Camping Travel Store Blog

Other than Karsten, there is one other manufacturer that epitomises the Dutch Tents... De Waard. We are proud to announce that we will be adding the De Waard tents to our display collection of Dutch Tents at our next display in June , firmly establishing that with Karsten, ESVO & De Waard we really are the Dutch Tent specialists! De Waard's origins date back to 1948. Machiel de Waard, who was a sailmaker for the Royal Netherlands Navy, designed the first tent at the Lepelaar campsite: the Albatros # 1.  In the need for a tent that never topples over, he started drawing on the back of an envelope.  The tent was designed in such a way that it could withstand strong gusts of wind and offered a nice home for a family. Now, 70 years later, the Albatross still exists.  Over the years, the tent continued to adapt to changing needs.  Albatros # 4 was introduced in 2015.  A tent with all the features as the original but adapted in size and functionality so that it als

Kickstarting the 2019 Season We've been a bit lapse with the upkeep of this blog over the past year and it was a very challenging year following the devastating fire that destroyed the Karsten factory and store, but as you would expect, like a phoenix they have risen from the ashes stronger and more formidable than ever! I will backtrack and fill in some post from our camping adventures throughout 2018 but thought we'd do a very quick catch up with what's been happening so far in 2019. Well, we're two shows into the season already with the first one being a very cold (not to mention windy) one in early February. This was the display where we were able to show off the Combi-Awning connector for the first time! We had been in discussions with Karsten about making one since November the previous year, and now it was on display. So to say that it turns heads is an understatement. Connecting directly to the tent we thought it looked the business and no poles invo

Have you checked out 'The Karsten Klub' thread on UK Campsites - it now has well over 1.5 million views. See it here:  http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_forum_topics.asp?ForumID=32 There is loads of information and pictures together with owners talking about their decisions to buy and why they chose the configuration that suited their families individual camping style.  For UK touring dates - please see our website: www.campingtravelstore.co.uk

We've nearly confirmed all of our display dates for 2018, so will be publishing them very soon. If you want to have a sneak preview at the venues that we have confirmed please take a look at our website: www.campingtravelstore.co.uk or click this link: HERE We'll also be uploading and linking them all to our Facebook page as events so if you are intending to come along to one of them and use social media please click the 'Going' button! ... and don't forget to tag or tell any of your camping friends that may be interested in our displays.

Our September display of Karsten, Cabanon & EVSO tents is in full swing, and the sun is shinning for our second day. We open at 10am today (Sunday), but we are here all week until Sunday 20th... so there is plenty of time to come and see our range of 100% cotton canvas tents.

Our June display saw the showcasing of the ESVO Bedouin range....certainly the first time I've ever seen them in the UK. Together with the Cabanon and Karsten's our show was a 'Sea of Canvas'. With over 20+ models on display as well as Karsten Commercial Range and the mainstream tents offered by Cross Camping it was a display not to be missed. Quite possibly the best in the UK! All Enquiries 01763 273662

Great new for 2015. We are pleased to announce that we are the exclusive UK Respresentatives for ESVO Campingsport of Holland. We will be displaying their Bedouin range of 100% cotton canvas pyramid tents at our June display. We will be displaying the 200/280/340 Models together with the Orca 240 and various awning configurations. We will be updating our website to feature these awesome tents. ESVO started in 1922 as sail manufacturers and started manufacturing tents in 1955. Their reputation is held in high regard and together with our range of Karsten Inflatable Tents and Cabanon's, make our display a must to visit. We are the only company in the UK showcasing these fantastic top quality European Tents. 

We are kick starting the year with a great piece of news. Karsten Tenten, Dutch Manufacturer of the Karsten Inflatable Tent has frozen prices for 2012. That right, a Price Freeze until 2013, meaning all new Sales of Inflatable Tents and Awnings will benefit from the old 2011 prices. Those looking to purchase one of these Inflatable tents will also currently benefit from the stronger Sterling to Euro rate. The exchange rate is at its highest for a while now, so if you are considering a Karsten Inflatable Tent for this year's holidays, then maybe now is a good time to purchase. For further information or to request a brochure, please visit: www.campingtravelstore.co.uk  

We are all set up and ready for the Newbury Karsten Tent Display - Just managed to add a video on YouTube so please check out the " Newbury Display " Really lucky to see a double rainbow over the tents to! - Check out our latest flickr upload