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Hi, 1st time poster here. Just looking some thoughts on the size of tents u well seasoned campers prefer to use when there are only 2 of u. My wife and I have a Khyam Biker which is great for the odd night or two here and there when following our favourite sport of motorcycling but we are keen to buy another larger tent for longer breaks and decent holidays at home and abroad. 

We went today to a Scoutshop outdoor display in Belfast and saw a very nice Gelert Quebec 8 + 4 which to my untrained eye did not look like a large family tent. I would just consider it to be a very roomy tent for 2 to spend any length of time in together. So the question is: Do 2 persons buy tents this size or would we look like some sort of social misfits on the campsite?

Many thanks. 

Must admit when I first read your post I thought why such a big tent then looked it up and looking at the overall plan think its great for two..spare room for storage good sized living area and what an excellent price...why do I always see tents I really fancy just after I have bought one..

 Welcome to the site

 Evo

When we camped as a couple we had various tents, the last one being a Coleman bi-space something, I can't remember that exact model number. It was probably a 3 or 4 berth tent but really just right for 2. We had plenty of room in the bedroom for our double airbed and a few other bit and bobs. The living space was plenty big enough to relax in. We used to go away in that for about 10 days and never felt cramped although most of the time we kept our clothes in the car, we didn't have tons of equipment either so I think that helps.

Now we're a family of 4, we've got what is classed as a 4-berth tent but its a big 4-berth tent, again clothes stay in the car. Its suits us fine although so far we've only been away for 3 nights in it.

Looking forward to camping this year and checking out all the tents out there.