Camping Travel Store Blog

It's about time we revisited this blog ! We've had a very productive time since our last post, and this blog has fallen somewhat behind so just a re- cap since we last posted of whats been happening: In 2016 The Karsten 350 model won Best Tent over £350 in the Camping and Caravanning Club Tent Satisfaction Awards and was highly commended in the Best 4 Person Tent category as well... we'll that made our year - we were so happy.... But not as happy as this year (2017) when we were invited back to the Camping & Caravanning Club Awards to collect the top gongs for Best LifeTime Tent and Best Premium Range Tent for the range of Karstens. So we've been working really hard in getting these awesome tents to like minded campers around the UK and as such have refined our displys to a smaller number of the most popular tents. This is allowing us to travel further afield, bringing the Karsten range nearer to you. Our plan next year is to have 8 locations f

Had to share this fantastic Karsten Cake - made for one our customer for his 40th Birthday we think it is simply awesome! If you have anything similar, please share with us by email or on our Facebook page

Karsten have announced an 'Early Bird Offer' for our February display. Karsten are offering a 5% discount on their 2015 price list for tents ordered over the display weekend, before they introduce their new prices for 2016 on 1st March. We will have a great selection of Karsten's to see at the display, so to take advantage of this great offer - make sure you order over weekend. For further details click the picture or this LINK Display date and details can be found HERE

Not found your perfect camping companion? Karsten Tent looking for long term loving relationship. I'm good looking with nice curves, strong and robust. I can change my appearance to suit many situations and enjoy the outdoors in all weathers. Totally reliable and independent, I won't let you down and I've got a 5 year guarantee for that!  SHARE THE LOVE Display Dates & Further Information

New for 2016 from Karsten Tenten is the POP Awning A simply designed canopy that 'Pops' up and is then fitted to the standard rails on camper vans. It comes with a side screen which zips to the top and is then pegged to the floor. An additional side is available as an optional extra. Due to it's unique design, the awning breaks down exceedingly quick and neatly packs away for easy storage.  Additional king poles are available which enables the camper to elevate the side screens, to increase the 'tarp' effect of the awning and also maximise shade. Made in Holland with the best materials and fittings, these awning would also be very suitable for work vans as it fits a standard awning rail.  For further information please see our webpage LINK  or Call  01763 273662

Announcing our 2016 Display dates for the Karsten, ESVO & Cabanon tents. Please click on photo for more details and address. Please click on photo for further information

A short video to show the difference between the standard 'sloped' front wall for the 240 Karsten inflatable carp bivvy (tent) and the Flat Front Wall. Both are available as an option with no difference in price - it's just a matter of preference! For more information, options and guide prices, please click HERE

We held a photo competition of the Karsten Inflatable Tents where owners could send in their best photo of the 2015 camping season.  We were really pleased with the entries that we received, and hopefully next years competition will see even more, so don't forget to get snapping when your camping in 2016! The final decision rested with the Directors of Karsten Tenten BV, who chose the photo by Clive Sutton, of his Karsten 325 in Sea Green, with Comfort Awning, Front Wall & Rain Awning at Field Barn Park Campsite near Bourton-on-the-water taken in April 2015. Link to Photo

Our newly designed website is now live... There are more pages still to add, but the majority of it is complete. Please have a look... www.campingtravelstore.co.uk

So as you can see we have given the blog a bit of a make over, this is to bring it in line with our new website which is nearly ready to go live.  Along with the Karsten, ESVO & Cabanon Tents, we will also be adding other products that have been tried and tested by us that we think you'll like. As you would expect they will be a must for any camper as well as being of fantastic quality! How do you like you like our new logo?  If you want to keep up to date with our blog posts, please subscribe by email.... that way when we update the site you'll be updated too!

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.

This was the fateful weekend that we decided to go camping with a reasonable tent, only to realise that it failed in so many ways.... not particularly water or wind resistant....draughty.... uncomfortable and took ages to erect!  It was on this weekend having borrowed my fathers estate car as now we had Lydia and had underestimated the extra luggage, prams etc... that we were introduced to the a Karsten 300 Tent in Dark Beige pitched at the back of Camping and Caravanning shop in West Runton.

The end of March in the south of France, fourteen days and nights in the Karsten, delightful.   I arrived at the lake to find the water level very high which meant a bit of digging to accommodate my home, my ever reliable Karsten.   With a bit of jiggery pokery she’s up in a matter of minutes, once my space is prepared. I fished for the next thirteen days, 24 hours a day, through constant rain, gales, storms, mistral winds and thanks to my Karsten I was warm,  comfortable and dry, oh them old days of normal carp bivvys cramped up, listening to them rattling in the wind, drips, condensation, uprooted and blown away all a thing of the past. HAPPY DAYS IN THE KARSTEN, Alan Taylor

This is a great example of a Karsten with colour coded awnings... A 350 set up in dark green. The family also have the sleeping extension to further enhance the sleeping area,leaving the main tent for day to day use. The owner said of this picture; 'This is our most recent camp (late May BH) at Glanllyn, Lake Bala in Wales.  Its a site we used to use circa 25 years ago but have started using again - excellent location for sailing as you can store boats by tents and launch straight onto Bala.  We are going back with a group of friends with similar boats in August'. We have supplied our customers with such an array of bespoke tents, if you have any photos of your set-ups we'd love to see them. Please send in any photos to info@campingtravelstore.co.uk

We received this photo from a very special couple last night. The Walton's were our very first customers way back in early 2010.... now settling in to early retirement, they are looking forward to a summer of camping in their Karsten! Happy Days...

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

As some of you may have read, we are also the UK Representatives for TentWord Unlimited; the commercial side of Karsten Tenten who manufacture work and emergency tents and shelters that you may have seen. Typically the pop up tents used by telecommunication companies and the police forensic divisions to disaster relief inflatable tents as depicted below.  We love the fact that our Karsten leisure tents are increasing in popularity, and not knowing the industries our customer work in would just like to let everyone know about our other website:  Premier Work Tents Photo taken from a multi agency demonstration ahead of this years Armed Forces Day All enquired, please email: sales@premierworktents.co.uk 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