Gazebo, Event Shelter

I have a larger version, it didn't really cost me anything so I don't know if I would recommend it as something to buy.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Colem…137&sr=1-4

It's good but it doesn't get used all that often. It's been used in the garden for kids parties etc... and it's been put up twice on campsites, once was an absolute godsend, we were away with 3 other families and we got it set up on a miserable evening last September and it worked out a treat but it's big and unwieldy.

Darren, if you could get a reasonably priced Vango Airhub Hex (not the more expensive Hexaway) it would give you much better shelter. They seem a lot more expensive now though. There was a good deal on them a year or two ago that a few Craicers made use of.

Vango Airhub Hex Airbeam Gazebo Tent (2018) - Herbal Green https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0…7EbJFZY2YE

Yes, very different but you can roll it upon three sides and get the same effect. I know I looked at both types of shelter before and preferred the versatility of of one you can open or close up. Just throwing it into the mix. I have a permanent lean-to at the back of my house and I know on a wet and windy day if the weather turns it just pushes the rain right under it.

I think in seeing the Vango Airhub Hex that Gav posted, I'd rather have it, because my thought was to buy the sides (a couple of) for the one I posted. But then you're reminded that we live on this Island and most people don't feel right about a drive away awning. I put mine out in Portrush last season and the sun was class, 20 minutes later I was looking at it worrlying as it felt like we'd just transported to Kansas.

Picked up the Bikes from Bangor and stopped off at the car park near Ballyholme Yacht Club for lunch. Nice view from the U-Shaped and yet step outside and you'd of been taken down the road with the gusts.



Now that we've the bikes and also the thought of being able to keep the camping chairs out of the van over night without the risk of getting soaked, (we usually set them in the cab overnight) I had the thought of some wee shelter for all that gear.