Member jenny fancett
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Thanks Michel and Kritziana! I think the man in the shop just meant that the tent would be having more sun coz it doesn’t go down at night rather than implying that the midnight sun has some sort of magical properties. Anyway, thanks so much for your answers!
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Hi everyone,
Have you had any issues with using a very light weight tent when there is the midnight sun? The guy in my local camping store said that the UVs would damage the tent fly. Cheers!!!
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Me again!
How important do you think it is to have a free-standing tent as opposed to a tent that you have to stake out? I’m wondering about how frequently you’ve had to pitch your tents on surfaces that were too hard to stake out or on concrete surfaces?
I’m still debating whether to buy a new tent or not! I will be doing Paris-North…
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Hi everyone! I’m currently preparing a big trip for next Spring/Summer from Versailles (where I live) to Norway (hopefully North Cape if I can get there). My route is essentially Versailles-Copenhagen-Gothenburg-Frederikshavn-Hirstshals-Kristiansand and then following the coast as far North as I can get. I will have about 3.5 months to…
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Bonjour Jenny!
Versailles – North Cape sounds like a fantastic adventure 😊
Indeed, Kristiansand to Bergen is not that easy but worth the effort. I cycled Kristiansand – Stavanger in September, and I was surprised about the varied landscape. My little trip report with some photos might give you an impression about the…
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Hi Michel,
Thanks so much for this information and taking the time to reply. I will be reading through your trip report this weekend! Thanks again!
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Thanks so much!
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jenny fancett completed the requirement “Reach a balance greater or equal to 100 Points” of the level Road Rider 2 months ago
Comfortable on paved paths and city streets. You’re gaining momentum!
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Comfortable on paved paths and city streets. You’re gaining momentum!
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Hi everyone,
I currently use a Ferrino Sling 2 but it is quite heavy (1600g). I’ve just seen a really good deal on the Big Agnes HV UL 1. It weighs only 910 g and costs 287 euros. It seems like a very good deal to me but I’m concerned I’m missing something! My plan is to go from Paris to North Cape next year. Doyou think this tent would be…
