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Subject Topic: family tent recommendation needed
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PersonKevinm01
26/4/2011 at 11:48pm
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thanks for your help kampa reps. Looks like we have a deal, but instead of the tenby 8, do you think the tenby 10 is just as good. It has an Extra bedroom.

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Personpuddy31
27/4/2011 at 12:27am
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hi,the outwell tunnel tents are fantastic we have a outwell montana 6 but they do make a variation of sizes,good quality and really easy to put up,perhaps the florida 8? we got our tent second hand,hope this helps,regards carole


Personarsenaldes
27/4/2011 at 12:27am
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Big tent, big pitch size, more difficult to put up
Personally I much prefer the Studland
The choice is yours

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PersonFormer Scout
27/4/2011 at 9:14am
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It's not just that I'm trying to get you spend more money and, therefore, earn us more commission (by the way, the terms of our contract with KAMPA is that you pay the commssion direct to us, 5% on top of purchase price ) but I would also suggest the Studland.

I'm thinking partly of the cooking area. You said you want to cook un der the canopy but the Tenby's cooking area is only 3m wide; that's not much room and it will restrict access in and out of the tent. You could get the canopy extension but the entrance will still be narrow and then you will have a very irregular tent shape that you may find difficult fitting on some campsites. Plus, if strong wind were forecast you may have to take down the canopy anyway.

The Studland provides 4.45m of cover and access to the tent would not be restricted. Further, if you do also get the vestibule then the tapered, treamlined shape it provides when closed means that you would probably not have have to take it down in windy conditions.


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Personarsenaldes
27/4/2011 at 6:08pm
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Last year when I was thinking of changing our Vermont the Studland was the only tent I found and I looked at lots of tents,that I would change it for, it is a really really nice tent. OH put her foot down and we ended up keeping the Vermont and buying a smaller tent for weekends

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PersonKevinm01
27/4/2011 at 11:12pm
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studland 8 it is. After filling my tired brain with Every info going, this tent comes out on top. Just got to find my nearest stockist to newbury.

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meadowview - march 13
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PersonFormer Scout
27/4/2011 at 11:34pm
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Oh no! Not the Studland. It's a terrible tent! I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole!!!

In truth, I'm a little envious. Your family will love it and many envious glances will be coming your way.

Do reactivate this thread and let us know how you get on.

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PersonFormer Scout
27/4/2011 at 11:36pm
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Quote: Originally posted by arsenaldes on 27/4/2011
Last year when I was thinking of changing our Vermont the Studland was the only tent I found and I looked at lots of tents,that I would change it for, it is a really really nice tent. OH put her foot down and we ended up keeping the Vermont and buying a smaller tent for weekends

Post last edited on 27/04/2011 18:16:32

I tell you what, arsenaldes, such is the burden of responsibility of recommending this tent that I'm desparate that they like it!!


PersonKevinm01
28/4/2011 at 11:52am
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no pressure for you two. I'll be back. at least to let you know how we get on our next outing.

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Personarsenaldes
28/4/2011 at 5:24pm
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Formerscout
Should we just take the commision and run

I think they will like it, we were that close to buying one last year but the Vermont still has plenty of life left in it

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PersonKevinm01
30/5/2011 at 9:18pm
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well people put the studland 8 up which was a breeze. And what a great tent it is with Lots of space. Thanks guys for the advice. You didn't do bad. You can now rest easy.

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PersonCatalan74
30/5/2011 at 10:33pm
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Ah nice one! Great news and all can breathe easy again!!
Here's to many more camping trips in your new, fabulous family tent! Don't you just love this website

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PersonFormer Scout
01/6/2011 at 6:55pm
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Boy!! Am I relieved!

Great. I am pleased that you like it. Once you've camped in in properly and tested it out do write up a review here and let everyone else know how good it is.

When are you due to use it on a camp?


PersonMadscot66
01/6/2011 at 10:58pm
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People are missing the point. You are looking for a tent with 4 beds the only tent that I would recommend is the gelert zenith 8 man. Not made now , but could still get a great 2010 tent. Totally massive , with 4 big bedrooms. Have had two off these tents now and can say with hand on heart,these are the best. Stand up to anything. You won't be disappointed . Tunnel tents are fine(I own 2 amazon 600, Zanzibar 600) but not good if more than 3 people sharing. Go and look at these tunnel tents and think of all your family in it ?????!



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