Charles Bentley Medium Folding Kitchen Unit for Camping - Portable Storage with Windshield (146x46x80cm)

Just got back from 4 nights camping and used the Charles Bentley foldable kitchen cupboard and table for the first time (I bought it - it was not given to me to write a review). Previously I just put my single gas hobs on the floor or on a small metal table but as there were three of us camping this time (and in a bigger tent) I decided some more kitchen shelves would be useful. They didn't disappoint. The folded up table comes in a carry bag, but it is big, even folded up. It is also pretty heavy. I didn't bother testing it before I went camping. Luckily it was all there, well packaged but no instructions on how to set it up. This didn't actually turn out to be much problem and it was put together in around 10-15 minutes - thought will be quicker now I know what to do. There is no need for any tools to put it together. Simply unfold the main frame, clip on the two metal table areas (the top one is for cooking on and has the slots for the included wind protector - and is slightly bigger than the bottom shelf one). Once the frame is out and shelves on, fold out the bigger of the side tables and drop the legs down to make it sturdy. Then clip the "bag" underneath the table which becomes the cupboard - this was the tricky bit as it can go on both ways but only one way is right. The side pockets on the cupboard go on the outside of the table. The shelves are bits of wood that sit on the material shelves in the cupboard. Then pull up the small table and add the wind guard. The main structure is very sturdy, we had washing up bowl, lamp, gas stove and pan all on the top and it was fine. The cupboard is not meant for heavy things but is ideal for keeping the plastic plates, cups and cutlery as well as pasta / rice etc. It is sturdier than made out but is only attached to the frame by small clips which are probably the weak link. Overall I am really impressed with it and it got a lot of use. It was kept outside as the weather was excellent but could be moved pretty easily if needed. Putting it away is as easy as setting up. Well designed and well thought out. Only downside is its size and weight when packed up, but it is big when unpacked so not surprising.
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Easy to put together, light weight and with a handy bag to carry it in
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Good quality and worth every star! We have a five man tent with an extension and this was able to remain in the extension still giving us plenty of room. It's sturdy and easy to put up, plenty of surfaces to stand things on. Would not go camping without this - ever.
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Unit is what it should be to use. , easy erect and again to put away in it’s good quality bag
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Upon arrival I was excited about this but when putting this item up I noticed the following which is in the pictures. 1) the fusing of the hinges onto the metal for the stove area had broken on one side. You can also see the imprint of the hinges on the centre metal piece where one was attached at a weird angle and the other was not. 2) The slots for the same pieces of metal to go into the aluminium slats were missing a hole for the black metal pieces to latch onto. You can see this on the picture Now I need to drill a small groove into the aluminium to fix the black metal section to it. I also need to attach the hinges to the back plate. This is not what I expect when I buy something which is new. Apart from these 2 issues then the item is fine.
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**updated review** it has been 15 days and I have not got my refund or heard from a person at Charles Bentley, Amazon say they cannot intervene at this time as I keep getting automated response emails saying it is taking 14 days to answer any queries" ** DO NOT BUY FROM CHARLES BENTLEY *** original review: Clearly been used as it was scratched, bent and has food and dirt on it. Flimsy construction, poor design with table top clips into place with plastic clips that can be easily broken. Frame feels strong but the folding top held together by 1mm thick plastic bits. Didn’t even fully assemble it as it’s going straight back. I buy a lot of stuff from amazon and never leave reviews but feel this was so poor I had to warn everyone. But another brand.
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This is a good bit of kit, good price for what it is and as good a quality as anything else I have seen. It survived a very muddy Guide camp intact and it packs up well for easy storage.
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Only used once,but seems ok and should do many more trips,the only real fault I could find was the way the cooker back gets bent in inside the carry case and prevents the cooker going all the way back,for that it lost a star,apart from that,it assembles and packs away fairly easily,gives good storage and table space,fit's nicely in the back of my hatchback too.
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Exactement ce que j'attendais
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Les pieds sur le côté gauche sont plus courts que les autres , du coup c'est bancale il a fallut la caler avec la bouteille de gaz! Comment cela peux sortir d'usine comme ça !
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