Warehouse tents

[Paul in NZ]

Wow, this thread is intense.

I hate it when people say they qot quality from the Warehouse. It's like saying there's some good wine on sale at Pack n Save.....

As someone that used to sell wine that costs as much as some peoples motorcycles all I can say is... There is a lot of good wine at Pak n Save

[Squeak the Rat]

As someone that used to sell wine that costs as much as some peoples motorcycles all I can say is... There is a lot of good wine at Pak n Save

You're probably right when relating to your local branches, but spend a fun half hour at the Royal Oak or Manukau City. Not much there that I would call quality, and I call lots of wines under $20 "quality".

Regardless, my point was slightly misworded - I avoid P & S like the plague because I'm sure I will catch the plague if i shop at my local branch. So to hear that there really is something of quality at a cheap price puts me into a conumdrum. One half wants good + cheap, the other wants to stay clear of hepatitis.

[pritch]

Have you been made Redundant at work recently ?

Not unless you call twenty odd years ago recent...

The Macpac tent I have currently was bought for tramping, so light weight was the major consideration. It's supposed to sleep two but you'd need to be *really* good friends.

I'd like a slightly bigger one but not so big that if I was sharing it with someone she'd be out of reach...

As for Quality at The Warehouse, I know people who won't even walk in the door, as if they'd be ashamed to be seen in there. Silly really, I buy my French crystal wine glasses there. Either when they are on "special" or in a damaged set. They have nice stuff at give away prices... I don't need six glasses, there's ony ever me and perhaps one other (if I get lucky).

[Paul in NZ]

You're probably right when relating to your local branches, but spend a fun half hour at the Royal Oak or Manukau City. Not much there that I would call quality, and I call lots of wines under $20 "quality".

Regardless, my point was slightly misworded - I avoid P & S like the plague because I'm sure I will catch the plague if i shop at my local branch. So to hear that there really is something of quality at a cheap price puts me into a conumdrum. One half wants good + cheap, the other wants to stay clear of hepatitis.

Wine is sold differently depending upon which market you are targetting. Traditionally it is sold as a refined beverage to educated buyers so a lot of weight is placed on 'quality' (subjective) and history of the producer as well as the grape variety, aging process and complexity of the flavour. These are all valid points to the enthusiast but the reality is - most buyers are using the words as snob value. ie the more words on the label they don't understand the better (ie more expensive) the wine must be. The local market has been over supplied with reasonable australian reds for quite some time and often you can pick up the 'drink now' whites when they are at the end of their peak. Either way - there are some genuinely good 'complex' wines at very reasonable prices.

GREAT wines cost more but there are very very few of them and to be honest - they do demand respect because if you get a chance at something really grand - you can taste the difference....

Don't discount cask or cheap wine - you won't get poisened. These wines are blended for the primary flavours. Ie they are good to chug back at a BBQ or party and offer enourmous value for money. Sure - some are dreadful but you don't need to be ashamed about drinking non vintage wine - usually they are great fun!

[Patrick]

GREAT wines cost more but there are very very few of them and to be honest - they do demand respect because if you get a chance at something really grand - you can taste the difference....

They don't sell E & E at discounted prices at PNS....

[James Deuce]

I got a nice Crus from PnS for $90. It was $130 at the wine shop in town. I'll happily buy wine from PnS.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

From tents to wine... amazing

[James Deuce]

Classier than your usual Binned to Beer thread for sure.

[Paul in NZ]

I have sipped wine in tents and sipped some pretty intense wine - whats your point?

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

I have sipped wine in tents and sipped some pretty intense wine - whats your point?

no point...

[Paul in NZ]

no point...

Probably too much wine ;-)

[Silage]

Never had any weather problems - just make sure you have your back to the weather, structural problems? - if you're out in the open strong wind can turn your tent concave temporarily so best to be downwind of shelter.

Pity they don't come with a baler tho eh SD ie Glenorchy 2006. At the same rally my "few years old" Wharehouse numer was blown nearly flat in the wind gusts and bounced right back without any sign of breaking f'glass poles. They are a little bent but it doesn't affect the tent. They seem to be fine as tents and quite durable. Never been wet in it neiver.

[Patrick]

Tents and wine... a good combination...

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Probably too much wine ;-)

either that or not enough

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Pity they don't come with a baler tho eh SD ie Glenorchy 2006. At the same rally my "few years old" Wharehouse numer was blown nearly flat in the wind gusts and bounced right back without any sign of breaking f'glass poles. They are a little bent but it doesn't affect the tent. They seem to be fine as tents and quite durable. Never been wet in it neiver.

Mine is an al-chepo and all hasn't leaked yet... but I do carry the tarp