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Quote: Originally posted by Zorro01 on 02/6/2007

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Hi

The huffing and puffing to get the tent back in its bag can be reduced by using a spare family member to act as a road roller or rolling pin on the tent once you have folded it to the correct width for the bag.  Make sure that the rolling pin takes two or three "goes" at smoothing the long strip, to get as much air out as possible, before the final roll up of the tent itself.

Works for me, but then, I don't have to be the road roller !

Z

 

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Quote: Originally posted by claire1980 on 19/6/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by Zorro01 on 02/6/2007

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Hi

The huffing and puffing to get the tent back in its bag can be reduced by using a spare family member to act as a road roller or rolling pin on the tent once you have folded it to the correct width for the bag.  Make sure that the rolling pin takes two or three "goes" at smoothing the long strip, to get as much air out as possible, before the final roll up of the tent itself.

Works for me, but then, I don't have to be the road roller !

Z

 

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I totally agree, my OH has no probs getting it packed away, (as much as I hate to say) .Last time he used his dad to roll around on the floor and get the air out whilst he was rolling it up behind. Works a treat! Infact, we tried rolling him up with the tent so we had extra help to pitch up and pack away next time but unfortunately he wouldn't fit in the bag!

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Hi

Just looked at this tent and am in love with it.  Now I am really worried about the leaking problems as I have an very real fear of leaking anything !!!!

What do any of you suggest in hindsight.

Thanks Sue

Hi Susan

Dont worry too much abt Vermont - took ours out for test run 2 wks ago and no problem at all with leaks - despite major downpour Sat.  Go for it.... great fantastic fabulous wonderful tent!

Definately get footprint-carpet combo tho - does keep condensation to a real minimum.

Also ignore Outwell's instructions to put up - start with one curved roof pole and 2 side poles... at the back. Guy these bits up and then go to next section... also open doors etc to let in plenty of air.  Rolling OH on top of folded up bit when putting away helped a little, but both of us sitting on rolled up bit sort of stuffed into bag eventually got it put away (not 2 mention providing great entertainment for all the kids watching us!!!

Thanks Steve,

Might sound a bit thick but what is a footprint-carpet combo !!!!

Always a laugh for those watching when putting a tent in the bag

How many people do you get in and do you use the wardrobe bit.

We got back from a week in devon last Sunday, It let in just a drop, over my wifes head in bed!! It stopped after a while, looks like a seam that needs sorting, overall we were very pleased as it rained good and hard for several days.

Great tent, massive, you need a large pitch

Martin

Could any Vermont XL owners post some lived in shots of there tent as they are the best ones to see if a tent is suitable, Ive searched all over for some and cant even see one up in person, if anyone knows of a shop with the Vermont XL to view near the county durham area that would help too..

Thanks