FOR SALE De Waard Zilvermeeuw 4 berth pyramid tent. What a lovely tent this is. Its an older one and a little faded, though this is quite normal. He also wears a factory repair patch like a it was a badge on honour. Its patched both inside and out, so wont leak - its just like another seam really. Zilvermeeuws are right up there in my favourites list. I think they have that really special De Waard look with that long swooping rear that of course makes them a great tent to be when the storms arrive! The 2 poles give lots of inside standing space and at 3m wide and 3.8m long inside they are a comfortable 4 berth tent. This one is from the early 90's and with 35 weeks is not quite new but still a couple of decades use left in it. All in all its really clean and in great condition. Whats especially nice is the all but new large sidewing which can be worn on either side. This one is ready to go at £350 including delivery!

SOLD APRIL 2018 Eardman Schmidt Bever Stunning 3/4 berth all canvas tent from a real niche Dutch producer. Eardman Schmidt specialised in super high quality lighter weight canvas tents for those who want space but not bulk. As the pictures show, the tent is very versatile in its design with its extended array of front awnings allowing you to open up with lots of shade in the sun or close up for the rain with a large front porch area being 2m deep. And its a beauty too. This is a lovely low use tent from its first owner from a village outside Delft, Holland - a real must visit town! They have enjoyed just 5 'kampings; in it, so we are talking 8-10 weeks of use...and it shows in its really lovely condition! The sizeable inner tent at 2.5m wide and 2.8 long will sleep 3/4 airbeds side by side on its full PVC sewn in groundsheet. Over the top is a large all canvas flysheet made from a super tight and strong cotton weave. All supported by 2 upright poles offering a useful 1.5m height at the ridge. And all this in just 15kgs. Eardman Schmidt are renowned for the quality of their tents and this one just oozes craftmanship and it will make a big splash on any campsite, though not so much on your wallet at £285 including delivery, within the UK.

FOR SALE Something for the weekend? Really neat Vrijbuiter Condora 4 berth pyramid tent. A perfect weekender, though also as a proper 4 berth tent with 2 bedrooms, great for those longer breaks too. Typical Vrijbuiter fare with nice 300grm Tencate canvas, heavy duty pvc groundsheet and good strong poles. Its 3m wide and 3.5m deep Its in grt used condition with just 1 small repair patch to the groundsheet, which is nothing and well done. Canvas is without fault, a few stains but really very good. Nice cheap price of £250 which includes UPS delivery within the UK

FOR SALE I have just returned from a very successful tent buying trip to NL and first up is this real minter of a twin pole 4 berth tent from the more obscure firm, Irene Huizen. This tent is from the early 2000's but hardly used with just 5 weeks on the clock, and it shows! Its really clean and the canvas is still taught and of course there is no damage or repairs. This is a big 4 berther being 3.2m wide and 4m deep. inside It stands at over 2m tall at the king poles and 1.8 at the door so plenty of standing room. As the photos show, it also comes with a hanging bedroom to keep the mozzies out. Packed down its 21 kgs with the poles being another 8kgs, so its not that heavy. Irene Huizen tents are very well made and remarkably similar in style, materials and build quality to ESVO. The canvas is 300 grm Tencate canvas, the usual tough PVC sewn in groundsheet and all steel poles. This one is £320 delivered to your door nextday through UPS.

FOR SALE De Waard Jan Van Gent. As you can see this is a 2 pole pyramid tent (2 kingpoles) and is a large 4 + berth. The Van Gent is a tall stately tent providing lots of good standing space with the door height alone at over 6 feet - and max head height at 7' 8" in old money! Please take a good look at the photos as this is not a standard Van Gent. That huge sidewing is from another De Waard model but fits this one beautifully and really adds to it's already impressive presence. The side wing is actually brand new, yep never been used. and I'm pretty sure is from a De Waard Papegaaiduiker. Colour wise its a more creamy shade than the main tent but compliments it really well. It is a truly wide sidewing and will provide a lot of cover from side winds and rains. The 'zoneluifel' (sun canopy) is from an Albatros and is a perfect fit, and with the sidewing gives you a really well covered outside space to match the rather large inside area. Dimensions are: Max height. 2.4m Door height 1.9m Inside width 3.2m Inside length 4.2m Tent & poles & pegs are 37kgs As shown the tent has zip in curtains separating the bedroom from the main living space. Condition? Well its really nice and very clean. There are one or two small marks as one would expect from a late 90's tent with just over 25 weeks of use, but to show how small the stains I've pictured one here and if you want it even cleaner they are quite cleanable off with a bit of water (and no chemicals especially detergents)! Of course there is no mould or mildew (I don't import any tents with mould) and no repairs or damage. So all in, this is a really pukka big family tent. Available for £525

As we go into 2018 the pressures of conducting pan European enterprises are becoming more apparent to those of us involved in them as the feared impacts of Brexit are coming into clearer focus. DutchtentsUK is import based and dependant upon favourable European access. So it stands to reason that if you want out of the EU, you should not seek goods such as Dutch made tents that can only be traded in the UK due to the conditions that the EU offers. Accordingly, and with the greatest respect I ask those who voted to Leave and still maintain that position, to have the courage of their convictions and not engage with European based outfits such as this one. To the rest of you, hope remains eternal and a very happy new year. Thank you. Dave DutchtentsUK

Another rare breed tent, the Erdman Schmidt Bever. This really is a lovley and so stylish example of one the Dutch smaller producers. Erdman Schmidt along with Carl Denig and Slee really just focuss on the smaller lightweight market. Well I say smaller, but this one isnt small despite what you may think of the photos. The canopy is 4m wide and 4.5m deep! Its technically a 4 berth but I think really this is for 3. The inner tent being 2.5m wide will take 4 slim airbeds. Its also a very versitile tent. As the pics show it can be used as a base model or you can start to add the extensions. First off there is a front porch section. This can be left open or you can then attach a full zip in wall and front door. There is also a back door too. On a hot day with both front and back open I can only imagine how glorious it will be just dozzing away inside this wonderful bit of kit. And if the weather turns you can rely on that inside space and the top grade canvas to keep the rain out. The canvas on this tent is really smart and a real quality material. Theres a couple of minor stains, but nothing really to bother about. Of course there is no damage or repairs and everything works as it should. If you really want to stand out on the campsite and have something really special, this could be the one for you. Its availabe for £350 all in and delivered through UPS to your door.

Another happy customer has kindly sent in this pic of his new Holtkamper Utopia XL. These are a bit awesome and give De Waards a good run for their money. Indeed for some, these big Holtys with their inbuilt sidewinds and zip down front canopy and all the other things they offer, surpase De Waards. Anyway, it now lives in my favoutie county, Shropshire and I hope its new owner John, will enjoy if for years to come.

De Wit Atlanta 6. SOLD Sept 2017