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Camping Britons have been sharing tips online. Camping is now one of the most popular holiday options, and campers who want to buy their first tent may want to know what to buy.

Buying new camping equipment can be difficult.

There are many options, and knowing what to invest is a big decision.

Thankfully, Camping Brits are sharing tips on social media and helping each other make smart decisions.

Facebook user Joe Lewis asked: “Can anyone tell me the advantages and disadvantages of bell tents? I think they look great and spacious, so I’m not sure why everyone doesn’t have them. You know what I don’t know. ?"

Bell-shaped tents look great and are usually regarded as luxury tents.

But for them, it's more than just looking cool.

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Camping Britain weighed the pros and cons of this setting.

Steve Lampton said: "The bell is okay, it's strong in the wind and waterproof.

"If you want to pick a hole, it is that there are no large windows like frames or air tents."

Stefan Cork wrote: "We spent 10 years and love it. The disadvantage is that they lack privacy. They are not so warm because they are large inside and have a lot of air to heat up. In addition, if the humidity is released, after returning home, It needs to be placed again to dry properly."

Stefan also mentioned: "They are easy to DIY waterproof, clean with a water jet cleaning machine, and then apply Fabsil. About once every five to seven years."

So what prevents every camper from buying a bell tent?

Tazzy Dee said: "I think their cost and weight are prohibitive for many people. In addition, they are not sewn on the floor sheet, but if I have money, I will buy one. If I have a log burner, I might move in. a period of time."

Joe Evans is not a fan: "I don't like them being a big room. My 14-year-old son and I like our privacy."

For many campers, privacy is the main issue for bell tents.

John-Henry Hardy said: "I like separate rooms without poles in the middle. They are okay, but I prefer open tents without poles."

Ela Ine wrote: "A room is not a good thing, nothing more."

But this is not the only problem with bells.

Nicole Petrucco wrote: "Disadvantages-heavy, must be kept dry at all times, fear of theft. Professionals can sell themselves."

Jenny Poyser said: "One disadvantage is that they take up a lot of boot space."

Laura Horrocks Lang said: "The price is too high. If it is not completely dry, it will be moldy. It needs to be re-sprayed and it is difficult to erect. It tears easily and looks very dirty soon. It is heavy. Just worried that it lives in a muddy and rainy UK. Worth the trouble."

But Mike Richardson disagreed. He said: "The bell-shaped tent is very good. I like ours very much. It is non-condensing, rainproof and bulletproof. It is easy to set up and the height is amazing (or the imperial tent is three meters high). Install the stove and enjoy the home away from home. Luxurious. I don’t think they are much larger than other tents I’ve seen."

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