put on shoes. We occasionally use it as a seating area too, depending on the position of the sun.

Sew some triangle pockets onto the window flaps to house the guy ropes.

@TravelGigolo

3 ай бұрын

We haven't made any alterations. The niggles are really minor

amazing ! thanks 4 making these videos

@TravelGigolo

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying the channel. Great tent, very happy with it.

I really enjoyed this review. Thanks my brother

@TravelGigolo

Жыл бұрын

Great! Glad it's helpful 👍🏾

Got me a Campmore Timbavati for 700 bucks second hand, used once. Me, im a solo camper, 1.8m tall iits more than adequate even though the height of the tent is 1.5. I prefer the D door, that zips across the bottom of the door, no slithery things can get in in my absence.... Or stingy / bitey / things for that matter. The fly is a different design and goes all the way to the ground all round. And has no front waning, which in my opinion is pretty useless as a provider of shade. So her is a tip..... 1.4 x verticle height.... thats the distance from yhe pole that will create a 45 deg with the ground plane. Now 45 deg is quite important, as it distributes the tension force of the guy rope equally between down force and stretch force... so make a chord guage... mark where the pole is when verticle tap a nail in there, run you chord ot at 45 deg, slam dunk uour peg in there attach guy hook onto pole pull slightly, same other side and tension.... See ! Im a solo camper. Know the tricks....😅 15:58

@TravelGigolo

2 ай бұрын

Sounds good, will give it a go. I'll measure the length of the ropes first. They may already be exactly 1.4x the pole height 🤔

@warren6899

2 ай бұрын

@@TravelGigolo HI ! Actually, the length of a guy should be 1.4 x verticle height + 600 - 700mm this will let you get hold of both the pole in one hand, and the slider in the other, then use your body strength to create proper tension. Cost cutting at the manufacturer. Once you peg at 45 deg the bloody slider's down at the peg, and you can't reach it, so you pull up on the slider, but this never leaves you with enough tension on the guy..... Not enough tension, high wind, canvas lifts, pole lifts, pole swings inwards at the bottom = catastrophe..... Pegging & guy ropes is not just as simple as one may believe.... I've made a study of it, and believe me you could do at least 3 video sessions.... The anatomy of a dog-leg bent peg,, the reasons why it's made like it is, the mechanical differences between a straight & bent peg, pegging techniques, and guy ropes, and how to deploy them.....next time you up jhb / alberton side look me up, I'll be happy to give you all the Gen....... RGDS Warren BTW, I made tent pegs at one time...

Thanks for the great review! Planning a trip through Botswana and Namibia, and thinking of getting the smaller Tentco Traveller Safari Bow Tent.

@TravelGigolo

4 жыл бұрын

It should be good. If you are going in the summer then it may rain (depending on where you go) so remember to seal the seams.

Good review, thx. Ps your garden is stunning

@TravelGigolo

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback, and the garden compliment 😊

Hello travel gigolo I love your channel, I discovered it today when looking for more information about the tentco safari junior! I have many stores but here in Europe there are none with the same quality as those in South Africa! But I can't find a way to buy it and have it sent to Spain 😔😭. Thanks for your videos, I will dedicate the weekend to see them all 😉

@TravelGigolo

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Glad you're enjoying the channel. We've had a couple of requests for the tent. It's expensive to courier due to the size and weight, but we are looking to see if we can find a cheaper shipping option. Will let you know if we are successful. Will check out your channel as well 👍🏾

I have a Senior Wanderer, probably the best tebt you can buy. Not just a tent, if you look after it, a incredible asset. I bought mine for R3500 about 5-6 years ago, it is still in as-new condition since I look after it, I can probably sell it now for R4500 and anyone will buy it since they go for around R5500 now. So anytime is a good time to buy these, they are great and keep their value. Senior wanderer is a great tent to start with since when you are single and get a family one day you can buy a second one and add the attachment, gives you 3 compartments with a overhang. I can not stress enough how great these tents are.

@TravelGigolo

6 ай бұрын

The tent is one of our best camping investments. No regrets and still going strong. It has survived all kinds of conditions over the years.

Jolly fine presentation. V professional and I learnt a lot. Perhaps 'irritates' is too strong a word. Maybe 'buggs' or 'bothers' Thx again and again quality work.

@TravelGigolo

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative. Thanks for the feedback 👍🏾

I use the slightly larger Tentco Senior Wander. After a month and a half trip to Kunene river (Northern. Nam) in 2018 & a two month trip to Kenya this year I have found no faults. Pitching and packing times are around 15 min ( by myself). Times are longer if I use the Tentco gazebo and custom “link” (for longer stays). Your small niggles can be easily solved by a tent maker ( maybe ever Tentco themselves).

@TravelGigolo

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. I think they make good quality products and that seems to be your experience too. The niggles are minor and I have no reservations recommending them.

@chrisg1234fly

3 жыл бұрын

@@TravelGigolo So we have got our 3x3 model. But now the big question is TENT PEGS!!!! I have had many frustrating times with the standard thin ones, but what do i need now. I am entering a new environment of camping (from England) so what is appropriate in the desert and elswehere? MSR ones?????

@TravelGigolo

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't used MSR pegs but from what I've seen online they're very popular. The default pegs that came with my TentCo tent have been good in all the conditions we've camped. One exception may be where the ground is really soft (e.g. soft lawn). In general they are quite sturdy, they have not bent (weak pegs that bend when hammered into hard ground are a pet irritation for me). They're offset at the hook so when you hammer them the impact is in line with the axis of the peg shaft. Unless you're camping on unconsolidated sand with high wind (e.g. beach or dunes) then the TentCo pegs are good. You could consider anchor pegs as well. The tension is at right angles to the shaft in the ground, so that gives you quite a lot more resistance. Link- tentco.co.za/index.php/quick-links/products/accessories/tent-accessories/anchor-peg-large-5-pack-detail Hope that's helpful.

@chrisg1234fly

3 жыл бұрын

@@TravelGigolo Thanks TG, will give them a go then!!

One person can pitch up a dome tent with ease by using a LK's umbrella stand that is pegged into the ground at the corner of the tent. When one corner of a tent stay is inserted into the umbrella stand it does not come out and then you can insert the opposite side of the stay into the tent before coming back to insert the stay that is still in the umbrella stand into the tent corner. Repeat for the other corners. I worked out that a beach umbrella at R450 and a LK's umbrella stand at R165 is an excellent low-cost alternative to a gazebo or awning to shield you from the sun or rain while you are tending the campfire or grilling meat on the fire.

@TravelGigolo

Жыл бұрын

Good idea with the umbrella stand for pitching the tent. Actually that umbrella sounds like it could be useful for many things. Not bad for that price.

@antonvz19

Жыл бұрын

This is such a nice tip. I've wondered what on earth to use that would serve this purpose. Ingenious! I was actually shopping for a small one person alternative cause I couldn't see how I would erect my 3x3m dome tent. Now very eager to see if I can pull it off and not have to buy another tent for solo camping

@antonvz19

Жыл бұрын

Also lost my brand new gazebo to water puddles on the roof during a terrible down poor. So very relieved to have an alternative in the interim

Hello Fan from NY Try to find the connector between bow tent and gazebo and I can find it on tentco site but I think they don't ship it US. Any suggestions like a local store in SA who can ship internationally. Any guidance is much appreciated

@TravelGigolo

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I don't know off hand of anyone shipping for sure. But perhaps try these guys: www.campmoroutdoor.co.za/ Great to hear from NY!

Do you have the tentco extension as well? If so, please do a video :)

@TravelGigolo

4 жыл бұрын

We don't have an extension. Perhaps in the future, but for now the tent alone is sufficient for our needs.

Great review, tx, how did you seal the stitch lines

@TravelGigolo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I sealed the seams with the little stick of bees wax that came with the tent. You can get one online too.

Can you add side walls to the awning? You have covers both sides of the windows, are the inside covers waterproof? Meaning, can you live the outside cover up if the inside cover is closed without leaking when it is raining? The mesh color is dark green or black? Thanks!

@TravelGigolo

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there. 1. Awning sidewalls: No sidewalls available and no where to attach them on the awning. 2. Window covers: The inside covers are waterproof but the zips are not. So you can have some water dribbling down the zips if the rain is at an angle. When it rains we generally have the outside covers open and secured to the ground as per design with the inside flaps partially open, without any significant leakage. The top hatch though leaks along the zips if the awning is not on when it's raining. So it is necessary to have awning on when it rains. 3. Mesh colour: It's dark green.

@lorraineedwards155

3 жыл бұрын

Is this the Junior Wanderer?

@lorraineedwards155

3 жыл бұрын

Model not mentioned?

@TravelGigolo

3 жыл бұрын

It's a junior safari bow tent. The details are in the description below the video.

Hi there, Great video. I have a Bushtec canvas tent Nomad II. Very similar to yours. What product (brand) do you use the waterproof the seams and are you waterproofing all the seams? Cheers

@TravelGigolo

Жыл бұрын

Thank! The tent came with a piece of wax for sealing the seams. I don't think it's a particularly special type of wax. Perhaps you get it from TentCo if you're in SA.

@sebastienhakimejdaa9363

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelGigolo Thanks! I am based in Cape Town. Mine didn't came with a piece of wax. Will check Camp and Climb. No need for a spray I guess.

@TravelGigolo

Жыл бұрын

We haven't used the spray. The first time I used the wax it was a hot day, so the wax was too soft and was smearing too much. Waited till the evening and then it worked well, like drawing on a chalk board. I think the TentCo wax may be bees wax. Like this: www.outdoorwarehouse.co.za/product/campmor-bees-wax-seam-sealer?sku=146520&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5ycBhCXARIsAPldzoUNNuITzQjGdwF8pcYT1644eQA854nfXQ7glwUBWRxLg4xQLHA5pHgaApN2EALw_wcB

@sebastienhakimejdaa9363

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelGigolo Thanks! Fetched it last weekend. Works well!

@TravelGigolo

Жыл бұрын

Great stuff!👍🏾

Hi from SA. Is it the junior wanderer?

@TravelGigolo

Жыл бұрын

Hi, it's a Junior Safari bow tent. The Wanderer does not have a porch.

Where dd u bought it?

@TravelGigolo

Жыл бұрын

Bought at Tentco

Abdul, Salaam, how are you brother, I have been watching your videos and today I sent a screenshot to Shabier asking him if this is you

@TravelGigolo

2 жыл бұрын

Rashid! Alll good here. Trust you are well! Glad you're enjoying the channel 👍🏾

@rashidsharif5185

2 жыл бұрын

Send me your phone, number,or don't you remember me anyome 🤣