CAMPING GEAR | Robens Trekker L Bamboo Camp Table – Review

August 31, 2018 Shell Robshaw-Bryan

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Are you looking for a sturdy and good looking camp table that’s big enough for a family of 4, yet doesn’t take up heaps of space in the car? The Robens Trekker L could be the ideal choice. Read on to find out more.

What is it?

Robens Trekker L Bamboo Top Camp Table RRP £114

Stockists

Amazon.co.uk

Features

Pack size 80 x 15 x 12 cm
Table dimensions 60 x 80 x 68 cm (WxLxH)
Folds to half the packed size of equivalent tables
Stable X-frame construction
Adjustable feet
Quick assembly
Carrybag for transport included
Leg positioning and minimal bracing create an ideal dining table
Genuine bamboo table top is both durable and good looking

The Robens Trekker L packed inside the sturdy carry bag

What do we think?

I’ve been using this table for camping trips all year, and I still absolutely love it. So let’s tell you a little bit more about why I never camp without taking along the Robens Trekker L table.

Inside the sturdy Robens Trekker L table carry bag

The aluminum table legs that slot together to form the base

When it comes to aesthetics, camping gear is still playing catch up, but the increasing use of more natural materials like Bamboo has made a big difference. Function of course is the most important component of any piece of camping gear, but for me, form is almost as important! Some of the camp tables you can buy, for example made of white plastic are just awful looking things.

The bamboo table top with Robens logo

Slatted stainless steel camp tables are less offensive to look at but in my experience, they aren’t massively sturdy. In terms of strength, stability and looks though, you simply can’t beat Bamboo camp furniture. As well as having antibacterial properties, bamboo furniture is very hard-wearing, one of the reasons why I wanted to spend a whole season camping with the Trekker L before posting my review.

The Trekker L up inside my Robens Trapper tent

Despite most of my camping trips this year unexpectedly turning into solo trips, I am certain you could easily seat four people around the Trekker L table, however for larger families, the Trekker XL table might be a better option. When I camp I tend to use a camp table as much for convenient standing height storage (I hate having to continually pick up things out of bags or boxes on the floor when camping), as I do for eating from, and the Trekker L has performs consistently well in every respect.

It’s worth mentioning that a couple of the aluminum poles that form the base of the table were initially very difficult to push into their relevant holes on the first couple of uses, but a quick spray of WD40 helped and I’ve had no assembly issues since.

The Verdict

Our Rating

Quality 5.5/6

Practicality 6/6

Looks 6/6

Overall value 6/6

As well as being small and light to carry, it’s so fast to put up, and goes from looking like bizarre and confusing tangled mess of poles to a sturdy, attractive table in about a minute. Now, Bamboo furniture is not cheap, and the Robens Trekker L is no exception, it’s a premium camp table, but you are paying for quality here.

Carrying the Trekker L table

If you’re after a sturdy and attractive table that will see you through many years of family camping, then you really can’t go wrong with the Robens Trekker L which makes a sound investment that won’t disappoint.

Pros

It folds up to a really small size, making it great when space is at a premium
It looks stunning with it’s natural bamboo top
It’s quick and intuitive to put together
It’s very strong and sturdy
Can accommodate 4, though the large Trekker XL is also available for larger families

Cons

It’s pricier than standard folding camp tables

Thank you to Robens who supplied the featured product for this feature. We were not paid to write this review.

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Shell loves all things travel and outdoors and is a nature-loving, comfy-camping kinda girl. Shell started the Camping with Style blog after a serious snowboarding accident which left her with a broken back. Despite this she used the outdoors and healing power of nature to aid her recovery and she continues to spend time outdoors whenever she can.

From open water swimming, snowboarding and kayaking to hill walks and meditation, Shell shares her travels and microadventures here on the blog and in various publications she's written for, Shell has a particular interest in promoting wellbeing and the many benefits of nature therapy.

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