tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66173990949439878062012-01-31T21:52:48.149ZA Family of Campers enjoying their Karsten Inflatable TentJames Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151750270718751009noreply@blogger.comBlogger581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617399094943987806.post-69513086438289044162012-01-31T16:30:00.000Z2012-01-31T21:52:48.154Z

I have just returned from Southwold on the Suffolk Coast, and must confess that it was not a camping trip. However, this is a lovely place to visit and our accommodation was a Victorian seafront house close to the pier and town. Famous for the Adnam's brewery, beach huts, light house and award-winning pier, this small seaside town was a delight to visit. There are various campsites in the

James Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151750270718751009noreply@blogger.comSouthwold, Suffolk52.325628 1.68018152.306219 1.640699 52.345037000000005 1.719663tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617399094943987806.post-73814687306039808442012-01-26T06:30:00.000Z2012-01-26T08:41:46.642Z

We will be showing our range of Karsten Inflatable Tents on  Saturday 10th March 9am to 5pm Sunday 11th March 9am - 2pm Location: Town Farm Campsite - Ivinghoe LU7 9EL Onsite camping is available - please book directly with Site For further information or to request a brochure: 01763 273662 Email: info@campingtravelstore.co.uk www.campingtravelstore.co.uk

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This is a little cooking unit that I feel will have lots of use on our camping trips. Light, compact and able to boil a small kettle in approximately 4-5 minutes when using the supplied fuel; it will also become a great little firepit when the night draws in. I find that no matter how big the fire, my back is always cold and infact its the sight of the flames dancing which offers the most

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I have been thinking of getting one of these and recently made the purchase, unsure of the quality that I was expecting. It arrived yesterday and I must say that for the price (under £10.00) I was pleasantly surprised. I have seen these put to good use on the campsite, from retrieving buried pegs to digging small channels round a tent to direct a flow of water. For me in my Cub leader role

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We are kick starting the year with a great piece of news. Karsten Tenten, Dutch Manufacturer of the Karsten Inflatable Tent has frozen prices for 2012. That right, a Price Freeze until 2013, meaning all new Sales of Inflatable Tents and Awnings will benefit from the old 2011 prices. Those looking to purchase one of these Inflatable tents will also currently benefit from the stronger Sterling

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Cool Camping listed site and one of our personal favourites, Town Farm Camping in Ivinghoe has just invested in a Rental Karsten Inflatable 350 Tent made from Tencate All Season Polyester (WM1) Chosen by the owner Charles for it's durability, resistance to wind, and sheer quality, it is available to rent. Link HERE. This is a great site for all, especially families as there is lots  do to

James Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151750270718751009noreply@blogger.com0Town Farm Campsite, Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire LU7 9, UK51.839463391702914 -0.622272491455078151.83701089170292 -0.6272079914550781 51.84191589170291 -0.6173369914550781tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617399094943987806.post-12789281090630929382011-08-10T06:30:00.000+01:002011-09-23T11:04:06.171+01:00

We have stayed at this site recently under recommendations from friends. It's within an hours drive from home and the weather was forecast to be good. The site was  busy on arrival and we parked on the hard standing as the signs depicted. A lady approached and asked how many nights we were staying for and we paid. Quite who she was, hopefully the owner, but who knows? We decided on a pitch

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Having been rather busy this year and using my annual holiday for tent shows, we have had to make fine use of my weekends off. Now, we are used to taking our trailer, a complete set-up and everything to ensure maximum space and comfort, but in order to cut down on the packing and to ensure we get away as early as possible on Fridays we have been going basic with our packing. i.e. if it does not

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Our returning trips to Town Farm Campsite set at the base of the Ivinghoe Beacon, but at the same time overlooking the Vale of Aylesbury seem to be enhanced every time. Apart from the stunning 360° panoramic views, the rustic offerings of the working farm mix seemlessly with campers. The friendly and enthuastic owner Charles ensures that your needs are catered for from arrival to offering fire

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Well, not exactly on the beach, but within 50 yards....is a little gem of a site called Bay View on the edge of Eastbourne From the regimental booking of the site, to arrival and pitching, I knew that this was going to be a good site. You see there are rules, and these were being obeyed in a very relaxed manner. Again, the wardens were staying on-site. We arrived (late) and were greeted with

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We have just returned from this years Club meet which took place at Hopleys Camping on the outskirts of Bewdley which is situated on the banks of the River Severn. With the weather forecast to be atrocious, we packed the trailer expecting a re-run of the previous meet where all but one tent cancelled. But not this time... We arrived on site to the joyful sight of a grey 350 in all it's glory

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Whilst we have recently delivered two fantastic Karsten set-ups, the Club has been made aware of this fabulous Karsten Tent over in Holland - If anyone can match it we'd love to see some photos. Click HERE to see slide show and other residential Karsten's for hire in the UK & Europe!

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May has been and gone and our next event will be the Karsten Tent Club - Midsummer Meet 2011!Revisiting May, saw us showing the Karsten Tents at two venues, the first was a follow up show to the British Leisure Show at Newbury - always a favourite site with us and then us travelling up to Delamere to the Fishpools Farm Caravan Park.Needless to say there are a few more Karsten owners amongst us

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It is rare for a Second Hand Karsten to become available, but even more so when three come along at once - talk about buses!!! Anyway, it has happened and there are three Second Hand Karstens available on the Club website, Scotland, Wales and Essex - link HERE........so if you are interested be quick to act...

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This was always going to be a challenge as we have never embarked on such a show. Setting up the Marquee in the gales that were sweeping the race course was really 'good fun'? But once up and staked down with about a dozen ratchet straps holding the thing together and on the ground, we set to trying to fit most of the Karsten's in our collection onto the rest of the stand. With us all set up and

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February took the Karsten Tent display to Town Farm Camping in Ivinghoe. This site is run by Charles who has a great attitude towards campers and camping. The working farm has fantastic views in all directions with good facilities that keep on improving.As I had booked this during the half term, I had to engage help from a good friend....for his first time in erecting these, we had all eight

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We will be display a few Karsten Family Tents and combinations at Brookhouse Inn - Castle Cary, Somerset this weekend 28th/29th January. There is camping available to the rear with all the warm trappings and charm of the Inn for the evening. We will be showing:Karsten 300 & 220 Tent CombinationKarsten 325 with Sleeping ExtensionKarsten 350 StandardAll with various awning combinationsTents

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We are please do announce that the Camping Travel Store will be showing a selection of Karsten Inflatable Tents at the British Leisure Show in March at the Royal Windsor Race Course.For further information from our website please click HERE For further information from the British Leisure Show please click HEREBritish Leisure Show11 / 12 / 13th March 2011

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After a great Christmas with the family and a busy start to the year; with all the unpacking of the Karsten Tents ordered during the Autumn Discount period, we have nearly finalised our show dates for the coming months.We will endeavour to get around the UK visiting some sites from last year and adding new shows in areas where we have received lots of interest, for example. the Lake

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Well, I have started the year off well by booking a return visit to Clippesby Hall in Norfolk during April for a spot of family camping. We were there last year and it's a great site offering all you need for the adults including pub as well as fantastic play equipment for the children and the larger ones amongst us. The on site facilities just make it perfect for camping and the small cafe is an

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We have just returned from a fantastic family break at Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire; and I must say, I feel like I have been abroad. Arriving at the Campsite, our pitch was postcard material the view from our tent - simply stunning. The weather over the 1st weekend started windy and ended in strong gales over Sunday late afternoon and a Force 8/9 forcast for the night; still that blew the

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Since seeing a 50 year old igloo tent at the Karsten Tent Display in Newbury we have been sent this photo from Anthony Kent who has resurrected his. He says "I have just resurrected our old igloo. It needed new zips, replacement for a lost canvas cap and reproofing with Thompson's Water Seal. It is amazing that the tubes are as good as new. Looking Good!A great little example!

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Great News...... We are able to offer an Autumn SeasonDiscount of 10% on all New Purchases of Karsten Tents. Please contact Camping Travel Store for further detailsOur On-Line Store is also now live, so please have a look at the Human- Comfort Range of Camping EquipmentClick HERE to enter Store

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We have just supplied our first "Midge Proof" Karsten (A Karsten 240). The versatility of these tent being made to order means that within reason we can specify anything and if it is possible and does not affect the integrity of the tent, then Karsten will provide. In fact there is not much that hasn't been asked previously, so when we were asked for a Midge Proof Tent, to do battle with the

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Just got back from work to a nice suprise - The CCC Magazine waiting on the floor, and the star letter relating to a 1960's Igloo, manufactured by the Pneumatic Tent Company and a Karsten Inflatable Tent.We were lucky enough to see a 50 year old Igloo at out latest Karsten Tent Display, when Karsten Tent Enthusiast Garry Jones and his family brought one along to show us. It just so happend that

James Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151750270718751009noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617399094943987806.post-66741790505231494852010-07-16T23:14:00.002+01:002010-07-16T23:17:06.426+01:00

We are all set up and ready for the Newbury Karsten Tent Display - Just managed to add a video on YouTube so please check out the "Newbury Display"Really lucky to see a double rainbow over the tents to! - Check out our latest flickr upload

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Karsten 325 with Sleeping Extension and Extras£1950.00 Click HERE for further details

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NOW SOLDClick HERE for Further Details

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We have just delivered a Karsten Carp Tent to Colin Richards, a Member of Team Dynamite. As well as being one of the most profilic anglers at the Rainbow Lakes in the South of France, Colin also holds the Welsh title for a record fish (40lb common). To read more about Colin's profile, click HERE Click below for further information onKarsten Inflatable Carp Tents

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Managed to get a good couple of walks in this Bank Holiday. Unfortunately not camping under canvas, but enjoying what our home in Buntingford has to offer.The walk on Sunday up and over Wakley lane, round to Tannis Court and back through Aspenden proved much fun for the dog, as well providing the much need entertainment for the children of chasing her through the hedgerows. Thankfully the weather

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We made it in good time to Knutsford just off the M6, and managed to meet the people interested in viewing the Karstens. We pitched a 350 with the Comfort / Front Wall and Rain Awning, which seemed to fit perfectly in the wooded area we were located to.Having shown the tent, we proceeded to spend the night and after a hearty home cooked pub meal, we tucked up for the night. It seemed strange

James Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151750270718751009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617399094943987806.post-21886477358332764062010-03-26T14:05:00.001Z2010-04-27T23:29:37.018+01:00

Been quite a busy time recently, and now we have just completed a stay of 2 days at the Blackmore CCC Site, to attend a photoshoot for the Camping & Caravanning Club Magazine.After a bit of a drive down, and arriving around 9.30pm in pitch black with the rain lashing down, we managed to pitch up in about 10 minutes and settle our heads down pretty quickly.We awoke to a glorious morning at about

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We recently visited the British Show at Royal Windsor, and were blessed with good weather. We took the who family and met some friends there.The first thing that I thought was great, was that it was dog friendly, so the new family addition could tag along as well, and all the owners seemed to all be in very good control of their animals.There was lots to see and do for all ages, and although the

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We have now taken stock of the Human Comfort Range of Camping Products from Holland, and are gearing up for their sales in the UK.Danny Hazewindus from Karsten personally delivered the stock to us with the help of his son Mike and enjoyed staying a couple of days with our Family.We managed a whistle stop visit to Cambridge on the Saturday where we were given a lesson in the difference between

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Well, despite the cold and us sleeping in the Human Comfort tent, we did manage to get the flagship Karsten out for it's first official pitch.I much prefer to see a tent actually pitched as opposed to a library picture. The awnings are not fully pegged out, so the material would be more taught. The zip-in groundsheet was much easier to handle and fit than I was expecting and really does give it

James Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151750270718751009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617399094943987806.post-85801759564998974052010-03-08T18:02:00.002Z2010-03-09T14:47:42.651Z

We have just had instructions to add the following: 2006 Karsten 300 for sales in the Staffordshire Area For further details, please click HERE

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Well, the BBC weather forcast did not disappoint - minus 4 at 8pm as my daughter and I settled down for the night.The Marne tent, was easy to pitch using 3 poles and the fly and inner pitched together in about 5 minutes. I was really impressed with the tent. The two windows and the front let in good light, there was excellent ventilation throughout, and no condensation in the morning. The tent

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Karsten Tent Test - First Official PitchI will be camping at the Hertford CCC Site this weekend coming, testing out a Karsten; so if anyone else is as silly as me, (having just looked at the weather forcast), minus two!!! that's (-2) on Saturday with the possibility of waking to snow on Sunday. Please come and say hello!......... preferably with a hot drink to hand.This could be reality come

James Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151750270718751009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617399094943987806.post-79793835979728474672010-03-02T18:00:00.000Z2010-03-03T14:00:50.646Z

Check out this Campsite in Wales It's owned and run by one of the Karsten Tent Club Members!Click the Picture for Further Information

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Well, we've started to book our camping for this year.Over the Easter break, we shall be at Clippesby Hall in Norfolk, and in the middle of September, we'll be joing the UK Campite Meet 'Pillaton Hall' The Return....Although we are camping as a family, we'll have a selection of Karsten's with us, so if you are interested and you see us on site, please come and say hello, and view the tents.We are

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The Karsten Tent Club has just received instructions to advertise a 2003 Karsten 350 with Awnings and Extras.Please visit the Club Site: http://www.karstententclub.com/tentsforsale.html for further details and picture.Please make contact direct with the seller and mention the Club when calling.

James Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151750270718751009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617399094943987806.post-17619281063850329012010-02-16T07:53:00.005Z2010-02-16T08:24:42.014Z

Karsten have launched a new Combi-Awning for 2010 Click Picture to See Pitching Variations & Further Details.Suitable for Karsten Tents Size 300-380Available in UK Soon!!!

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Just got back from checking over the Karsten Show Tents - Hired the local school hall so could not peg out, but still very impressed.We also have the complete range of awnings available for the tents.We have the following tents to view...220 Grey, 240 Carp Tent, 300 Grey with Pod Link to 200, 300 Beige Standard, 300 Blue with Adaptor Zip and Bedroom Extension, 325 Light Green with Bedroom Adaptor

James Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151750270718751009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617399094943987806.post-38344763397695598652010-02-03T20:58:00.003Z2010-02-03T21:05:35.193Z

It's been a bit of a wait, but we now have a range of Karsten Inflatable Tents ready for viewing...As well as the various sizes, we also have a complete range of colours, awnings and combinations.Please check out our websites for further details: www.campingtravelstore.co.uk and www.karstententclub.com

James Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151750270718751009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617399094943987806.post-38396287472390047122010-01-07T11:26:00.004Z2010-01-07T11:33:27.779Z

We have now been introduced to the UK Camping World by the nice people at Camping Magazine, who have featured us (Camping Travel Store & Karsten Tent Club) in their February Edition.Please click the picture to read the article...

James Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151750270718751009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617399094943987806.post-58343885610016824622010-01-01T19:40:00.004Z2010-01-01T19:50:57.783Z

We have received confirmation from Karsten that the show tents have been made and after having the finishing touches added, should be available for viewing from the End of January.We should also have all the stock from the Human Comfort range of Camping Equipment and Accessories available by then to.If you are interested in viewing the Karsten Inflatable Tents, or would like to be kept updated

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New UK Dealers for Karsten Tents!Following our 2nd visit to Karsten in September, where we were offered us the opportunity to distribute the Human Comfort Range of Camping Equipment & Accessories as stocked in the Karsten Travel Store, they have also asked myself and Suzie to become their NEW UK DEALERS for KARSTEN TENTS..........WOW - Watch this space or the Club website/forum for more details..

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16 Blissful days off - Touring under CanvasDover to Calais and one and a half hours later we pulled into our first campsite on a working farm a few kilometres from Sluis on the Belgium/Holland Boarder.Fantastic location, and the camping field was great (12 Pitches) and all the toys available, trampolines, ride on tractors, play equipment and a sandpit. As this was a working farm, there were all

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Mablethorpe – 28th August for 4 DaysA blustery start to our stay at Mablethorpe CCC site – Thankfully we were in our Karsten.A great little site in the shadows of the nearby wind farm; but only a 15 minute walk from a magnificent beach with all the tourist trappings of a Victorian Seaside.We played on the sand, and the children loved all the amusements and the fish and chips from the shop at the

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Following our trip to the Karsten Factory - we finally managed to get out in the garden and erect one of the new Human Comfort Tents. It a 2 man cotton tent with cotton bedroom 2 exits and 3 poles.Went up in about 5 minutes and I must say it was very toastie! Spent the night in it with our 3 year old daughter, sleeping on the new Human Comfort Self Inflating matresses. Not only are these

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Visit to Karsten Factory – 30th July - 3 DaysWe were invited by Karsten to their factory in Zwaag, Holland as a thank you for starting the Karsten Tent Club. We decided to drive, catching the ferry Dover to Dunkirk and proceeded on the 3 ½ drive to Northern Holland – Arriving in Zwaag at the Hart B&B, close to midnight we were met by Danny Hazewindus from Karsten.The next day, having hired bikes

James Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151750270718751009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617399094943987806.post-36799945932876411442009-07-10T11:24:00.002+01:002009-11-22T18:56:28.874Z

Morton near Weymouth – 26th June for 10 DaysThe CCC site at Morton in Dorset was to be our camp for a fabulous 10 days of full on sunshine. Having booked to avoid the Summer Holidays, I was amazed'just how busy this site was, but bearing in mind that Swanage and Weymouthare only a short drive away (approx. 20 minutes) it was not surprising that this was a popular site for tourers.The site lived

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We had the pleasure of joining the Oxmow Camping Group at Ferry Meadows, Peterborough over the past weekend (19th June), to endulge in a bit of camping and sailing etc.What a fantastic location, on the edge of a large lake, in the middle of the Nene Valley Park, where the Steam Locomotives could be heard and seen on the other side of the waters edge. There are plenty of bike and walking paths in

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All was planned for the 1st Karsten Tent Camping Weekend, alas the weather.All week I had been watching the weather channels, surfing the web to find the latest and in the end, those who had booked cancelled as the weather appeared to be horrendous.We got there, setup by 5pm on Friday and enjoyed good weather until Sunday Morning when later the heavens open around 4am. By 9am the Sun was out and

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We ventured to West Runton CCC site for the last Bank Holiday in May - Glorious Weather awaited us, and it didn't diasappoint. We had a perfect pitch, up until the throws of Bank Holiday Campers turned up - not that there is a problem, hey it's going to be busy anywhere and we're one of them, but I seriously could not believe how tightly we were packed onto this well run site.By Friday night, it

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Wembury is a small village in an area of outstanding beauty on the SouthWest Coast of Devon.We camped at the Pilgrims Rest site on the outskirts of the village to attend a friends wedding in August last year. The campsite was adequate and basic, but extremely quite and friendly - Perfect!The church situated high above the beach stands prominent and always seems to catch the last rays of the sun

James Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151750270718751009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617399094943987806.post-3864833050261616292009-04-28T16:01:00.000+01:002009-04-28T16:08:22.520+01:00

Last year was wonderful, a full 52 nights under canvas – pure heaven. Sites included, West Runton, Sandringham, Hertford, Verwood, St. Neots, Plymouth (I will post more information of where we stayed in Plymouth), and culminating in August, visiting North Devon; and in particular Damage Barton CCC Site near Woolacombe Bay.What a great site! Busy as you would expect, but very well run. The view

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First let me introduce myself as James King, from BuntingfordHertfordshire. I am a happily married family man with two children, who up until four years ago had never heard of Karsten Tents, despite camping for the previous 5 years.However, after a wet and windy stay at the West Runton CC Club, we happen to wander into Caravan & Camping, totally bedraggled, got introduced to Mark Saville, who

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