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Hi

I am thinking of buying one of these tents, I would love any advice. I think both tents are a good price, the Sahara £149.99 and the Magellan £189.99.

Thanks

If you do a search (using the icon at the top of this page) you will find some detail. I think someone posted to say the Sahara was difficult to pitch?

I bought a Magellan, but decided a dome wasn't for us and it was a bit too dark inside (subjective viewpoint, I recognise). It's a fab price, though.

I'll tell you where there is a bargain, which you might want to consider: the Coleman Columbus 8, at just £149! This should be easier to pitch than both the Magellan and the Sahara, and is a great price. This tent is unusual in that two panels each side can be raised for ventilation (and have mesh options). Not entirely keen on the colour but, hey! for £149, it is a steal!

Ooops.  Sorry. 

The Sahara range of tents are great .. but only in warm weather. Due to their 'Air flow system' they're pretty difficult to keep warm on cold nights. However, as Fogey said, the are basically a frame tent but not that bad to put up (ours, with guys, used to take 40 mins) and in warm weather really are the bees knees.

Take a look at my gallery for a pic of the 4/5 berth ..  the 8 berth is the same but with living accomodation at either end..

Hi, My girlfriend and I have the Shara 8 (just for the two of us but then we do like our space!) and its a great tent.

Cant say I've been in serious winds or seriously cold weather but certainly easy to put up - although it is large its no longer to put up than our previous 3 man tent - I guess about 30 mins with a bit of practice. It is a luxury to be able to stand up in the bedroom sections, ideal if crouching for long periods is not your bag!

Hope that helps

Ben