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Hi Steve

I couldnt advise you on a tent as we are new to it as well, been first time over easter.  But I would advise you to read as much as you can on this message board as it has been invaluable to us.  Secondly if possible go and see erected tents as they look really different in the pictures.  Thirdly when you have a couple of tents in mind put a note on here and ask if anyone has one already and can recommend them or not.  Finally if you are buying a second hand one or one off ebay you need to see the tent.  If you look at the other messages you will see another member had been had and lost alot of money buying off ebay (that doesnt mean it isnt a good place to buy).

I have two small kids and they loved camping and so did we.

Regards

Jo

the best idea is to go and have a look at some, also you will probably need a sixth berth for 4 of you. We have an outwell and they are good tents. People like different tents for different reasons. Some like domes some tunnels ec it all depends on what suits you.

We have been camping about 7 years and started with a dome with bedrooms off, we did not like it bacuse the dome shape made the sides hard to use and it lacked windows, therefore light when sat in in the rain. We next had a Khyam XXL which was great tent and very eays to put up single handed, but again 9for us)not light enough. The Outwell indiana for us is great because being a tunnel it has a compact footprint for the size, loads of windows, big living space and canopy to cook under.

Dont expect to get it right first time, you could get a bargin tent second hand if you are careful, then, once you have been a couple of times,  you get a better idea of what is important to you.

Camping is fantastic