When is the best timet o a buy a tent for next summer?

[LondonSuperTrooper]

Hi all,

I have finally decided to buy a tent and found the one that I like. The earliest camping trip that we will go on will be next May half term in 2013. Is now the best time to buy a tent for next spring? Or shall i buy it closer to the time?

Thanks in advance.

Im looking to upgrade our equipment a d have started now. With the crap weather a lit if 'end of season sales' have started. And you never know there may still be a few good weekends left in the year when you could arrange a trial of your gear. Good luck