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PersonDangerous Dan
23/7/2012 at 5:58pm
 Location: Nottinghamshire
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We had our 1st trip away in our new Outwell Delaware 5 at the weekend, all was a great success.
We were a little cautious about going as the weather wasn't great on Friday and the site was very wet. So much so that they weren't allowing cars onto the field, it was a case of parking up and carrying all our stuff to the pitch - it was very wet and boggy underfoot but we knew it was going to be dry for the rest of the weekend so it would dry up eventually.
I managed to put the tent up on my own as Mrs Dan entertained/controlled the children. It wasn't too tricky and was up within 30 - 40 minutes.
We are very pleased with the tent, great space for what we need and so much flexibility. I'll post a full review in the reviews section at some point soon.
In the meantime, here are a couple of shots from the trip.


PersonTommy 45
23/7/2012 at 6:22pm
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Looks like a lovely tent, look forward to the review 

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Personfrogdropping
23/7/2012 at 6:24pm
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Well done on getting it up Dan. I couldn't manage it.

Ok, that sounded messed up. You know what I mean. Metal poles are a bit cumbersome, and I'm no fairy foot either. Anyway, great pics, glad you had a lovely time, and thanks for showing us your set up, looks lovely


PersonDangerous Dan
23/7/2012 at 6:50pm
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Yes we are very pleased with it, ill get working on a review.
The set up is rather sparse as we have gone from something very small to suddenly having loads of space. I think we will need to add a few bits and pieces of furniture over the next few trips.

Getting it up wasn't a big problem, so to speak!

I did it the way the guys at cross camping do a Filey 6 on YouTube and it was pretty easy. Once the 1st hoop was in I guyed it out to save it from falling down then I just got the others in from there.

The only thing I regret is pitching in a puddle, most of the ground underneath was ok but a very boggy squishy patch appeared in one area under the porch. The groundsheet did its job but was filthy underneath and needed a good scrub when we got home.


Personrussandjax
23/7/2012 at 6:56pm
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Well done, she looks a beauty!

 


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PersonTidburyboy
23/7/2012 at 6:58pm
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All looks great, and the site (other than the soggy ground) looks good too, nice big pitches.


PersonHumbird
23/7/2012 at 8:37pm
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Hi Dan, PS great pics and happy camping in it! 

Can I ask about your carpet ..... is it a fleecy version of the outwell carpets or is it the non-fleecy type.  If its the fleecy type, can I ask where you bought it, as I'm after a Delaware fleecy carpet and struggling to find one!

Thanks.

 


PersonRTS5
23/7/2012 at 8:42pm
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That looks like a great tent Dan, well done for pitching it solo. Has it got a separate porch or is it already built in?


PersonDangerous Dan
23/7/2012 at 9:54pm
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It's got a built in porch bit so it pitches all in one, you can actually unzip the whole front sloping bit to create a canopy - its so versatile.

Humbird- the carpet is the non fleecy one I think. Ive not had a tent carpet before so it feels pretty good to me but I can imagine how a fleecy one could be even better.

Tidburyboy- the site is barn farm in birchover, Derbyshire. It's really nice and has great views and great facilities. Plenty of space usually, this weekend especially.


PersonHumbird
23/7/2012 at 10:47pm
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Thanks Dan, my search continues for a fleecy mocca outwell of the size I want ... thanks for your input!  Glad you are loving your tent - it looks the biz.


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Persondmsplat
24/7/2012 at 7:33am
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That looks like a lovely tent, and I think most of us have made the mistake of pitching in a puddle at one point or another. A tarp or footprint t will help keep the groundsheet clean (tarps are a lot cheaper, but you might need to cut them to size).



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