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callmechar

27/4/2014 at 8:51pm
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I have just purchased the Isis 600 which is the replacement for the Icarus

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aldersv

27/4/2014 at 10:10pm
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We got a Icarus 600 for a weekend tent with canopy, there are only 4 of us but sometimes take another child so wanted the option. Used it a few time last year for weekends and loved it. So quick to get up as well.

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paulh

27/4/2014 at 11:51pm
Location: Portsmouth
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Hi Frazzle
I believe that Cross Camping still have some Icarus 600 tents still in stock.

Frazzle-

30/4/2014 at 11:20am
Location: Hampshire
Outfit: Outwell Montana 6P tent

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Thank you Paul, think it will come down to price in the end.

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Frazzle-

30/4/2014 at 11:31am
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Just been looking at Gary's site (Cross camping).

Now the question is :
What is the difference to us between an isis and an icarus? I've seen the blurb and they look the same. How would I know they are different?

Bob61

01/5/2014 at 11:35am
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Although my tent is quite a large 6 man tent it is often described as a weekend family tent, which is a little worrying because I camp solo and mid week. Perhaps I should buy a smaller mid week tent.

Frazzle-

03/5/2014 at 8:05pm
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Outfit: Outwell Montana 6P tent

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Bob, surely a weekend tent should be smaller than a midweek tent (there being 2 days to weekend and 5 to a mid week or is it 3 - Tues, weds and Thurs). in which case you would need a weekend tent, midweek tent or working week tent or full week tent.

Maybe yours is a 1 person with extra luxury space for entertaining.

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03/5/2014 at 8:08pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Frazzle- on 03/5/2014Bob, surely a weekend tent should be smaller than a midweek tent (there being 2 days to weekend and 5 to a mid week or is it 3 - Tues, weds and Thurs). in which case you would need a weekend tent, midweek tent or working week tent or full week tent.
Maybe yours is a 1 person with extra luxury space for entertaining.

You don't work for Go Outdoors do you?

Yes, I often hold dinner dances in my tent.

RachlN76

04/5/2014 at 12:04pm
Location: Manchester
Outfit: Vango Maritsa 700; Isis 600 + canopy

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Quote: Originally posted by Frazzle- on 30/4/2014
Just been looking at Gary's site (Cross camping).

Now the question is :
What is the difference to us between an isis and an icarus? I've seen the blurb and they look the same. How would I know they are different?

I swear they look identical to me as well.

There is a few centimetres difference in the dimensions (can't remember exactly which ones) but really other than that I fail to see any difference at all.

Bob61

04/5/2014 at 12:50pm
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I have found a lot of manufacturers change some minor detail then re-launch the same tent under another name and, of course, a higher price. The Outwell Carolina 3 became the Outwell Carolina M which had the door on the opposite side and a slightly modified connection for the end poles. Apart from that it was identical.

nannan

05/5/2014 at 9:54pm
Location: Barnsley
Outfit: outwell Montana 6 gelert corona 6

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We had the same problem Montana 6 too much for a weekend, dropped on a gelert corona 6 in Tesco doing my weekly shop last autumn, £37. Tried it out at easter it's fab. We took divide out of bedroom and had a huge space. Living area took all the kitchen stands and cupboards plus table n 4 chairs it's got a sig side & front doors and plenty of Windows. If it had mesh doors I'd probably use it for longer periods as it's extra lightweight and small.

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Frazzle-

06/5/2014 at 1:42pm
Location: Hampshire
Outfit: Outwell Montana 6P tent

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I keep looking in Tescos for the Gelert - if they put camping kit in Tescos I'd go more frequently.

Have reserved (well Mr Frazzle has) the Icarus 500 in Go. Still thinking of where to cook if it is wet ( besides using our golfing umbrella).

Tynxuk

06/5/2014 at 2:48pm
Location: Sunny Suffolk (West)
Outfit: inflatable dome Palamos6 frame tent

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The Gelert Corona does seem to change price every time it's available on Tesco.com. You may find a few on ebay cheap as people like me buy them then they just gather dust until you realise it's just not going to get used, I've listed ours on gumtree.

Frazzle-

06/5/2014 at 10:50pm
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I have been looking on ebay , pre loved and gumtree but they are all too far to go.

RachlN there are a few cms every year the tent is changed. I have seen sellers on eBay using the dimensions of a 2014 tent when the text reads a 2012- well the dimensions are similar.

Bob - any job would suit me, am a stay at home mum. Dd1 said the other day "shall we go with daddy or the grumpy one?" - that's me!

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