Repair Kit | Multimat Self Inflating Mat Repair Kit just added to IBEX Camping's Website

Another great product from the Multimat  range just added to the website ..... a repair kit for your self inflating mat from Multimat. 

The Multimat Self inflating Mat Repair kit is simple and effective to use, the repair kit contains 4 circular patches of approx 6.5cm diameter and a tube of adhesive. Full repair instructions are listed on the back of the pack. 


The patches are supplied in a range of colours Black | Green | Royal Blue | Turquoise. 


In Stock and available now @ibexcamping just £2.99

Tents.... How to choose your tent .... What does H/H (hydostatic Head) mean?

One of the very first questions we are asked by customers who are choosing their very first tent is .... What does H/H ( Hydrostatic Head) mean in the tent descriptions? 
Modern Tents are made from polyester which unlike Canvas doesn't have any water repellency... Polyester has to be treated by the factories and then tested to give a waterproof rating ... Which is where the H/H figure comes from. 
H/H is the waterproof rating of the fabric used to manufacture your tent... a column of water is placed on the fabric - under tension and a measurement is taken at the level the water starts to penetrate the fabric - Hence the mm reading.... 
We have been selling tents for a number of years , when we started we had only ever camped in Canvas tents so polyester tents were a revolution to us but we soon learnt what to look for ....


For our family tents we like to see a H/H rating of at least 3000mm - some of our suppliers believe that anything beyond this is just a number... once the fabric has been treated to 3000mm there isn't much more protection beyond this. Others believe that the higher the better .... experience has taught us that as well as the waterproofing level it very often follows through that the quality and features of manufacture increase with the H/H - features such as mesh, vents and fly    screens..... 








Lower than 3000mm is fine for a weekend tent , festival tent etc this is still waterproof but we would probably suggest that you use your judgement to gauge the weather and if it's just a weekend then a torrential rain storm with heavy winds probably wouldn't be the best conditions. 












Specialist backpacking and Hiking Tents are very often treated to 5000mm H/H primarily due to the conditions that these tents are expected to cope with on a mountain side throughout the year. These tents are very often Ripstop Polyester too another feature that is making it's way into the Family Camping Market. 
















It's always worth remembering that a Tent is a temporary structure and you always need to be aware of the weather to make any necessary adjustments etc..... 

How to choose your tent ... Size and Sleeping ...

We can supply the room .... leaving you to choose the view 

Running the business ....our greatest pleasure comes from sending families away with a tent and camping equipment to go and have loads of adventures with ... We are very often asked for advice on choosing a tent and have put together a few snippets to help you choose your tent.... 




What size of tent do I need.... there are quite a few considerations to make when deciding the size of the tent that your going to need ... we usually start with some questions about what type of holiday your choosing a tent for. Is it just the occasional weekend? or a summer family holiday? 


For a weekend tent perhaps just for that spontaneous weekend away when the weather is fine then most of our customers will choose a tent to fit ... ie a 4 berth for4 people - usually space isn't too signficant as long as everyone has somewhere to sleep...


For a family Holiday then there needs to be a little more consideration .... we usually recommend that providing space isn't an issue our customers choose a tent 2 berth larger then they actually need .... this give storage room for clothes etc as well as a larger living area for if the weather turns a little. Camping with small children then choose a tent that's easy to pitch - there are plenty on the market - Tunnel Tents and some of the steel framed Tents are simple to pitch and can provided they aren't too large be pitched by one person. 


The size of your tent.... most of the tent manufacturers provide weight and packed sizes for their tents so it's easy to find out the package size of your tent but you also need to consider the pitch size... A few years ago a few campsites started charging 1 1/2 and in some cases 2 times the pitch fee for larger family tents ... this was in response to the Pod designed tents which did have a large footprint , the tents of recent seasons have been designed with this in mind and most are more pitch efficient - however it's always worth checking before you buy... The pitch size of a tent is always specified by the manufacturers ... the average pitch size is approx 7 x 7m but this can vary from site to site .... having said that though I think that some of our most memorable camping holidays have been on sites without any restrictions on size .... a little quieter but much more fun! 


Polyester or Polycotton ? ...The fabric ... over the last few years we've seen the introduction of Polycotton Tents these are similar to Canvas with many of the benefits ... they stay cooler in the hot weather and warmer in the cold - once in a polycotton tent you can feel the difference ... there is a downside though - Polycotton Tents have to be re-pitched if you pack them away wet ... Polyester tents still need to be dried but this can be done without re-pitching. A polycotton tent may shrink if not re-pitched to dry. 




Polyester Tents ... mesh , mesh , mesh - Modern tents do get warm - so make sure your tent has plenty of mesh - to create ventilation ... flyscreen doors are great and mean that you can create airflow with out little visitors!

H/H or Hydrostatic Head  choose a tent with at least a 3000mm Hydrostatic Head .... more info


Bedroom Layout.... some tents have individual bedroom compartments but most family tents will offer a configuration of one large single bedroom compartment which splits with a curtain making it totally flexible for family camping .


Did you know.... 

• 2 single airbeds are usually larger than one double ... which means that they may not fit in a two Berth Bedroom

• Tents are berthed (how many they sleep) quite literally with people lying side by side.

• Campsites can sometimes charge 1 1/2 to 2 times the pitch fee for larger family tents 

• From experience we have learnt that a Campsite that lays down too many restrictions very often aren't the most accomodating ... 

• Tents with steel poles - even if they are fibreglass across the roof - are usually quite a bit heavier than fibreglass tents... but do have a more grounded feel once pitched!

• A Inner pitch first Tent with a sewn in ground sheet means that the tent is double skinned throughout. 

• In a flysheet first pitch tent you can very often leave the bedrooms out (if you don't need them) to create a little extra living area.

• Tent Carpets are fine but ... they do get damp underneath so they need to be lifted to air - and should really be taken up completely in enough time before you come home to make sure that your tent goundsheet is completely dry before packing away. 

• What H/H or Hydrostatic Head means in the tent Descriptions? more info click here 

• The Most useful tent accessory you can buy is the Footprint Groundsheet - not only does this protect the groundsheet - it also means that if the ground is muddy you can pack the tent away without fear of mud on the flysheet and pack the footprint groundsheet seperately... it's also incredible useful for deciding where to pitch the tent!

Just a few words from IBEX Camping to help you choose your tent..... a few ideas and suggestions not recommendations or instructions..... we hope that this post has been helpful and would love some feedback.....

12 Hour Special on Wemmi Wipes - just £1.75 for a Tube of 8

Hi.... from 8pm tonight 16th Feb 2012 until 8am Tomorrow a tube of 8 Wemmi Wipes is just £1.75 @IBEX Camping .... your  we've changed the price so there's no voucher code to use simply add to your basket!

These great little wipes are quite simply magic ... great for loads of uses ... camping , festivals, picnics, in the home, car or to carry in your office or handbag ..... 

Take a look at Wemmi Wipes on IBEX Camping's Website....

LED Tent Lights ...Take a look at these in Tent Photo's

 We've just received these images from @ringautomotive showing the LED Tent Lights .... as soon as the weather is dry enough and a little less snowy the TEAM @IBEXCamping will be pitching a tent @ a local campsite to see for ourselves just how effective these Great LED Tent Lights are!

Showing The 3 LED Tent Light Pack 

Showing  90 LED Flexi Tent Light

Showing the 2 LED Tent Light Pack 

Showing 27 LED Starter Kit 

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Hand Warmer | Strider Hot Gel Hand Warmers ... just arrived @ IBEX Camping!

Strider Hot Gel Reusable Hand Warmer Just £3.99

We've just taken our first delivery of Strider Hot Gel Reusable Hand Warmer. These great Hand warmers are supplied in a pack of 2 so there's one for each hand! Simple to use - within the Gel Hand Warmer there is a metal disc - click the disc - massage the gel and within seconds the self-heating Hand Warmer will spring into action. Being reusable the Strider Hot Gel Hand Warmers can be used up to 100 times .... as long as the instructions are carefully followed. Don't have cold hands this winter ... invest in a set of Hand Warmers... at just £3.99 a pack ( each pack contains 2 Hot Gel Hand Warmers)  the price is great too! In stock here @ibexcamping for immediate delivery.

Tent Repairs | Ripped Tent | Broken Tent Pole .... How to from IBEX Camping

We have noticed over the last few years that many customers are choosing to repair their existing tents rather than invest in a brand new one ... when the one you already have just needs a simple repair.


IBEX Camping is able to offer a comprehensive Tent repair service as well as a whole range of products to do the job yourself or take with you just in case....

Tableau Water Repellent Spray just £6.99 @ IBEX Camping  

StormSeal Adhesive & Sealant for Flexible Materials

Tear-Aid Repair Tape just £7.49 @ IBEX Camping 

My Tents is leaking.... if your fabric is leaking there are a number of re-proofing or waterproofing sprays on the market - please make sure you read your Tent Manufacturers Instructions and those of the Product you choose before you begin....we once had a nightmare with a Conway Trailer Tent :-) Simple to use these sprays can extend the life of your tent. Waterproofing products are also available in Paint on varieties...                                                        

Tenacious Tape just £5.99  @ IBEX  Camping

  




















Puddles on the groundsheet - very often these can be caused by leaking seams ... your tent should have been supplied with a repair kit - in this repair kit there is usually a tube of seam sealant - this is simple and effective to use usually you rub a small amount over the weakness on the seam leave it to dry and that's it .... remember though to leave enough time for the sealant to dry before packing away. Seam Sealant is available to buy in tubes or in a roll as a tape. There are a number of multipurpose products on the market ......

These tapes are also great for emergency repairs of small holes or tears on Tents, Outdoor Clothing etc........


If your Tent Needs a larger repair, broken zip, or torn pegging points... or any other fabric repairs we work closely with a specialist Tent Repairer, simply pop your canvas / Flysheet into us - we can also collect for a small charge - Our Tent Repairer collects from us on a Wednesday Afternoon - We'll get back to you with a price - you then decide whether you'd like to go ahead. The turnaround for repairs is generally 7/10 days although during busy periods your repair may take a little longer - we'll always try to work round your deadline. Simply EMAIL US with the details of your repair and we'll arrange delivery and/or collection of your flysheet @ £6.75 per journey.


Broken Tent Pole? Fibreglass tent poles are designed to be repairable - due to the nature of the constructions in extreme weather it's not unusual for one to split. Ideally .... you should carry a spare but if not don't worry replacement poles can be purchased in sections or a whole kit.... Simply measure the dimensions of the split pole - diameter and length. Once you have our section - split the pole into sections by untying the center elastic - retain the tension - replace the broken section and replace in the same order. Replacement fibreglass pole sections can be easily cut to size. Replacement pole kits come with full instructions ... we are able to offer a full repair service email us with your details and we'll get back to you. Unusual size or steel pole .... EMAIL US we have an array of spare poles from previous seasons!

Please remember to always follow the manufacturers instructions both on the equipment you are repairing and the repair product you are using! 

If you would like any further information , please don't hesitate to get in touch call 

01480 404030 | 0797 290 7029 | Email : sales@ibexcamping.co.uk