Leisureshack are proud to be able to offer a huge range of Gelert Tents, including the Lokon, Cirrus, Ottawa, Eiger, Cadiz, Rocky, Quick Pitch, Twister and the New Beyond Galaxy models. From two berth backpacker tents right up to seven berth family camping tents, Gelert offer superb quality and value for money. Select your tent by choosing which size you require above.
Tips For Camping From Gelert
It is always good to unpack your gelert tent and check it before you set off on holiday. Make sure you have everything you need (pegs, poles, instructions etc.) and check the tent for any damage. If it's a new tent, do the same, and also make sure you understand the instructions and can pitch the tent. Have a practice pitch in the back garden before you go to familiarise yourself with how it goes together.
If you are new to camping try out a site somewhere near home first, just in case you forget anything. Then the more you enjoy it the further you will go!
At the beginning of each season, air your gelert tent out and seal every seam. This will keep dew and rain on the outside all season long. Before setting off make a checklist on the things that you will need on your camping trip. Be sure to take a peg mallet and a tent peg extractor. These inexpensive products save a lot of heartache and allow you to easily set up and break camp in any soil condition.
Pitch your tent with a door away from the direction of the wind. Avoid setting your tent up near stagnant water as this is home to lots of biting insects such as mosquitoes & midges. Be sure to take the right pegs for the terrain you are camping on.
Remember to pitch your tent so that the door is out of the oncoming wind, so that you don't get a breeze in the tent. Partially unzip the upper window in your tent to remove unwanted moisture and condensation from respiring sleepers. On muggy nights, also zip open a lower window to draw cooler air. Zip open your sleeping bag for a few minutes every morning to remove moisture, then shake the bag to restore insulation loft. You'll sleep warmer and extend the life of your sleeping bag.
Never use a stove or fuel lantern in your tent. Pack a battery-operated lantern or wind up torches for use inside your tent. Don't leave nylon tents out in the sun for long periods of time. UV exposure will shorten tent life.
Make sure your tent is completely dry before packing away. Check the surface that you are pitching on to see that there are no sharp objects or stones hidden in the grass that might puncture your ground sheet or make for an uncomfortable surface to sleep on. Pitching under trees can give you good shade from the sun, but can be a pain when it rains, as after the rain has stopped the trees will continue to drip. Always take all your rubbish away with you. Many biting insects are particularly active between dusk & dawn, so remember to especially cover up between these hours.