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Submitted: Thursday, Nov 01, 2007 at 20:40

Member - Michael R (NSW)

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One of the most obvious camping equipment purchases we all make and hope will be our last – is the table. You could be excused for thinking that this purchase is rather straightforward but in reality, it is not that easy. View Full Article...

We started off the the folding table and attached chair combination, but found the cheaper ones broke. Finally bought an aluminium one which is nice and light, but does take up a bit of space when opened. The problem with these we found is that my middle age spread takes a little more room than what is available seat wise! Not only that, but I found them difficult to slide into the camper trailer, being down on the knees etc. Eventually we have a round folding one from Coleman, which the wife absolutely loves - small, compact and light. Food preparation is done using the trailer kitchen, so the only table we need is a "sit around" to eat from (unless it's around the camp fire). Works a treat with the folding chairs and we are not doubling up on seating with the all in one combo. If we are in place for any length of time, it's a good spot to rest the cuppa and the book/maps and have a sandwich, and is easy to move in/out of sun depending on the mood.

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Michael

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AnswerID: 269606 Submitted: Thursday, Nov 01, 2007 at 21:04

Member - Roger B (VIC) replied:

G'day Michael. The table sounds good. Whats the diameter of it please?
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Roger B.

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FollowupID: 532479 Submitted: Thursday, Nov 01, 2007 at 21:27

Member - Michael R (NSW) posted:

Hi Roger,

Off the top of my head, probably 1.2m. It folds in half, the legs are tubular aluminium which fold out, then the second half of the legs clip into these.

It's easy to manouvre around, breakfast, lunch...then to a group area for 5 o'clock nibblies! I found the combo ones a little unstable at times due to the inbuilt seating, and we figured we had the camp chairs anyway, so why double up.

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Michael

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AnswerID: 269611 Submitted: Thursday, Nov 01, 2007 at 21:31

PradOz replied:

Hi Michael,

Any idea what model, cost and a supplier where you purchased it?

When packed away what size is it?

Cheers Mick

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FollowupID: 532507 Submitted: Thursday, Nov 01, 2007 at 22:23

Member - Michael R (NSW) posted:

Hi,

This one came from the Coleman store at Minchinbury NSW. Haven't seen them elsewhere eg Boots. RRP is $79. Model number is 50250A

It folds in half, so approx 60cm half circle, around 4 inches (or double table) in thickness, the legs are contained in the hollow section once folded.

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Michael

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FollowupID: 532517 Submitted: Thursday, Nov 01, 2007 at 22:42

disco1942 posted:

Have seen them in many camping type places. There are two models, The one I have is 900 x 800 mm open, folds to 800 x 450 x 70mm. The other model is 3-400mm longer when opened. They are very light in weight, lightest table I have ever seen, often needs a little load to stop it being blown over. You will recognise them in a shop as the brand Coleman appears as a watermark in a regular pattern in the top surface.

The Coleman store at Michinbury is is their disposal store, you will pay more in other shops - probably up to $100.

PeterD

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AnswerID: 269614 Submitted: Thursday, Nov 01, 2007 at 21:38

TerraFirma replied:

Just bought the $149 Camping Kitchen from Kmart in their current catalogue , Jackeroo. It is all Stainless with sink, pump tap, fold out sections, lantern holder, chopping board etc etc, it really is well thought out. It packs away at around 15-18KG in a carry bag which is supplied. I haven't used it yet, however laid it out and had a good look, great value.

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AnswerID: 270435 Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 06, 2007 at 21:03

Member - John A (SA) replied:

Michael & Forumites
I just read the overview article on camping tables & noticed one denoted a fish filleting table.
My comment was it seemed so low that the guy demonstrating it was bent almost double and would have developed a hell of a sore back quick smart!
A mate of mine scavenges ironing tables from hard rubbish collections & uses them.
Has a mesh top and can adjust to a height to suit your build.
Consigns it to the dump when it rusts out and pulls another one from his shed when needed.
A good ergonomic solution and helps with recycling!

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John

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