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To be honest we have just got a montana 6 and in my opinion it is one of the harder tents i have put up due to the weight of the steel poles (unfortunatley its these poles which make it the sturdiest tent we've had)

Having said that someone on site will always help if they see you struggling. we're a friendly bunch! and its a great way to meet new people.

If you do get one (which i think you should) make sure you open the doorways to get some air into the inside and remember its always harder the first few times.

best wishes simon.

Certainly a 2 person tent to be honest!

I struggle erecting the Montana 4 on my own and im usually pretty fast at erecting any tent! Its not so much difficult as it is hard work and awkward.

I agree with the above.

The steel poles are heavy and you may need somebody inside, holding it up, whilst the poles are located.

We had a Nebraska..granted, a larger tent, but the principles of pitching are the same.

I struggled both holding the tent up and trying to locate the poles onto the pegs, due to the weight. My hubby must have been humouring me!!

I have had Khyam Quick Errect tents before... I'm sure that you would be able to put one of those up, single handed. We had the Classic XL, but maybe the QE Classic XXL may be an option. They don't have a sewn in groundsheet though.

Hi there and welcome!

I have put a Monty 6 up by meself and here's how...

Peg the 4 corners out loosly, thread the arch bars throught the sleeves and raise the middle legs into postion. Once this is done the middle of the tent is off the floor and the rest of the legs are easier to put up because some of the weight of the tent is taking by the poles in position.

You can eve njust thread through one arch at a time if you wish.

Once done peg and guy the tent out and then put in the side porch pole. Good thing is the innerss are in already!

I agree that it is better to open the doors to let air in as it is rolled tight at the factory and wants to stay like that, nice and snug in it's bag!

Thanks for your support. I think I should stop thinking about it and just do it!! The prices are so good at the moment, and if I put it off to next spring - decisions!...........

I'm really please I found this site it's very useful and everyone is so friendly, I'm sure it's the same on the camp sites (I hope)