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I would have suggested an Outwell Indiana 8, as it meets all your criteria. It would have lovely living space for you, particularly when the third bedroom was left out on those times when you didn't have any guests calling.

But I hesitate to say that it could be put up easily by one person. Very straightforward for two though. MT

I'd suggest something from the Kyham range http://www.khyam.co.uk/ but the prices are significantly more than the £200 you are looking at.

They are easy to put up solo and definately good quality,

Most modern tents don't have a cooking area as such, we tend to use kitchen tents. I really think your best bet would be a canvas tent but they tend to double your budget at least.

http://www.outdoorexperience.co.uk/productdetail.asp?id=148

http://www.outdoorexperience.co.uk/productdetail.asp?id=135

Potential for lots of bargains now due to the poor summer we've been having. Otherwise wait til winter. I always buy then and have always saved loads.

Can I clarify that you are not going to use the cooker in the tent? I really wouldn't in a synthetic tent. The fire/melting risk is fairly high.

This is my "big" tent http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/shop/Detail.asp?ProductID=1729 just for a giggle. It's probably way too big for you though.

I definately would not attempt putting it up on your own but with help it's pretty easy to put up.The price has plummeted recently as it'd an old model and it's well under the £200 mark you mention.  It is massive though. I've had mine for over 3 years now and it's superb. You could take out one of the bedrooms for even more room.

The standing height is huge. I can't touch the celing inside and I'm 5'7 and we used it recently and had enough room for a group of 10 on chairs to sit in the living area.

BTW when I bought it. it was a £500 tent (not that I paid that for it lol)

Vango Oregon 600 ? Dead easy to pitch solo, pitches outer first  and lots of space inside. You can`t stand up in the smaller pod of the 600 though. The 2006 version has a riser groundsheet, if you can find one. The 2007 version has a SIG. You can also leave the smaller pod out and pole out the end door for ventilation.

There`s also an 800 version, though that would be slightly more work to pitch. Two big bedrooms, two doors, more living space.

Quote: Originally posted by Jesthar on 09/8/2007

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Love your big tent, by the way! Too rattly for me, of course, but a girl can dream... I don't mind older model tents, though (not proud, me!), so if any match the criteria and are still available at good prices post 'em up!

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It's far too big for me and OH generally too which is why we have the Freelander. But it was a bargain and I thought it would be useful for camping as a group with friends and it has been. We call it Billy's.....a wag neighbouring me at a bike rally once said **** me it's billy smarts! and the name stuck

Can't resist bargains LOL

hi, we have the outwell vermont l and are very pleased with it, not only did it stand up to all the rain we have had lately but on the hot days the windows x 6 open fully so the breeze can flow through. We have a high queen size air bed in the 4 man area and a double in the 2 man area and in ours there is still plenty of room for cases.

the living area is great and if you want more room you can unzip the covered porch area, where we do all the cooking and have our table and chairs.

I hope this helps, please look at the outwell site as there is also an xl for even more room.

Colin