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30/6/2018 at 8:07pm
Location: Suffolk
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Quote: Originally posted by Tupik on 30/6/2018
One question...does anyone know what the quality of the Gelert is like compared with the Robens Fairbanks tent? (I have found a Fairbanks at almost £200 under list price new and wonder if it is the safer bet or whether there's not a lot in it?). I'm a little wary of Gelert due to their link with Sports Direct, although I'm also aware of the many issues some have had with the more expensive Robens Klondike tents. I guess you pays your money and takes your chances.
Again, in the reviews on this website, it is discussed in some detail, as are design difference.
I detest SD, I'm with you. With the current price, don't ask anything (SD wouldn't have a clue what you'd be talking about.....) just buy and go.....
As you say, £300 (Robens), or nearly 1/2 that?
The Gelert has one major? advantage over the Fairbanks, well 2, the price....and the ZIG...…
I'm very happy with mine for the price.....but have a butchers at the reviews?
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01/7/2018 at 8:47am
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Yes, I like the pole on the Robens, and i'm sure the overall quality, whilst perfectly good on the Gelert would be better on the Robens.
I have been looking at modifying a pole for the Gelert, to come down at an angle to the foot of the door, but it would still be inside......then I didn't!! too much faff!
Yes that pole, being inside, although of little practical consequence...rankles still! 
Re the groundsheet, I initially thought that of no consequence on such a tent...larger bells, yes.....but the nylon weave groundsheet seems to sweat the ground, and can't effectively or easily be wiped dry for packing up quickly. I have found it useful to stuff separately into a carrier bag if in a bit of a rush. This summer, to unzip it on a hot day has been bliss....but that won't happen again for 20 years!
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