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16/5/2017 at 1:18am
Location: Devizes Wiltshire
Outfit: MWB VW Crafter PVC
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When I started camping on my own in my mid 40s, (female, 5'2"), I bought a Khyam Freelander and could put it up on my own with ease.
That got destroyed by high winds in 2011, and I bought a Hypercamp Escala 4 Dutch canvas pyramid tent for its storm-resistance properties. However, it has many pegging points, and I started to struggle with putting it up on my own, especially with pulling the canvas over the middle U frame.
Nowadays, I use a ESVO Bedouin 340, another Dutch canvas pyramid. It has less pegging points, and I do not have to pull the canvas over two U frames. It is easier to erect (previous experience with putting up the Escala 4 certainly helped).
The downside is a heavier tent as it has a sawn in groundsheet (SIG), whereas the groundsheet on the Escala 4 is detachable.
I had a custom bag made by Bags for Everything so that I can put the tent in it with ease, for me to drag it to the car, prop one end against the boot, lift and push the other end, and in it goes.
It is my choice to choose a heavy canvas pyramid tent for many reasons including its ability to stand up to the elements, and I am still relatively fit. I did find going to the gym to improve my core strengths helped in reducing aches and pains after setting up.
Good luck with your choice.
DK 
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