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well Audsley you would not have any regrets if you did buy one, we bought our BL6 ex display 2 years ago and have not looked back, though did buy a trailer to carry all the equipment, and now have added the fitted carpet for this years outings, no matter the weather we will be very snug.

Even though ours was an ex display we have found no problems and though now biege instead of green still gets all the admiring looks from other campers.

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Quote: Originally posted by dadsbeaniemad on 04/1/2010

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I am now happy with my little collection and unless an absolute bargain buy comes along I shall not be adding anything for the 2010 season!!

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Quote: Originally posted by dadsbeaniemad on 04/1/2010

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I am now happy with my little collection and unless an absolute bargain buy comes along I shall not be adding anything for the 2010 season!!

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Errrrmmmm - is that a New year resolution Keeley? I can't believe you'll manage a whole year without buying a tent!

And we know how many absolute batgains come along on Ebay - don't we???

Know what you mean Audsley, I went through the research stage in fine detail before buying my tent, and now I am really glad I held off buying until I was sure what was best for me.

In the end though, it was seeing a BL at Yeomans near Wolverhampton that made my mind up for me, and I secured a Trout Lake at a really good price from Somerset Camping.

Thing is, you'll buy the BL now and in six months something else will seem to be the perfect tent....... ask anyone on here  

Good luck whatever you decide and HNY!

Just taken a look at the dimensions and pictures of a bear lake,

Have you considered a sunncamp vario? much the same design with probably a slightly bigger living area

But Richie size isn't everything  

Now, before the fertive minds of the forum leap to answer that........ I meant the OP wanted a Polycotton/Canvas tent OK!

Quote: Originally posted by Tidburyboy on 05/1/2010

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But Richie size isn't everything  

Now, before the fertive minds of the forum leap to answer that........ I meant the OP wanted a Polycotton/Canvas tent OK!

 

 

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Quote: Originally posted by Tidburyboy on 05/1/2010

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Thing is, you'll buy the BL now and in six months something else will seem to be the perfect tent....... ask anyone on here  

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Or, you'll buy the BL now, and in six months still know that you've got the perfect tent....

ask any BL owner on here   

Quote: Originally posted by Alphonso De Lard on 06/1/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by Tidburyboy on 05/1/2010

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Thing is, you'll buy the BL now and in six months something else will seem to be the perfect tent....... ask anyone on here  

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Or, you'll buy the BL now, and in six months still know that you've got the perfect tent....

ask any BL owner on here   

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18 months since buying the BL and still love it, never seen anything better

Thank you all very much for your thoughts on this.

I have just returned from our annual migration south so have not been able to follow the thread for the last 12 days.

During our relaxing holiday I had the chance to run “Project Bear Lake” past the OH. Whilst she agrees with me that the BL’s are fantastic tents she went “all sensible” on me and thinks it’s early days for us and camping, so we should stick with our current tent (which she really likes) and concentrate on spending our money on actual camping rather than a better tent – to be honest I could see that one coming.

As I can’t really fault this sensible approach at all, I’ve decided to push the tent upgrade back in my list of priorities and to just simply keep my eyes open for canvas / polycotton tents and any “too good to refuse” deals that might appear in the future (translation: I still want one and probably will buy one, so I’m just kidding myself about being sensible ).

As I was away for the New Years Eve a belated HNY to you all.

I have a Bear lake 4 and find it perfect.  Not too big (i.e. fits on any pitch) and not too small - enough room to cook and sit in, and the porch area is great for the evenings. lovely and cool in the summer and so easy to put up.

we bought it for the 2 of us and one dog but my 2 older teenagers have also come camping in it with us and found it fine for the 4 of us plus the dog!!

we too admired this tent along time before eventually purchasing but have not looked back and love our tent.  cant wait for the better weather - dont fancy winter camping just yet!!!!