Camping Travel Store Blog

We have just supplied our first "Midge Proof" Karsten (A Karsten 240). The versatility of these tent being made to order means that within reason we can specify anything and if it is possible and does not affect the integrity of the tent, then Karsten will provide. In fact there is not much that hasn't been asked previously, so when we were asked for a Midge Proof Tent, to do battle with the Scottish Midges.......Karsten had the answer. They have previously made these tents to conquer the Swedish midges by simply replacing the mosquito netting in the top and bottom ventilation grills with midge netting. They make a velcro-on midge proof window (very similar to the sealed foil (plastic) window) and then replace the screen door netting with midge netting. "Midge Proof" Where possible, specialist netting has been incorporated in the tent to reduce the likelihood of midges entering the tent.

Just got back from work to a nice suprise - The CCC Magazine waiting on the floor, and the star letter relating to a 1960's Igloo, manufactured by the Pneumatic Tent Company and a Karsten Inflatable Tent. We were lucky enough to see a 50 year old Igloo at out latest Karsten Tent Display, when Karsten Tent Enthusiast Garry Jones and his family brought one along to show us. It just so happend that we made a small video of it for posperity - how fantastic that I can now relate it to this article. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO If anyone else has photos of their old Igloo, we would love to see them!

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

Karsten 325 with Sleeping Extension and Extras £1950.00 Click HERE for further details

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We have just delivered a Karsten Carp Tent to Colin Richards, a Member of Team Dynamite. As well as being one of the most profilic anglers at the Rainbow Lakes in the South of France, Colin also holds the Welsh title for a record fish (40lb common). To read more about Colin's profile, click HERE Click below for further information on Karsten Inflatable Carp Tents

Managed to get a good couple of walks in this Bank Holiday. Unfortunately not camping under canvas, but enjoying what our home in Buntingford has to offer. The walk on Sunday up and over Wakley lane, round to Tannis Court and back through Aspenden proved much fun for the dog, as well providing the much need entertainment for the children of chasing her through the hedgerows. Thankfully the weather stayed good for the walk, but the downpour the previous night provided lots of good deep splashing puddles that were just too tempting for them to avoid. Monday provided a mixed bag of weather from downpours to blue skies and the a hail storm, but again, those who dare, and we did - donning all the wet weather gear, we set off for Standon May Day. A traditional village fete. The clouds parted and the sun shone - Typical should have just taken a brolley! The children enjoyed having their faces painted, and then we walked to the Ford. The views across fields are always great and although it ca