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24/5/2007 at 7:02am
 Location: Caterham Surrey
 Outfit: Outwell Montana 4
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HI

I am thinking of getting a weekend tent that is small and easy to  put up. So I wondered if anyone could reccommend one. My requirements are

* Small ( no more than 4 birth)

* SIG

* standing height

* quick to erect.

Thanks for your help

KAS



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24/5/2007 at 7:31am
 Location: Norfampton
 Outfit: Outwell Norfolk Lake & Hartford M
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Have a look at the Easycamp Consenza 500.  It packs away small, is easy to put up if there are 2 of you and has a SIG. 

We have an Outwell Hartford M which is very similar and it makes a great weekender.

As for standing height - it depends how tall you are  .   It is  a dome but we find we have plenty of room. 

I think you can pick them up for about £180, maybe less. Good luck with whatever you choose.

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24/5/2007 at 8:21am
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we are selling our 6 berth which really only sleeps 4 in comfort. It is made by Attwoolls to the same design as the Khyam Yale. Up in less than 30 mins, full SIG, standing height and a bargain at £75.

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24/5/2007 at 9:08am
 Location: Leamington Spa
 Outfit: Vermont M Tigris 600 Oregon 400
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How about Vango Idaho 400, which you can get for about £100

http://www.outdoorgear4u.co.uk/vangoidaho400-5353.php?products_id=5353&s=518d6dbe20735217493c85a48caf3e58

Vango brochure says it should take 15 mins to pitch.



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24/5/2007 at 11:55am
 Location: Cheltenham
 Outfit: Outwell Hartford XL and Starcamper 4
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We jsut got the Starcamper 4 ordered from here.Jolly pleased with it. Not exactly small but lots of standing room for OH who is 6ft tall and easy to put up in comparison to the Hartford xl. you could always get the starcamper 3.

The service was excelletn from UKCS. Would expect nothing less from such a great site!

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24/5/2007 at 6:52pm
 Location: Dorset
 Outfit: Lots.mainly Cabanons!
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Aren't you just describing your Monty 4

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24/5/2007 at 7:38pm
 Location: Caterham Surrey
 Outfit: Outwell Montana 4
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Thanks for everyones suggestions. i probably am describing my monty 4 but just wondered if there was anything smaller and quicker!! cause if I take the monty i would have to take all the extra bits i have to go with it!!! ( canopy, carpet, footprint groundsheet etc) It doesn't look as pretty without all the extras!!!

I have just seen a pic of the sunncamp evolution 400. looks like a great weekend tent. any oppinions?

thanks

KAS



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24/5/2007 at 8:55pm
 Location: Brighton
 Outfit: Montana 6 & Extension
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Hi Kaz

We have a Sunncamp Odyssey xl from 2005, which I think is now marketed under the name of Ventura as the newer version has the SIG, great tent, easily sleeps 4 and we've had all the cooking gear and table and chairs in the front lounge bit when weather bad. Pitches quickly and very light and airy - plenty room for a 6ft bloke both standing up and in the sleeping bits.



25/5/2007 at 9:54am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Coleman Lakeside 4
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Saw the evolution 400 last weekend. Nice tent although thought it was a bit pokey.  If there are more than two of you the 600 is a much better size. (It is now on my wish list though!!)


25/5/2007 at 12:21pm
 Location: A quiet pitch with a lovely view
 Outfit: Cabanon Noumea
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Quote: Originally posted by KAS1976 on 24/5/2007

Thanks for everyones suggestions. i probably am describing my monty 4 but just wondered if there was anything smaller and quicker!! cause if I take the monty i would have to take all the extra bits i have to go with it!!! ( canopy, carpet, footprint groundsheet etc) thanks....


I think you'd be best off just taking your Monty 4 and leaving all the gubbins at home. Seriously. MT

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