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We now have for display the Karsten 240 Inflatable Carp Tent but in a rental material. This is a specialist WM-1 Tencate material designed for seasonal pitching and aimed at lake owners who offer a swim with a bivvy package.  Obviously this is an investment on behalf of the lakes, but with the weather experienced by many in France, anglers won't be going home due to the bivvy blowing away and gear being lost!  It was also great to see Alan Taylor at the latest display who came to cast his views over the new bivvy, as a Karsten owner himself (Cotton 240) he remarked at just how robust they are and commented that he would be recommending them. For more information, please take a look at our Karsten Carp Tent FACEBOOK Page or call 01763 273662

Our April Display proved to be the busiest yet. Not only are campers seeing the Karsten Tents on campsites and then coming to the show, but the weaker Euro means that the tents are at a great price. Let hope it holds until the Autumn Discount! The Cabanon's are edging their way back into popularity with the Bora Bora being the best seller....unfortunately we are limited with the stock at the moment so if you are looking - now is the time to buy. We were treated to a fantastic sunset over the display and in particular the Awaya and Biscaya.

Our February display weekend saw the weather test the Karsten's. From driving rain to gale force gusts of wind, the tents stood firm....as you would expect. Anyhow, we made a short video...

Although Valentines Day has passed, you still have the rest of the year to fall in love with a Karsten! Our first display is at the end of February with larger tent displays in April & June. Please see our website for further details or follow the link: HERE If you are a social butterfly, then please Like our page on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Facebook Link                   Twitter Link

Karsten Inflatable Tent's  Autumn Discount Display 2014 5th, 6th, 7th September Phillimore Garden Centre, Melbourn, SG8 6EY Display open Friday / Saturday 9am to 5pm Sunday 10am to 4pm Karsten Models on Show 350, 325 with Sleeping Extension, 300 with 220 Link Tent 280, 260, Carp 240, 200 All with various awning combinations. Further Details, Please Call James on 01763 273662 Don't Forget to LIKE US on Facebook

Our Karsten and Canvas Tent Camping Guest Blog from Geoff on his Karsten 300 - It's really informative... Please click on the picture link to go to his review. Text Link:  http://www.ourcanvastents.me.uk/karsten-300.html

Guest Blog from Richard and Serena (Karsten Owners) Hi James & Suzie This time last year you were shovelling snow off your front lawn to show us the Karsten tents. Since then we've spent a fantastic year trying out our purchases as often as we could and just thought we'd email to let you know how successful it's been.   We started off with a long weekend in Lyme Regis last April (photo with rainbow) when the days were sunny but the nights were perishing .The Karsten was warm and roomy even when filled with fellow camper friends who didn't want to go back to their own freezing tents... June we took it to the wilds of the West Coast of Ireland for a fortnight (photo by water) where the famous Irish climate chucked just about everything possible at it. We were camped literally feet from the Atlantic Ocean but the Karsten barely noticed it was in the eye of the storm much of the time. We slept like babies, the tent barely moved and we emerged sever

A few pictures of our first display of 2014  Now with Cabanon & Snugpak Tents Please see our website www.campingtravelstore.co.uk for further information on all the fantastic tents

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We're here again and all set up for the Karsten Inflatable Tent Autumn Discount Display. We have the usual Karsten suspects on display (all models) together with a selection of Snugpak lightweight tents. Perfect for backpacking and Duke of Edinburgh Award Schemes /Scouts etc. We here until Sunday, so look forward to seeing you. Display - 20th -22nd September 2013 Further Details : www.campingtravelstore.co.uk

September has started well for the Karsten Tents - Not only are we offering Karsten's Autumn 10% discount, but if you order a pod in September, you'll also receive a free compressor. However, one member of staff seems to be taken to hiding - couldn't resist a photo! If you wish to view our Karsten Inflatable Tents, our next show is on Friday 19th to Sunday 20th September, please see website www.campingtravelstore.co.uk or call 01763 273662 for further details

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Kitts Cottage Campsite - East Sussex Guest Blog by Club Member - Jo Dodds A group of 9 cycling ladies spent the weekend here last weekend (07.10.2012). I was in my Karsten 300 pod with two other friends and there were various other smaller tents in our group.  James Butcher made us so welcome and nothing was too much trouble. There was one other group there last weekend, but there is so much space there that we couldn't actually see or hear them! The great bonus of this campsite was that you can light campfires, so we would come back from the pub and have a chat around the fire with toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate. This is what camping should be like! James sold us very dry seasoned wood and came to check that we weren't running out, so we went to bed nice and warm. The loos and showers were clean and fairly basic with solar heated water. We were a little concerned that there wouldn't be enough water at this time in October, but we all had

FULL VIDEO Camping Travel Store has just displayed the Karsten Inflatable Tent's along side the Vango Airbeam's. It was a very successful weekend for both tents and the dispaly will be repeated in 2013.

Karsten's direct to tent rain awning connector. This is a great little joiner add to your collection of Karsten Awnings. It allows you to connect your current rain awning direct to the Karsten Pod, without the need of erecting the Comfort or Extension Awning. We have used it today at a display on a Karsten 325 and its' fantastic. Not only does it protect the doorway from rain, but also provides enough shade for two people to sit under. This is now available to order from the Camping Travel Store Please call 01763 273662 or email info@campingtravelstore.co.uk for further details.

We have just returned from a very successful weekend at the Great Northern Fishing Show , held annually at Cudmore Fisheries in connection with the Finals of the Fish 'O' Mania Competition. Setting up in the rain, on a boggy slope whilst trying to keep everything clean was a real challenge. Luckily we managed to get some bark.  Gradually the clouds broke and Saturday brought with it intermittent weather but large crowds. Our first sale was completed with an hour of the doors opening. Sun and blue skies were the order for Sunday and it didn't disappoint. Although the crowds were less than Saturday, we had lots of serious interest, especially with the 350 Karsten for general Camping. Cudmore Fisheries is a great fishing location, catering for all anglers on various lakes.  Check out our Video Channel on YouTube

If you fancy an 'Room with a View', then check out this rental Karsten Tent. It's a Karsten 350 with a direct to tent rain awning, carpeted with two king size bedrooms. What's more it's situated on a Camping site with stunning views only an hour from London, so great for the Olympic Summer! Our Site Review is HERE

Just to let everyone know that there is an Immaculate Karsten 325 Inflatable Tent for Sale on Ebay Please see Link: KARSTEN TENT If you would like any further details on the Karsten Inflatable Tent, please check out the Camping Travel Store Website. If you would like to see the full range on display, we are showing them this weekend at Town Farm Campsite in Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire. See link below for further details Buckinghamshire Display

One tool to rule them all........ This is a great addition to any camping equipment and even just to have around the house or car. Being a Leatherman it already has pedigree and before committing to this I was also very taken with the Victorinox Lockable Combination Tool . What made my final decisions were purely based on what I require it for and with that in mind, and a young family with bikes, the pliers aspect was essential. The other deciding fact was that with the Leatherman, all the elements are lockable, whereas with the Victorinox only the larger blade was. This tool is mid range, I paid £47.00 from Amazon with free delivery.   It came with a leather belt pouch and has already proved it's worth!