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Last year we went away fro a nice weekend away just me and the missus, got to the campsite and all the fibreglass poles broke on our Gelert horizon 6 on pitching. needless to say we packed up and came home. I was so cheesed off i just throw the tent in the trailer and then in the garage. Then through family illness we forgot we hadnt packed it all away properly and it was in the garage. On checking the tent I found that it been attacked by mice. I thought our holiday for 2013 was up the spout. I thought I would lookon ebay and I found an outer canvas for £50. replacement poles would cost the same again.

Then just on the off chance the wife checked GO and to our amazment the Hi-Gear zenobia which is the basically the same tent but made for Go for £160.

So needless to say I bought it. Brand new tent with guarantee and I already have the Porch, Carpet, Footprint and with whats left from the old tent we have some spares.

I would say Our holdays are back on this year. Good result I would say.

Caution to all those who keep tents in their sheds or garages. Those blasted mice get everywhere and chew on anything.

My 2 tent bags and porch bag are placed upright inside 3 old plastic bins, on top of my work bench.

Taking no risks with mice looking for a home again.