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Hi Nigel

Thanks for the advice.  We are going to "Go-Outdoors" on Saturday which I believe has lots of tents on show, so will have a good look in there and ask for some advice!!

As it's all so new to us, we don't really know what we are looking for but do know that we want a 'SIG', at least three bedrooms, large living area and canopy - there are only four of us (2 adults, 2 kids) and a dog, but don't want to be too cramped and then be put off camping for life!

Thanks again,

Paula

We are looking for out first tent too and have been looking at the DIablo 900 XP too. 

I read somewhere on the interweb (sic) that apparently there are at least two versions the 2006  that has issues with the way the poles are put in and can cause tearing leading to leaks (my mothers old colander would be better option) or the 2007 which has addressed the issue apparently. I read somewhere else on this forum that it can sometimes be difficult getting a pitch for larger tents.

Yes, I am now seriously considering the bedroom height, we originally went to our local Outdoor World store and they had the Diablo 600 XP which (being a complete novice!!) I thought was lovely and cosy - I'm now wondering if it would drive us mad having to crawl into the bedroom!

We are going to Go Outdoors in Stockport, Manchester on Saturday - I'm going to go with an open mind and see if there's anything else there.  Had decided that we wanted the three bedrooms as pods - separate -in case we take the kid's friends, in-laws etc. but not sure now??

Another point, I've read somewhere that people wanted the tent to be very light (to stop them feeling claustrophobic) - but have been told by others that the bedrooms (at least) should be dark - otherwise, no sleep!!  Any opinion on that anybody???

Thanks again

Oh...and the third bedroom is really useful for storing all your 'stuff'. We remove the roof box and put it in the third bedroom to use to keep our bags, cycle helmets, suitcase etc in. And the diablo is a light tent, and can get warm in the morning (all synthetics do to some extent) so either pitch for a shadow in the morning, or don't expect to lie in!