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As for colour, for me its a visibility thing wonder if theres ever been any research on this?

I can't quote references, but there's a reason why polarresearch stuf, icebreakers etc. are painted red: it's the colour that stands out best against snow.

But I don't know about against greenery.

Pete.

Even more to the point - just to show how out of step Bedders is...

I cant see anyone else on here saying Alpkit are out of order (and I note Nick's comment about being stung...I know that feeling as well)

what a surprise.  Funny how it is our fault, here at OM, that Bedders has lost an interest in a tent....because we have replied to his post and disagreed

or...maybe I'm being cynical...

captain paranoia wrote (see)

Well, I think the idea is more of a 'try before you buy', rather than a genuine rental idea.

Alpkit page on 'Tent Demos'

I don't think the T&Cs are unreasonable; if you lose or destroy the demo tent, they have to replace it from one in their sales stock, which they would otherwise be able to sell at full RRP.

To me the T&Cs look OK.

Especially when you consider that Alpkit know that their most valuable asset is is their reputation for customer service.