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Topic: Outwell Kids Room - is it darker inside?

somanyhands

23/6/2009 at 9:12pm
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I'm considering an Outwell Kids Room for my 2 boys (aged nearly 6 and 9) for our Montana 6.
I love the idea of having their own fun space and I'm also interested to know, from anyone who has one, does it make the sleeping area any darker?
The one thing I'm baffled by is the lack of dark fabric in the bedrooms and, as the boys are used to blackout blinds AND dark curtains, they do tend to wake up kinda earlier than usual.
Could anyone confirm either way whether the kids room provides a darker bedroom than standard, please?
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kellymc1

23/6/2009 at 9:17pm
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It is darker than the standard room, not as dark as black out but works for our two little un's.

PigletandTigger

23/6/2009 at 9:23pm
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It always surprises me that the zip is so easily accessible in the kids room. I know lots of parents of littlies put the zips to the top so that their little darlings can't get out and wander at night but that doesn't seem possible with the Kids room.

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greenhill

23/6/2009 at 9:52pm
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The low zips were the reason we didn't buy one. We would prefer the darker room but didn't like the idea of our 2yr old being able to unzip himself.

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somanyhands

23/6/2009 at 10:00pm
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The zips aren't something I'm concerned about in this case.
The big one is big enough to let himself out, however high it is anyway.
If it's darker, however, I am interested. I'm not expecting blackout but sleeping in these tents is pretty much like being outside from a light POV.
Can't understand why they haven't invented blackout bedrooms by now! Someone missed a trick

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kellymc1

23/6/2009 at 10:03pm
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I suppose if you really was worried about little ones getting out you could always safety pin the little kiddie door shut as there is still two other doors that you can leave the zips at the top.

Must admit hadn't thought about that and luckily my two haven't attempted it...yet, we always leave the zips at the top in the main area so i suppose they could only wander into the main living area and to be honest i would hear them as i sleep so lightly when camping....neurotic that my kids will be stolen in the night or something ridiculous like that!

linny2008

23/6/2009 at 10:10pm
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The killington that we have has black bedroom pods! They work pretty well, not as good as a black out though.

Genista

23/6/2009 at 11:59pm
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Quote: Originally posted by somanyhands on 23/6/2009
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Can't understand why they haven't invented blackout bedrooms by now! Someone missed a trick

Thanks for the replies

Black out with Noise reduction....

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somanyhands

24/6/2009 at 8:32am
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Quote: Originally posted by Genista on 23/6/2009

Quote: Originally posted by somanyhands on 23/6/2009
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Can't understand why they haven't invented blackout bedrooms by now! Someone missed a trick

Thanks for the replies
Black out with Noise reduction....

Oh, absolutely!
Might as well stay home, eh?

To be fair to my boys, they sleep pretty well in the tent. Hubby complains more about the light (kids don't complain, they just don't sleep in LOL)

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Emvid

24/6/2009 at 8:35am
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They are just green an white as opposed to just white. I doubt very much they effect the light enough to effect their waking time. Had a look at one in the tent display at GO Outdoors as I have been wondering what all the fuss is about these. I thought they were a waste of money. I think they serve no purpose apart from look pretty.

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JACQSZOO

24/6/2009 at 8:41am
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What year is your Montana? I ask because the kids room wont fit all models.

AndyBooth779

24/6/2009 at 8:52am
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I think the fuss is, Little Lemon, that the little people like them. Can't get my daughter out of hers - worth every penny to see her face first time we put it in

kellymc1

24/6/2009 at 9:27am
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Quote: Originally posted by AndyBooth779 on 24/6/2009
I think the fuss is, Little Lemon, that the little people like them. Can't get my daughter out of hers - worth every penny to see her face first time we put it in

I absolutely agree! Our two love their bedroom, it promotes so much imaginative play too....they have had many an adventure in there!

Ours isn't just green and white, ours has a black roof and part way down the sides with little white stars on making the room darker.

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