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Hi,

I'm looking for a tent for weekend trips that is really easy to put up.  Sometimes it will be just me and my 5 year old but sometimes will be my husband as well, so I need room for a double and a single airbed. 

I've seen the Trailblazer 5 mentioned in some other threads - does anyone have this tent?? 

Do you think I can put it up on my own (with the aid of an eager 5 year old!)  How long does it take to pitch (please be honest!!)

Ease to put up is number one requirement, followed closely by the need for a living area when it rains.

All advice will be very gratefully received.

Thanks.

Hi Yorkshire Lass

We are also considering getting this as our weekend tent and I'm eagerly awaiting to hear the responses from people in the know!
My hubby works 6 days a week and I get fed up of being stuck in the house with the kids but I can't pitch our Kyham or TT on my own, so like you I'm wanting something easy to pitch but with enough room for us all!

Where abouts in North Yorkshire are you?

Helen xx

Hi Helen and Gilyan, thanks for your advice.

I'm still hoping there's someone out there who has this tent as it's my favourite from all that I've seen...

Any other suggestions welcome...

Thanks

Sarah 

Hi Sarah

I was looking at the Trailblazer as our weekend tent, but I have found out that it pitches inner first which I'm not keen on, especially given the weather we've had recently (or perhaps I'm just being fussy!!)

Apart from that, I hear it's a good tent and easy to pitch but it has put me off buying it, so we're now looking at the VV500 which is very similar to the Coleman but pitches fly first.

Maybe something to consider?

Good luck with your tent hunt!