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12/2/2011 at 7:01pm
Location: Leeds
Outfit: Nevada Yukon Carolina Fusion Bell
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We managed all last year in our 5 berth tent (3 of us) but by the end of the season had decided to get the front canopy. It's open at the front but will be great to have the kitchen in there and also means we have somewhere to BBQ in the rain.
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Mar - Milarrochy Bay - 9 days
Apr - Drayton Manor - 1 day
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To be continued.....
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12/2/2011 at 7:03pm
Location: Yorkshire coast
Outfit: Bailey Pageant Limousine 5m Bell Tent
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Likewise we camp with friends and yeah the problem arises when we still want to gather and chat when it rains, very thankfully, two sets of friends have the Outwell Ohio extension which is huge and we've had well over a dozen in there at any one time!
This way we don't interfere with their inner tent (only slippers on the carpet!)and we can gather for a drink and something to eat, such as jam and cream scones one rainy Saturday afternoon last year!
Although it's friends with the extension I believe they wouldn't be without it.
Best wishes Sam
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12/2/2011 at 7:45pm
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They are great for your kitchen area and you can hang wet towels under it, knowing if it does rain during the day they won't get wet. Also handy for muddy shoes, as they are outside but undercover, so no issues if it rains overnight.
Saying that our Outwell Oakland extension failed in high wind when the guy rope stitching came undone, thankfully a friendly camping neighbour tied it to the tent to stop it flapping about. We had to pack it away after that and really missed it - it's now fixed properly so we'll test it again this year.
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13/2/2011 at 5:48pm
Location: north-east-lincolnshire
Outfit: 5m bell tent and several cabanons
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we have gone the other way dispensed of extensions and got new day tents ..............
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A tent is like a newborn born baby..... to some they all look the same..... but if its yours it's beautiful.
:o) gillychick
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18/2/2011 at 7:00pm
Location: doncaster
Outfit: outwell hartford xl tent
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I WANT A EXTENSION FOR MY HARTFORD XL BUT CANT FIND ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!
i really really want a extension for my tent but because it is the older style hartford i cant get one anywhere, if anyone has any deas i would really appriciate them.
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19/2/2011 at 2:51pm
Location: West Yorkshire
Outfit: Utah6 WynnsterApollo16 Curlaway
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Definitely life enhancing when the rain is pouring down but not into your tent when you open the door (when door is sloping, as per our Utah, pics here)
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19/2/2011 at 3:26pm
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I'd say the extension (as opposed to the open ended canopy) is an ESSENTIAL - brilliant when it's raining and really makes the tent a usable space. But be warned, all canopies and extensions need to come down when the wind gets up. If you go out for the day and you know it's forecast to be stormy, you're better taking it down before you go.
Here's mine with the Vango Icarus 500
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23/2/2011 at 11:43pm
Location: Aston Clinton
Outfit: Kampa Holkham + Outwell Yukon River*
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Gelert make a side extension for the Horizon and its green and its got a door might be worth checking it out size wise. Coleman also make one I believe
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24/2/2011 at 3:19pm
Location: Cambridge
Outfit: Outwell Bear Lake 6 with Extension
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I would advise both, side extension and front awning. The open front extensions are a pain ith it rains.
You can never have enough space, especially with two children. You just need to allow for extra setup time and extra space in the car required to squeeze it all in!
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24/2/2011 at 4:38pm
Location: Grimsby Lincs
Outfit: Vango Maritsa 700
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We bought the porchextension with our tent as looking at reviews on here, there's an issue with rain coming in the door otherwise. The extension we've got can be used as a porch or a canopy as the front zips off if required. We've not used it yet, but when we do it will be the kitchen area - we'll have our cooker/igloo down one side and a table for food prep with food storage boxes down the other side.
It will be good having somewhere to hang wet coats and put muddy boots if nothing else!
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